Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 10 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

I’ve been using this whey protein for a while now and it’s easily one of the most convenient additions to my routine. The Double Rich Chocolate flavor is smooth and not overly sweet, which makes it easy to drink every day without getting tired of it. It mixes really well with just water or milk, no clumps or weird texture. What I like most is how simple it makes hitting my protein intake. Whether it’s after a workout or just a quick breakfast, I can get a solid amount of protein in seconds without cooking or prepping anything. It’s especially helpful on busy days when I don’t have time to make a full meal. The quality feels consistent, and you can tell why this is such a popular product. The large tub also lasts a long time, so it’s good value for the price. Overall, it’s a dependable, easy to use protein powder that fits perfectly into a daily routine.

I’ve been using this whey protein for a while and it’s been consistently solid. It mixes very easily with water or milk—no clumps—and the texture is smooth. The taste is one of the best I’ve tried, not too sweet or artificial. In terms of performance, it helps me hit my daily protein goals and supports recovery after workouts. I haven’t experienced any digestive issues, which is a big plus compared to other brands. The only downside is that it can be a bit pricey, but considering the quality, it’s worth it. Overall, I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a reliable and great-tasting protein supplement.

First off, I've purchased a bunch of different flavors of ON Gold Standard Whey. All of them have close to the same nutritional value, but they vary greatly in taste. Both my wife and I drink these protein shakes as part of our daily diet, and as a product, Optimum Nutrition is great. I've mixed with both milk and water, and all of the shakes mix well and don't seem to clump. I've tried other manufactures whey, and I keep finding myself going back to ON for the price, nutritional value, and above all the taste. So the flavor question. As I mentioned, each flavor has a different characteristic from the others. Some are bland, some taste sweet, some taste overly fake. We loved some, and we hated some. Below is a list based on what we like so far and why. Bear in mind that I hate diet drinks for their bad aftertaste. The drinks don't have to be sweet for me to like them, but I can't stand the garbage aftertaste of fake sweeteners. The best flavors: Rocky Road - By far the single best tasting flavor. The downside is that it does taste a little sweet. The nutritional value is right on with the other flavors, but it is a bit sweet. I could drink this all day. If you only buy one flavor, this is it. There is no real aftertaste, and the flavor is great. Extreme Milk Chocolate - Another good flavor with almost no aftertaste. This one tastes like chocolate, and doesn't have a fake taste to it. If you are looking at the chocolate flavors, this one is perfect. Natural Vanilla - This is a slightly different product, and it comes in a tub with yellow labeling instead of the red. It's on Amazon for the same price, and it has the same nutritional values. They claim it has less artificial sweeteners in it, hence the natural label. In any case, this is the best vanilla out there. There is no aftertaste, and it tastes like vanilla milk. It is not as sweet as the others, but it the single best vanilla flavor I've found. The middle of the road flavors: Cookies and Cream - This one is both good and bad. If you like the creamy vanilla taste, you will like the flavor. It doesn't have a bad aftertaste, but it is sort bland. It is sweet, but bland. Also, the cookie chunks in it don't dissolve. This is the only flavor so far that has bits of stuff that you are swallowing when you drink it. It's odd. That said, I have reordered it in the past. Chocolate Malt - It's just OK. The flavor is a little odd because of the malt. Given the choice, just order the Extreme Milk Chocolate. Caramel Toffee Fudge - Again, just OK. They tried too hit to many flavors with this one, and it just turned out odd. Not a bad flavor, but don't start out here. I got bored so I tried it. I doubt I'll order it again. And the bad: Double Rich Chocolate - This flavor sucks. It tastes like fake chocolate. Not good fake chocolate, but generic fake chocolate. It has that bad aftertaste of fake sweetener, and is all around not good. Vanilla Ice Cream - Another swing and a miss. This flavor tastes like bad fake powdered milk. It has that bad aftertaste, and is probably the single worst flavor they have. If you are looking for vanilla, avoid this at all costs and get the Natural Vanilla. Tropical Punch - Another fake tasting flavor. When I got this, I could barely get through the first few shakes. Eventually it grew on me a little bit, and I was able to drink it without hating it. It tastes like strawberry milk with a bunch of fake sweetener. It's just wrong, and is not something you want to drink after a workout. I know that taste varies from person to person, so take this with a grain of salt. I hate the taste of fake sweetener, so this list draws from that. I've taken to buying the 2lb tubs to try out a flavor, and then going with the 5lb tubs if I like it. It costs a bit more that way, but it means there is only 2lbs to choke down if you get a flavor that you hate. Enjoy!

I’ve gone through multiple tubs of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey over the years and it remains one of the most consistent protein powders I’ve used. The Double Rich Chocolate flavor is balanced and not overly sweet, and it mixes smoothly in both water and milk without clumping or leaving a gritty texture. Even with just a shaker bottle, it blends quickly and doesn’t foam excessively, which makes it easy to drink post-workout or during a busy day. Digestion has been comfortable compared to many other whey powders I’ve tried, and the protein content per serving makes it simple to hit daily intake goals whether you’re training regularly or just trying to increase overall protein consumption. The large 5-lb container also lasts a while, making it a good value if you use protein consistently. For the best texture and flavor, using cold water or milk and shaking for about 20–30 seconds helps it fully dissolve and taste smoother. It also works well blended with ice or added into oatmeal for a quick high-protein meal. Overall, this is a dependable protein powder that delivers consistent quality, taste, and mixability.

Good protien, besides the nasty sweeteners it is a good value with ok taste...

I am usually happy with a protein powder if it tastes good and mixes well, and this is great on both counts. I use protein powders because I am eating at a calorie deficit to lose weight, plus I am a vegetarian and don't really care for most protein-heavy foods (too many eggs just don't agree with my stomach, nuts and butters are super high in calories although I do eat some of those, etc.). That puts me at huge risk to lose muscle mass, which I don't want to do. One way to overcome this problem, or at least basically keep up (maybe not gaining, but certainly not losing muscle), is to consume additional protein. I have found one good way to get protein is to make a smoothie in the morning. I take 8 oz of unsweetened almond milk, plus ground flax seed (or sometimes hemp seeds or chia seeds, depending on what is in the pantry), some type of greens powder or moringa, matcha, PB2, cacao, and protein powder and blend it all together. Then I add a half cup of frozen mixed berries. That way I am getting a lot of protein and antioxidants all at once, without too much sugar, but the chocolate/peanut butter/berry taste seems quite decadent. This is the protein powder I have been using lately and it is one of the best I've tried. It has a great chocolate taste (this is a review for the double rich chocolate flavor, by the way), and it is such a fine powder, it is easy to measure out and it mixes perfectly without clumps. (I do use an immersion blender to mix. I find mechanical means better for such things and it is easier to clean than a standard blender.) I love that this is supplemented with BCAAs. I have recently become a big fan of BCAAs. They work so well for me in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness, and I have been lifting heavy (for me) weights lately in an attempt to preserve muscle. So I have experienced a lot of delayed onset muscle soreness, but I feel that the BCAAs are doing a good job of helping repair my muscles and ease the soreness. That is a nice plus from this product. Plus, vegetarian diets may be low in BCAAs (although some are found in dairy and eggs). I also like the macronutrient balance here. This is pretty low in fat and carbohydrates. Although I am not strictly tracking macros, it is nice to find a protein source that is pretty much just protein and not much else -- I get plenty of fiber in my diet already from fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains, plus that way I can get my fat somewhere else (since fat does taste quite good!), like in using actual butter or olive oil to roast vegetables (instead of cooking spray) or maybe having a little real peanut butter instead of just PB2, having an avocado on taco night, etc. I do like that this is made in the US. I feel there are better quality controls in the manufacturing process. Plus, you know, I only feed my pets food and treats made in the US, and I should have standards at least as good for myself! In the end, I highly recommend the double rich chocolate flavor, in particular, as a palatable, easily mixable, nutrient-balanced vegetarian protein formulation. Once I make it through all the protein powder samples I have accumulated, this is a top contender for a repurchase.

It's good, it helps to gain muscle mass. There are others specifically for gaining muscle mass, but I think it depends on how intense your workout session is. I don't do long workout sessions, and I think this is ideal for this purpose because if you don't do intense long workout sessions and you go for the ones that are made for muscle gain, you will end gain weight and you're not going to look as you want to. The taste is good. I mixed it with milk, which helps to obtain a better taste, and milk has proteins as well.

I’ve been using this protein for a few weeks now and I honestly love it. The Double Rich Chocolate flavor tastes really good, not too sweet or artificial. It mixes very easily with water or milk and doesn’t leave clumps behind. I usually drink it after workouts or sometimes as a quick snack during busy days. It also feels light on my stomach compared to other proteins I’ve tried before.

Mixes with everything.

As someone who's been using protein powder as part of my fitness routine for several years, I've tried a lot of different brands and flavors - and I have to say that Optimum Nutrition's double-rich chocolate whey protein powder is hands-down one of the best I've ever had. As a student, I consumed a cheaper product because I couldn't afford this. But I always wanted to try this as soon as I was capable enough and now I am never going back to using anything else except this. One of the things that really sets this powder apart, in my opinion, is how well it mixes. I've had some other brands in the past that were a real pain to mix - they would leave clumps or have a gritty texture that made it hard to drink. But Optimum Nutrition's powder is a dream to mix. It blends smoothly and evenly, with no clumps or lumps, and it dissolves completely in water or milk. It's so easy to mix that I don't even need a shaker bottle - I can just use a spoon or a fork and get great results every time which I have showcased in the video quite clearly. It mixes just as well on the last scoop as it does on the first. Also, I've never experienced any bloating, gas, or discomfort after drinking whereas I faced these things with other brands that I have used. Of course, solubility and mixing aren't the only factors that matter when it comes to protein powder. The taste and the nutritional content are important too, and I'm happy to report that Optimum Nutrition delivers on both of those fronts as well. The double-rich chocolate flavor is absolutely delicious - it tastes like a real chocolate milkshake even in water, but without all the added sugar and calories. And with 24 grams of protein per scoop, along with just 1 gram of sugar and 3 grams of carbs, it's a great way to get the nutrients I need without any unnecessary extras. Overall, I highly recommend Optimum Nutrition to anyone who's looking for a high-quality, great-tasting protein supplement that mixes easily and consistently. It's definitely worth the investment!

Étant très difficile niveau goût j'avais un peu peur mais finalement c'est parfait. Je fais le mélange avec de l'eau ou parfois du lait d'amande sans sucre et ça se boit facilement. Ce n'est pas trop sucré. Le parfum double chocolat me fait vaguement penser au goût de la Danette chocolat.

Niezłe białko

بصراحه لذيذ بشكل 💆🏻‍♀️ كنت شايله هم طعمه لاني قد جربت شيء قبل وعجزت لا يخلط كويس ولا طعم زين مع اني بحثت عنه كثير بس كان تردد الف الأكيد مو آخر مره أخذه طبعا اخذت معه كوب للبروتين لتسهيل خفق