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Levels whey - very few ingredients, good flavor, and good macros.
This is what I’ve been using for probably close to 10 years, I really like the vanilla bean flavor. I’ve just started mixing it up a bit with some clear protein for variety but I think Levels has really high quality ingredients, bcaas, etc. so I mostly use that one. I’ve been getting mine from Amazon, will have to check out their subscription options.
I do, but it's usually my pre or post workout snack. For example, I hit the gym at about 5:30/6am and I need some fuel before my session, but don't have a lot of time for breakfast, I have it with a banana or I'll drink it w/ a plant based milk. It settles in the 15-20 minute drive to the gym and It's not too heavy on me during my workout. Similarly, I usually have to log into work by 7:30/8am and if I had oatmeal as my pre-workout breakfast, then I'll drink blend up a quick 2-3 fruit, protein powder, & almond milk smoothie. I prefer whole foods vs supplements and don't use it to do total meal replacement but it helps on the days I need to hit that protein goal, but am pressed for time/convenience. I use Levels Whey - 6 ingredients
You can try mixing up your own using unflavored protein powder then adding flavoring of your choice. This way you can control the sweetness to your liking and mix and match flavors you wouldn't normally see in pre-made mixes. My go-to mix is a scoop of Levels unflavored whey powder, a scoop of fiber supplement, 3 pumps of Skinny mixes Toasted Marshmallow (sucralose happens to be my sweetener of choice, but you can sub a syrup of your choosing), and 1.5 tsp of Splenda (again, sub your favorite sweetener). Add this to 1 cup of Fairlife or any other high-protein milk, for 38 grams of protein. In the mornings, I also add a shot of espresso.
Same, my go-to for the past couple years
I really like Levels whey protein. Just read the ingredients. The best.
I like Levels protein. Mocha flavor is my fave
I have asked a manager and the sales rep for Levels, and they say for some reason, it has been decided that only Vanilla Bean will be on the floor in Costco for the foreseeable future. Bummer too, as the in-store price is always lower than online (hence, even less during a sale in-store). Double chocolate is still way cheaper with Costco online anyway, but I really wish they stocked it in the stores (like they do with two flavors of ON)
I haven't used any unflavored powder yet. Will try that soon. Levels appears to be one of the cleanest out there (IMHO) versus others. And since I use Costco so much, it's great that they stock it. (albeit, not however, in every store it seems) Would be great if they stocked other flavors, but happy they have two. They do the same with Ascent, only one in stock (vanilla bean). Cheers.
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