Keeps me feeling full for hours: People are sharing their protein powder hacks

As someone who trains hard in the gym, I often need to find additional protein sources for my diet that I can't get from my regular meals alone. So, like the average Joe Smhoe, I turned to protein powders and bars...And quickly had to turn away, because of how chalky it all is.

When I tried researching ways to incorporate these supplements, and still enjoying my food, I found the Reddit thread from /fitness30plus — "How do you guys eat your protein powder?"

While I hate that I'm so late to the game on these delicious ideas, I had to share the holy grail of all things protein goodness (to save your taste buds and muscle gains).

1."If you eat oatmeal every morning, just mix a scoop in with the oatmeal. That is what I do—either that or in with yogurt and berries."

2."I mostly eat it in my food. I make protein pudding (today was pumpkin spice) with yogurt, pancakes, oat bars, ice creams, etc. Haven't had just a shake unless I'm traveling, TBH."

3."Mix it with milk for extra protein. Both of the popular extra-high protein milks are also lactose-free. Get Lactaid Protein milk or Fairlife. Both have almost twice the protein of regular milk."

4."I mix it with water (twice the amount of water than what the package says because it's way too sweet) and drink it."

5."For breakfast, I blend 40 grams of oats into a flour, mix a scoop of protein, collagen for 10 extra grams, some baking soda, water, a tablespoon of nut butter, and top with dark chocolate chips, and bake. It's like a tiny cake."

6."Almond milk. Protein powder. Coffee. Drink."

7."I mix it with almond milk and a teaspoon of chia seeds!"

8."Twice a day, I do one to two scoops blended in a shake with veggies (some mix of spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots) and fruit (berries, mango, and pineapple), and some coconut water. Makes a tasty treat after breakfast for the mid-afternoon that keeps me full and from snacking randomly throughout the day."

9."1/2 cup of oats and 2 scoops of protein in a blender until oats are powder, then add coffee. Thick like a smoothie and tastes like a latte; add in a little cinnamon here and there to keep it from becoming too repetitive."

10."Smoothie with oatmeal, green powder, bananas, berries, ginger, and Greek yogurt."

11."Put it in an ice cream maker for a high-protein treat."

12."I mix protein powder, egg whites (from a carton), and water for HIGH high protein."

13."Pre-workout coffee. Coffee (cold brew, leftover, iced, hot, decaf, whatever-supposedly it's the compounds, not the caffeine), protein powder, collagen powder, electrolytes, and a little MCT or heavy cream (I'm a keto-er). I have it 20-30 minutes before a workout; it makes a big difference for me."

14."Like the Real Good brand, I was thinking of adding some protein powder to breading and making my own chicken."

15."I'll blend it with PB powder, frozen strawberries, and almond milk. The smoothie keeps me feeling full for hours."

Do you have a protein powder secret that makes it taste way better? Are you going to try any of these ingenious hacks? Drop a comment!

Note: Some submissions have been changed for length and clarification purposes.

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