(Part 2) Best sports nutrition protein powder blends according to redditors
We found 310 Reddit comments discussing the best sports nutrition protein powder blends. We ranked the 109 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
im plant-based and have tried a bunch of vegan protein powders! the Garden of Life Greens and Protein Powder (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A7N9KPK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) is vegan and offers as much protein as most whey-infused protein powders, plus i think it tastes good and isn’t very caloric! i usually just mix it with water, but sometimes i treat myself to a pseudo-milkshake by blending a scoop of the powder with unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana, ice, some PB2, and a handful of greens (not enough to impact taste but enough to make me feel like a #health#queen). huge fan
FYI (and maybe this should be in teh FAQ?) MCT stands for "medium-chain triglyceride" which is a chemical description of a class of oils, primarily found in palm kernel oil and coconut oil. Follow the link for comments on the health implications.
You can buy MCT oil by the bottle and people do, in order to mix it into a product like Keto Fuel or Chow in order to raise the calories without adding either carbs or oils considered "bad" like corn oil.
However you can also make an oil into a powder by just mixing the oil with something that is an edible powder. Google "oil powder" and you find lots of recipes for making olive oil powder, for example, and these all use either tapioca powder or pure maltodextrin. But that would not be what Aussielent did because those powders are sugars, i.e. carbs, i.e. not what you want in a keto mix! Dunno what Aussielent used, it just says "MCT powder", but here is an MCT oil powder in which the powder component is "soluble corn fiber, sodium caseinate, sunflower lechitin[sic]".
Carbquik and Quest Multi-Purpose Powder both make keto baking amazing. Carbquik makes better biscuits, Quest makes better bread, have yet to try cookies/cakes/muffins.
During the week, I have this Orgain Meal Replacement Shake for breakfast, but my weekend breakfast staples are:
I only liked ON because of the price. Now that they removed the subscribe and save option, Syntha 6 has become cheaper (and thus is what I buy.)
This beef protein is pretty good. Flavor is great if you like stevia and solid enough if not. I'm not a huge fan of stevia personally, but it's not bad and I find if I mix in some kind of fat or other flavors in general it can tone it down a bit. It dissolves pretty well, too. The nice thing is that literally the only ingredients are beef protein, cocoa (or vanilla equivalent), and stevia.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013MRPPL6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
If you're not concerned about your beef being grass fed and not sourced from China, then Bulk Supplements also has a beef protein powder.
These are the three I use. Mixed with some almond milk, the shakes will add a couple hundred calories to each meal, plus 20-30 grams of protein. Soylent is another good option for a quick on-the-go meal. There have been a few days where I went out, and just brought a bottle with me to drink. I left my trays in, and swished really well with water afterwards. I definitely don't do that often, but it works in a pinch!
https://www.amazon.com/Naturade-VeganSmart-Plant-Based-Nutritional/dp/B00CWLA57S/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520989546&sr=8-10&keywords=vegan%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Plant-Based-Soy-Free-Vegetarian-Chocolate/dp/B00FD2WKQM/ref=sr_1_17_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520989546&sr=8-17&keywords=vegan%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Sports-Protein-Powder-2-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520989675&sr=8-3&keywords=pea+protein
If it's just about trying bugs, you can find what you seek on Amazon.
There's cricket flour, which you can buy as an ingredient, or products featuring it.
If you want to eat whole bugs, amazon will also have you covered from sweet foods like suckers featuring crickets, mealworms, and scorpions to savory foods like "roasted" mealworms and crickets. (search Hotlix on amazon- they've been making that stuff forever, and are the brand in the museum gift shop).
If you want some more interesting options, www.edibleinsects.com has a lot of unique offerings, as well.
In terms of getting "normal" dishes served with insects as a protein, the only time I've ever seen that done was the entomology club at NCSU serving bug food in one of the chow halls on campus around hell week, but that was over 10 years ago so I don't even know if it's still a common practice / offering.
Chicken livers and discount meats are on the cheap side of protein sources but that's just step one. Turning them into food requires processing and additional ingredients. How much cost does that add? It's hard to know because meat products in the direction we're looking don't really exist. The only thing I'm aware of would be isolated beef protein but that's actually inferior to vegetarian options like whey or soy. From a more traditional perspective we have sausage which is awful for health and doesn't meet the convenience target either.
Meat has been brought up a few times before but it never goes anywhere. Meat doesn't seem to have any processing styles presently that achieve compatible results. You could use soylent principles to design a meal including meat but efficiently incorporating that meat into a single food product is outside current food technology. This is the conclusion commenters have been skipping to.
It's fun to think of what could work but due to the perishability of meat we're left with few options. We have various combinations of preservatives, drying, and heat processing. Maybe some kind of intermediate jerky/spam bar could be made that works. It has yet to be invented though. You'd definitely have a market if you went for it. The market for protein is good.
Another thing that's ruffling feathers is your insistence that meat is somehow uniquely good. I like it and it's good at what it does but for satiety and nutrition there are vegetarian alternatives that are better suited. Fiber and water are useful but if vegetarian recipes want they can add protein and fat as well. I decided a long time ago while tinkering with my DIY recipe to reduce carbs and favor fat and protein more. There are ketogenic recipes. Meat doesn't have a unique claim on those macros.
That's the issue and the metadiscussion I see. People skipped to the conclusions and the details between were left out but I don't see any other way to go. I'm sorry you had a bad experience and hope that your discussions go better in the future. I don't often get the opportunity to look at problems through such unusual lenses so I'd love to hear
Magnesium. Is that in them? I tried the Calming Nature or whatever it's called after reading about potassium and magnesium (your body needs both for the minerals to be able to cross the cell membrane, and they both are responsible for so much). It's a powder you mix in water, and I was generous with my scoops... o.m.g. Terrible. There's a perfect description for it that I hate, but we'll just call it shooting right through you. I've been afraid to try it again, though it's supposed to help sleep, so I tried like a half dose (with no side effects). I'm still wary of it though. I figure I probably get a decent amount from leafy greens, and I supplement potassium with Nu-Salt (tastes like table salt).
If you were going for the vanity, like me, I actually use a collagen powder... I actually LOVE the creamy smoothness of Quest coconut powder so I use it in my coffee, and another redditor suggested Vital Proteins powdered collagen - it's flavorless, but a scoop of each and a dash of SF vanilla syrup, and my simple Mr. Coffee coffee tastes creamy, with toasted vanilla, and a nice dose of fat/protein in it that fills me up. It's supposed to help hair, nails, and your skin. I've been using it for 3 weeks now - I had bad nails before, and I noticed I've had a flurry of having to trim my crappy nails (snags and stuff) but I think it's actually from growing faster, the old growth of icky nails is being quickly grown out for the better stuff underneath. If i'd been smart, I'd have buffed my nails so I could physically see the growth line from when I started! Hmmm... Maybe I'll do that now, so I have new growth minus-3 weeks to compare.
To answer your question, I'm having full on collagen, sometimes 3-4 scoops of it (10g per scoop) and absolutely no tummy trouble.
You should give bugs a try. From a sustainability standpoint entomophagy is likely an inevitability and products like cricket flour are actually pretty innocuous even for picky eaters.
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Protein-Vanilla/dp/B002DYJ0N4/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499889917&sr=1-4&keywords=casein
Keep in mind that is something like 50 servings. Don't think it spoils either.
This doesn't meet your less than $1.00 requirement, but it def got me curious to figure out my cost per shake.
Here are my ingredients:
Garden of Life protein powder
$35 / 20 servings = $1.75 / serving
Almond milk
$3.5 / 5 servings = $0.70 / serving
Banana
$0.20 / banana = $0.20 / serving
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Total = $2.65 / serving
Edit: Here's the protein powder I use. I get about 20 g of protein per shake.
I've never been injured due to running. Maybe I'm just lucky? Is this a thing? Or maybe it's because I've never done anything longer than 12k, and I don't do tris: but I did spend an entire summer doing nothing but running, rowing, and surfing. Frankly, I didn't even do very much to get into that awesome shape.
I'm only doing 24-30 mi/week, although I'm in the process of ramping up to 30-40.
Honestly, beyond hitting your macros in your diet I'm not sure what other advice there is to give. I did cut out all junk food a few months ago and started restricting calories and it's made me healthier, slimmer, happier, and I feel awesome. I found some awesome dietary supplements which have made it easier to balance out my diet:
Over the past decade+ my effort into running and diet have waxed and waned but I always feel the best when I'm exercising more and eating better (DUH).
I hope that was at least somewhat helpful....
One of the best bread alternatives I have used on a low carb diet is actually made from Quest Multi-purpose powder. I have made "rolls" with this and then eat it like a sandwich or have made breakfast sandwiches with it or even slapped a hamburger in it. You will definitely need to add some spices to it so that it has a little flavor because otherwise it is pretty bland. You can Google a ton of recipes.
Another option would be to buy those huge butter lettuce leaves and do a sandwich or burger between a couple of them. Jimmy John's actually offers something similar to this called an "unwich".
For pasta- check out zoodles or spaghetti squash. I prefer the spag squash and I often make chicken meatballs in marinara over spag squash and it is delish. I usually have a salad with it to help fill me up because a huge salad with a ton of lettuce & greens are volumous and filling.
For rice- cauliflower or broccoli rice are decent substitutes. But I will be honest, I am a huge rice lover and these don't really do it for me. I would almost rather go without. I make my own version of Chipolte bowls and what I typically do is a combination of real brown rice and caulirice. So if I want a cup, I will do 1/3 brown rice and 2/3 caulirice. Then I throw on a little bit of black beans, chicken, salsa & guac. AND I put the whole thing over a huge bowl of lettuce.
I eat a lot of tempeh. It has 20 grams per serving. I probably eat 2-3 servings of it per day. Other than that I usually make a smoothie in the morning and put in a scoop of protein powder. I use Sunwarrior personally, but any vegan protein powder would work. I also track my nutrition with CRON-O-Meter. I eat around 3000 calories per day and get around 125 grams of protein per day (which is more than enough for how much I weigh - 150 pounds / 68 kg).
Seitan is also a really great protein source and is extremely cheap if you make it yourself.
Anyway, good luck and I hope you achieve your goals!
This is one of the few protein shakes brands that doesn't upset my tummy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CWLA57S/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I used their non-vegan mix b4 I transition to vegan. The vegan one is even better! I mix it with a nut milk & a couple ice cubes. Pop it in a lunchbox or a fridge at work & remix it with the cubes later. It also works well with a banana blended in btw. The chocolate one is so good!
Are you experiencing negative effects from the insulin response of keto chow?
If so, perhaps try the KC Base Powder + Casein powder like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JT8470S or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DYJ0N4 ? Looks like there are a ton of flavors to choose from too. There's even an unflavored one from Bulk Nutrition.
Eh. A bunch of blog articles by people who had no medical backing, but it got me curious enough to look at Amazon for supplements. There were a lot of people in the reviews mentioning skin elasticity. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014UCH88/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
But I guess gelatin is pretty much the same thing as hydrolysed collagen? It's just that some people digest one better than the other? So theoretically the benefits of collagen are also present when taking gelatin supplements.
Again, I can't say for sure whether my skin is better, but I do have less joint pain -- which is kind of funny because I'm definitely not old enough for joint pain. But I'd still notice that my knees hurt occasionally, especially when working out? Anyway, I realized the other day that it's been months since I've had that happen. I think it's the gelatin.
Here are some that I've tried from Amazon that seemed decent:
(32g serving, 30g is whey protein isolate):
http://amzn.com/B002EVPVTI
If you're willing to try out a blend (micellar casein, hydrolyzed whey and whey protein isolate... 30g serving, 27g protein):
http://amzn.com/B00AQ5CIWM
They averaged about $1 per serving when I last purchased them.
Warning note: That second link is for the unflavored version.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L9KL1CQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1463904435&sr=8-1&keywords=veggie+protein+powder&pi=SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41hNFUXLlKL&ref=plSrch
I have to ask one question when I'm looking at brands and that's 'is it lactose free?'
Being lactose intolerant limits my options, makes protein more expensive, and even still gives me the bubble guts sometimes. Lately I've been using this blend by Muscle Feast. I used to care about flavor and taste. These days though I try to avoid all the filler and buy unflavored. Call me gross but 3-5 swallows isn't that bad.
Proteins, and maybe some with amino acids added in.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GP5HJI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I am currently taking. I switch it up tho. If you are super skinny then any kind of mass gainer.
Amazon is having a Gold Box Deal on 48srv BSN Syntha 6 Isolate at 1100 EST 11/28. Not sure how much it will be discounted though. Here is the link to the page if anyone is interested.
Edit: Also
BSN Amino X 70srv at 1300 EST
Muscle & Strength
And if anyone knows of any sales for dumbbells and weights I'd appreciate it!
Have you possibly considered Quest Multipurpose Mix? I haven't bought it personally (yet) but I imagine they made it for the exact reason you're looking for- no flavoring but used as a baking base. Amazon Link
I use this protein:
MRM All Natural Veggie Protein, Vanilla, 2.5 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9KL1CQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_82vQwbEFR0AR2
I find it has a nice blend of vegetarian proteins for amino acid ratio (including hemp), sweetened with a little xylitol and stevia instead of artificial sweetener or sugar, enzymes for proper digestion, and as a bonus it includes a small amount of fruit/vegetable powder with some good ingredients for your health (mostly berries and cruciferous veggies).
And it tastes really good.
I find that making a bunch of chicken breasts at a time and storing them for later really helps my breakfasts as I can just pull a piece out and eat it on its own if I'm not particularly hungry. If not that then I also premix a protein shake at night for the next morning (I'm up way before my room mate and try not to wake him with the blender that early) that, while not a full 30g of protein, is close enough to get me going some days.
I use this Paleo Protein that fits the slowcarb diet and is much easier on my stomach than whey protein. The chocolate and vanilla both mix well with coffee and ice. I've also used Hemp protein powder mixed with iced green tea in the past that worked with SCD but was much less filling.
Orgain makes a non-dairy, non-soy shake. They can be hard to find in stores, but you can find them online. Also more expensive than something like Carnation or Ensure.
Dang, bummer! Is dairy an option? There are a lot of varieties of protein powders made from dairy. In addition to dairy, here are some other options to try:
Not a complete list by any means, but enough to get started!
http://www.amazon.com/Sunwarrior-Warrior-Blend-Protein-Natural/dp/B00GXX3BRC
https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Nutrition-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00JTX7SH2/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1505015692&sr=1-6&keywords=orgain&th=1
Closest I have found with good ingredients and cheap and convienient. Not enough calories and lacking in 3 vitamins.
https://www.jimmyjoy.com if you can handle whey.
This is the first thing I found.
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Weird that we didn't get the same results
Looks like Amazon has a few brands https://www.amazon.com/Cricket-Flour-American-Crickets-Recipes/dp/B010VTRH5U/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=cricket%2Bflour&qid=1563327977&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1
I work out a lot so I take Paleo Protein. It has a lot of cocoa in it, but it's far better than other protein powders with artificial sweeteners and whey-based protein.
I'll chime in on the protein powder. I like this stuff. I blend it with a frozen banana, vanilla, soy milk, and some peanut butter. It is very tasty. It has 10 g of protein and 85 calories per scoop.
I made peanut butter cookie bars last night and they were thebomb.com.
1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)
4 oz cream cheese
Melt in sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk together.
Add 4 tablespoons of natural peanut butter, a dash of vanilla, and 2 scoops of [quest peanut butter protein powder.] (https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Nutrition-Protein-Powder-Peanut/dp/B00PDV0OHA)
Mix it all together and flatten into a 8x8 pan. I lined mine with parchment paper. Throw that sucker in the fridge to firm up then cut into 12 bars. With the ingredients I used it came out to be 157 calories per bar with 2 carbs.
They taste like soft batch pb cookies with a cheesecake finish.
I call them, stoners delight.
I used to be absolutely horrible about eating, in that I'd be too lazy to make actual food and allow myself to go full days barely eating anything (save maybe some quick fast food or junk food) because it was easier to let "the Adderall stomach" take care of my hunger than to, y'know, actually feed myself. Bad News Bears. It wasn't until I weighed myself and realized I was underweight for the first time in my life that I was shocked into making big changes, especially knowing that eating right would help my focus and energy. What helped me immensely at first was protein/meal replacement shakes (I love this brand and particular powder especially]. Being able to throw stuff in a blender and then casually sip on it throughout the day and fulfill all my calorie and nutrition needs was amazingly simple. After developing an appetite, eating schedule, and desire to eat healthy, I started learning to make other healthy but simple recipes, like salads, healthy veggie/fruit meal replacement smoothies, quick baked sweet potato recipes, etc. and now my friends are shocked by how healthy I've become. It is true that junk food is addictive so you kind of have to will power through it, but I hope any of this helps! Good luck!
Great work. I've lost nearly that much myself and its awesome to see others succeeding as well. It took me a quite a bit longer to lose my weight, but I can tell you that the loose skin definitely gets better with time (and I suspect being a few years younger will help as well). I don't know if it is just a placebo, but taking gelatin and going out of my way to stay hydrated seems to have helped.
Protein is relatively cheap compared to most foods. I feel that you're using your cash strapped nature as an excuse. Unless you get your food for free, there should be room somewhere for protein shake. Try craigslist (sounds weird, but people sell it on their all the time because they fall in and out of fitness) or just order from Amazon. This is by far my favorite http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GP5HJI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320553624&sr=8-1 and at 40 bucks for 5 pounds, it should last you for around 6 weeks at 2 scoops to 3 months at 1 scoop. That's cheaper than most any other protein source. Plus this stuff is amazing tasting (strawberry milkshake is a workout treat!).
As a small, perpetually cutting female I may not be the best resource, but next on my protein wishlist is
A couple of questions:
Has anyone flown with KetoChow? Even assuming that it's in the checked luggage, I'm not sure what TSA would think of traveling with powders.
Has anyone tried powdered oils? I ran across Quest's powdered MCT and Coconut oils, and the idea of not needing refrigerated cream would make making ketochow easier in the office.
Alone-
Pill and [Powder] (https://smile.amazon.com/Vital-Proteins-Pasture-Raised-Grass-Fed-Hydrolyzed/dp/B00NLR1PX0)
Edit bc I forgot how to format links
Are you talking about this stuff?
The protein powder I use (hydrowhey platinum) is even more pricey, but it's well worth it in my opinion (tons of protein, minimal calories, BCAA's)
> No stimulants!? I love my ECA. But if I can live without it, I will definitely do so.
Honestly, I drink coffee occasionally because I like coffee, but it has nothing to do with ZC or training.
> Any other supplements at all?
Ish. Personally, in addition to ZC, I also do a 23/1 Intermittent Fast (i.e. basically try to get all my calories in one meal). Because my main meal is after work, and I prefer to train at around 5 AM, I supplement with some BCAA's preworkout and a protein blend postworkout. I'm still very carb conscious though, so both are ZC (or about as friendly as I could find).
Beyond that, I don't worry too much about supplements.
> Have you had a physical checkup to see how your blood work looks?
Not recently, no. Last time I went in, everything was normal (but that was during keto without training).
Quest! It's quite good! The nice thing about Quest Protein is that it is good for baking. I use it in pancakes, cookies, cupcakes, whatever. Holds up very well. Some protein powders break down and lose their value when exposed to high temperatures. Quest can handle 350F which is what most baked goods require.
This is the protein powder I add to my shakes.
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It tastes pretty decent, has a lot of protein in it, and less sugar than other brands I've tried.
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A little pricey, but it can last a while.
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Orgain Organic Vegan Plant Based Nutritional Shake, Smooth Chocolate - Meal Replacement, 16g Protein, 21 Vitamins & Minerals, Non Dairy, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, 11 Ounce, 12 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JTX7SH2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GOnWCbCXTW6DM
Vegan protein powders? Like this one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGQ1HF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_l0qNDbWB9KQ15
Favorite mix:
MRM Veggie Protein + Amazon brand Whey Isolate + sprinkle of cinnamon + some ground psyllium husk
It is like drinking a cinnamon roll
you can buy a 31oz tub on amazon for $42, that's 20 servings which comes to $2.10 a serving. That's right in line with soylent and most other competitors.
> Optimum Nutrition
I wasted $50+ on this. It HAS COCOA
> BSN Syntha-6
BSN Syntha-6 ALSO contains cocoa
Muscle Feast ALSO CONTAINS COCOA.
So you're wrong on all three.