https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:28:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766610 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:55:07 +0000 looch 2766610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Orgain users...does anyone use the unsweetened powder? I feel like the jury is still out on Erythritol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766602 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:45:16 +0000 YogiBeachWife 2766602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never had Orgain but I'll have to try it! </p> <p>I'm a big fan of Vega. It's plant based with zero soy, gluten and non gmo. The chocolate and mocha flavor are my favorite. I blend it with 1/2 frozen banana to make it creamy. The vanilla is also really good and more versatile. I love adding pumpkin and cinnamon to it when fall weather hits! Edit: Vega uses stevia extract.</p> <p>@Anagram: Also a big fan of RXbars. Mint and chocolate chip are my fav. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766444 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:40:33 +0000 Anagram 2766444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: it's not a shake, but RX bars actually keep me full (we'll, also they are like 500 calories), but totally clean ingredients. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766226 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:23:28 +0000 Mommy Finger 2766226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: And it's been purchased. :) </p> <p>Thanks everyone for your thoughts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766224 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:16:40 +0000 gingerbebe 2766224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: Orgain should be great for you then because its plant based but soy free.</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94?th=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94?th=1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766217 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:12:49 +0000 Mrs D 2766217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wrote a longer post, and it got eaten by the internet gods...</p> <p>but the short story is - another vote for Orgain Chocolate Fudge...YUM!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766210 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:02:55 +0000 cascademom 2766210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: It upsets my stomach a lot. I'm not gluten free or vegan, but whey free proteins do better on my stomach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766202 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:57:30 +0000 Mommy Finger 2766202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: I'll be honest, I haven't done a lot of research yet on the various proteins. What don't you like about whey protein? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766200 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:55:33 +0000 Mommy Finger 2766200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I used to use greek yogurt, a little almond or peanut butter, milk/water/juice (depending on what I have), and frozen fruit. I think the sugar in fruit is really what does me in. And I realize that might still be the case with other smoothies.</p> <p>I also have a soy intolerance so I can't do tofu </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766189 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:40:53 +0000 cascademom 2766189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Orgain. I was disappointed that their original product has whey in it (what I try to avoid). They came out with an Orgain vegan shake recently which is completely whey free. I like doing a doppio espresso and adding a protein shake to it. I usually eat some fruit with it and am good for awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766183 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:16:48 +0000 gingerbebe 2766183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For powders, I've enjoyed Orgain chocolate fudge a lot. You can get a big tub of it at Costco for pretty cheap. Its very good made the way they suggest on the tub - with a banana and almond milk. I use unsweetened almond milk and frozen banana and some ice in my Vitamix and its quite tasty. However, I've had it with just cold almond milk and some ice in a Blender Bottle and its been just fine that way too. If I have any coffee leftover, I put it in the fridge and blend that with ice and the Orgain for a frappe type thing. If I'm feeling extra hungry, I'll eat an egg, a handful of nuts, a string cheese, or a banana with PB on the side - all relatively stable things you can keep at work or in a lunch bag.</p> <p>For already prepped shakes, I've actually liked the Slim Fast Advanced shakes lately - the ones with really high protein and very low sugar. Chocolate is the best. I also think the Atkins and EAS Carb Advantage ones are good - better than the Premier shakes which are also very low sugar and low carb. I like the chocolate and mocha ones from Atkins and the dark chocolate from EAS. If you buy Premier, I'd actually stay away from the chocolate. I think the banana flavor is oddly the best one in the line. Ready to drink shakes and a string cheese and a mug of coffee in the car is a pretty frequent breakfast over here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766181 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:07:03 +0000 skinnycow 2766181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I’m in a hurry I make a protein shake with Vega One protein powder and almond milk. I usually eat a banana or greek yogurt with it also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766179 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:05:14 +0000 Alba4 2766179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually toast an English muffin and put peanut butter on it. I eat it onthe way to work in the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766163 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:16:49 +0000 looch 2766163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are you putting in your smoothies? </p> <p>I have found that if I use silken tofu, chia seeds and ground flax in addition to the fruit (frozen cherries, pineapple, banana, sometimes peach if I have one that needs to be eaten), I am full until lunch.</p> <p>I prep the blender jar the night before and just pop it on the blender base in the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766158 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:02:17 +0000 Mamaof2 2766158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shakes don't normally fill me up but I have found that by adding a banana (carbs) and PB (fat) to the protein powder it helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-replacement-shakes#post-2766157 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:59:19 +0000 Mommy Finger 2766157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there such a thing as a good meal replacement shake? I've been trying to plan all of our meals in order to be healthy and cost effective and breakfast has always been difficult. I really am looking for something that I can drink on my way to work as I spend the entire morning getting my kids ready and out the door. I'm just looking for easy here and something that will keep me full until lunch. I've done the whole make eggs in advance and reheat but I can't eat a lot of eggs (mild intolerance) and any time I've made my own smoothies, I'm ravenous within an hour or two. Suggestions? Honestly, I feel like all I do is food prep and it's getting exhausting. </p>