Chike Nutrition High Protein Coffee Vanilla Iced Coffee 16 oz

I am not a coffee person. But this is some good stuff. I put it in my favorite shaker bottle, and it mixes well. The flavor is quite pleasant. They actually put a scoop in it, which is very necessary for proper portion control. Everything about this is good for my work life. I am quite active and sometimes need a little boost. And I do not get jittery or feel that sudden drop at the end. The protein content is a bonus for me, as my job is physically demanding at times. Might as well build and maintain muscle mass. The downsides to me: 1. I wish the serving size was larger. As much as I could add a third scoop, 225 mg of caffein is pushing it. 2. The bag closure doesn't work. At least on the one bag I received. I ended up putting it in another plastic bag to keep it fresh and contained.

I bought this great quality vanilla protein coffee hoping it would simplify my routine (coffee + protein in one), and it absolutely delivered. The flavor is consistently smooth, creamy textured, and perfectly balanced. It's not overly sweet and no weird artificial aftertaste. The vanilla tastes natural and blends really well with the coffee instead of overpowering it or having a gritty texture. The ingredients don't cause stomach upset. As far as a meal replacement, I still eat a small breakfast with it.

When I read the other reviews I was skeptical about legitimacy of the taste as things are often advertised as “great tasting” and fall short. This is probably the best tasting protein powder I’ve tried. It taste very similar to one of those pre-made frappe drinks. If you’re trying to decide if you’d like this, for reference, other protein powders I’ve tried include the Dymatize fruity pebble, Ryse cosmic brownie, Ghost Chips Ahoy, optimum nutrition vanilla powder and chocolate, as well as the premier protein shakes. Prior to this Fruity Pebble was my favorite, followed by the Premier brand. Wasn’t too fond of the others. Otherwise, haven’t had any stomach discomfort. The texture is a bit gritty but resolves with a few extra shakes in a shaker bottle. Calorie count and protein content are comparable to other brands, as well as price. But given the taste and the added convenience of the 150 mg of caffeine, I think it’s worth the price, as I don’t have to buy additional caffeine supplements, coffee, or energy drinks. Not sure I’d consider this for use as a “meal replacement” as it’s only 20g of protein per serving, but definitely useful as an addition to breakfast or midday snack.

Absolutely delicious! I believe we are on our 4th or 5th reorder. Not gritty and not overly sweet. I make in the evening and ready to drink cold from the frig. for my morning Protien to start the day. We use almond milk that helps creating a creamy delicious drink.

Love this brand. Favorite flavor. As always, blends well.