One writer's experience taking collagen supplements and how it changed her health. Sounds crazy, but adding powdered connective tissue from cows and fish to your morning coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, or juice is suddenly supertrendy among the clean eating crowd.
Photo: Desserts With Benefits. Protein powder is a popular go-to after a workout: Put in a shaker cup, add water, shake, and you have a portable drink to revitalize your muscles and energy. Or add it to a blender with milk, fruit, greens, nut butter, or other fun add-ins, and itâs an anytime snack or meal replacement. (And a delicious one at that.).
Carry one or two scoops of protein powder in a plastic container. For liquid, carry sealed fruit juice or a small vacuum-sealed carton of soy milk that does not require refrigeration. When you are ready to drink your shake, put the liquid and powder in the shaker or blender bottle and shake for one minute.Try hot coffee and chocolate protein powder for a special winter treat.efrigerate Shakes. You can make shakes in the morning and refrigerate them in an airtight container during the day. Shake the container before you open it or stir the contents vigorously after you open it in case the contents have separated.