Frolic Through Life http://www.frolic-through-life.com a lifestyle blog Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:04:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.26 Designer Whey Protein Ice Cream http://www.frolic-through-life.com/2013/10/designer-whey-protein-ice-cream/ http://www.frolic-through-life.com/2013/10/designer-whey-protein-ice-cream/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:50:26 +0000 http://www.frolic-through-life.com/?p=4738 Just when I thought that Designer Whey couldn’t get any better, I got a big box in the mail. I got more of my favorite pre-made shakes and bars, but they also sent me two delicious flavors that I hadn’t had the opportunity to try – Vanilla Almond and Strawberry. As usual, the packaging was...

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Just when I thought that Designer Whey couldn’t get any better, I got a big box in the mail. I got more of my favorite pre-made shakes and bars, but they also sent me two delicious flavors that I hadn’t had the opportunity to try – Vanilla Almond and Strawberry. As usual, the packaging was great. Their boxes totally remind me of an elementary school science project, but I love all the great info on there!

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I love the pre-made shakes because they taste just like a milkshake and they are the perfect thing to throw in your purse or gym bag for when you find yourself starving without being able to get something good to eat.  They are only 100 calories but pack in 18g ofprotein, as well as, calcium, vitamin-D, and B-vitamins. And seriously, they taste soo good!

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The Designer Whey protein bars are my absolute fav. They come in three flavors- Triple Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Caramel, and seriously taste like candy bars, with only 160 calories and 10g of protein. Most of mine were very quickly scooped up by Tommy because he is a huge fan of them.  He’s been traveling a lot for work lately and they make a great airplane snack. They also make a great afternoon with a cup of coffee. So good!

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The Protein 2 Go are also a favorite of mine. I carry a bunch of these in my gym bag for a quick post workout protein kick and I also have a few in my desk at work, for when I am craving something fruity but don’t want to reach for junk. Each little packet gives you 10g of protein and great tasting water for only 50 calories and 1 gram of sugar.

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Last, but not least, are the two protein powders I received – Vanilla Almond and Strawberry. Like all Designer Whey proteins I’ve tried, they blend great and don’t leave you with the weird chalky after taste.

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My favorite thing lately has been using the strawberry protein to make protein ice cream. It has only 4 ingredients and is super easy to throw together in the blender when you sweet tooth kicks in!

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I was also sent vouchers to try Smari yogurt, a new Icelandic yogurt that Designer Whey has teamed up with. I haven’t been able to find it in any stores near me, but I am keeping an eye out for it because it sounds delicious. It is supposedly thicker and creamier than Greek yogurt, made from all organic milk and packs in 20 grams of protein per cup! If you’re in NYC and have seen this, let me know where because I am dying to try it!

What is your favorite protein flavor? What’s your favorite protein recipe?

**I was provided these products free of change thanks to Fitfluentual and Designer Whey. All opinions, as always, are my own!**

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Designer Whey Protein Review http://www.frolic-through-life.com/2013/04/designer-whey-protein-review/ http://www.frolic-through-life.com/2013/04/designer-whey-protein-review/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:07:58 +0000 http://www.frolic-through-life.com/?p=4167 A few weeks ago, I came home to a really awesome package waiting for me on my doorstep. As soon as I opened it up, two thoughts came to mind.  I love the attention to details in the packaging. Instead of sending a plain brown box, the Designer Whey box looks almost like a  presentation...

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A few weeks ago, I came home to a really awesome package waiting for me on my doorstep.

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As soon as I opened it up, two thoughts came to mind.

  1.  I love the attention to details in the packaging. Instead of sending a plain brown box, the Designer Whey box looks almost like a  presentation board, filled with info about the product.
  2.  OMG White Chocolate protein! Get in my belly!

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I knew that I had to try out the White Chocolate first, so I filled my shaker with the powder and headed out to Crossfit. After the WOD, I tried the shake for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. The taste was great and it didn’t have that strange chalky aftertaste that so many protein powders have. Each serving has 18g of protein and according to Designer Whey, it delivers the optimal blend of proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids need to help to reduce appetite, build lean muscle, improve body composition, enhance the benefits of exercise, aid in recovery, and much more.

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The protein was amazing mixed with some plain Greek yogurt to make protein pudding.  I also used both powders in pancakes, and they totally passed the cooking test. They gave the pancakes a great flavor and an added boost of protein.

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While I really enjoyed the protein powders, I was most excited about getting more of the 100 calorie high protein shakes. I’ve had them before and I absolutely love, love, love them! They are a bit thicker than mixing protein powder with water and remind me of a milkshake. They are the perfect thing to curb your sweet tooth and for 100 calories and 18 grams of protein, they are totally guilt free. The chocolate flavor was good, but the vanilla is out of this world.

designer whey 100 calorie protein The Protein 2Go packets and protein bars have become part of my mid-morning routine at work. I always eat breakfast before I leave for work, but I tend to get snacky before lunch. Instead of going to the corner deli for a not-so-great snack, I turn to Designer Whey. I tend to crave sweets over salty snacks, so if I’m feeling chocolate I grab a bar. I have three flavors, Chocolate Caramel Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch and Triple Chocolate Crunch , so I can’t go wrong. If I’m feeling a bit more fruity, I mix up one of the Protein 2Go packets. They come in three flavors, as well, and do an awesome job of holding me over until lunch, or sometimes until I get home if I forget to pack my lunch. (which happens more often than I’d like to admit)

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Overall, I really enjoyed all of the products which Designer Whey sent to me. I have been making an effort to include more protein in my diet because I’m trying to build muscle through my Crossfit workouts and all the Designer Whey products make this process effortless. I love that their products aren’t packed with added sugars like many other brands and they still taste great. After scoping out the Designer Whey website, I’ve got my eye on Vanilla Almond next – I can only imagine how yummy it must be!
Do you use protein supplements in your diet? What’s your favorite protein bar?

I was provided this package through Designer Whey and Fitfluential, LLC.  All opinions are my own.

 

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Protein Piña Colada http://www.frolic-through-life.com/2013/03/protein-pina-colada-smoothie/ http://www.frolic-through-life.com/2013/03/protein-pina-colada-smoothie/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:08:28 +0000 http://www.frolic-through-life.com/?p=4024 I don’t know about you, but I am so sick of the chilly temps that seem to keep returning to NYC. Instead of piling on the layers, I want to be laying on the beach, soaking up the sun, piña colada in hand. Since I can’t jet away to some tropical island, I made the...

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I don’t know about you, but I am so sick of the chilly temps that seem to keep returning to NYC. Instead of piling on the layers, I want to be laying on the beach, soaking up the sun, piña colada in hand. Since I can’t jet away to some tropical island, I made the next best thing, a protein piña coladas smoothie!

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Protein Piña Colada
 
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Recipe type: Smoothie
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 5 oz unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 scoop Designer Whey French Vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons Light Coconut Milk
  • 10 Ice Cubes
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. Top with optional coconut flakes.

 

This version is quite a bit better for you than its rum based brethren. The scoop of protein and fresh fruit will keep you full, instead of just ingesting sugar and empty calories like you find in many drink mixers. While this can’t raise the temperature by 40 degrees, or turn your backyard into a white sand beach (I had my fingers crossed) it will make you feel like you’re almost on vacation, and feeling like you’re almost on vacation is better than nothing!

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..and if you want to add some rum, who am I to judge…it’s happy hour somewhere, right? 😉

What’s your favorite tropical drink?

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