Shelf stable protein drink recommendations

[Hilltopmom]

I've always preferred not to drink my calories, but do love good home made smoothies.

 

But- I just started a traveling teacher job & dd is a 5 day a week dancer, & we're going to need some protein drinks to have on hand.

 

(We do like the powdered ones,like shakeology, but generic, but want some ready to drink ones right now)

 

Ones that taste good (ok, at least decent), please :)

Thanks

[slackermom]

My vegetarian kid drinks them sometimes. The taste-tested winners that we keep on hand:

 

Boost Simply Complete, Dark Chocolate

Boost Original, Vanilla Delight

 

Eta: my kid is also a dancer, with 7 hours of classes and a competition over the next 3 days.

Edited September 21, 2017 by slackermom

[Insertcreativenamehere]

I like Komplete from Kate Farms.

[prairiewindmomma]

I REALLY like Premier Protein's shakes.  The banana creme one is my favorite.  They sell them by the case at Costco and Sam's Club, and they are widely available online.  They taste good straight off the shelf or refrigerated.

[jen3kids]

I like Komplete from Kate Farms.

 

Me too.  I think the chocolate flavour is better than the vanilla or coffee. 

 

I also think they are best when very cold.  We would freeze them and drink them when partially thawed.

[ktgrok]

I like either Premier (thinner, like chocolate milk type texture) or Vega (thicker a bit, more mouthfeel and a different taste). Premier is milk protein and Vega is Pea protein. 

[PinkyandtheBrains.]

 

 

We use Muscle Milk.

[itsheresomewhere]

DH likes premier protein, core muscle and orgain organic. Premier protein also has a clear one that the tastes like fruit punch.

[shawthorne44]

We like EAS - the low carb version.   But sometimes you get tired of the shake/smoothy idea.  Sometimes you don't want people commenting on your drink and discussing your diet as small talk.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJUG5BQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is high protein and tastes Gatorade-ish.  20g protein and 2g carbs is pretty awesome numbers.  Sometimes I drink as is.   Often I will drink half a bottle as a 'meal' and dilute it with equal parts water.  

[Hilltopmom]

Awesome, thanks all!

 

Never occured to me to look at Sam's club, great. will do.

[KatieJ]

I am currently working with dietician on a very successful weight loss journey.

They always recommend you look,for whey protein isolate in the ingredients as your body readily absorbs all the protein.

 

Core power is a brand they carry in their store.

Premier protein doesn't fit their criteria.

 

Disclaimer, I rarely drink my protein.

[Ravin]

I like the atkins drinks with coffee in them. Because they have coffee in them along with the protein.

[Renthead Mommy]

I like the EAS carb control ones.  There are two kinds of chocolate, plus vanilla.  Possibly a strawberry but I could be wrong. 

 

I don't like the Preimer ones you get at Costco.  I think they are way too sweet.  Like sickenly sweet.  And you would think they were cheaper because it's a big box and Costco, but they actually cost a few cents more than the EAS four packs at Target. 

 

I can drink them at room temp, but I like them much better if they are at least a little cold. 

[Callie]

I REALLY like Premier Protein's shakes. The banana creme one is my favorite. They sell them by the case at Costco and Sam's Club, and they are widely available online. They taste good straight off the shelf or refrigerated.

This.

[Lizzie in Ma]

It just so happens I can help with this!  Youngest will drink these ones, we chose them due to low sugar content, high protein content and taste.

Muscle Builder, Shamrock Farms Rocking Refuel in chocolate