{"product_id":"whey-protein-complex-1kg-cookies-and-cream-gen","title":"Whey Protein Complex Cookies \u0026 Cream | 1 kg | German Elite Nutrition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhey Protein Complex Cookies \u0026amp; Cream by GEN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCookies with a layer of vanilla cream in between, but as a protein shake. This \u003cstrong\u003ewhey protein\u003c\/strong\u003e from German Elite Nutrition aims for exactly that: the dark cocoa tone of the cookie against a soft cream base. A 30-gram serving provides 22 grams of protein. The bag contains one kilo, good for about 33 shakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo flavor layers instead of one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost dessert flavors in protein powder go one way: chocolate is chocolate, vanilla is vanilla. Cookies and cream works differently, because there are two layers in it. The cocoa side gives depth and a slightly bitter edge, the cream side makes it soft. Precisely that contrast ensures that the taste does not quickly become boring, even if you work through a kilo. With cold water, the shake remains fairly light and the cookie side comes forward. With skimmed milk, it shifts towards the cream side and goes towards a milkshake. Stir a scoop through quark and crumble a cookie over it, then you have a dessert with a large portion of protein within a minute. Good to know: there are no real cookie pieces in the powder, so it dissolves smoothly without lumps in your straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentrate and isolate in a mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference lies in the filtering. Whey protein concentrate (WPC) comes from fresh milk and retains some of the fat and milk sugar, which gives a full texture. Whey protein isolate (WPI) is further filtered: less fat, less milk sugar, more protein per gram. This whey protein combines both, so you keep the creaminess of the concentrate and increase the protein content with isolate. In numbers: 73.6 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder at 401 kilocalories. Per shake of 30 grams, you end up with 22.1 grams of protein and about 120 kilocalories, with 2.3 grams of fat and 1.1 grams of sugar. Whey naturally contains all essential amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat protein does for muscles and bones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany athletes wonder if it matters exactly when you drink that shake. In practice, the distribution over the day matters more than the exact time: make sure there is protein at every meal and that you have something after a workout. Proteins contribute to an increase in muscle mass and proteins contribute to the maintenance of muscle mass. In addition, proteins contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. For those who keep track of their macros, the calculation is pleasant: a shake with water stays around 120 kilocalories and still provides 22 grams of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstant dissolving, even without a blender\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder is instant, so a shaker is sufficient. Put 30 grams in 300 milliliters of cold water or skimmed milk and shake for half a minute. Let the foam settle for a moment, then it drinks more pleasantly. Outside the shaker, this protein powder does well in overnight oats or in a mug cake, where the cocoa side provides color and the cream side provides sweetness without added sugar. One to two shakes per day is a pleasant distribution for most athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCookies and cream is the flavor for those who find chocolate too one-sided and vanilla too tame. Two layers in a glass, with 22 grams of protein in it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German Elite Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Cookies \u0026 Cream","offer_id":54251592712530,"sku":"gen-070-008","price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/gen-whey-protein-complex-1kg-cookies-and-cre-1.jpg?v=1793634785","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/products\/whey-protein-complex-1kg-cookies-and-cream-gen","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}