I have a base recipe that really hits home with the nutrition guidelines for protein and is simple to make:
2 egg whites
2 cups low fat (2%) milk
6 strawberries
2 bananas
1 or 2 packets of sugar substitute ( or 2 TBL of honey)
Put in a blender and liquify.
This is a good base that can be modified for individual tastes ( add chocolate powder, or other fruits, or yogurt, for example)
Always keep the bananas for potassium. If you are on a protein diet you will need potassium to regulate the salt and water ratio in your body, particularly around your heart. A lot of athletes ( and women who want to be thin )who try to lose weight and build muscle, do so by shedding water (diuretics). This flushes out potassium to dangerous levels. Next thing you know, a teenage football player collapses on the field. So, if you are doing strenuous exercises, keep the bananas in the diet.
This shake provides protein for a 165 pound 5'9" male. Taken twice a day with consistent, moderate exercise during the week. I went to three shakes a day when I approached 195# and added one extra egg white to maintain 200# with a moderate to heavy exercise routine.
Why don't I use or recommend a protein powder? Simple, read the label, the proteins that are used generally come from milk products and egg whites anyway. I trust a product that I make myself and can see how fresh it is. Have you ever seen a Twin-Labs plant? neither have I. Eggs are the prefect protein anyway, why mess it up?
Sorry I went on so long, I hope you try this, it actually tastes good.
Bye