Fairlife Core Power 26g Protein Milk Shakes, Ready To Drink for Workout Recovery, Chocolate, 14 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)

Yummy!!

You know when you try a new chocolate protein shake and you're like, “meh, it's okay, kinda tastes like chocolate milk,” but really you're just trying to talk yourself into liking it cuz you know it's good for you and you already spent the money? This isn't like that. Ever had Promised Land chocolate milk? That's what this tastes like. The good, thick, quality chocolate milk (not the cheap, off-brand stuff lol). I even gave one to my brother and he thought it was chocolate milk till I told him it was a protein shake. I first tried these after buying from my local grocery store, which was a 4-pack of 8 oz. bottles. I really enjoyed them so, of course, I took to Amazon to try and find in bulk. Then I found these babies - 14 oz. for the same amount of calories!! Idk how that works since there's almost double the amount, but I'm okay with it lol. I don't find the 8 oz. super filling (but I also have a fat Girl appetite lol) but I bought the 14 oz. in hopes that it would be more substantial since there's more of it. I did find I was not hungry after finishing this. I usually drink these after the gym to give my body that extra protein it needs on a workout day, but I'll also drink one as a mid-afternoon snack if I'm too hungry to make it to dinner (I don't eat lunch, just a mid-morning breakfast until dinner). I'm keto and Carb Manager gives these a “B (limit)” grade but they're only 170 calories and 6 NC so I'm happy with it and don't plan to stop drinking them (I'm also dirty keto tho). I also know they're 4 WW blue points. Definitely recommend!

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The HOLY GRAIL of protein shakes!

I have tried every single protein shake & powder out there and at BEST they're tolerable in the sense you're reminding yourself it's good for you and you still have to usually doctor it up with additional ingredients to continue drinking them. UNTIL I found these!! Before committing to buying a case of them from Amazon, I went and bought some individual bottles from the grocery store to try them out. I almost thought I had to have missed something on the nutrition label, because it was SO good, just by itself, straight out of the refrigerator. The chocolate is like a very very intense chocolate milk, with none of that weird protein drink aftertaste that inevitably follows. The same goes for the vanilla and the strawberry banana. So que my excitement that they went on super sale for prime day. I'll be drinking these and these only from now on. They're a treat, not a chore to drink!

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Comparing to Boost and have to say, not bad

I remember when Core hit the market it was so so good but sweetened with straight up sugar. While I loved the flavor I was aware, at the time, I was pre diabetic, so had to stop buying it. Now I guess Fairlife owns it or maybe they always have, but have changed how it's sweetened. PLUS it's giving me a bit more protein and the bottle is larger. Nestle Boost Chocolate is usually my "go to" for a fast protein drink, the one that gives you 20 grams of protein. I found that their Glucose Control tastes pretty bad so gave up on that version. Sometimes I found myself drinking TWO Boosts a day, that can add up money wise because of the smaller bottles so this seems smarter for me. I think the only improvement I'd make on the Core is to give it a more creamy taste in the mouth and I can't believe I'm going to say this but a little bit sweeter. MOST of the pre-bottled drinks out there are usually SO SWEET and if it's sugar free with fake sweeteners it's usually leaving a GOD AWFUL taste in the mouth and lingering on the taste buds. This drink doesn't do that but it's just a tiny bit not sweet enough. Will I buy again? YUP! So it's MOSTLY a winner for me and I do love the larger bottle compared to Boost

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ohhh this is dangerous grownup chocolate milk.

This is the variety with LOW sugar sweetened with monk fruit and sucralose. I am a diet pop drinker so I am used to, and prefer diet drinks. Someone who is not might find the taste weird, but it just tastes like regular chocolate milk to me. It is slightly thick, like chocolate milk, not like a protein shake. I could chug one every day for breakfast. Lasts a solid 3-5 hours before I am hungry. Since I tend to not have meat in the house and only occasionally eat it while out, this is a great way for me to get somewhat normal macros AND to tide me over till lunch or mid day. I am a social worker so I tend to get busy and forget to eat till I am famished. I also have chronic migraines so if i forget to eat it's almost a guarantee of a migraine. Lifesaver! I am a little weirded out by milk so I refuse to try it room temp, but I have heard it is good

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Delicious BUT ridiculous price increase – in search of alternatives!

I have tried my fair share of protein powders, shakes, and meal replacements, and as far as taste goes the chocolate was milkshake-level delicious (vanilla was also good but a little too melted vanilla ice cream for me)! Simply looking at ingredients the amount of protein per serving and the low sugar content were huge selling points however I purchased this for 29.99 in February and the price has skyrocketed. While delicious and a seemingly good fit for my needs there are too many alternatives that don't break the bank for just 12 shakes. I'm not sure what drove the price point up sadly I'll assume an increase in demand and from other reviews, may cause the loss of what would have been very loyal purchasers. Would have been 5 stars in February. Oh well

9 persons found it helpful

Delicious protein shake.

This is about as closed to chocolate milk as your going to get. It's delicious anyway you cut it. Compared to other's I've tried, or the powdered mixes I use, there's no comparison. This feels like a cheat. I'm trying to keep carbs low, and the other things I've tried are lacking, flavor wise atleast. This is just plain good. I wish it had a bit more fiber in it, to help offset the minimal carbs, but still. After the first bottle, I ordered 4 more cases

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Not too Shabby! Actually Tastes Gewd!

Ordered this for my post-surgery recovery, based solely on the positive reviews. I couldn't try before I bought it so some assumptions were made before they arrived. I have had other protein drinks and shakes in the past like BOOST. They all taste like a chalk flavored milk of magnesia with industrial faux chocolate or strawberry flavoring; more of a suggestion than a taste. Gross, in a word. I had no choice but to order and go with it, chalky grossness or not. Protein is key to a healthy, quick, comfortable recovery post-op. I was pleasantly surprised! Yes! It actually tastes pretty good! No, it doesn't resemble milk of Magnesia with some chocolate farts thrown in for giggles. It tastes a bit nostalgic like Nestle's Nesquik, ish. You can mix and blend it with a banana and some blueberries for a really terrific shake packed with everything a body needs in one go. Plus it's portable nutrition, so keeping the extra on hand for those days you just cannot decide what to eat but you have to get something in your stomach before you kill someone. Ice cold is the way to go with these and don't forget to Shake it before opening! Highly recommend. Ordered chocolate and strawberry, like both for different reasons

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How are these so delicious?!

Um, WOWZA! These babies put all other protein shakes to SHAME! How can they taste so good, yet be so low in sugar? No chalkiness or aftertaste. I gave it 4 stars because of the price- it's SO expensive :( I decided to try powders again to be economical, and I'm forever ruined. I hate them, and now think I'm going to have to just suck it up and buy them

6 persons found it helpful

Best Protein Shake Ever

I feel as if I've had the full spectrum of protein/protein shakes over the years and this is BY FAR the best tasting I've ever had. I'm inclined to put this order on a subscription because unfortunately the local grocers around here do not carry these in stock. If you're on the fence, don't be, buy these. You won't regret it, promise

6 persons found it helpful

Cost

The product was fantastic and arrived on time as scheduled. Would love to purchase this product again, however, due to the price increase I won't be able to at this time. I will continue to check back periodically to see if the cost is similar to my original purchase price. Thanks, Jason

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