Protein Shake reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 427 Reddit reviews across 39 subreddits and 68 posts to rank the best Protein Shake brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/WegovyWeightLoss, r/keto, r/Mounjaro, r/diabetes_t2, r/BariatricSurgery. Top-rated brands include Fairlife (4.7/5), Premier Protein (4.4/5), Orgain (4.1/5).
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Reviews427
Subreddits39
Posts68
Brands68
Products56
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#1
Fairlife
4.7
(87)
"I was a doubter until I tried Fairlife chocolate. By far, the best I've had."
"Fairlife is my favorite premade one"
"Fairlife all the way"
"I’m basically 80% Fairlife chocolate milk at this point. 30g of protein and it tastes so good!"
"I love fairlife, they have 26g 30g and even a 42g protein one."
"I have a Fairlife 30g chocolate protein shake every morning to start my day."
"I strongly prefer the Core Power ones but I usually get the Costco ones because I'm not just fat, I'm also cheap. Lol. But the Core Power ones are especially good!"
"I only like prepackaged milky protein like fairlife, orgain, or premier protein."
"Fairlife or Premier are the best ones."
"I love fairlife chocolate protein drinks."
#2
Premier Protein
4.4
(77)
"Premier Protein. I mine it because it has just 1 carb, 25 vitamins, plus the taste is great!"
"Chocolate blended with a banana and two ice cubes - it’s my favourite."
"Premier protein is my favorite! They have so many different flavors!"
"Costco has the best selection and price on the cases."
"The chocolate peanut butter and Cafe latte taste so good."
"Premier protein is by far the best shakes is what I’d say."
"30g a shake. It’s $14 for a 4 pack."
"Low in sugar, and high in protein (30g per bottle)"
"Premier protein is so good."
"Premier protein is amazing."
#3
Orgain
4.1
(19)
"I’ve been using Orgain chocolate protein powder for a while."
"Orgain 30g chocolate"
"Orgain"
"I have Orgain as well! It is plant based and soy free too!"
"Orgain makes a 30g ready to drink."
"I’m love Orgain products because they offer non-dairy/lactose free options."
"My mom tolerates the Orgain (sp?) shakes. She had a lot of digestive issues with others."
"Decent tasting, and tends to be on the less expensive side."
"For dairy free folks I like Orgain and Kos so far the best."
"Orgain (premade, I haven’t tried the powders) are really great too!"
#4
Optimum Nutrition
4.3
(16)
"I get the Optimum Nutrition stuff from Costco. Vanilla ice cream flavour, and it literally tastes like vanilla ice cream!"
"The Rocky Road flavor is pretty delicious, and it blends smoothly."
"Very good tasting, and decent price at Costco."
"Optimum Nutrition has pretty fantasy flavors eg. Cookies and cream, banana cream."
"Is hands down my favorite."
"My base for the deluxe size was 2 scoops of Optimum Nutrition chocolate flavor, about 3/4 darigold fit skim and 1/"
"Definitely my favorite flavor brand and when I have the extra money it’s what I go for. If I don’t wanna spend the extra money then optimum nutrition is the go to"
"I like the vanilla gold standard."
"I like the Optimum Nutrition brand."
"Optimum Nutrition"
#5
IsoPure
4.1
(15)
"I find ISOPURE to be the cleanest and tastiest."
"Has been a game changer for me when I track macros."
"Love Isopure!"
"I personally like making my own shakes instead of buying premier protein."
"Isopure, fairlife, Black Magic & Seeq are the best I’ve ever tried."
"The watermelon lime flavor is really good!"
"For powders I get the IsoPure."
"It's not cheap, but great for Keto."
"Just make your own with ice and Isopure."
"Iso Pure is a great no carb option."
#6
Atkins
4.5
(12)
"Atkins Cafe caramel are amazing !!!!"
"Atkins iced coffee protein shakes are pretty damn good!"
"I like the Atkins ones! The chocolate caramel is really good."
"Atkins Dietary Supplement Cafe Caramel and Chai Latte."
"I absolutely love the atkins cafe ones that taste like coffee."
"I really love the Atkins shakes. Dark chocolate and vanilla are my favorites."
"Atkins"
"30g of protein and only 2 points"
"I like the Atkins chocolate flavor one."
"Atkins 4 carbs . I get several 12 pks from Amazon on monthly subscription."
#7
OWYN
4.5
(11)
"OWYN protein shakes are the best!!"
"OWYN is SO good."
"They even have caffeinated latte flavors."
"I feel OWYN is the closest to clean you can get."
"OWYN is my go to non dairy protein shake. It’s plant based and tastes great."
"I have allergies and use owyn or plant fusion both pretty allergy friendly."
"I personally like Owyn and Koia."
"Owyn."
"The vegan ones I drink are OWYN elite. 200 cals and 32g of protein!"
"OWYN (Only What You Need) is sugar free, sugar alcohol free, and is actually really good taste wise."
#8
Keto Chow
4.7
(10)
"Butterscotch is my fav."
"Keto chow is the only answer to this question."
"Keto chow is honestly the only protein shake I've been able to tolerate."
"I really dig keto chow."
"R/ketochow love their flavors and added nutrients/electrolytes."
"As a meal replacement it is superior, all the vitamins and minerals you need for a meal and lots of flavors to choose from."
"I go with ketochow + an extra scoop of pea protein powder."
"I like Keto Chow (25-35g per serving,20+ flavors)."
"Keto Chow is the real deal. Full meal replacement not just a protein shake."
"I'm happy with keto chow."
#9
Muscle Milk
4.2
(11)
"Zero sugar Strawberry and cream Muscle milk. No protein Aftertaste. Delicious."
"The banana slaps."
"Muscle milks are pretty good too."
"Muscle Milk usually tastes pretty good."
"Muscle milk sugar free is what I use."
"I get a container of Muscle Milk powder and use Unsweetened Almond Milk."
"We love Muscle Milk from Costco"
"I really like muscle milk. Tasty and very low sugar."
"I mix one Muscle Milk, 12oz of Coffee."
"I make my own with muscle milk powder, frozen fruit, plain kefir, and a ninja blender that makes one shake at a time."
#10
MyProtein
4.3
(10)
"MyProtein clear whey - it's not a milky thing, its more like squash."
"If you can't stomach protein shakes give clear whey a go."
"Their cookies and cream one is my favourite but I also use strawberry shortcake and chocolate brownie."
"If no budget constraints- go for myprotein"
"I use MyProtein."
"If budget isn't an issue then get my protein from their official website."
"Seconding the MyProtein ones, the cherry one is pretty good."
"MyProtein makes some very good clear whey protein drinks."
"Myprotein mixes well and often you can find deals on 10lb bags."
"MyProtein is my go-to, though their quality has diminished recently."
#11
Vega
4.3
(9)
"Anything by Vega is a must have. Underrated best ive ever had"
"Highly recommend Vega."
"Vega Protein Made Simple is the most delicious."
"Vega Protein Made Simple for DIY shakes."
"In chocolate."
"Works pretty well."
"I use Vega - I can digest it easily, it tastes better than others."
"I liked Vega better than OWYN and Orgain."
"I really like Vega protein powders because of the added veggies."
#12
Huel
4.1
(9)
"Huel has incredible macros."
"I always loved Huel so i get them now and it works."
"Huel is my go-to."
"I use huel for the extra calorie intake."
"I had some success with Huel for this issue."
"I really like Huel."
"Huel or yFood pre made bottles work great."
"Huel seems ok, but I don’t like artificial sweeteners."
"I know Huel do bottled meal replacement drinks but it is an acquired taste."
#13
Kate Farms
4.4
(7)
"The only protein shakes I can tolerate in a flare are Kate farms"
"I think Kate Farms drinks are much better"
"I lived off these for 4 months."
"It's one of the very few things I can tolerate at the moment."
"I’ve only heard good things about Kate Farms!"
"Has super clean ingredients."
"Kate Farms"
#14
Ghost
4.7
(6)
"For a powder I like Ghost."
"I really like ghost but it's powder. The nutter butter flavor is amazing"
"Ghost tastes amazing and has a lot of flavors."
"I love their Oreo flavor."
"Ghost always seems to play nice with my levels."
"I switched to ghost and use almond milk."
#15
Premier
4.5
(6)
"Premier chocolate peanut butter or cake batter."
"Premier caffe latte is my go to and favorite."
"My favorite is the premier cafe latte."
"Premier is well tolerated by me."
"Premier is well tolerated by me."
"I like Premier or Atkins!"
#16
Isopure
4.2
(6)
"Isopure Clear lemon flavor. Doesn't taste like protein at all it looks and tastes like lemonade"
"From my research the Isopures tend to give you most protein for least calories and least fat and sugar, but it is the most expensive per gram of protein."
"I love isopure vanilla, not too sweet and mixes really well!"
"I love isopure zero carb! They have a few flavors!"
"I like Isopure Zero Carb Dutch Chocolate."
"You all don’t like isopure zero carb?"
#17
True Nutrition
4.8
(5)
"I’ve been using their protein powder for 8+ years."
"I used to get all my protein mixes from TrueNutrition.com."
"TRUE NUTRITION."
"Best tasting and best ingredients."
"I like Truenutrition brand."
#18
Good Protein
4.2
(5)
"They’re plant-based, blend great, and taste delicious."
"I enjoy their vanilla one to make my protein coffee!!"
"A vegan protein brand I rily like is good protein."
"A vegan protein brand I really like is good protein."
"A vegan protein brand I rlly like is good protein."
#19
Ensure
4.0
(5)
"Ensure Max Protein - 150 kcal, 30g protein, more affordable than Premier, and no weird aftertaste"
"(choc version) :) "
"Ensure is really great! They have different options depending on the amount of protein."
"Ensure Max Protein has been great!"
"Ensure has a strawberry flavor that was decent."
#20
Nurri
4.5
(4)
"The vanilla one is 10/10, tastes like melted ice cream."
"I haven’t seen anyone mention Nurri protein. It’s easily my favorite. It has a smooth texture and blends really well without any stabilizers."
"Nurri protein drinks are super tasty."
"They are very similar to Fairlife but cheaper."
#21
Dymatize
4.3
(4)
"Dymatize ISO 100 HYDRONIZED PROTEIN shake vanilla or fruity pebbles flavor."
"The chocolate one’s pretty good on its own."
"Dymatize iso100."
"If you want to save money buy a powder and mix with your choice of milk I recommend Dymatize ISO 100."
#22
Equate
4.3
(4)
"The Equate High Performance Protein Nutrition Shake in caramel is my favorite ever."
"From Walmart."
"Equate! their meal replacement shakes are honestly so good."
"I like walmart brand's equate. 39 gm protein per serving."
#23
Pure Protein
4.0
(4)
"The pure protein shakes from Costco kick ass."
"I can handle the Pure Protein or Premier shakes. Chocolate typically taste the best to me."
"If you are set on getting shakes, i think the pure proteins are good."
"I like the Pure Protein shakes."
#24
Ketochow
4.0
(4)
"Choose a protein flavor add heavy whipping cream and water 💧.. thank me later 😊"
"I love all the flavors."
"KetoChow."
"I’ve used KetoChow, but it’s not enough protein for the calories for me."
#25
Fairlife Chocolate Protein Shake
5.0
(3)
"I love the ready to drink Fairlife chocolate in white bottle. 30 gm protein"
"Chocolate Fair life is the way"
"I really like fairlife chocolate protein shakes."
#26
Fairlife Nutrition Plan
5.0
(3)
"Fairlife Nutrition Plan are the best ones from a macro/calorie perspective"
"The best."
"Seriously delicious - I look forward to it for my evening snack every day."
#27
Kachava
4.7
(3)
"Kachava is Great! Plant Based Protein and its a Meal Replacement."
"It is so delicious."
#28
Soylent
3.5
(4)
"Soylent meal replacement shakes are good."
"Soylent is fantastic and delicious."
"Soylent are the easiest I tried but I get the owyn drinks when I can find sales on them."
"They market themselves as a meal replacement, full of vitamins and minerals, and they’re extremely palatable."
#29
Core Power
4.3
(3)
"You can’t beat 42g of protein. I like to add a little coffee concentrate to their vanilla one, and the strawberry and chocolate ones aren’t bad either"
"I have tried them all. Core power and Primier"
"I love the 42g corepower in vanilla & strawberry."
#30
Alani Nu
4.3
(3)
"Get the frosted flurry or the munchies."
"I really like alani nu"
"The Alani Nu protein shake. The chocolate and cookies and cream taste the best!"
#31
MRE Lite
4.3
(3)
"I really like MRE lite whole food protein. It’s not chalky, doesn’t leave an aftertaste, has no whey."
"If Carnivore isn't for you, give MRE Lite a shot."
"Yes, Animal based protein like MRE Lite."
#32
Myprotein
4.3
(3)
"Now, looking at ON, I think it’s like $15 more than I paid for 5 lbs last time, so it’s definitely swaying back toward MP. That stuff is *delicious*."
"Myprotein white gold flavour, 1 scoop, 350ml of semi skimmed milk, 1/4 tsp xanthum gum and 3 tsp low cal sweetener. Absolutely unreal my favourite so far."
"Their vanilla makes me gag, but the double chocolate is very tolerable."
#33
Whey Protein
4.0
(3)
"If you do smoothies you can add unsweetened whey protein or pea protein."
"Whey Protein"
"Get yourself some whey protein mix and make your own"
#34
Unjury
4.5
(2)
"I personally really liked unjury vanilla it’s a medical grade protein and it wasn’t chalky or thick !!"
"Unjury is excellent."
#35
Truvani
4.5
(2)
"My all time favorite protein powder is made by Truvani."
"Truvani has limited ingredients and I enjoy several of the flavors I’ve tried."
#36
Fairlife Protein Shakes
4.5
(2)
"I have a chocolate one every single morning."
"Big fan of Fairlife protein shakes in any flavor."
#37
Transparent Labs
4.5
(2)
"Transparent labs."
"Yea they def have good clean products, no proprietary blends with all filler stuff. And their whey is from natural grass fed cows."
#38
Gold Standard
4.5
(2)
"I buy gold standard chocolate protein powder."
"I prefer the 'gold standard' I have the extreme chocolate and for me it tastes pretty good."
#39
Epigamia
4.5
(2)
"Taste and texture epigamia is way better! I have tried both!"
"I tried epigamia , it was quite good."
#40
Whey
4.5
(2)
"I make a batch and freeze it for the week."
"I make my own with unflavored protein (I like whey or whey isolate)."
#41
Clean Simple Eats
4.5
(2)
"I personally love the clean simple eats brand."
"I use clean simple eats...make my own."
#42
Syntha-6
4.0
(2)
"Syntha-6 was my favorite for taste in the past."
"I’ve used Syntha-6 for 15 years with no issues."
#43
1stPhorm
4.0
(2)
"1stPhorm also makes very good vegan protein shakes."
"Try 1stphorm. It’s appealing to me for now."
#44
Syntrax
4.0
(2)
"Syntrax nectar"
"Syntrax nectar."
#45
Naked Nutrition
4.0
(2)
"Try Naked Nutrition. They have a lot of different types of protein powders."
#46
Alani
4.0
(2)
"Alani shakes from Walmart"
"Big fan of the Alani shakes!"
#47
Sun Warrior
4.0
(2)
"I use Sun Warrior Mocha protein powder."
"My go-to's are sun warrior and isopure."
#48
Pea Protein
4.0
(2)
"Maybe have a look for a vegan protein powder."
"Protein shake takes seconds to prepare - scoop in bottle with milk and shake (I take pea protein)."
#49
Ripple
4.0
(2)
"Ripple vanilla. No artificial anything 30 G protein. Not super sweet. Not chalky."
"I like the Ripple Vegan Protein Shakes. They are pretty tasty."
#50
Owyn
4.0
(2)
"I do the Owyn protein shakes in my coffee (they’re vegan as I don’t do dairy)"
"Owyn shakes have worked well for me - simple ingredients and good taste"
#51
Slim Fast
3.5
(2)
"The banana, cookies&cream and strawberry ones were good."
"I started slim fast."
#52
Xwerks
5.0
(1)
"Xwerks Grow whey isolate, hands down"
#53
Legion Athletics
5.0
(1)
"Legion Athletics-birthday cake is my favorite. They have a lot of good flavors though."
#54
NutriCost
5.0
(1)
"Chocolate ISOLATE from NutriCost
Just add water. I had a double scoop an hour ago , delish!"
#55
Bodytech
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE this, tasted like Cinnamon toast crunch! I tried other cinnamon, flavored protein powders and I was really disappointed. This one finally had the right flavor profile!"
#56
Allmax
5.0
(1)
"Allmax Isoflex Vanilla…27gram of protein, no sugar, 120 calories and low carb. Been drinking it for years."
#57
Musclesport
5.0
(1)
"Musclesport lean whey monster cookie may be the best protein ive ever had, the runner up would be marshmallow milk farm fed from axe and sledge. Ive had an absurd amount of different protein and these are definitely my top 2"
#58
Iso100
5.0
(1)
"Iso100 peanut butter and brownie are also 10/10"
#59
Sponser
5.0
(1)
"I drink whey isolate from “Sponser” and its amazing."
#60
Bowmar Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"Bowmar Nutrition- Strawberry Milkshake"
#61
Met-Rx
4.0
(1)
"Met rx vanilla (the packet that they don’t make anymore) with that pina coloda sugary drink they used to have in pizza places it’s a machine that continuously mixes or the same machine just strawberry and met rx cholate"
#62
Star Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"Star Nutrition Whey 80: Double Rich Chocolate"
#63
Epoch
4.0
(1)
"Epoch weigh protein - chocolate"
#64
Leanfit
4.0
(1)
"I mainly use Leanfit protein. I find it mixes well, taste good, and the price is pretty unbeatable."
#65
Atom
4.0
(1)
"Get the atom whey, they're cheap and don't taste bad at all."
#66
Boba Tea
4.0
(1)
"The viet coffee flavour and jasmine flavour are so nice."
#67
KOS
4.0
(1)
"KOS peanut butter chocolate is good."
#68
Muscle Feast
4.0
(1)
"Pricey but worth it."
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