Best if Used as a Dessert Base
Written: Aug 22 '00
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Pros: A good dessert base - a good meal replacement
Cons: Bland and in need of better texture (which can be obtained through adding ingredients)
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| DrJavaago's Full Review: Atkins Diet Shake Mix |
I use the shake mixes, but I also have myself seated in reality - these are not going to be the best things on earth! There is only so much they can do with non-fat mayo, and there's only so much they can do with protein shakes! They are best used as a base for shakes and they actually help make a very creamy and rich ice cream as well. You just have to be willing to experiment. Also, regardless of the directions, these are best made in the blender as they do get lumps. Based on a 4 star system, these are my reviews for all but the new Strawberry shake (which I have yet to try):
1) Atkins Chocolate Shake; Carbs: 1 per 2 scoop serving (plus 1 already deducted fiber gram). 3 Stars. I find it mixes up really well when you use it as a shake base and elaborate with other ingredients. Alone it is somewhat bland and needs a dash of salt and more sweetener. I have noticed sometimes feeling nauseous after drinking one, as has my friend. It's unknown if it's the sweetener (Acefulme-K) or the protein.
2) Atkins Vanilla Shake, Carbs: 1 per 2 scoop serving (plus 1 already deducted fiber gram). 3 Stars. This has the taste and smell of white cake batter to me. The vanilla is a bit artificial tasting, but it is great for recipes and as a shake base. As with the other Atkins shake mixes, you could use a dash of salt and more sweetener with this.
3) Atkins Cappucino Shake Mix; Carbs: 1 per 2 scoop serving (plus 1 already deducted fiber gram). 1 Star. This is the most blechy of all the Atkins shakes for me. If you like coffee, you'll hate this. The only people I know who like this are those who don't normally drink coffee. It is very artificial flavored. You're better off using Vanilla or Chocolate and adding fresh coffee if that is the flavor you want.
Recommended:
Yes
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