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Subject: Protein Powder Idea Request

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03/11/2008 7:50 PM Alert 
Help! I bought 2 containers of Zone Protein Powder(1 scoop equals 1 block) and I am not sure what to do with it. Does anyone have a favorite recipe? I was hoping for quick breakfasts or snacks.

I have tried it in 2 blocks of oatmeal and 3 scoops is way to over powering. I don't eat dairy (no cheese, cottage cheese, or milk) so it is hard to find other quick protein to go with 1 block in oatmeal. Turkey bacon was good with it today but I am not up for that very often.

thank you for the help.
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03/11/2008 8:07 PM Alert 
Debi,
There is no real reason to use protein powder. What it offers is a typically fat free protein with few or no carbs. If preferred it can be used for one or two blocks for a meal rather than all three...if that is what you are looking for in a meal. It can be added to soups to balance them or to make a shake like the brain shake.

If you eat eggs you could do a zone block of oatmeal with protein powder and a small omlette with some black beans & salsa...not sure how many blocks just giving ideas.

Personally, I like flavored pro powder for the flavor. I use chocolate pro powder in oatmeal or sometimes as the protein for a one block snack.

Hope this helps.
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03/14/2008 9:45 AM Alert 
I use protein powder for breakfast smoothies! Add enough carbs of fruit....whatever fruit you want but berries work best...for your carb blks, 3 proteins of the protein powder and a little olive or canola oil for the good fat. Makes a great, quick breakfast or any other quick meal.
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03/14/2008 7:28 PM Alert 
Deby,
You could try to doctor up your oatmeal by adding some cocoa powder and some peanut butter to it, along with your 3 blocks of zone protein powder. That may help. You might need to splash on a little bit of milk, just for a bit more moisture.

I also like making smoothies with it. I usually use 2 blocks of the protein powder along with one block of cottage cheese. Then, I blend in strawberries for my carb (I use frozen for a frosty treat), and olive oil for my fat.

I also enjoy adding it to applesauce. I would add one block of protein powder to one block of applesauce (unsweetened) and a block of peanut butter.
Cranberrycat

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Debi User is Offline
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03/26/2008 12:22 PM Alert 
Thanks for the ideas. I think I have gotten adjusted to the taste with 1 scoop in oatmeal (I have fallen in love with Turkey bacon for the other protein). The applesause idea worked great aslo.
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03/26/2008 12:28 PM Alert 
Great! Depending on the protein powder brand, and the flavor, 3 blocks of it in oatmeal just doesn't always work out all that well. Glad you came up with a workable solution!
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03/26/2008 3:31 PM Alert 
I use it all the time. This is my favorite. One scoop of protein, 2/3 of a cup of natural applesauce,1 cup of strawberries, 1-1/2 teaspoons of natural peanut butter,and a dash of cinnamon(optional) a block 3 zone meal. You could also try one scoop of protein. Your choice of 3 blocks of carbs(fruits) and 3 blocks fat. Blend it up in water.
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03/26/2008 3:45 PM Alert 
Yes, that sounds good!
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