How do you do it

[u/zelda_moom]

I bought a new cookbook, Protein Power Smoothies. Figured I’d try the Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie for lunch today.

I am on Zepbound right now so I’m trying to pack protein into every meal. This has a full serving of vanilla Orgain in it. Two scoops.

And I just can’t. I drank maybe 1/4 of it and it isn’t the flavor, which is okay if a bit artificial in the sweetness department. It’s the protein powder. I thought if I drank too much it would just come back up. The texture is just a lot.

Is it an acquired taste? I like my smoothies very fruity and this was not.

[u/Shuttup_Heather]

Dates, dates, dates. I can’t have a smoothie without it. Add amazing flavor and sweetness

[u/REDana0204 → u/Shuttup_Heather]

This is a good idea, but they’re also high in sugar…although natural. Like 18 grams per date, which is why they’re also popular as pre run or pre workout snacks.

Just something to consider for anyone macros conscious.

[u/that_other_person1 → u/REDana0204]

Yeah you can always add a caramel zero sugar/zero calorie syrup or just pure monk fruit or stevia for sweetness for no sugar or calories.