Dymatize Elite Casein Protein Powder, Slow Absorbing with Muscle Building Amino Acids, 100% Micellar Casein, 25g Protein, 5.4g BCAAs & 2.3g Leucine, Helps Overnight Recovery, Cookies & Cream, 4 Pound

UPDATE 9/6/2017: Been using for a few weeks now and I've figured out the thickness problem. The ideal shake for me is 10oz water for every scoop of protein. I've found 8oz or less results in the shake being too thick and just unpleasant to drink.You can expect most reviews on protein powders rated 4+ stars to rave about the taste, even when you’ve tried it yourself and it tastes like sweet dirt (MusclePharm). So of course when I saw the reviews for this Dymatize Casein I didn’t really bat an eye. I was glad nobody was saying it tasted terrible, but I was mostly concerned with the macros and ingredient list. After deciding on this because of its good price, only a few ingredients, and quality macros, I received it a few days ago. Believe me when I say this is the best tasting protein I’ve had the pleasure of purchasing. Honestly it tastes like a Chick Fil A shake, if Chick Fil A had a cinnamon flavor. And I’ve only been using one scoop per 8oz water, I can only imagine how 1.5 scoops tastes with milk or vanilla almond milk. YES it is very thick compared to Gold Standard or other whey powders, but I think all casein powders are. But that doesn't make it difficult to mix. My one scoop per 8oz water mixes fully with just a few shakes of the blender bottle. I'd say it mixes even easier than the Gold Standard I have.The first night I drank it I’ll admit I had some trouble downing it because I was already pretty full. But every night since I’ve had no issues. I just enjoy the taste too much, the thick texture doesn’t bother me anymore. I used to wake up with stomach aches because I’d be so hungry, but not since taking this protein. Also I’ve experienced no side effects like gas or bloating.For anyone wondering, I am bulking and do one scoop with my last meal for the day, 1-1.5 hours before bed. I’d recommend having it 1.5-2 hours before bed. Last night I did an hour and had to wake up in the middle of the night to pee. Not ideal.I’ve heard of some people also using casein when cutting. One scoop in the morning to keep you full for several hours until lunch rolls around. I’d recommend it for this purpose too, it keeps me full but not bloated and I bet it’ll taste great in a smoothie with some berries and a banana in the morning.

Solid product, good quality, works and is consistent. Great price for the amount of product you get. It is easy on the stomach and adds to my goal of muscle building.

Cookies and Cream. Blender Bottle acceptable, though way better in a Blender with Milk and a bit of Ice. Love this flavor. Hate the Vanilla. I'll use it for overnight oats occasionally. For overnight oats Whey is better.

I enjoyed this protein powder. The taste isn't artificial, and it's sweet to help with my chronic sweet tooth. Its thickness helps to make it more filling. During Ramadan, I used this before fasting, and it kept me full for hours due to slow-digesting protein. Some cons: It is a bit spendy, contains artificial sweeteners and flavors. Since it's slow-digesting. protein, I believe they could've added fiber to help promote staying full even longer, especially for people using this for dieting or the fat loss phase of their diet.

The negative reviews don’t know what they’re doing. This mixes extremely well into 12-16 ounces of water. If you use 12 ounces it’ll be like a thick shake, if you use 16 or 20 it’ll get thinner but retain a great consistency. Folks are vastly exaggerating if they say it takes a gallon of water for two scoops. For years I’ve made all our protein shakes (myself, my wife, our kids) using this protein powder.

I’m very plain jane and picky when I order my proteins. This flavor is excellent, not too sweet and not too bland. Easy to digest and great for protein intake to meet your goals. Protein is always expensive, and you should never get the cheap stuff, but this larger size is a good price for quality.

I initially bought this protein because I wanted a pure casein powder for the sake of baking and other recipes.Pros:- Tastes amazing and is absolutely phenomenal in recipes. Pictured above is a protein Vanilla Ice Cream I made in my blender.- Extremely versatile in recipes. Casein protein powder in baking helps make things have a dense, less dry, less cakey recipe than whey, so it's a must-have for any protein baker.- Whips up nicely. Think of whisked eggs. An example is also in the picture above.- Reasonably priced.- The macros are good enough. The composition of this powder is 83.3% calories from protein which is good considering this powder tastes good.Cons:- Due to the nature of it being a casein blend, this does not mix well with water at all, so it is not good for quick protein shakes. If you mix this with water or milk, you may find it to be very grainy and thick which isn't too desirable.- It is reasonably priced, but it is still not the cheapest option for general protein intake.Overall:I still think even with the cons this qualifies as a 5-star item. Casein powder just typically isn't great for quick water/milk-based shakes in general, so I can't take points off for that, and the price itself is fair.TLDR: It's a good-tasting, reasonably-priced product. If you are planning on using it for baking or other recipes buy it. If you are planning on drinking this, do NOT buy this. Opt for a Whey protein or a Whey Isolate instead.

This casein protein power tastes great but when made in a shake with milk or water had a gritty texture to it. It works great for baking high protein muffins but not great in a drink. Dymatize makes great whey protein but may struggle a bit with casein.