Designer Wellness, Original Variety, Protein Smoothie, 12g Whey, 12 ct

I like the convenience of these when I want more protein but don't want to eat something. At first, I wasn't real crazy about the flavors, but they've grown on me. One of them tasted like MCT oil, but if you squish the pouch a lot before ingesting it will help. They are somewhat chunky even after squishing the pouch - I think it depends on the flavor. If there is pineapple in it you can rest assured there are going to be chunks. I store mine the refrigerator. I don't think they would be very good at room temperature. I continue to buy these because they're super convenient and the taste is good to me.

I started going to the gym late at night and needed something to give me energy but not too much that I couldn’t go back to sleep afterwards. These lil pouches do just that! I drink one at home and by the time I get to the gym, I can feel the energy and motivation kicking in! I understand other reviews stating they’re chunky, but I’m pretty sure the seller stated those are fruit chunks inside the pouches. They taste fine to me, so I’m not bothered by it. The taste is a bit off, I will say, they don’t taste exactly how I thought they would and they may even be an acquired taste. I got the one with pineapple in it because I love the mixed berry flavor that comes with it. I DESPISE pineapple but, surprisingly, these smoothies were tolerable for me. Then again, I’ll eat almost anything and not complain. So if you’re sensitive to textures or tastes, this may not be the best purchase for you. If you’re looking for some quick, healthy energy without all the calories, this is it!

Once again I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars. At $3.50 a pouch, they are a bit of an investment. At 12 grams each, they DO have twice as much protein as comparable smoothie pouches. My partner has throat cancer and has been told to pile on the protein, so HE bought these Designer Wellness Protein Smoothies. We both tried them, as did a friend. He likes them a lot. She loves them. I think they are just "eh". I cannot leave well enough alone, so I read the ingredients and learned I knew very little about many of them. Don't panic (as I nearly did) because the good news is: They are good for us. Here is a short list of ingredients I wasn't really familiar with and what I have learned about them: * rBST-FREE WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE- supports lean muscle growth (hormone free milk) *MCT Oil - Medium Chain Triglycerides a fast-absorbing fat that goes directly into the bloodstream and is transported to the liver for quick energy, weight management and cognitive function *HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL-Monounsaturated fatty acid that is rich in vitamin E and good for the heart * SUNFLOWER LECITHIN-Emulsifier (texture) that is good for the heart and digestion (I think it makes the tummy feel good). These are an excellent source of healthy protein. The flavors are good. The packaging is VERY convenient. I am the only one of the three of us who didn't like the texture. It was a bit pasty to me and the banana flavor was very forward. Another reviewer said rotten banana, but I felt I tasted a teeny bit of underripe banana flavor in each including the mixed berry. I would definitely recommend keeping the shelf stable pouches for days you don't have time to stop. I would not use them just as after school snacks for young kids as a couple of reviewers said. 120 calories and 12 grams of protein

I'm not really a smoothie liker to begin with but I've been looking for various ways to supplement a meal throughout the day and started looking into powders/premade, etc. I read the reviews extensively so I knew these would be hit or miss. I took the gamble and It's 100% a miss. When they arrived I put a couple in the fridge, thinking regardless, they would probably taste better cold. Considering the reviews that mentioned this being "chunky" I squished the bag all up for a solid minute. As soon as I popped the top off and started squeezing, I knew I had made a terrible mistake. I had to wipe away the initial amount that came out of the opening because it looked like tan, curdled, goopy wood glue? I absolutely did not want to go any further but I was invested. I squeezed a bit more out ( this was slightly more smoothie-ish looking now ) and gave it a lick. Yes, a lick. Not a drink. You can't drink this. If you cut the top off, and squeezed it into a glass, it would be like using the cheese packet from Velveeta Shells & Cheese ( which I would legit rather drink) It's super thick, it's grainy - Mixed Berry flavor = rotten bananas and what I imagine a dead worm would taste like. Don't waste your money unless you are some sort of pervert with an old fruit fetish. I'm going to give the rest away on one of my local neighborhood facebook pages with a fair warning and pray that hate crimes are not committed against me.

For a protein boost, these are the tastiest so far! I like all the flavors, but the MCT oil and I do not get along. Even with food this gives me a tummy ache that lasts several hours. Also, this may be TMI, a bowel emptying. Dear company - please let me know if you come out with a version without the oil. Otherwise this is a fantastic product. Especially since it does not require refrigeration, but I do like it cold.

Taste great and helps get the protein into the kids when they're having "I dont want that" kinda days

these just taste RIGHT, smooth, delicious - better when cold but if you're traveling as much as I am - its still pretty good.

I was hopeful to have found a product that I could stomach, that would give me more options but I do not like them at all! I figured I would take the chance, but now I am trying to figure out what I was thinking as they are expensive too! It just stinks to realize you spent money on something you will not end up using. I don't know if I can return the rest, but I doubt it since it's "food" and everything. They just have this really strange flavor... it is sort of ab after taste, or maybe a " just as you are swallowing" taste, but initially, when you first sip it, it's not bad. The consistency is fine, smooth 👌 but once it hits those taste buds on the back of your tongue... its just gross. * customer service returned my money just from this review, so that was AWESOME 👌