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Protein
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Our Top Choice
Muscle Milk® Genuine Protein Powder Shake Mix
Muscle Milk is committed to high-quality, all-around nutritional supplements to take any athlete's lifestyle to the next level. Genuine Muscle Building powder is high in protein and other essential nutrients.
High protein. 20 Vitamins & minerals. Gluten free. Works as a pre-workout, post-workout and pre-bedtime shake.
The 32g of protein in 2 scoops may be too high in calories for some users.
Powder
16 grams (1 scoop)
150 per serving
Chocolate & Vanilla
32 per container
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Pure Protein Ready to Drink Protein Shake
Pure Protein creates high protein shakes, powders and bars without overloading calories and sugars, so it's no surprise that this RTD shake is a mini protein powerhouse with a low-calorie count.
Amazon best seller. Very high protein. Low carb. Good source of calcium. Although not certified, does not contain obvious wheat/gluten ingredients.
Contains sucralose for sweetening, which some users found too strong – but most love the taste.
RTD (ready to drink)
35g per serving
170 per serving
5 flavors
12 11 ounce cans
BSN SYNTHA-6® Ultra-Premium Protein Powder for Building Muscle
BSN creates top-of-the-line body building supplements for rapid results. This highly rated mix features high protein and amino acids for optimal muscle growth and recovery.
High protein & amino acids. Good source of fiber. Creates a creamy, filling shake. Exceptional taste according to thousands of users.
More calories than some alternatives but still ideal for serious muscle gain. Contains wheat so not gluten free.
Powder
22g per serving
200 per serving
10+ flavors
48 per container
Cellucor Cor-Performance Whey Protein Powder
Respected in the fitness world, Cellucor creates supplements, such as the C4 pre-workout powder, that feature innovative nutrition. Cor-Performance is ideal for building lean muscle and replenishing nutrients.
High protein. Low carb. Low fat. Added digestive enzymes. Works as a post-workout, snack or meal replacement. Gluten-free.
Too sweet for some users. Takes a bit more mixing than other brands.
Powder
25g per serving
130 per serving
9 dessert-inspired flavors
26 per container
Orgain Organic Nutritional Protein Shake – Ready to Drink
Orgain has created holistic nutritional shakes to make it easy to build muscle and get healthy without chemicals and artificial ingredients. This shake is high in organic protein and full of wholesome nutrition.
High protein. Naturally sweetened. Gluten free. Non-GMO. Grass-fed protein. Low carb.
None – complaints about an old formula have been answered, and the new formula is reviewed positively by hundreds of users.
RTD (ready to drink)
25g per serving
150 per serving
4 flavors
12 11 ounce cartons