Best protein shakes on Reddit
272 reviews from r/Zepbound, r/GestationalDiabetes, r/WegovyWeightLoss and 30 more subreddits
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#1
Fairlife
4.4
(79)
"I have one as my bedtime snack daily and it’s made my fasting numbers pretty ideal."
"Lately, I am on a kick of mixing Fairlife chocolate milk with PEScience chocolate truffle."
"I love Fairlife Chocolate 42g."
"Fairlife. 30g of proteins for about $2."
"I love fairlife I also like premiere protein vanilla."
"Fairlife Nutrition Plan and Premier Protein are my go-tos."
"Fairlife shakes FTW. I love pretty much all of their options."
"Oh my god, it’s amazing. 200 calories, over 35g of protein and taste unbelievable"
"Fairlife core power elite 42 grams chocolate delicious."
"Fairlife 30g of protein every morning for me."
#2
Premier Protein
4.2
(42)
"Premier Protein shakes are the best! I've tried a bunch of different shakes and always go back to Premier."
"I do premier protein shakes. You can get premixed or powder."
"I love Premier Protein Cafe Latte. I add a bit of cooled, brewed coffee to it to add caffeine. It’s my breakfast most mornings."
"Premier protein!"
"Premier protein café latte is my go-to. tastes just like frozen coffee imo."
"I love Premier bc they are so low in carbs."
"Premier protein! They have so many good flavors!"
"My favorite is premier protein."
"30g protein, 4g carbs."
"I really like premier protein, their chocolate shakes are so good."
#3
Orgain
4.2
(14)
"I've used Orgain and they're my favorite."
"Love Orgain, both in premade shakes and powder."
"Orgain from Costco... plant based and best bang for your buck:)"
"Orgain."
"Runner up is strawberries, banana, milk and orgain vanilla protein powder."
"I like Orgain - less crap ingredients that the rest."
"Get a decent protein powder from Amazon (Orgain or BSN are brands I bought)."
"I have been using Orgain protein powder."
"As far as brands, I like Orgain, premier & fairlife."
"Is like Fairlife but organic!"
#4
Ensure
4.2
(10)
"I like Ensure Max Protein shakes -30g protein 150 cal."
"My doctor recommended Ensure Max Protein."
"Ensure Max Protein - only one my doctor recommended."
"Ensure Plus provides additional calories."
"Ensure max protein! 150 cal, 30g protein in 11oz."
"We have been using Ensure and Orgain protein powder alternatively."
"When I first started, I drank a lot of ensure."
"I started with chocolate Ensure (very easy to get in the first aid section of grocery stores)."
"My mom has been enjoying the Ensure Max Protein shakes."
"I like strawberry ensure personally but a lot of people hate it."
#5
Optimum Nutrition
4.1
(9)
"I always use Optimum Nutrition love them."
"I’ve always liked Optimum Nutrition whey protein strawberry and chocolate."
"I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard protein powder."
"Gold standard protein powder (chocolate), two scoops."
"Whey Protein after exercise. Take your pick. There are so many brands. Again, Optimum Nutrition from Costco I'd say."
"Pretty cheap, ~35$ for 2lb container."
"I use a powder, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey."
"I don't buy anything cheaper than Optimum Nutrition."
"I use Optimum Nutrition whey protein. Vanilla."
#6
OWYN
4.0
(8)
"Owyn"
"Owyn"
"I used OWYN protein shakes during my recovery."
"I like the OWYN brand."
"I really like OWYN shakes."
"OWYN has been the best for me! It’s dairy/gluten/whey free and the taste isn’t terrible!"
"Ripple, Owyn, and Orgain all make good ones."
"OWYN was the best tasting shakes I found"
#7
Kachava
5.0
(4)
"I drink Kachava mixed with collagen powder."
"Kachava"
"Is the best tasting I've ever had."
"Kachava"
#8
Core Power
4.5
(4)
"Core power 42g protein… chocolate."
"I love strawberry banana core power. It has 26g of protein and tastes just like strawberry milk."
"Core Power and Premier are really great"
"I use the core power protein shakes the 42gram ones."
#9
Soylent
4.5
(4)
"I find Soylent to be the best and easiest to stomach."
"Soylent by a mile."
"My mom finds the taste of boost/ensure off putting, but likes Soylent drinks."
"I really like Soylent but it isn’t cheap."
#10
Ripple
4.3
(4)
"I love Ripple in chocolate."
"My partner likes the Ripple brand protein shakes."
"Ripple is a good dairy-free option!"
"Ripple, Owyn, and Orgain all make good ones."
#11
Kate Farms
4.0
(4)
"Kate Farms protein shakes helped my dad through his cancer journey."
"We used Kate farms (which is what multiple oncology nutritionists gave/recommended to us)."
"Kate farms and Soylent are non dish protein options."
"It's not the greatest taste but it gets the job done."
#12
Huel
4.0
(4)
"Try Huel maybe? I use it as a regular breakfast replacement and it will certainly be my go-to food post-op."
"It's a 400 kcal meal with loads of protein."
"The proteins I drink currently are huel, owyn, sports now unflavored pea protein."
"I use Huel Black, barely raises BS and has all the vitamins and stuff."
#13
Drink Wholesome
5.0
(3)
"Try Drink Wholesome. It's protein powder made with really simple whole foods."
"[Drink Wholesome] is my rec! Their protein powders are egg white based."
"I recommend Drink Wholesome. Most protein powders are chalky and full of added junk."
#14
Muscle Milk
4.7
(3)
"Muscle milk tastes like cake batter and is the absolute best tasting one out there."
"My favorite is Muscle Milk."
"Muscle Milk"
#15
Myprotein
4.7
(3)
"Myprotein bc it’s the cheapest oops"
"Can't beat MyProtein prices."
"Myprotein has phenomenal sales and the protein is pretty good."
#16
Naked Nutrition
4.7
(3)
"They have very few ingredients in their products."
"Naked Nutrition also has some great stuff. They have every type of protein you can think of."
"Naked Nutrition also has some great stuff. They have every type of protein you can think of."
#17
Koia
4.3
(3)
"Koia are my favorite pre made option!"
"Koia shakes! You can get them at Whole Foods."
"I’ve had some luck with the Koia shakes (vegan, plant based) and they’re really yummy!"
#18
Amul
4.0
(3)
"Go for amul protein rose lassi. 15gm protein per packet."
"Also Amul protein lassi is also good and cheap. 15g protein in 25 rupees."
"750 for a pack of 30 each containing 15g protein."
#19
Protein2o
3.7
(3)
"If you don't like the traditional whey/casein/milk protein taste, you can try the clear protein beverages."
"I second Protein2O, as well as Premier Oats Apple Cinnamon and Oats and Maple."
"Protein2o protein water is good."
#20
Huel Black
5.0
(2)
"Google Huel Black. One serving has 45g of protein and 400 calories."
"I use Huel Black, barely raises BS and has all the vitamins and stuff"
#21
1st Phorm
4.5
(2)
"I love 1st Phorm Level 1."
"I like the Level 1 from 1st Phorm."
#22
Isopure
4.5
(2)
"Isopure. It’s zero carb!"
#23
Protein Shakes
4.5
(2)
"You have to get the protein in. It’s the most important thing."
"My two cents is to eat the shake in the morning."
#24
Quest Protein
4.0
(2)
"I need to try Fairlife. I’m working through my last case of Quest 30g protein."
"Quest is usually what I use. Low carb, no sugar."
#25
Muscle Protein Milk
4.0
(2)
"I would buy muscle protein milk that says “GAINER” because it had the most calories."
"I would buy muscle protein milk that says “GAINER” because it had the most calories."
#26
Collagen
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been going with unflavored collagen in all the things."
"I add unflavoured collagen or protein powder to just about everything."
#27
Unflavored Whey
4.0
(2)
"I like making my own. Oat milk (or any kind of milk) + unflavored whey powder."
"I like using unflavored whey."
#28
Aldi
4.0
(2)
"They are pretty good!"
"I buy Aldi’s and they are pretty good!"
#29
Atkins
4.0
(2)
"I like atkins shakes. Idk why but my husband does too."
"They really really help fill on the cracks."
#30
Naked
4.0
(2)
"Naked Pea Protein on amazon. Only one ingredient."
"I use the naked pea protein and it’s pretty good."
#31
Vega
4.0
(2)
"Personally I prefer Vega, but I also use Silky Tofu to make most of my shakes"
"I've been using Vega because my husband is mostly plant-based."
#32
Owyn
4.0
(2)
"The owyn protein shake was great for me in my super bad flare!! I like the vanilla one."
"Owyn is one of my faves! Ensure absolutely ruined me, but I’m also flaring so that could be why."
#33
Nakpro
4.0
(2)
"I use nakpro plant protein it costs just under 1000."
"Nakpro Impact Whey 1 KG @ 929/-*"
#34
Premier
5.0
(1)
"Premier chocolate is my favorite flavor"
#35
Raw Grass Fed Whey
5.0
(1)
"I like plain whey protein powder with no sweeteners or emulsifiers."
#36
Promix
5.0
(1)
"I use Promix, they publish testing data on purity."
#37
Whey
5.0
(1)
"Whey protein powder is the best combination of price and quality that exists."
#38
Kate Farms Nutrition Shakes
5.0
(1)
"This brand might help! They do nutrition shakes (similar to ensure or boost)."
#39
Casa de Sante Protein Powders
5.0
(1)
"Casa de sante protein powders, low FODMAP, so won't aggravate gas & bloating on ozempic"
#40
Standard Process Plant-Based Protein Powder
5.0
(1)
"Standard process makes a great plant-based protein powder."
#41
Boost
5.0
(1)
"Boost Very a high Calorie, duocal, benecalorie, Huel, and ensure compact are great for adding calories."
#42
Barebells
5.0
(1)
"Barebells are delicious."
#43
Chia Seeds
5.0
(1)
"Chia seeds can go in this and they're cheap and full of protein and fiber."
#44
Ascent
5.0
(1)
"Ascent chocolate whey protein powder is amazing."
#45
Clean Simple Eats
5.0
(1)
"Clean simple eats protein powder is delicious and mixes very easily."
#46
Nu3
5.0
(1)
"Taste like premium Swiss chocolate I kid u not"
#47
PB Fit
5.0
(1)
"I got PB Fit and really like it. The version I got is basically pure peanuts"
#48
Ancient Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been making protein shakes for my dessert cravings."
#49
2-Pure
5.0
(1)
"Www.2-pure.com sells the best smoothie powders ever!"
#50
Hemp Hearts
4.0
(1)
"I like adding hemp hearts to my smoothies."
#51
Atom
4.0
(1)
"Try buying something like for 4kg, it will be cheaper."
#52
1st Pharm
4.0
(1)
"I love that it doesn’t make my stomach feel bloated, which I guess I “got use to” with orgain."
#53
Amul High Protein Buttermilk
4.0
(1)
"Amul high protein buttermilk."
#54
Fairlife Protein Shake
4.0
(1)
"I ended up trying this delicious ready-to-drink protein shake that was recommended by a friend."
#55
Ensure Max Protein
4.0
(1)
"I switched to ensure max protein and it was the most tolerable because it was very mild tasting and not as sweet."
#56
Premier Protein Cake Batter
4.0
(1)
"I mainly drink my protein drink mixed in things. I like premier protein cake batter which is super hard to find without being over priced."
#57
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard
4.0
(1)
"ON Gold standard is just as good as anything you get in a bottle, great quality, and is easily 5x+ cheaper than prepackaged."
#58
Muscle Milk Protein Powder
4.0
(1)
"I would buy muscle milk protein powder that says “GAINER” because it had the most calories."
#59
Ketochow
4.0
(1)
"Ketochow with halfnhalf"
#60
Garden of Life
4.0
(1)
"Great things about Garden of Life Organic Protein. Though it's a bit thick, it's filling and doesn't leave you with that fake taste"
#61
Protein Powder
4.0
(1)
"I usually use protein powder in baked goods."
#62
Shamrock Farms
4.0
(1)
"Shamrock Farms Body Builder 50 grams. A good ol chocolate milk each day."
#63
Herb Doc
4.0
(1)
"Expensive AF but love and use this one"
#64
310 Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"My go to is 310 nutrition. They are also low carb."
#65
Whey Protein
4.0
(1)
"I just use my normal vanilla ice cream flavored whey protein."
#66
Costco
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been doing the protein shakes from Costco or the protein shakes from Aldi"
#67
Chobani
4.0
(1)
"Chobani Probiotic Shake in Strawberry and Banana is pretty good and has a great amount in protein."
#68
Designer Whey
4.0
(1)
"I buy Designer Whey brand chocolate powered and mix it with Fairlife chocolate milk."
#69
Protein 2.0
4.0
(1)
"Tastes just like flavored water but 15-20g protein."
#70
Spiru-tein
4.0
(1)
"For my post-op protein, I used Spiru-tein. It comes in oodles of different flavors."
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