Protein Shakes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 326 Reddit reviews across 37 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Protein Shakes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Zepbound, r/WegovyWeightLoss, r/GestationalDiabetes, r/beginnerfitness, r/GastricBypass. Top-rated brands include Fairlife (4.5/5), Premier Protein (4.2/5), Orgain (4.3/5).
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Reviews326
Subreddits37
Posts57
Brands61
Products65
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#1
Fairlife
4.5
(102)
"Fairlife all the way"
"I’m basically 80% Fairlife chocolate milk at this point. 30g of protein and it tastes so good!"
"The answer for sure is Fairlife"
"I love Fairlife"
"Fairlife for sure"
"I love fairlife, they have 26g 30g and even a 42g protein one. I prefer 30g"
"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."
"Fairlife or Premier are the best ones."
"Fairlife Protein Drink. Get them at Sam’s club or Costco. I’ve tried them all and that’s the best one and best taste."
#2
Premier Protein
4.2
(48)
"Premier Protein. I mine it because it has just 1 carb, 25 vitamins, plus the taste is great!"
"I’ve been using Premier Protein Vanilla Milkshake. I mix it with milk and use a shaker. It’s really good. Taste like melted ice cream."
"I switch between premier protein vanilla milkshake, casein chocolate, and 1st phorm caramel latte protein powders!"
"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."
#3
Orgain
4.3
(18)
"I use the Orgain protein powder with lactose free milk. Costco has it routinely on sale."
"The Orgain Simple protein powder is my absolute favorite! 150 cals for 20 grams of protein. I could eat it straight it’s so yummy lol in a shake, mixed into icecream or made into some sort of mug cake it’s amazing."
"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."
"Orgain"
"I have Orgain as well! It is plant based and soy free too!"
"We like orgain plant based."
"Big fan of orgain!"
#4
OWYN
4.1
(17)
"OWYN Elite Pro! Plant-based and tastes like a milkshake."
"OWYN protein shakes!!"
"Owyn"
"I have allergies and use owyn or plant fusion both pretty allergy friendly."
"I have GI issues and sometimes OWYN is the only thing i can keep down."
"I almost gave up on OWYN after that gross chocolate flavor. Was glad I reconsidered after the vanilla!"
"I enjoy OWYN protein shakes. They are vegan and have many flavors."
"Owyn! the brand is so good! they have protien cofeee too completely non vegan and super tasty!"
"Owyn and Evolve are vegan. Evolve is 20g of protein and Owyn has 20g (cookies and creamless and cold brew are the best) and 32g (I like the no nut butter)."
"I do lactose free so I usually make my own or use the OWYN ( only what you need) protein shakes."
#5
Optimum Nutrition
4.4
(11)
"I get the Optimum Nutrition stuff from Costco. Vanilla ice cream flavour, and it literally tastes like vanilla ice cream!"
"I really like the fruity pebbles flavor of ISO 100 protein powder."
"This is by far and away the cleanest and best tasting protein I have ever had."
"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 don't buy anything cheaper than Optimum Nutrition."
#6
Ensure
4.1
(8)
"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 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."
#7
Core Power
4.3
(6)
"Core power 42g protein… chocolate."
"I love strawberry banana core power. It has 26g of protein and tastes just like strawberry milk."
"I have tried them all. Core power and Primier"
"Core power. I know it’s probably mostly milk, but you can’t beat 42g of protein."
"Core Power and Premier are really great"
"I use the core power protein shakes the 42gram ones."
#8
Myprotein
4.3
(6)
"Myprotein bc it’s the cheapest oops"
"Can't beat MyProtein prices."
"I order myprotein clear protein, take half spoon at a time 2x a day with phosphorus binder."
"I also love MyProtein Clear Protein shakes - tastses like juice when you dont feel like a milky shake"
"I use Fairlife in my coffee but use MyProtein for meal replacement. Flavors are yummy in water."
"Myprotein has phenomenal sales and the protein is pretty good."
#9
Soylent
4.4
(5)
"I find Soylent to be the best and easiest to stomach."
"Soylent by a mile."
"Soylent meal replacement shakes are good."
"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
4.2
(5)
"I love Ripple in chocolate."
"I like the Ripple Vegan Protein Shakes. They are pretty tasty."
"My partner likes the Ripple brand protein shakes."
"Ripple is a good dairy-free option!"
"Ripple, Owyn, and Orgain all make good ones."
#11
Kachava
5.0
(4)
"I drink Kachava mixed with collagen powder."
"Kachava"
"Is the best tasting I've ever had."
"Kachava"
#12
Huel
4.0
(5)
"Huel has incredible macros."
"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
Premier
4.0
(5)
"Purchase Premier vanilla flavor and sugar free flavor packages like Crystal light."
"Premier isn’t grainy"
"Premier has been my go to for years. Always leaves me feeling full, lots of flavors, easy to find."
"I like Premier Cafe Latte."
"My OB suggested the Premier ones, they are lower in sugar than some of the other options!"
#14
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"
#15
Koia
4.3
(4)
"Koia are my favorite pre made option!"
"I like Koia… every flavor I’ve tried has been good except the vanilla. It’s not bad, just slightly off, but I add instant espresso to it to mask the flavor."
"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!"
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
Isopure
4.3
(3)
"Isopure. It’s zero carb!"
"I use isopure and have no skin issues at all! It also doesn’t bloat."
#19
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."
#20
Nurri
4.3
(3)
"Nurri, better than fairlife and without all the microplastics because it’s in a can. The vanilla one is 10/10, tastes like melted ice cream."
"Nurri protein drinks are super tasty."
"Nurri from Costco is super solid."
#21
Aldi
4.0
(3)
"They’re delicious honestly and definitely help with my sugar cravings!"
"They are pretty good!"
"I buy Aldi’s and they are pretty good!"
#22
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."
#23
Atkins
3.7
(3)
"I like atkins shakes. Idk why but my husband does too."
"They really really help fill on the cracks."
"Atkins"
#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
Ghost
5.0
(2)
"I love Ghost vegan protein! Sadly have some type of whey allergy, so I’ve tried a few different vegan protein and found many of them to be chalky or just gross in comparison."
"All the vegan Ghost flavors have been great. The banana pancake batter and the strawberry shortcake have been my favorites so far."
#26
Dymatize
5.0
(2)
"Dymatize Birthday Cake Pebbles. 🤤"
"Choose a whey isolate protein like Dymatize ISO100 or Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey. Both mix well, taste great, and are low in sugar."
#27
Casein
4.5
(2)
"I use Casein protein. I have a 10oz shake at night and it’s done wonders for my weight loss and protein intake."
"Helps support muscle growth."
#28
1st Phorm
4.5
(2)
"I love 1st Phorm Level 1."
"I like the Level 1 from 1st Phorm."
#29
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."
#30
Kirkland
4.5
(2)
"Kirkland/Costco brand chocolate whey isolate is the cheapest per ounce on the market."
"Cheapest is just to buy whey protein."
#31
Boost
4.0
(2)
"I like Boost and Ensure."
"I like Boost - it’s got 20g of protein."
#32
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."
#33
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."
#34
Naked
4.0
(2)
"Naked Pea Protein on amazon. Only one ingredient."
"I use the naked pea protein and it’s pretty good."
#35
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."
#36
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."
#37
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."
#38
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."
#39
Amul
4.0
(2)
"Also Amul protein lassi is also good and cheap. 15g protein in 25 rupees."
"750 for a pack of 30 each containing 15g protein."
#40
Truvani
5.0
(1)
"I have been LOVING truvani - they have a lot of flavors and all the ones I have tried are delicious."
#41
Sponser
5.0
(1)
"I drink whey isolate from “Sponser” and its amazing. Very fresh, u mix it with water and its not thick at all!"
#42
Allmax
5.0
(1)
"The Allmax caramel macchiato is delicious, too."
#43
Boba Tea
5.0
(1)
"The viet coffee flavour and jasmine flavour are so nice."
#44
Levels
5.0
(1)
"My faves are Levels Grass Fed Whey protein and Isopure Cookies and Cream (zero carb)."
#45
NOW Sport
5.0
(1)
"I use NOW Sport Unflavored Protein Powder, and add it to 2c high protein milk and some chocolate syrup. It comes out to 55g protein, tastier than any pre-made, has no artificial sweeteners."
#46
Trader Joe's
5.0
(1)
"Doesn't upset my stomach like the bottled ones do."
#47
Women's Best
4.0
(1)
"I really like Women’s Best vegan protein powder, and I’ve tried so many other brands… the chocolate one is also okay, I’m just not into chocolate like that."
#48
Only What You Need
4.0
(1)
"I like the Only What You Need one’s."
#49
Muscle Feast
4.0
(1)
"Pricey but worth it."
#50
Pure Protein
4.0
(1)
"Pure protein walmart brand!"
#51
Gold Standard
4.0
(1)
"I always thought the gold standard delicious strawberry tasted pretty good assuming you use milk with it."
#52
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."
#53
Elevation
4.0
(1)
"Try the Elevation brand from Aldi!"
#54
Garden of Life
4.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed Garden of Life Raw Vegan unflavored maybe check that one out."
#55
Unflavored Protein Powder
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking to get away from the sweet-tasting stuff you can use unflavored protein powder."
#56
Glucerna
4.0
(1)
"But I had glucerna or premeir protein."
#57
Hemp Hearts
4.0
(1)
"I like adding hemp hearts to my smoothies."
#58
KOS
3.0
(1)
"KOS peanut butter chocolate is good."
#59
Slim Fast
3.0
(1)
"I drink high protein slim fast. Might be an acquired taste, but I came to the conclusion that most things with decent amounts of protein usually won't taste amazing."
#60
Quest
3.0
(1)
"The quest protein shake was okay."
#61
Pioneer Pastures
3.0
(1)
"The pioneer pastures one was okay as well."
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