- Designer Wellness, Designer Whey Protein Meal Replacement Powder, Organic Superfood Complex Carbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Gluten-Free, Vanilla Bean, 1.72 Pound

I’ve tried a lot of protein powders over the years, and Designer Whey Vanilla is definitely one of the better ones. The vanilla flavor is clean and not overly sweet or artificial, which I appreciate—especially when mixing with just water or almond milk. It blends smoothly with no chalky aftertaste or gritty texture, which makes it great for quick shakes after a workout. One of the big pluses is that it’s low in sugar and calories, but still provides a good protein boost with 20g per serving. I also like that it includes a mix of whey concentrate and isolate, plus some added vitamins and minerals, making it feel like more than just plain protein. Overall, a solid, budget-friendly option for anyone looking to supplement their protein intake without unnecessary additives or weird flavors. I’ll definitely be buying it again!

Designer Whey is easy for me to digest, and I appreciate the "full meal" additions of vitamins and minerals, which makes this supplement a more effective snack. I have the Vanilla flavor. As others have said, it's not very sweet. Regarding how to mix it: * Shake it enough and it comes up smooth. * Drink it with water only and it tastes chalky - not recommended. Adding some milk or juice brings up the quality of the taste very fast. I actually want something sweeter, so I had some milk to remove the chalkiness, and add sugar free Torani syrup as a flavored sweetener. Sometimes I add cinnamon or cocoa powder. I tend to choose vanilla flavoring, because it's easier to mix in with other flavors for variety. * Recovering from surgery, I do need the extra protein to regain muscle, and for me, this is an easy supplement to take.

We love Designer whey and have been using it for 15 years . When the meal replacement came out I found it a wonderful "milkshake" for my aging mother who is hard pressed to chew and eat as she should . Even swallowing capsules of vitamins and supplements is a chore some days. It's good for her and good for her morale as well to have such an easy and delicious way to start her day. The flavor of both the vanilla and the chocolate is just right for us. It's almost a malted flavor that younger folks may not appreciate as it's a delicate and even nostalgic nuance for older folks. The value is great considering the vitamins, probiotics and very important fiber boost. Keep up the excellent work Designer Whey ( first recommended to us by Dr. David Williams of Healthy Directions who has been a dependable resource for us years).

We have been buying a small container of this brand at Trader Joe’s and going through it quickly. We wanted a larger container. This was larger and a better price. We like it because it’s easy on our stomachs, we are dairy sensitive, and it blends so well when we make smoothies. We usually get French vanilla and the vanilla bean is a slightly different flavor but still good and it seems like high quality.

We normally love this product but I ordered it in the wrong flavor. We love it in French vanilla but hope to never get the vanilla bean again. It gets really 'chalky' especially by the last swallow. I kept thinking how could it have changed this much but then saw the flavor. Originally I had the correct flavor but when I switched to a smaller size the flavor changed. The company reached out to me which I appreciated. They offered a refund, but this was more my mistake than theirs. I honestly did not know how many different types of designer whey they have until I visited the store and started looking at the ingredients and what different products offer. This particular product offers the fiber and I assume that is from chia and quinoa seeds and oats. That is what gives it that grainy/chalky taste. If you are looking for extra fiber this is a great choice. It just isn't what I prefer, thus the 3 stars. The reason I love the French Vanilla product is that it is made with Stevia (I believe they all are) and that is one of the only artificial sweeteners I like. It is very hard for me to find a protein powder that I like. I originally discovered this years ago in a health store that no longer exists. I was excited to find I could order it on amazon. We mostly use the protein shake as a meal replacement. But sometimes I use it to add to food such as making protein balls. My rating for the company would be 5 stars and their variety in products 5 stars. I do recommend you look more closely than I did when ordering at the various products they offer, comparing the nutrition facts to meet your own needs.

I've been using this to make healthy shakes, so I add a lot of different fruits and veggies. That said, the flavor for this protein powder is strong. It overpowers the other ingredients I add. Good thing it tastes good, though. It makes my shakes taste like pumpkin pie when I add cinnamon. Otherwise, it tastes like birthday cake. It is slightly grainy, but that doesn't bother me. I've also noticed that a lot of the powder will settle at the bottom, so the last few gulps of smoothie taste different. Not bad, just not as flavorful as the rest of the drink. Overall I would say this is a good protein powder. By the way I only add one scoop to my drinks because I know two would be way too strong. The chocolate one doesn't taste as good. It doesn't have a lot of flavor and tastes cheap. When I make shakes with it, I can tell I'm drinking something "weird".

This has a hint of vanilla, but tastes like vanilla flavored sawdust/cardboard. I can't finish one shake. And because it's not returnable, I guess my only record is to leave this review.

Tasty and healthy