Frequent users of protein shakes need a good protein shake mixer. Without one, it is nearly impossible to blend protein shake powder into a drinkable beverage. To select the best protein shake mixer, you should consider both your lifestyle and whether you need a mixer that can blend other ingredients into your protein shake.
Many households already own a metal immersion blender or a standard kitchen blender. Each is capable of quickly blending a shake with no risk of protein powder lumps. They are each also capable of blending ice or fruit into the protein drink. Neither is particularly portable, however, and both require access to a power supply. They can be a good option for someone who works or exercises at home and doesn't need to carry a protein shake mixer throughout the day.
Another option is the small, wand-style protein shake mixer. These hand-held devices have a battery in the handle and a rotating wand that blends up protein shakes more quickly and thoroughly than a mixer bottle. Some are designed so that the handle and the wand come apart and can be packed in a carrying case for easy portability. The disadvantages of a wand mixer are that the batteries can go dead at inconvenient times, you still need to tote a cup with you, and the wand mixer can't always chop ice or blend up fruit.
Probably the simplest and most inexpensive protein shake mixer is the "mixer cup" or "mixer bottle." These cups and bottles are equipped with a tight seal so that you can vigorously shake your drink without the risk of the shake mixer's contents spraying all over the room. The mixer bottle's main advantages are that it doesn't require batteries or electricity and that it is truly portable. On the other hand, mixing cups and bottles generally require very vigorous shaking in order thoroughly mix the protein shake powder and to break up any lumps. This can make it difficult for those with medical problems, such as arthritis, to shake the protein mix to their desired consistency.
Some mixing cups contain a device, such as a little wire ball or a grate, for the purpose of breaking up clumps of protein shake mix. Unfortunately, no amount of shaking will blend ice or fruit into a protein shake, so those who need these protein shake additions may need to purchase an immersion or counter top blender for their shakes and smoothies.
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popcorn
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Investing in a really good blender is vital if you want to make some more elaborate protein shakes. For myself I purchased a high end blender that can crush ice and fruit without problems.
The reason I went all out on a blender was that I often work at home and like to have my shakes for breakfast and sometimes between meals. I love to add fruit and ice to my shakes, creating not just a protein shake but a genuinely tasty smoothie.
A great breakfast shake mix is one with a banana protein mix base, water and some added fruit. I love to add real bananas and strawberries to the mix, and occasionally some other seasonal berries. The resulting mix is amazing for giving you a great energy boost in the morning. |
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watson42
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I know people who drink a lot of protein shakes at work, and what they decided to do was just to bring a small, inexpensive blender to work and leave it there. I think this works for the most part, but it might depend on the type of shake mix. There are so many protein shake diets and products, it can vary a lot as to which of these is best. |
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wander
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I started using protein shakes when I wanted to build some muscle for summer. For me, the best protein shake mixer really depends on what flavor of protein powder you buy.
One of my favorite protein powders came in chocolate and if you mixed it with skim milk it tasted just like a chocolate milk you would buy in stores.
For myself I never used a blender, just a bottle with a lid. I would put the milk and chocolate protein powder in together and give it a really good shake up. If I wanted it extra creamy I might add a scoop of ice cream to the mix.
Using a mixer wand to blend your protein mix is only a good idea if you have added something tougher to the mix, or have a thicker protein base. |
