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    Default Need a “monster” breakfast shake recipe

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    I’m looking for a high calorie high protein “meal replacement” shake recipe that can replace my first breakfast. Ideally, something that can sit in the fridge overnight and be drank the next morning. Any suggestions you’ve had success with would be appreciated.

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    Have you tried making a protein smoothie?

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    That’s what I typically do. The issue I run into is that in order to really bump up the calories and protein, it turns into this massive 500ml+ ultra thick concoction that’s difficult to throw down in the early AM.

    Two recipes I typically use are whole milk,
    Whey, PB, blue berries, banana; or whey, milk and olive oil.

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    How much protein and how much total calories are you aiming for?

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    Quote Originally Posted by NicholasAstro View Post
    That’s what I typically do. The issue I run into is that in order to really bump up the calories and protein, it turns into this massive 500ml+ ultra thick concoction that’s difficult to throw down in the early AM.

    Two recipes I typically use are whole milk,
    Whey, PB, blue berries, banana; or whey, milk and olive oil.
    How many calories are you getting from protein shakes right now and what are your target calories?

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    Here’s my current recipe, quantities are rough estimates.

    Milk - 12 oz
    Whey - 1 scoop
    Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
    Egg whites, pasteurized - 1.5 oz.
    Peanut butter - 1 tablespoon
    Banana - 1/2 (I usually eat the other half)
    Oreo cookie - 1
    Hershey dark syrup - 1 tablespoon

    Estimated calories 675
    Estimated protein 40g

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    12 oz milk isn't enough for all that ingredients. You probably don't need an Oreo cookie and olive oil. What is the perceived value add there other than palatability?

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    Invest in a 24oz-32oz blender/mixer bottle.

    If the problem is that it's too thick, you need more liquid.

    I am also lazy about making breakfast in the morning, and I don't really like solid foods that early anyway. I mix a mass gainer powder into a 32oz blender bottle and top off with milk. Comes out to about 1500 calories and ~75 grams of protein, but I'm actively trying to gain weight. You could just adjust as necessary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Santana View Post
    You probably don't need an Oreo cookie and olive oil. What is the perceived value add there other than palatability?
    Fair call on the cookie, Robert. Taste was the only consideration for including it. Same with the chocolate syrup. For what reason would you remove the olive oil? I figure it’s a healthy fat and worth 120 calories.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BareSteel View Post
    Fair call on the cookie, Robert. Taste was the only consideration for including it. Same with the chocolate syrup. For what reason would you remove the olive oil? I figure it’s a healthy fat and worth 120 calories.
    Viscosity. You want this more drinkable right?

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