Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder, Cookies & Cream, 2 LB | 24g 100% Whey Protein Per Serving, with BCAAs, Gluten Free, Banned Substance Tested, Easy Mixing, Muscle Support & Recovery

Peanut butter chocolate is my favorite, and my go to protein. Cookies and cream was okay at best. Both mix very well, and have good texture. Just know not all flavors are equal.

I'm definitely not a professional body builder by any means. Until recently, I was a college undergrad, and now I'm working full-time. In general, my workouts usually consist of weight lifting at home, with a set of adjustable free weights, and occasional trips to the gym for exercises not easily done at home. More recently, I've been doing P90X, and am finishing up the third phase now. This whey protein works wonders. In general, if you're only going to supplement your workouts with one thing, it would almost definitely be whey protein. It speeds up recovery, gives more energy, and really enables muscle growth. As far as whey goes, I've tried a few other brands, and ON Gold Standard is the winner when it comes to the balance of amount of protein, ease of use, price, and taste. I've tried three flavors thus far. Vanilla is okay, when mixed with milk it tastes mostly like runny, melted vanilla ice cream. Not disgusting, but not exactly my cup of tea. I went through a couple jars of the Double Rich Chocolate, based off the recommendations of many reviews, and ended up sticking with it for a while. I've never been a fan of chocolate milk, so the Double Rich Chocolate isn't amazing to me, but it still tastes good and is easy to get down. I recently tried a tub of the Cookies n' Cream flavor, and I'm not going to be sticking with it. It's nice, as a change of pace from the months of chocolate I had, but mixed with milk it was waaaay too rich for me. I usually mix it with water, which makes it taste sort of like a Jack in the Box Oreo cookie shake. It tastes kinda weird if it's warm, though, so I usually either pre-mix it and stick it in the fridge for a long time, or throw in a couple ice cubes when I mix it, to cool it down. Some reviewers have commented on a bitter aftertaste (for Cookes n' Cream only, not the other flavors), some say they have never encountered it. I seem to be stuck in the middle. Every once in a while, one of the gulps will hit me with a slightly bitter aftertaste. It's not often enough to make me hate drinking it, but it's worth a mention. It seems to happen less often if I pre-mix the shake and leave it in the fridge for a while, so temperature may have something to do with it. One last thing I want to mention, if you're just someone who works out a bit in their free time to stay in shape, there's one other supplement worth taking a look at: creatine. It's cheap, not harmful, and can work wonders for you! This review's already pretty long, so I won't talk about it, but there's plenty of info out on the web, so take a look!

Haven't had a flavor yet that we didn't like. Some are a little more flavorful per scoop and I found I can supplement milk with water and still enjoy good flavor, while keeping the carbs down and the protein up

Whether you’re new to the health craze or a seasoned veteran gym rat, navigating the supplements marketplace can be very challenging. Everywhere you look, you’ll be peppered with advertisements falsely claiming that their product is the magic bullet that transformed some random Joe Schmo to Ryan Gosling. However, in my unbiased opinion, the closest product to a sure fire magic bullet is Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard Cookies & Cream Whey Protein. Whether you’re looking to get “jacked” for spring break, like me, or preparing for Mr. Olympia, this is hands down the product for you. I’ve concluded that this is the best protein powder based on three essential criteria for a college student: the taste and mixology and the quality and value. TASTE & MIXOLOGY - 9/10 The first thing all consumers of supplements ask is “how does this product taste?” Well, unlike most other protein powders, the 5lbs of Cookies and Cream is really damn good. You might think that the low carb artificial sweetener would ruin the taste, and you’d be wrong. In milk, the flavors are genuine and robust. If you’ve ever had a Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream milkshake, imagine that but toned down a notch. In water, the flavor was much more subtle and didn’t taste as good as it did with milk, hence the reduction of 1pt. Just as important to taste is how well the product mixes. For fair analysis, I used the spoon and cup method in two solvents: water and 2% milk. The instructions call for 1 scoop (~30g) of powder along with 4-6oz of fluid. The powder held its own in both liquids with an edge going to milk in the flavor department. Best of all, there was no mineral grit that you sometimes get with other cheaper products! QUALITY & VALUE – 10/10 (reduced from an 11/10) Where this product truly shines is in the value department. While protein powders should merely act as a supplement to your regular diet, achieving your desired level of macronutrients can be tough and expensive! Priced at $57.99 for 74 servings, one scoop containing 24g of protein comes to only $1.27 – about the same cost as a McDouble but tastier and filled with less chemicals. These 24g of proteins solely come from whey concentrates or isolates meaning better absorption for repairing your muscles after a tough workout. BOTTOM LINE If you want a product with no frills or false advertising, this is the product for you. The cookies and cream flavor is a tasty protein packed with the highest quality of protein all at an affordable price. Whether you’re new to the gym or have been pumping iron since Arnold, this is the product for you.

This is the only powder I use. This flavor Is just ok. I think I would try another flavor

Great product mixes,easily great flavor and it’s cheaper than buying it in any store

my favorite flavor of this brand. good with milk or water

Fantastic recovery shake for building muscle and recovering! I’m one month into my fitness journey and I’ve been adding these shakes into the mix along with lifting, calisthenics, and pilates workouts. Very happy with the results so far! Mixes well along with Optimum Nutrition’s creatine powder with room temp water (yes I'm someone who prefers room temp water. We exist! And it’s better for you. Look it up. Plus the creatine dissolves in room temp water far better than cold water.) I’ve only tried the cookies and cream flavor so far but it’s amazing and delicious. I’m already seeing results with increased strength, muscle mass, and better recovery with very little cramping and soreness in just one month. Definitely recommend this whey powder and other Optimum Nutrition products to anyone— whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or if you’re a wise, fit guru with years at the gym. Don’t sleep on the cookies and cream.

Ich habe in den letzten Jahren schon einige Proteinpulver ausprobiert und bin bei diesem hängen geblieben. Der Geschmack (Cookies & Cream) ist wirklich gelungen – weder künstlich noch übertrieben süß. Selbst mit Wasser schmeckt es angenehm, mit Milch natürlich noch etwas besser. Besonders positiv finde ich die Löslichkeit. Ein paar Sekunden im Shaker reichen aus und das Pulver ist nahezu klumpenfrei aufgelöst. Genau so stelle ich mir ein hochwertiges Whey vor. Auch die Zusammensetzung überzeugt. Pro Portion liefert es 24 g hochwertiges Molkenprotein, enthält wenig Zucker und Fett sowie natürlich vorkommende BCAAs, die den Muskelaufbau und die Regeneration unterstützen. Optimum Nutrition gehört nicht ohne Grund seit Jahren zu den bekanntesten Herstellern im Bereich Sporternährung. Ein Punkt, der für mich persönlich besonders wichtig ist: Ich habe einen sehr empfindlichen Magen und reagiere auf manche Proteinpulver mit einem unangenehmen Völlegefühl oder Verdauungsproblemen. Bei diesem Produkt kann ich das überhaupt nicht bestätigen. Ich vertrage es ausgezeichnet und hatte bisher keinerlei Beschwerden. Für mich stimmt hier einfach das Gesamtpaket aus Geschmack, Qualität, Löslichkeit und Verträglichkeit. Ich werde es definitiv wieder kaufen.

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I was sceptical to try cookies n cream as it’s a flavour that a lot of companies don’t do well. I read a lot of reviews basically saying 50/50 people love or hate it! But honestly it is my new favourite flavour. I’ve tried cookies n cream, rocky road and double rich chocolate from ON gold standard. All amazing flavours. Cookies n cream is my favourite with rocky road in second! So far I prefer gold standard to all other protein companies I’ve tried and I will continue to order from them! Honestly wish I could drink it all day.

If you are looking at this protein powder and wondering whether it is a dependable cupboard staple, yes. It is easy to use after training or whenever you want a straightforward protein boost. The flavour is pleasant, it mixes well enough, and the tub size is practical. What I like with a product like this is not having to fight lumps or force it down. It just does the job. My tip would be to add liquid first, then powder, then shake properly. It mixes much better that way. Reliable, easy and five stars.

This is good product and special edition alphanso flavor is amazing