Best protein shakes on Reddit
278 reviews from r/Zepbound, r/GestationalDiabetes, r/WegovyWeightLoss and 32 more subreddits
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#1
Fairlife
4.4
(80)
"Fairlife all the way"
"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."
#2
Premier Protein
4.1
(45)
"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."
"The best one I’ve found is the chocolate flavored Premier Protein shakes."
#3
Orgain
4.2
(15)
"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."
"I have Orgain as well! It is plant based and soy free too!"
"We like orgain plant based."
"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."
#4
Ensure
4.1
(9)
"I like Ensure Max Protein shakes -30g protein 150 cal."
"My doctor recommended Ensure Max Protein."
"Ensure Max Protein - only one my doctor recommended."
"I alternate with ensure 30g Ensure chocolate protein shakes for variety."
"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."
"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
Myprotein
4.8
(4)
"My favorite is not a shake. Myprotein, Mike and Ike Sour Watermelon flavor."
"Myprotein bc it’s the cheapest oops"
"Can't beat MyProtein prices."
"Myprotein has phenomenal sales and the protein is pretty good."
#9
Muscle Milk
4.5
(4)
"Muscle milk tastes like cake batter and is the absolute best tasting one out there."
"My favorite is Muscle Milk."
"Muscle milks are pretty good too."
"Muscle Milk"
#10
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."
#11
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."
#12
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."
#13
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."
#14
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."
#15
Aldi
3.8
(4)
"They’re delicious honestly and definitely help with my sugar cravings!"
"They are pretty good!"
"I buy Aldi’s and they are pretty good!"
"I need to buy the Fairlife ones, I see everyone talk about them and have good feedback."
#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
Kate Farms
4.3
(3)
"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."
#18
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!"
#19
Isopure
4.3
(3)
"Isopure. It’s zero carb!"
"I like the bottles of zero-carb Isopure."
#20
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."
#21
Boost
4.0
(3)
"I like Boost and Ensure."
"I like Boost, low sugar and high protein."
"I like Boost - it’s got 20g of protein."
#22
Naked
4.0
(3)
"Naked Pea Protein on amazon. Only one ingredient."
"As for extra protein I go for Naked Whey and add to smoothies."
"I use the naked pea protein and it’s pretty good."
#23
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."
#24
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"
#25
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."
#26
1st Phorm
4.5
(2)
"I love 1st Phorm Level 1."
"I like the Level 1 from 1st Phorm."
#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
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."
#29
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."
#30
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."
#31
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."
#32
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."
#33
Atkins
4.0
(2)
"I like atkins shakes. Idk why but my husband does too."
"They really really help fill on the cracks."
#34
Garden of Life
4.0
(2)
"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"
"I’ve enjoyed Garden of Life Raw Vegan unflavored maybe check that one out."
#35
Whey Protein
3.5
(2)
"I just use my normal vanilla ice cream flavored whey protein."
"Whey protein is made from milk, which can cause alot of people to breakout."
#36
Chia Seeds
5.0
(1)
"Chia seeds can go in this and they're cheap and full of protein and fiber."
#37
Nu3
5.0
(1)
"Taste like premium Swiss chocolate I kid u not"
#38
Ancient Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been making protein shakes for my dessert cravings."
#39
Dymatize
5.0
(1)
"Dymatize Birthday Cake Pebbles. 🤤"
#40
2-Pure
5.0
(1)
"Www.2-pure.com sells the best smoothie powders ever!"
#41
Trader Joe's
5.0
(1)
"Doesn't upset my stomach like the bottled ones do."
#42
PB Fit
5.0
(1)
"I got PB Fit and really like it. The version I got is basically pure peanuts"
#43
Allmax
5.0
(1)
"The Allmax caramel macchiato is delicious, too."
#44
Iron Vegan
5.0
(1)
"There's a great one in Canada called Iron Vegan."
#45
Nutrimuscle
4.0
(1)
"Personnaly I buy nutrimuscle who gives plenty of transparency on their products."
#46
Shamrock Farms
4.0
(1)
"Shamrock Farms Body Builder 50 grams. A good ol chocolate milk each day."
#47
Protein Powder
4.0
(1)
"I usually use protein powder in baked goods."
#48
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."
#49
Ketochow
4.0
(1)
"Ketochow with halfnhalf"
#50
Glucerna
4.0
(1)
"But I had glucerna or premeir protein."
#51
Kirkland
4.0
(1)
"Cheapest is just to buy whey protein."
#52
Herb Doc
4.0
(1)
"Expensive AF but love and use this one"
#53
Unflavored Protein Powder
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking to get away from the sweet-tasting stuff you can use unflavored protein powder."
#54
Only What You Need
4.0
(1)
"I like the Only What You Need one’s."
#55
Store Brands
4.0
(1)
"Look for store brands! Some drug stores and grocery stores that have their own store brand sell their own protein powders."
#56
Elevation
4.0
(1)
"Try the Elevation brand from Aldi!"
#57
Macro Mike
4.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed Macro Mike."
#58
Chobani
4.0
(1)
"Switched to Chobani complete Greek yogurt smoothies (blue bottle). Expensive, but so tasty!"
#59
Hemp Hearts
4.0
(1)
"I like adding hemp hearts to my smoothies."
#60
Ascent
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Ascent since it has minimal additives."
#61
Muscle Feast
4.0
(1)
"Pricey but worth it."
#62
Vegan Plant-Based Protein
3.0
(1)
"You gotta switch to a vegan plant based protein or just don't take protein powder and eat more chicken."
#63
Nakpro
3.0
(1)
"You can try nakpro soya protein isolate, plant protein, impact protein."
#64
KOS
3.0
(1)
"KOS peanut butter chocolate is good."
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