At night before bed I know casein protein is best but at the moment I can't afford it. I'm using liquid egg whites and milk with a half scoop of whey choc or flavor shake. I'm just curious if there's anything else? Need ideas.
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At night before bed I know casein protein is best but at the moment I can't afford it. I'm using liquid egg whites and milk with a half scoop of whey choc or flavor shake. I'm just curious if there's anything else? Need ideas.
First, casein isn't the 'best', it's just another (quick and easy) option.
Any protein source will do honestly, with the exception of straight whey, IMO, due to it's fast absorption/assimilation rate. Beef would be an excellent choice...whole eggs, etc. Again, any protein source you normally would eat is just as good for bed. Cottage cheese seems to be a favorite (mainly casein protein btw). :)
That's what I meant I just needed ideas on slowly absorbed proteins to last all night like casein. Thanks GB. You've been a big help on nutrition. I appreciate it man. As far as cottage cheese you could just add it to a shake right? At night I'm usually puttin up laundry and putting the kids to bed so I don't have a lot of time.
I find pre cooking meals easier. Do a couple days worth. It a nice size b4 bed (mines mostly red meat based) but eggs. Chicken. Beef. Whatever u prefer.
I use cottage cheese instead of milk in my shake with whey. Throw in some egg beaters and you have a broad range of really high grade protein. Have some for before you go to bed and you're good to go.
Sounds good. I just went to Costco and got a case of egg whites. I believe I got the idea from one of your threads.
If slow absorption is what you're after, beef is probably your best bet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dadstrength
I haven't eaten a bedtime meal in a while, but when I do, I have 3 go-to meals:
High Protein Chocolate Pudding
1.5 scoops ON Casein chocolate protein powder
1 cup liquid egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (your choice of flavor, or unflavored)
1 packet stevia
1tbsp natty PB
Mix all ingredients with a wire whisk (VERY important to work out all the chunks!) except PB. If done right, it should be velvety and smooth like real chocolate pudding. Add the PB and 'swirl' it in lightly, so there are bits of it throughout.
roughly 65g protein, trace carbs, 10g fat
Protein Smoothie (usually only when bulking)
3/4 cup liquid egg whites
3/4 cup unsweetened chocolate flavored almond milk
1/2 cup oats
1tbsp instant coffee (use decaf for bedtime meal)
1tbsp raw cacao powder
2-4 packets stevia (depends on how sweet you like it)
1/2 scoop ON Casein
1/2 scoop ON Whey
1tbsp natty PB
1/2 cup 1% milk fat, no salt added cottage cheese
1 cup crushed ice
Add all ingredients to a blender, blend, and enjoy!
Roughly: 65g protein, 40g carbs (w/ oats), 15g fat
The GB Meal
1/2 cup 1% milkfat, no salt added cottage cheese
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Myofusion Vanilla when it was still good)
1 packet stevia
Enough unsweetened almond milk to get desired consistency
1tbsp natty PB (swirled in after all ingredients are incorporated)
Roughly: 45g protein, trace carbs, 10g fat
For your protein smoothie, You mention only when bulking? Is that because of the oats and PB?
My current shake mix is as follows:
32g Dymatize
1/2c. egg white product
1/2c. F.F. Cottage
half-cup of raw oats
6 packets Splenda
380 CAL, 5g FAT, 35g CAR, 50g PRO
I should have said "only before bed when bulking", as I very often use it as a preworkout meal. It's fine without the oats, but I like it much better with - just adds to the texture, and believe it or not, the taste IMO. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by oatmeal69
These look awesome GB!! Im tryin these this weekend!Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrice75
Me too, I love the texture. I usually make it in the A.M. after I've made waffles so I don't have to clean the blender. After it's been in the fridge for a couple hours it thickens nicely - damn, I'd almost take it over a Cold Stone shake for taste and satisfaction.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrice75
Thanks man. The pudding is my 'revised' version of Jacs's original recipe. You can use more/less egg whites to fit your protein goals. Just use more/less almond milk to make up the difference, while hardly changing overall taste and consistency. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DeadlyD
Thanks GB. Very helpful. Really appreciate everyone's help.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrice75
Anytime brother. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dadstrength