20 Best Protein Shake For Weight Loss And Muscle Gain (2023 Updated)

I Love the taste. This SlimFast Advanced Vanilla Cream has only 100 calories, 7 carbohydrates, 12 grams protein and most importantly 1 gram sugar per serving. I make this in my small electric mixer 1 scoop of this Vanilla Slimfast with 8 ounces of Unsweetened Vanilla or Chocolate Almond Milk or Unsweetened Coconut milk, 3 or 4 drops of SweetLeaf Vanilla, Chocolate, or Orange Stevia Drops, 1 scoop of dark unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries or 1/4 cup of freeze dried strawberries rehydrated.

I then Freeze it in a Freeze safe mug for about 1/2 hour. Yum, it taste just like low calorie ice cream without the sugar and dairy as it is so very delicious and filling. I have one a day as soon as I awake.

I love the Creamy Chocolate Advanced Slimfast as well. Only wish it was cheaper.

This product is a nice meal replacement especially if you’re in a hurry. The taste is nice and creamy especially the chocolate (my favorite) without that nasty chalky taste usually come with meal replacement shakes.

Easy to prepare and various options for a mix. Also I appreciate the options of flavors and you can also buy already mixed for a quick grab on the go. I definitely recommend if you’re looking for something like this.

This was my previous protein try out. I didnt like it as it doesnt mix well with a spoon. It definitely needs a blender bottle, preferably with a spring ball. Taste was good, but I didnt like the stats.

It advertises 32g of protein on the outside, but requires 4 scoops to get 32g. If I take a 10-12oz mug and put two scoops I barely have any space left in the mug to mix it. That explains the needs for a blender cup.

Also very high in calorie content (320cal per 2 scoops, 40cal from fat). I think it is almost like a weight gainer, though fortunately I was able to maintain my weight by increasing my cardio frequency.

I like to drink my protein 3x a day since I am trying to maintain/build muscle, however I am also trying to get low in bf. This is certainly not the protein if you want to consume 1g per lb of body weight, as it is quite expensive.

I blew through mine in 1mo. If you are looking to consume 1x a day or looking to improve weight, go ahead by all means. But with goals similar to mine, stay away from this product.

I got sick and lost a lot of weight, when I got better and was able to eat, this product helped me gain my weight back and more. Great product, I’ve been using it for years.

The product is excellent. I almost completed few scoops are left. Taste is delightful. I drank 2 times a day. I gained 2 kg. It is not much but still I tried some other products It didn’t do much. I love this product.

I am going to order again. With this product I ate 20eggs per day. 100gm of oats and normal foods. And I darank 2. 5 liters water every day. Thank you.

First of all, the gainer was extremely delicious and smooth. The gainer did not clump up at all with 3, 4, 5, or even 6 scoops in my shaker bottle. I mixed that with water and milk ranging from 8-16 oz, each time mixing very easily with minimal shaking.

This was a huge surprise for me because of the amount of shaking I’ve needed when using other gainers. The gainer was also very effective when adding to my cereal. Great way to add quick calories when in a crunch.

Taste: 10/10. I wasn’t a big fan of vanilla before trying this out. It quickly changed my mind. I know prefer vanilla over chocolate. Mixability: 10/10. Again, it mixed very easily and effortlessly. I was very surprised at the lack of shaking it required to mix properly.

After shaking, it didn’t create a foamy layer that can make it uncomfortable to drink initially. The lack of foam was also a plus. Lastly, there was very little residue left at the bottom of the shaker after drinking.

I didn’t have to add more water or milk to wash down any leftover powder. Thanks again to everyone at Labrada for allowing me to log this awesome gainer. I will continue to suggest this to all my friends who need help packing on some weight with some quick quality calories.

And before I forget, I was able to add 5 pounds of solid mass during the 3 weeks it took me to finish the massive bag.

I used labarada product 3kg mass weight gainer. It totaly comes on my stomach and less effective in gaining .So i would like to try another comapny supplement for weight gain.

One of, if not the, BEST high quality ingredient muscle weight gainer out there. Not full of saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, maltodextrin, or junk like 99% of other branded weight gainers. Contains high quality proteins, carbs, and Amino’s.

Get the Rich Chocolate flavor, it’s the best!. Thanks Healthy n Fit.

I suppose the company decided to re-title this product. I’d previously purchased it called, “Muscle Milk Powder, ‘LIGHT. ‘ ” Evidently, it’s now called, “Muscle Milk Powder, ‘100 CALORIE. ‘ ” However you refer to it, this protein shake is just as good as it ever was.

When using a proper, handheld mixing shaker the results are fantastic. The powder mixes completely and with a froth on top. The chocolate flavor is great. (Whatever you do, don’t try to stir it by hand – you’ll just wknd up with a mouthful of protein lumps.

) BTW – a proper handheld mixing shaker is inexpensive and is readily available in most stores that sell kitchen items such as supermarkets.

Great Taste and incredible nutrition for 100 calories?! What a deal. Unfortunately, like every other powdered drink it takes some work 2 to get it to mix well. Use a blender if you can. I’ve tried the vanilla too and it’s wonderful.

Love that this does not have that usual ‘protein’ taste and not too sweet. Yes, you can taste the whey if you drink it by itself but in a smoothie it is not to strong as other protein mixes can be. The Muscle Milk in the bottles are just as good but way overpriced, I have mixed 3 days worth of this up and it keeps well it individual grab and go containers of my own.

I have a food disorder and had dropped a lot of weight was trying to gain it back was down to 100 lb was drinking ensures three times a day wasn’t seeming to gain any weight until I started using this everyday overall I love this product and would recommend it to anyone trying to gain mass or weight.

This is my every day after workout protein. I have been taking it for years. It’s the best out there

I just started taking this product, trying to bulk up. On first impression, it mixes well using a milkshake maker. Smooth and creamy, no lumps. I have not tried a spoon, nor will I because of the amount of powder.

The taste, while a bit strong, will grow on you. There is no aftertaste from the aspartame (because there is none in this) like many of the other supplements out there. The best way I can describe it is like drinking chocolate cake batter- which this basically is anyway.

I am not going to lie and say it is delicious (it isnt horrible though), but if you expect to pay $13 for a “delicious” supplement. then I think you are setting your sights a bit high. It does down a bit heavy, so definitely wait about an hour after taking this to do any physical activity.

The best suggestion I can give is to have some water near by to wash out your mouth in between swigs. As for what it says it does, I am positive- if used correctly, it will work. Calories + protein + amino acids = weight/muscle gain.

I will recommend that if you ARE on a workout regiment, and taking whey protein already, that you only use TWO scoops of this, otherwise you are going to overload your kidneys. Also I want to make one thing clear: this is a MASS builder- AKA: it will put on MASS, not muscle.

If you are looking to increase your body weight, this is the perfect product. If you are already at an acceptable weight for your height, this will add bulk and if you do not work out, basically you will just get fat.

So make sure to stay active and work off all the protein you are taking in.

This is the only protein powder I’ve tried, as Optimum Nutrition was highly recommended to me as the “gold standard in protein powders” by several weightlifting enthusiast friends of mine. Luckily, the first flavor I tried, Chocolate Malt, ended up being amazingly delicious to me, so I never had to buy and try any others — though they have so many different flavors, I’d like to try some of the ones that sound good, such as the coffee, the vanilla, or the mint chocolate flavors.

Anyway, I use whole milk and drop a spoonful of this whey powder in a Blender Bottle, shake the crap out of it, and enjoy it after lifting. This powder blends REALLY well *with a Blender Bottle*, and I rarely get clumps/bubbles of dry powder.

I tried using a spoon and stirring once, and got tons of clumps. This powder is packed full of protein, as it contains a form of whey that packs more protein per volume when compared to regular whey which some protein powders use, which means you have to use more of those powders to get the same amount of protein as you would with Optimum Nutrition’s.

This product also contains a bunch of the BCAA (branched chain amino acids) that the human body requires after exercise in order to repair/build muscle. The only thing this powder lacks is ingredients for muscle recovery (chiefly, my favorite, L-Glutamine), things regularly found in nighttime/overnight muscle recovery/repair formulas.

This product doesn’t need it, but it would round it out as the perfect after-workout protein powder if it had L-Glutamine in it (but that would be unnecessary if you lift/drink these in the mornings).

Instead, I just add a spoon of pure L-Glutamine powder to my Optimum Nutrition shakes and I’m good to go! Anyway, obviously, I really, really highly recommend this brand, this product by them, and this flavor of whey protein powder for all your “gain” needs — Get those gains!!! 🏋🏻‍♀️.

This is probably one of the 5 reviews that isn’t apart of a promotion lol. This is my first time ever trying whey protein in my life and this surpassed my expectations. I always thought whey protein was chalky and grainy but this is soooooo good and smooth.

When mixed with literally just alsmon milk (200mL 1 scoop of protein) it tastes JUST like Ensure lol. I didn’t even mix it in a blender bottle I just added the milk and protein powder to a water bottle shook it vigorously a few times and wala.

No lumps, grainyness, or chalkiness. It also tastes really good in my berry smoothie. Berry Smoothie: (1 1/2 cup of almond milk, 1 cup of frozen strawberries, 1 cup of frozen blueberries, 1 cup of frozen berry medley, 1 scoop of protein powder) super creamy and delicious.

Its super inexpensive compared to other protein and even though it doesn’t have that many grams of protein its enough for me right now I just started taking it yesterday so I will continue to track how it helps with muscle support and how my body digests it but so far so good! Buy it! Especially if you’re just starting out with protein – its a good way to build yourself up to protein powders that have more grams of protein in it.

I’ve used this several times because it’s been recommended by several friends and can easily be found at Costco. I only use the chocolate flavored one as I don’t care for any of their other flavors. However, I’ve started and stopped using this several times because I don’t think whey sits well with my GI tract.

It upsets my tummy in all sorts of ways (gas, bloating, upset stomach). I stopped using it for a while to try other protein alternatives, to which I have the same or similar experiences. I just think my body doesn’t do well with protein powders.

But if they work for you, this is a pretty decent one to have.

Definitely not my cup of tea! My favorite on the go protein shake is the vanilla Special-K. I do like how think the drink was versus something more watered down. The taste whoever is what really got me… it was just not good.

I am also lactose intolerant which is also the reason why I tried out the drink. On the package it states no milk. I noticed afterwards that my stomach got really upset and I was wondering why. I looked at the ingredients and there was milk byproducts listed.

for those two reasons I will not be purchasing them every again.

I don’t buy these often but I really like them. These drinks taste great, the chocolate is true to flavour and they have a creamy consistency. They do have a slight after taste that I personally like because I’m used to these style of shakes but some people may not like it.

These are fantastic for on the go or as a meal replacement for me. I used to drink similar ones before highschool when I had morning practices and couldn’t eat a meal before classes. I drank half of this before my shift at work and I wasn’t feeling hungry by the time my first break came around 4-5 hours later.

My personal trainer introduced muscle milk to me several years ago. I have been taking this product for so long and I love the results. I am someone that participates in heavyweight lifting and boot camp activities.

Muscle milk helps replenish my body and continuously helps with muscle repair. I do not drink this unless I am working out at least three to four hours a day four days a week. It is a little problem for me since I am lactose intolerant but, I can handle it.

If you are someone who is very active, and is a heavy weightlifter this is definitely something that you need in your diet. You can find this at your local Walgreens or walmart. at vitamin and nutritional stores, I have noticed that the price can be a little bit higher.

These shakes were absolutely AMAZING!!! I received the vanilla and just to put it with almond milk and a little of water was so good and mixed together so well. But then I decided to just used frozen strawberries, mangoes, and bananas with almond milk and it just blew my mind!!! I purchased the Pro-180 Keto Shake in vanilla and it was just as good!! At one point I mixed both the poweders together with some halo ice cream for a yummy protein packed dessert, and MY GOODNESS, just amazing!! I have notice a change in my eating habits and also my energy as well since drinking the shakes.

I was able to also get some of the Skinny Burn tablets and I took two every morning and when I tell you those 12-18hr shifts have been going by a lot more quicker and easier with energy still to spare and not having any bad side effects I will DEFINITELY be getting more of each!! I can’t wait to try some of the other flavors!!.

This is a great gainer!! BUT. You must take it at least two times a day for it to really work. Unless you are able to take in hundreds of calories from other food. I gained 5-10 pounds once I started taking this 2-3 times a day CONSISTENTLY!! Great stuff, Great Taste, Great Pounds Gained!! First of all, the taste totally surprised me.

It actually tasted good. Not like “yeah, it’s drinkable”, I mean, it was actually enjoyable. This is by far the first gainer I’ve used that legitimately tastes good. Even the better tasting gainers I’ve used (like True-Mass) gets to a point where it’s a chore to drink, choking it down at times.

This one mixes up super smooth (shocking considering how much powder is in 4 scoops) and the taste of the Chocolat Malt was actually rather good. It’s certainly the first weight-gain shake I looked forward to drinking.

So next, how it reacts with my body. This is probably even more important than the taste. This product has never left me feeling bloated or have any ill-effects with my digestive track. Sometimes other products would run right through me or give me terrible gas and make me feel sick.

I do not like talking about that kind of thing, so I won’t go into details, but let’s just say it was unpleasant. I just finished one 6 pound tub of this gainer, and I’ve got nothing but good experience.

So to finish off. I’m seeing results too. I’ve just finished the first tub of this, but I’ve put on about 7 pounds. For somebody like me who has an incredibly difficult time putting on weight, that’s pretty damn good.

I can visually see that I’m shaping better than before too. I think part of it is due to the fact that it actually stays in my body every time I drink it, which wasn’t always the case with other products.

So, here I am. ordering more Cyto-Gainer.

I’m glad it’s just as delicious as the Collegiate type, with a bit more protein. For either, I would have one scoop instead of more, with just 1 cup of liquid; unsweetened almond milk for me. (Collegiate = 175 together, Gainer is 193.

) The surprise is collegiate saying a full size is 2 scoops, and Gainer is 4. I’d get more protein with Gainer but at twice the speed of emptying the container.

I think this stuff is over-priced for the amount of protein it contains. Tastes kinda weird, too. I used to be a staunch believer in Cytosport products until I got a bad batch of Muscle Milk. Went to something else.

This particular item was purchased only because my mainstay protein powder was unavailable at the time. Since the purchase, my old standby shipped, and I threw this junk in the trash. I doubt I’ll ever purchase another Cytosport product again.

I bought this because there was a good circle offer on it. I have had many different kinds of protein shakes, none of which I could really drink straight up. They always needed at least some fruit. I need to get more protein because I have something going on in my tum that makes me full after a couple of bites of something.

From past experience I decided to have this with milk instead of water. So glad that I did! Not only is this was the tastest shake I have ever had, it is also the smoothest and leaves no powder sticking to the side of the shaker cup at all.

Hands down this is a winner and I will keep buying it. The vanilla is delicious enough that I don’t feel the need to try the others. And, and, and it also keeps me fuller for much longer that the others I have tried! Not everything is for everybody.

Usually I pour hours into researching and reading reviews. Sometimes you just need to try it. Think for yourselves, try new things, and never, ever tell people not to buy something because you didn’t like it.

It’s pathetic.

This is the first one I have ever tried. I bought it solely because of the somewhat cheaper price and 50g of protein seemed like a lot. I noticed tremendous progress while using this. I personally think it taste a lot better in milk than water.

Sprinkling it over ice cream is also a good way to add it. It never fully seems to dissolve but it doesn’t taste terrible when you get a unmixed part. I have just kept on buying this since I have no major complaints, so I have not tried anything else.

But, I would recommend this.

NOTE: this is a meal replacement as WELL as a protein drink, so when considering it for fat loss. GREAT product. I’ve been using it for YEARS! Great taste (use enough vs. water, read the label for how many calories per scoop to work with your diet plan).

Drink minutes after a workout (before your metabolism settles down), never before, as anything in your stomach takes energy/blood to digest and takes away from your workout (try a pre-workout drink for that).

As is a protein as WELL as a meal replacement, it does have MORE calories than straight (whey. for example) protein. So consider that. Don’t take in the evenings close to bed (again. calories), if weight/fat loss is the goal.

I like this product very much. It tastes so good. So good I do have to discipline myself to use it only when I should, and regular protein (ugh in taste) the other times.

I have been ordering lean1 from the company that makes it. When I found out that Sam’s is now selling it I joined Sam’s Club for this reason. The price is much cheaper at Sam’s. I cannot go a day without my lean1 smoothies.

They are delicious! I credit the lean1 for helping me loose almost 50 lbs. I have one everyday for lunch and sometimes one at night for a snack. Great tasting product. Please keep this item in stock.

Tastes great, through I don’t really taste any peanut butter. You can mix it with water and it still tastes good and is very satisfying. Helps curb the sweet tooth. Not sure about it being “fat burning”, as I haven’t experienced any weight loss but, if I ate a proper diet, it would probably happen.

Overall, it is quite tasty and filling.

I was skeptical about this product because I struggle with IBS and SIBO most other protein aggravate my extremely sensitive tummy. This shake was delicious. I used almond milk and 2 scoops of powder and so far so good.

It’s filling with no after taste and I don’t feel hungry for hours.

This protein is not ideal for consumption before or after workouts. Rather it should be thought of as an in-between-meals protein supplement due to the mix of slow and fast-acting proteins. It can also be taken before bed to leave you feeling satiated until morning.

It ranks amongst the best-tasting protein powders on the market, at least compared to other protein powders! I like to use it as a dessert when mixed with milk. I highly recommend this “old” formula with the brown label as opposed to the newer red label variety that uses inferior ingredients.

One of my favorite whey protein powders! Great for a meal supplement and also for working out, and growth. Not one is recommend for cutting weight, but definitely one to try if you have an issue with the taste or lack there of in proteins.

They used to make this is on the go already mixed drink cartoons.

I’m never without this product. Great pick-me-up during the day. Fantastic meal replacement when you don’t have time to cook or just want something light to carry you through the day. Loaded with everything you need for good health.

Just shake it up with some ice cubes on a warm afternoon for a filling and refreshing drink. I love it, my grandkids love it. Easy, quick and delicious.