ProMix NutritionCasein Protein Powder, Vanilla - Grass-Fed - Slow & Sustained Recovery ­Post Workout Fitness - Shakes, Smoothies, Baking & Cooking Recipes - 2.5 Pound (Pack of 1)

Do I ever feel guilty? I love Naked Nutrition's supplements but I'm in an in-between situation in my training right now and have worked more casein into my nutrition. My needs in a protein powder are simple: No artificial sweeteners and preferably not even Stevia or its processed versions under other names like Reb A. Ease of mixing. Decent taste. That's it. I have joked on other supplement reviews that I used to take protein shakes in the 90s that required holding my nose while chewing just to get them down. I don't know whether Naked or ProMix first used coconut sugar but I have no reason to try and compare the companies, as I now have two favorite supplement companies.The reason I came to ProMix for this Casein is I can't find Naked Casein in flavored forms of 1 LB tubs. They only offer the unflavored in 1 LB in Naked. I like unflavored protein. I usually use it to mix some berries in and can use a flavored almond milk to add flavors. I still crave sweet flavors like chocolate and vanilla and everyone says, "Just put some cocoa powder in it." No. I spend more time making my protein shakes than I do making my dinner. I don't need another step added to making the protein shakes. I just received this 1 LB tub yesterday and have already made two shakes with it.Casein protein is usually best to take before bed so it can slowly-digest and keep your metabolism running while you sleep but I have been drinking two a day along with two whey protein shakes too. I'm trying to seriously lean myself out at around 40 years old. Here's the two mixes I tried yesterday: Almond Breeze Vanilla Unsweetened with nothing else except the chocolate powder from ProMix. It was very good. It reminded me of the chocolate/vanilla pudding swirl cups I used to eat as a kid except I put too much milk in it so it was more of a drink. I'm thinking if I cut the amount of milk in half it would allow it to be eaten with a spoon like a pudding. The second one was one that I had my doubts toward. The ProMix chocolate with frozen strawberries and the same unsweetened vanilla almond milk. This was so much better than I expected it to be. Today, I'm going to try one mixed with the almond with coconut milk to see how it tastes.This powder easily meets my criteria. I'm mixing it in a Nutri-Ninja, it takes less than 10 seconds, to make a perfectly-smooth drink/smoothie. It tastes very good. I would rate it as the best tasting casein I've used but it might be unfair since I have only used Naked's unflavored casein. The chocolate can be tasted with this. It's not overly-chocolate but a little richer tasting than the chocolate whey proteins I have tried. I know people like to say casein is supposed to be not as good-tasting as whey but in my experience, casein, if blended with a good blender is better tasting than whey.You also get a very good BCAA profile with this powder.ProMix has at least earned a spot in my casein needs for the next 6-8 weeks and I'll even give their whey a try too. It's good to see these companies making a healthier, more natural protein powder. It's much appreciated.

Buying protein powder online is tricky, especially when the company doesn't offer a sample size for purchase. (I wish they did, though!)Thankfully, I know someone who really likes this brand overall, which helped me feel more confident in buying it. I needed a slight different version than my friend, though, to accommodate two family members with lactose challenges.This casein in vanilla flavor works for my entire family! The vanilla flavor makes one family member very happy! (I add raw cacao powder for those who prefer chocolate.) Vanilla is definitely more versatile because even the chocolate lovers do not ALWAYS want chocolate.The casein is filtered in a way that doesn't cause lactose challenges for two family members, which is VERY handy in a busy household! Everyone can use the one giant container with no "mistakes". It is a little bit more expensive, but is worth it to avoid the inevitable mistakes that have occurred in the past.I move the protein powder to a half-gallon glass Mason jar and the remaining into a quart-size glass Mason jar. We use the big jar first and I order more when we start using the smaller jar. I've ordered directly from the company and through Amazon. We haven't noticed a difference. It stays fresher in the jars, partly because it is easier to know for sure the lid is closed properly. The zip-top bag is easy to not close properly, which can result in a bit of product waste as well as losing the fresh flavor. I'm glad they ship it in a bag, though, to reduce the breakage and shipping expense.This version is particularly easy to mix. If I am making a simple vanilla protein shake, I just measure the "milk" of choice (usually almond or oat) into a jar and then add the powder. Close the lid securely and shake, shake, shake. Open and drink. Zero chalky texture! This is one family member's favorite way to drink it, and I drink it this way if I need the extra protein at night... 8 oz of "milk" can easily mix with the full serving of protein powder for a smooth taste and flavor.Most often, though, I am adding this to fancier drinks and use a blender due to the other ingredients.I highly recommend this!