Orgain Organic Nutritional Vegan 16g Protein Shake, Chocolate, 11 oz, 12pk

These shakes are a game changer. ORGANIC label because of all vegan, fruit/vegetables/spices/seeds. These are a great value for money with the healthiness on the side. The taste is great, though not as strong as the other companies because they don't use fake chemicals or manufactured flavors. These shakes are REAL ingredients made to go into our bodies. The flavor is good for being all real ingredients. So give it a try. The shakes are great on the go and are very versatile. We use them for breakfast before school. Why fill up on sugary breakfast when you can have real ingredients and protein on the go. Long days or kids sports. In-between games, you get a shake in my family while waiting for the double header. Though my kids ask for the chicken tenders and burgers as they see some of their teammates eating, they know that health is far more superior these days and what goes into our bodies. So shake it up and drink they do. Great for appetite control. Can easily swap out a big fast-food meal and just have a shake for a healthier lifestyle. Around $2 per shake you can't go wrong.

#1: Affordable AF. I ordered the 4-pack for $11.99 thinking it was only 4 shakes and $3/shake is less than I spend in general but NO, it’s 4 packs of 4 so you’re getting them for like 75¢ each! I’d be hard pressed to put together a protein-rich breakfast for 75¢/serving. Heck, it takes more than 2 eggs to hit this protein level, and I did the math and even at Costco, 2.5 eggs are gonna be at least 62¢, not to mention all the vitamins and minerals, the cocoa powder, etc. Plus, with this shake, I’m paying for convenience and speed—I can grab this and a banana or granola bar or something and be set! #2 Safe for almost anyone! I’m in the process of trying to develop a higher-protein plant-based diet for myself and I’m also trying to identify some food sensitivities. This thing is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free…even reading the ingredients, I recognized them all as real foods. According to their website and label it doesn’t contain peanuts or tree nuts, though apparently it is produced in a facility that also processes tree nuts. I’m super caffeine sensitive, so I was also curious about caffeine content for the chocolate version and it said the only caffeine is from the organic cocoa powder and is les than 1/4 cup of coffee, which is an ok level for me. #3 This thing is YUMMY. I had low expectations but it is super creamy, not too sweet, no weird aftertaste, not gritty. I fully expected a little chalkiness, but this thing is smooth. It tastes like a lovely chocolate pudding and the consistency is somewhere between thick choccy milk and a thin milkshake. #4 Actual meal replacement for me. Look, I’m not a nutritionist, but the amount of protein and the servings of vitamins and minerals look so much better than what I’ve been getting in my diet and it’s way more protein for sure. Overall FANTATIC product, I’ll be buying the big 48-pack pack next time!

This was a godsend after I had my daughter, who I was breastfeeding. She had severe CMPA (cow’s milk protein allergy) to the point of major internal inflammation and bleeding from micro tears in her intestines & stomach. It was awful and heartbreaking, and we only discovered what was wrong after a lactation consultant (nursing/breastfeeding specialist) urged us to get her stools checked for blood and to explore the possibility of an allergy. When a child has CMPA like mine did, it can take up to 4 weeks to heal. It’s painful, and the baby has what seems like extreme colic for months. That may be TMI for some, but I share it to give context on how much my diet impacted that of my child. Sure, we could have switched to a prescription formula, but that wouldn’t change the time it took her insides to heal, and it wasn’t the absolute best way to provide her with the nutrition and antibodies I wanted to give her. I was committed to BFing. It was a MAJOR sacrifice and made my life extremely difficult (do you have any idea HOW MUCH milk, whey, casein, and dairy in general there is in our foods, and even some toothpastes?!?!?) Dairy is everywhere so I needed some staples I could really rely on. This was my go-to. I was a dairy-aholic: yogurt, kefir, milk, cheese... so it was a big change. Even eating out is difficult. You have to talk to the chef, explain the allergy and insist everything be prepared separate from all other foods and that they use oil instead of butter. So stressful! When you’re a new mom, and especially if you’re nursing for ~12 hours (on and off) every day/night, you need nutrition and fluids. This shake is not nearly as tasty as its dairy counterpart, but you get used to it. It’s best when really cold. It’s not disgusting; it didn’t make me gag. But, it was bland, sort of like chalky dirty water with a hint of cocoa. While that’s the truth, from my POV, it’s REALLY not unbearable. Also, after a while, you come to enjoy it. It’s like anything else, it’s an acquired taste. Now, as others said, when they changed the ingredients, it did go down a good bit in taste. I’ve had both versions, and the original is way better. But whatever the current option (ingredients) is for you as you read this, if you need a dairy-free and clean nutritious RTD shake, this is your go-to — get the chocolate! I also tried the powder (non-RTD), and this (RTD) is substantially tastier and more convenient; albeit much more expensive. I’m no longer dairy free so I’ve switched to the dairy version, which I love. I’ve tried all flavors and all brands, I think... Net, if you’re not adverse to dairy, get Orgain’s RTD (with dairy) in chocolate. If you’re vegan or dairy-free, get the light blue one (dairy free) in chocolate from Orgain. I spent a crazy amount of time (researching, reading reviews, and testing) and money, and am sharing my experience in the hopes it helps someone else.

I really liked this one. It’s smooth, creamy, and honestly tastes more like a chocolate milkshake than a protein shake. The texture is great — not chalky or gritty — and it’s filling enough to work as a quick breakfast or snack. I also appreciate that it’s plant‑based and organic, so it feels like a treat without the guilt. If you’re looking for something that actually tastes good while still being nutritious, this is a solid pick. I’ll definitely be buying more.

I really like the Orgain vegan protein shakes. They taste good and are great alone or with fruit and ice. I like to use them to make Ninja Creami "ice cream." Low cal, high protein. I also like the convenience of grab and go. I don't have to measure and mix powder. So I give them a 10

*For the chocolate flavor, I don't like the vanilla, don't blame the product though, just not a vanilla fan for beverages in general I really don't understand a lot of these reviews. I've been drinking one of these a day for months and purchased them at random before that and haven't noticed any change in flavor. I've never run into a bad one (aka chunky) and I really like the flavor. I don't find them chalky at all. They are sweet without being overly so - and in general I find them less sweet than using the dairy free orgain protein powder and making a smoothie with that and fruit/almond milk. I also like the protein powder but I find it just a bit too sweet. I have had a low appetite for about six months due to stress/general mental health and these have been somewhat of a lifesaver since most days I don't have much energy to make my own smoothies and shakes. It's been a part of my daily calorie intake and it helps with the vitamins/protein too - since I am vegan. I actually wish these were MORE calories and/or offered in larger sizes but I know that's not what most people are looking for. I started ordering online and it's saving me a lot of money - They are around $3.00 each at the grocers near me and they run a lot closer to $2.10 each by ordering this way (with prime). I can't believe I'm still not sick of the flavor since I drink one nearly every day. They are relatively small (11 oz) and even when my appetite is non-existent I can easily drink one of these for a couple hundred calories. I'd recommend these especially if you are struggling with a reduced appetite for any reason.

Tastes pretty good for a protein shake ; no chalky texture/taste . The chocolate isn’t strong enough for me so I add 1 teaspoon of chocolate syrup then shake it well and pour it over ice.

Decent meal replacement but the aftertaste is not pleasant