Opportuniteas Grass Fed Chocolate Whey Protein Isolate Powder - 20g Protein Powder Without Artificial Sweeteners, Hormone-Free Cows, Non GMO - 1lb

I tested 4 chocolate protein shakes. All of these have real sugar, no artificial sweeteners (including the "natural" sugar replacements). I'll be testing them for: 1. dissolvability in water, 2. taste in water when warm, 3. taste in water when cold 4. ability to prep in advance RESULTS! 1. Opportuniteas Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Chocolate 2. Hemp Yeah! Plant Protein Blend Chocolate (ORGANIC!) 3. Vega Plant-Based Protein Dark Chocolate 4. Naked Whey Chocolate 1. Opportuniteas' mix is honestly the best of the group. It tastes like Carnation Breakfast Essentials. It doesn't taste like a protein shake. It's one that I don't mind drinking and wouldn't have to screw up my courage to do so. Gluten free, non-GMO. 2. Hemp Yeah! Was honestly the most surprising result, with similar results to Opportuniteas' mix. It was more bland, and I would be reaching for something to help the taste, such as more cocoa powder or peanutbutter powder. Really great option for people who want organic, cannot drink dairy, or are vegan. It does need to be refrigerated after opening. Highest amount of fiber of the group (4g). Organic, non-GMO, vegan, made with wind-power. Most expensive per serving. 3. Vega's mix was not great. It gelled strangely and created a ball of mix suspended in the glass if you let it sit for longer than 5 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, protein is sources from North America. 4. Naked Whey was the one I was most excited for, and most disappointed by. It doesn't come in smaller containers, and you must buy a 5lb jar to try it (expensive try). It was salty, gritty, didn't fully dissolve with hand-shaking, and foamed oddly with mixing. Has a sulfur after-taste that was just plain bad. Highest amount of protein per serving. Dairy sources from California, non-GMO, gluten-free. Cheapest per serving.

This one mixes much better than the previous brands I tried. It tastes the best because of no sucralose or stevia. Also no stevia headache or stomach upset or aftertaste. The flavor is good but weak, which is fine, add sugar or syrup if you want. Decent price compared to others.

I looked at the ingredients for so many whey protein isolate products which had a ton of extra BS no one asked for: Artificial surgars OR That vague "Natural Flavors" no one knows what it actually is. So I was super excited when I found this. YES, it's a little more than what I'd like to pay for about 2 weeks worth of supplies, but my OH MY!! Chef's kiss!! I drink it with my daily regular hot coffee which makes it a "profee" mocha every morning. I add the powder w/some cinnamon in a coffee cup then pour my coffee over it. I LOVE IT and look forward to it every morning- It makes my coffee creamy and All I do it stir!! No, blending or frothing needed. It does separate a Lil though. (I keep a spoon next to me to stir here & there.)10 out of 10 recommend. It's the peferct amount of chocolate and sweetness with 20 grams of protein and only 120 cal. #Winning

I have mixed emotions, but I'm trying to be fair here and give four stars because the pros so outweigh the cons. It does mix well with a blender (ninja blast here), but it gets frothy as many have said. It also separates fairly quickly (like on my drive to work), so be prepared to give it a few shakes before drinking. The bag does not tell you how many ounces of liquid to use with two scoops, so we winged it. Tried it with water, 2 percent milk (trying to get son to try it), skim milk and even with my trusted Bolthouse Farms Chocolate Protein smoothie. The latter is what it was almost undetectable in. Skim milk to me was the best if you're going for as little additional ingredients as possible. I hate bananas, but I tolerate them for the potassium and such, so I put half in with 6 ounces skim milk, a healthy tablespoon of chia seeds, a small splash of vanilla, one teaspoon raw cacao and drank that. No you don't taste a milkshake. Anyone saying that is better than me, but it is palatable. I have another protein from Garden of Life (Lightly Sweet, the only one with just cane sugar), and it's got a lot more vitamins and minerals, but it tastes green. I use raw cacao, a tiny bit of cane sugar and fifty fifty water and skim milk in that too similar effect. The Bolthouse Farms Chocolate Protein is good in place of the milk here. Either way, if you can afford the price of this brand, give it a go. I think you'll be satisfied with your purchase so long as you don't mind using an actual blender. I believe every review here that says it doesn't blend well by just shaking.

Love this clean protein powder! Tastes great and doesnt hurt my stomach.