Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Malt, 2 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

Great taste and texture, not too thick which is great. Quality is really good, love how much protein you get for the price. I’ve ordered 3 times from this brand and haven’t been disappointed.

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I’m not an athlete. I’m exercising more and plagued with bad muscle aches and cramps that didn’t ever seem to get better. I’ve been like this my entire life, including my athletic teen years. I was always extremely sore after any workout. Anyway, after logging my food for awhile I realized I have low daily protein intake, around 20-35g/day, and that apparently can cause the soreness and cramps I described. So I gave this a shot after exercising and noticed that I don’t feel the same amount of soreness. My muscles still feel tired but not nearly the same. Could be a coincidence, but I’m sold.The mix tastes good. I got the chocolate malt flavor. I had it with milk the first couple of times (no cold drinking water), and could barely tolerate it. I had it with cold water today and think it tastes much better.Update: still experiencing the same benefits re muscle soreness. I spent the last two days pulling an ungodly amount of weeds in my yard, then ran 3.5 miles both days too. I had very slight soreness in my back that was completely gone after one day, and some mild soreness in my legs that’s barely noticeable. Still convinced it’s the protein powder.FLAVOR UPDATE: I got the strawberry today and prefer it to the chocolate malt. It tastes like strawberry cake batter.Update 2: added strength training. Still not feeling much next-day soreness, and yesterday I really pushed myself so that I was shaking near the end. I thought those muscles would be horribly sore for sure today but there’s barely any soreness. It’s almost time to get a new container of this and I’ll do a flavor update then.(Probably) final update: I got cookies and cream next and that flavor tastes the best imo. Delicious and not too sweet. However, that flavor had different ingredients and it made my stomach so sick. I ended up throwing it out and got mocha flavor because it had less ingredients. It tastes ok, easily the most bland of the flavors I’ve reviewed. But honestly I can’t stomach it anymore. Just thinking about any of the flavors makes my stomach feel sick. Effectiveness-wise: my husband and I spent a day kayaking (we were out on the water about 7 hours). I drank two scoops of this when we got home and felt NO soreness the next day, whereas my husband felt quite sore. Still sold on protein powder. I also started drinking a berry flavor green powder and decided to mix it with plain whey protein powder (bulk supplements). I plan to go this route for the foreseeable future. Best wishes all.

I've tried several of these. The consistency and ability to mix have always been very good. Here's a breakdown by flavor (I'll be adding more as I try them):- Banana Cream 2lbs (4 stars): Very good. Tastes like banana Laffy Taffy, but less sugary.- Birthday Cake 2lbs (2 star): Not TOTALLY disgusting, but probably the worst flavor I've tried. It has little, colored (sugar?) lumps that detract from the already lacking flavor. Never buying this flavor again.- Blueberry Cheesecake (3.5 star): Pretty good, but nothing special (unless you really like blueberries)- Cake Donut 2lbs (3 star): Doesn't taste bad, but flavor is bland/not rich. Even when using less water in order to thicken it, flavor is still lacking.- Chocolate Hazelnut 2lbs (4 star): Tastes like chocolate milk! Gotta add some extra water tho.- Chocolate Malt 2lbs (4 star): Tastes good, would probably give it 5 stars if I didn't dislike malt.- Chocolate Mint 2lbs (4 stars): Quite good. A bit too chocolaty for me.- Cookies and Cream 2lbs (5 stars): This tastes VERY good. It's like an actual shake (when using just water). Will definitely buy again, and probably in 5-lbs- Delicious Strawberry 2lbs (1 star): Says "Delicious" as part of the flavor - it's not. Tastes like strawberry medicine.- Key Lime Pie 1.8lbs (2 stars): Doesn't taste like Key Lime Pie at all (there's a hint of lime, but no hint of pie). Not terrible, but far from good.- Vanilla Ice Cream 1lbs (5 stars): Very good. Simple, consistency close to an actual milk shake even when using water.

Great taste. Most whey flavors are obnoxious, this isn't overwhelming.Just as others described, it tastes like Ovaltine. Anyone who grew up with that will certainly like this flavor.

Great Value for Money: After trying several proteins, this one is definitely worth the price. The Chocolate Malt flavor is smooth, not too sweet, and perfect for a post-workout shake.Delicious Flavor: The chocolate malt taste is rich and creamy, without being overpowering. I prefer mixing it with milk for a smoother, more satisfying shake!Excellent Texture and Quality: The powder mixes effortlessly and doesn’t clump, which makes it easy to drink. The quality is top-notch, and it helps with muscle recovery after intense workouts.Perfect for Muscle Growth: With 24 grams of protein per serving, this whey powder supports muscle recovery and growth, making it ideal for any gym-goer.Highly Recommended: I’ve been using it for a while now, and it's a game-changer. It keeps me full and is a great addition to my fitness routine. Would definitely recommend it to others!

I’m not one to leave reviews but I had to for the chocolate malt flavor. Best. Protien. Flavor. Ever.I mixed it with milk and it tastes like real deal guilty pleasure dessert.

Definitely a bit shady, you think you're getting a good deal until you open up the container and realize that it's only about 60% full. Flavor was okay and the scoop itself was all the way at the bottom of the container (I don't know who thought that was a good idea.) not a very sanitary way to get your scoop when you have to drive your entire hand into the container to fish it out. not worth the price or the hassle.