Protein powder

I don’t use protein powder myself, but the shakes my husband makes with Jay Robb grass-fed whey protein are extremely tasty. There’s no aftertaste at all, I suspect because he adds other sweet ingredients like banana, peanut butter, and chocolate almond milk. That’s the way to do it, apparently. I remember making lumpy protein shakes in a shaker bottle with room-temp tap water and, wow! The thought of it still gags me.

I use Jay Robb Egg White due to whey allergy, and is super tasty!

Yes you definitely have to add stuff to it. My smoothies are kinda like yours Skwigg but I add protein powder.

Ok interesting about the Jay Robb calls. Not sure if I can get it here but I’ll look online.

Keeping with the plant theme, I used to put vegetarin protein powder in my green smoothies, like Sun Warrior. For me, I realized they taste better and are just as satisfying without it. Plus, the cost per serving plummets.

My current smoothie concoction is: All-Bran cereal (like half a cup), a banana, a couple tablespoons of ground flaxseeds, cinnamon, a handful of walnuts, carrots, blueberries, Brussels sprouts, mango, pineapple, spinach, kale, beet powder, the contents of a torn open green tea bag, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and warm water because most of those contents are frozen and I don’t want brain freeze. It’s super thick and weirdly yummy.

If I’m having my smoothie as part of a meal, I’ll make a less filling version by easing up on the bran and nuts. If I need an even more filling version, I add an avocado or olive oil.

Yeah the vegetable protein powders/vegan ones are so gritty and horrible. I really only like the whey ones. WOW Skwigg you are the master of cramming so much goodness into one smoothie! The nuts must make a nice creaminess...

I am having one now as I type this... it is so hot here so it is really cold and refreshing. This one doesn't have PP in it (as I have run out - hence above post) and it is not too bad without it. Mine has - spinach, flax meal, coffee, water, green superfood powder, zucchini, watermelon, avocado and banana.

Does the ACV make it taste vinegary? That whole sachet of green tea must really give you a kick??!! You're eating the eaves instead of liquid they've steeped in.....

The apple cider vinegar can make the whole thing undrinkable if you overpour. Just a splash works great though, not too vinegary. It’s a hint of that fruity fermented flavor like kombucha. I was afraid I’d be super buzzed or that it would affect my sleep if I ate tea leaves, but I don’t notice a difference in energy or sleep quality, even if I have it at night. Zucchini and watermelon would be great in a smoothie!

Interesting about the ACV - I'm gonna try it! Don't think I can risk the green tea though - I'm a super sensitive caffeine person. Yeah I always do the zucchini... the watermelon was nice....very refreshing. I think it would be nice with mint in there too.

Any reason you can't use Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese in your smoothies?

Hey sunshine! No, there’s no reason at all! That’s a great idea!! 🤗