How long will a mixed protein shake keep?

stabbacat · Post by **stabbacat** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:25 pm

I want to mix up a protein shake in a water bottle and save it in my bag until I get done working out. I live too far from work/gym to really get home in time to make a shake then. My powder says in the directions to "drink immediately after mixing". I was wondering what ideas others had to have a shake ready after working all day then going to the gym.

Thanks.

Post by **stuward** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:29 pm

Just shake it up again when you get to the gym. It tends to settle out if you don't.

pdellorto · Post by **pdellorto** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:33 pm

You could carry it dry in a shaker cup, and carry some water. Mix, shake, drink. That's what I do.

jonbey · Post by **jonbey** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:25 pm

Yeah, just mix when ready. If you cannot find a shaker cup, pop into your local Mothercare (or equivalent) and pick up a pot for storing formula milk powder!

Stephen Johnson · Post by **Stephen Johnson** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:36 pm

It might be a better idea to put protein bars in your gym bag if you can't consume a protein powder immediately after you blend it.

But most meal replacement and protein powders dissolve easily in a shaker bottle. You can buy a shaker bottle at GNC for five bucks