Protein Foods - Protein shakes, protein waffles, protein yogurt, protein bars etc.

[Opal Mermaid]

Had this thread on my mind for a while, what protein supplement foods do you like? I've been trying to get more protein so I've been making Kodiak protein waffles every day for breakfast.


Also bought a box of Legendary Foods protein pastries, I've heard they don't really taste like pop tarts but they're alright.

 

[RinguPingu745]

I've tried the Legendary Foods pastries and I didn't particularly care for them. Much too sweet and have the consistency of rubbery plastic. Would you recommend Kodiak? Been meaning to give them to try since I've been making pancakes and waffles with vanilla protein powder in them, but I've been on the fence.

 

[Bloitzhole]

I just add unflavored whey to water and guzzle it down. It's not a gourmet experience, but it gets the job done. Skyr is also really nice for dessert.
Think often it makes more sense to stick to a normal diet and directly supplement whatever you are missing, instead of trying to sneak it into other things that then tend to come out worse - with pancakes, I find it really hard to add a decent amount of protein without them turning very chewy/rubbery.

 

[Nicholas Gur]

Tried the faketarts, they taste like ass. For both the money and protein to calorie ratio the only thing that really beats whey powder is liquid egg in those cartons.

 

[Opal Mermaid]

I've tried the Legendary Foods pastries and I didn't particularly care for them. Much too sweet and have the consistency of rubbery plastic. Would you recommend Kodiak? Been meaning to give them to try since I've been making pancakes and waffles with vanilla protein powder in them, but I've been on the fence.

So to me, the Kodiak stuff doesn't taste any different than normal pancake or waffle batter. I tried one of their cup muffins and they were pretty good too. I'm a fan of them.

Tried the faketarts, they taste like ass. For both the money and protein to calorie ratio the only thing that really beats whey powder is liquid egg in those cartons.

Do you have any whey protein shakes you'd recommend?

 

[Nicholas Gur]

Do you have any whey protein shakes you'd recommend?

Never had any premade shakes I enjoyed. I just buy the tubs of powder from a company called transparent labs because I liked their attempts to disclose just about anything you'd want to know about the product. Do a little research and try a few different powder brands to find one you enjoy.

Flavors will probably change the experience for every individual, for me chocolate is the most tolerable, and I stay away from most of the goofier flavors since the idea is to just chug it down in a few minutes.

 

[JohnnyG]

I just add unflavored whey to water and guzzle it down. It's not a gourmet experience, but it gets the job done. Skyr is also really nice for dessert.
Think often it makes more sense to stick to a normal diet and directly supplement whatever you are missing, instead of trying to sneak it into other things that then tend to come out worse - with pancakes, I find it really hard to add a decent amount of protein without them turning very chewy/rubbery.

for me chocolate is the most tolerable, and I stay away from most of the goofier flavors since the idea is to just chug it down in a few minutes.

Aside from eating a meat-heavy diet and increasing eggs & milk, I've also not found "high protein" versions of things to be worthwhile or enjoyable, vs. just chugging a protein shake (some basic chocolate/vanilla, and in milk you animals).

I started mixing creatine & fiber into those big protein tubs (an 8oz cup is approx. 40 teaspoons/5g servings, for reference) so I can just dump an overfilled scoop into milk and be done in two minutes.

 

[Blue Gem Kosher Queen]

I like Kodiak but it is pretty hard to find the OG recipe rather than the sugary flavoured mixes where I live.

 

[Rei is Shit.]

Hemp flour, which also has a complete set of amino acids.

 

[Agent Abe Caprine]

Love the Kodiak pancakes.

 

[¨¨¨]

Switching from pasta/rice/potatoes to (red) lentils is a cheap way of increasing your protein intake without otherwise changing whatever staple food you're using.

 

[The Mass Shooter Ron Soye]

A pound of egg noodles has about ~64 grams of egg-based protein (~10.7 eggs equivalent minus whatever was in the wheat), ~320 grams of carbs, and ~1750 calories. Seemingly unaffected by egg price hikes so far.

It ain't keto, but is at least superior to pasta without eggs in it.

 

[invisibult plus+]

Besides Kodiak, skyr, and more meat/eggs, I also recommend the Fairlife Core Power protein shakes, an ultra-fortified milk with Vit D3 and lactase. They do have carrageenan, sucralose and stevia leaf extract but some kinds have 42g of protein. They'd make a good ingredient in actual protein shakes.

 

[oldTireWater]

Protein "enhanced" food seems really expensive. Just get cheap food that has a decent amount of protein and eat more of it. Beans and rice/barley. If you get fat off stuff like that then you aren't exercising nearly enough to need extra protein.

 

[Aiōn]

The protein Snickers and Mars bars are pretty good, there are M&Ms and Twix ones too. Obviously they are a treat but they are a lot more satisfying than the regular kind. They make protein powders too but I haven't tried them (yet).

Another treat I like is blending up a premade vanilla or caramel shake with ice and a shot of espresso.

The rest of my protein I get from whole foods, peanut butter and Greek yogurt.

 

[Archie_Kimkicker]

Eggs and the cheapest cut of lean beef you can find.

 

[Magicicada_septendecula]

I've never been a huge fan high-protein versions of things that are traditionally carbs. The taste is always off and as an adult I've lost my taste for things like cereals, pop tarts, or pancakes, or for some of them, never had one anyway.
When I use an app to track calories and nutrients, I usually find chicken has the most protein for the smallest amount of calories. Chicken probably makes up half of my diet since it's cheap and all it needs is some spices to make it interesting. Organ meats like liver and kidney are also really good too, though not many people have a taste for them.

 

[Orange Tabby]

Greek yogurt. Use it in marinades, pancakes, smoothies, and flatbreads.

 

[The Blue Morpho]

Eggs
Cottage cheese
Greek yogurt
Tuna

Canned tuna especially is a crazy efficient protein source. You're looking at 20 grams per 100 calories. That ratio is nuts.

 

[Fae Supremacist]

"Protein" versions of foods that are not supposed to have any anger me, they're just shoving whey and soy powder in the formulation and turning it to chalk.
Chocolate bars are a given, but I saw goddamn protein bottled water recently.
You're not making Christianity snacks better, you're just making rock n' roll protein worse
Just eat HALF of a real chocolate and some CHICKEN later, it's the same macros, cheaper, and you'll actually enjoy eating both.