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Ascent Micellar Casein

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User sentiment70% positive
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Last updated: Apr 9, 2026

Reddit Reviews

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r/workoutThe Best Protein Powder at the Moment?
8 months ago

Ascent from Costco, it’s a lot cheaper than it is direct from them or Amazon.. I do add in a smaller bag from Amazon of one of the other flavors so I’m not stuck with just one flavor..

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r/CostcoCostco protein powder recommendations that I can’t taste in ice cream?
10 months ago

The Ascent protein powder is the only one I've had that tastes weird. Optimum Nutrition is my go to.

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r/CostcoHow’s the Kirkland protein powder?
8 months ago

Ascent is the only one that doesn’t have an artificial taste.

r/CostcoHow’s the Kirkland protein powder?
8 months ago

I’ve tried all the ones our Costco carries. I wouldn’t call Ascent delicious but it’s less sweet and fake tasting than the others.

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r/CostcoWhat’s your favorite protein powder from Costco and why?
8 months ago

Levels without a doubt. And it’s often on sale for $15 off. I’d say Levels >>> ON > Kirkland >>>> Ascent.

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r/crossfitWhat are the not-gross protein powders?
12 months ago

I like Ascent! Their vanilla and chocolate are good

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r/CostcoHow’s the Kirkland protein powder?
8 months ago

I get it now. Might try the Ascent next time to see if it’s better, but i like the Kirkland one enough that I’d be good with just going with it

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r/CostcoWhich protein powder, Ascent or Optimum Nutrition
3 months ago

Kirkland signature is the cheapest for chocolate. It's an ON copycat. Ascent uses monk fruit sweetener so if you want healthier option with a slightly different taste ( or vanilla) then go with that one.

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r/CostcoHow’s the Kirkland protein powder?
8 months ago

Not that good. It clumps up and you dont really save that much money. ASCENT flavor and quality are well worth the couple extra dollars.

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r/crossfitWhat are the not-gross protein powders?
12 months ago

Agreed. Very tasty and available at Costco for a fraction of the price

r/crossfitWhat are the not-gross protein powders?
11 months ago

Me too! I used to see it in stores but now I can only find it on their website. It’s bothersome to order because of the up charge but I still do it sometimes to avoid the flavor fatigue