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February 17

I have purchased whey protein and want to make a protein milkshake. Which kitchen appliance shall I use for that ?

1) Hand Blender ? 2) Mixer ? 3) Churner ? 4) Non Hand Blender ? 5) Any other food processor attachement? Max Viwe ♔ Viwe The Max 06:31, 17 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Regular old blender, less clean-up. Hand-blender if the head can be put in the wash. Mixer will just make a mess and churner will just make protein butter. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 28 Shevat 5775 06:34, 17 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I use a hand blender, as it's easiest to clean. But make sure to wash (or at least put in water) the blender and jug shortly after use, as if you leave protein residue to dry out, it sets into adamantium and can never be successfully removed. -- Finlay McWalterᚠTalk 13:33, 17 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

There are a bunch of different companies that make bottles with agitators you can shake which (to varying degrees of success) are made to blend stuff like this. They're all based on the old Tupperware "Gravy mixer" container. See Here for various designs. They're usually easy to use, cheap (so you can buy several) and easy to clean in the dishwasher. Lots of people who use protein shakes use these to mix them. --Jayron 32 17:23, 17 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A simple whisk can also get the job done. Sure, you have to have some forearm strength and stamina, but usually people who drink lots of protein shakes are trying to get stronger... SemanticMantis (talk) 20:54, 17 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Mantis has a point. This would be the manliest approach. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 29 Shevat 5775 02:44, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I'd rather say it's the approach that will build the most strength and dexterity. Most of the best whiskers I know are women. I've yet to see a man able to whip 4 cups of heavy cream without taking a rest, yet my grandmother could do it with relative ease. Gender norms are weird that way... SemanticMantis (talk) 17:02, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I say manly in a tongue-in-cheek way as some of the strongest people and best pickaxers I know are women (comes with being an archaeologist) while many men are useless, and most of the women I know—save for the Italians—don't know how to cook whereas many guys I know are pretty good at it (which is just fine because then you can amaze the women with great cooking skills). On a side note, you've clearly never seen me make Black Forest cupcakes with such a statement. I get it done. Though my statement is a mere single example. With few exceptions, gender norms are pretty much dead in my neck of the woods. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 29 Shevat 5775 22:44, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Phasmids do not make good blenders, although they might add crunch to you shake. μηδείς (talk) 05:53, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You could also put the ingredients in a bottle, put the lid on securely, and shake it up. If exercise is a goal, this seems to make more sense. The best option is if you have access to bottles you don't mind tossing out. For example, if you or somebody else drinks soda from bottles, just a quick rinse should be needed to make it usable for your protein shake. Then you don't need to worry about washing the bottle after you are done, just toss it (or maybe give it a quick rinse if you return or recycle bottles.) You might need a funnel to get the powder into the bottle, but that doesn't need to be washed between uses (although I would seal it in a plastic bag, since bugs might find any protein powder residue tempting).

Also, if you're mixing it with milk, then using the milk bottle might make sense, although you may need to drink some milk first, to make room for the powder and air (to get a good mixing action when you shake it). StuRat (talk) 17:12, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A Mason Jar is also good, especially if it has a handle. That's how I make butter. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 29 Shevat 5775 22:44, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

That's odd, I use cream to make butter. (Doing so at pre-school, age 3, is one of my earliest memories.μηδείς (talk) 22:50, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Mine's a magic Mason jar that creates its own heavy whipping creme from thin-air. Expose a Mason jar to enough alcohol over time and anything is possible. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 29 Shevat 5775 23:05, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

"Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till the butter congealeth!" --Isaiah KJV μηδείς (talk) 01:14, 19 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The mixer is the cleanest approach, as long as you hold the lid on, and it allows you to add ice chips or fruit, etc., as you like. A whisk will splash and leave a residue of unmixed powder. This is a better question though for a forum, since what is best for you is not something we can really answer. μηδείς (talk) 22:50, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]