Why can't I find a protein powder that isn't gross?

danprin1
danprin1 Posts: 17 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello! I can't seem to find a protein powder that isn't either chalky or gross tasting...Please help with your favorite protein powders! Thanks!
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  • rupertspenser
    rupertspenser Posts: 567 Member
    http://www.nrgfuel.com/
  • ACyclingAdmin
    ACyclingAdmin Posts: 444 Member
    edited May 2015
    optimum nutrition oats & whey

    now foods whey isolate is good in quality but doesn't taste great.

    You can also use a little milk instead of water depending on your caloric allowances
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    What are you mixing it with?

    I buy weider or another brand (can't remember atm) but I mix it in with my fruit smoothie...
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    If you aren't vegan, try whey protein or casein. If you are, soy protein is slightly better tasting and textured than pea, hemp, or rice protein IMO.

    I used to use Optimum Nutrition or Six Star whey protein; now I use soy from the same brands.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Are you lacking in protein?
  • danprin1
    danprin1 Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you for you're replies! I mix mine with milk and fruit.. I'm new to this so ill try a couple of the suggestions and see how they go!
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    Just buy an unflavored one. Then you can add it to anything and it won't impact the taste. I use Piping Rock.
  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    I really dig this

    amazon.com/gp/product/B000QSNYGI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    If you think it sucks you must think a party in your mouth sucks.
  • gettingittogether15
    gettingittogether15 Posts: 49 Member
    Optimum Nutrition all the way! Their whey protein - in vanilla ice cream or chocolate - love it. I mix with skim milk. For shakes - I use almond milk.
  • ACyclingAdmin
    ACyclingAdmin Posts: 444 Member
    BSN syntha 6 is pretty damn tasty btw, but the quality is not so great and it's a ton of extra calories
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  • steve03301
    steve03301 Posts: 1 Member
    This is my favorite. And in addition to protein, it's packed with lots of other nutrients:

    Garden of Life RAW Organic Protein Chocolate

    http://amzn.com/B007SYSQ7K

    I like to drink it mixed into Silk brand Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I just get chocolate and mix it with milk. I'm not sure of all of the brands I've tried but I've never had a bad chocolate variety. The only kind I've ever had that I didn't like was vanilla flavored (also the only time I deviated from my "if it's not chocolate, why eat it?" methodology of choosing protein powder.)
  • vettegal
    vettegal Posts: 1 Member
    UMP is really good. We do vanilla flavor. Mix with ice, water, cocoa powder, dry oats, natural peanut butter for a No-bake cookie shake
  • samiisaurus
    samiisaurus Posts: 10 Member
    Quest Protein Powders. I've only tried the Vanilla Milkshake and it's sooo yum on its own with water. I sometimes mix in a serving of pb2 or some strawberries if I want some variety. Really good for cooking, too. :)
  • yanamadula
    yanamadula Posts: 4 Member
    The key is to mix with a combination of almond butter and fruit to make the taste and consistency more to your liking. None of the protein powders taste good when you first start using them. Eventually the taste grows on you and you can drink it straight.
  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    yanamadula wrote: »
    . None of the protein powders taste good when you first start using them.

    I've never had one that tasted bad
  • sealensfit
    sealensfit Posts: 51 Member
    Cellucor and Mutant are my favourites. Cookies n' Cream and Birthday Cake flavours are awesome.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I couldn't even tell you what any of the protein powders I've tried taste like!
    I mix mine in a ninja with a load of other things. Fruit, spinach,pb2,chia etc etc
    If the protein powder tastes cack, I wouldn't know lol
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Sorry, to answer your question. Optimum nutrition and Quest seem to come out on top in taste reviews
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Trutein. Look up the reviews.
  • cdlemieux21
    cdlemieux21 Posts: 2 Member
    Proto whey power crunch! But... It has artificial sweetener (no aftertaste and I am extremely picky). Mix w water or coconut water.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    I stay clear of the ones with any sweeteners or flavors because I get sick of them fast. I like promix, it's bland but I never get sick of it.
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    I've been adding Great Lakes gelatin to my smoothies, the "green bottle" (as opposed to the red or orange varieties) won't clump or thicken up like other gelatins. It's nothing but protein.
  • Mediocrates55
    Mediocrates55 Posts: 326 Member
    I've been grooving on the Muscle Milk 100 calorie in Chocolate for a couple of bags now. It's probably not nearly as hardcore as some of the others listed above, but it's a nice boost for my vegetarian diet.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    Cheesy567 wrote: »
    I've been adding Great Lakes gelatin to my smoothies, the "green bottle" (as opposed to the red or orange varieties) won't clump or thicken up like other gelatins. It's nothing but protein.

    I thought you were joking, but then I looked it up. Not sure about the amino acid profile. I like the fact that whey is high in leucine.
  • heavenleagh100
    heavenleagh100 Posts: 1 Member
    Premier protein shakes are premise - 30 grams protein and low calories
  • jillianedwards
    jillianedwards Posts: 67 Member
    Cellucor and Quest win in my books!
  • itsmethao
    itsmethao Posts: 39 Member
    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey for me! My favorite is the Double Double Chocolate with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze. Only 150 calories!
  • FoxyMars25
    FoxyMars25 Posts: 112 Member
    Definitely Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard..I think the flavor I have is extreme milk chocolate and it is amazing. I just blend it with ice and unsweetened almond milk. Seriously tastes like a milk shake. I also had problems trying to find a protein powder that didn't taste awful previously.
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