Myprotein

Essential Whey Protein

Myprotein Essential Whey Protein

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Jun 30, 2026

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Reddit Iconcaptmomo
5 months ago

hmm is there a reason why you don't want to buy online? if you wait for a sale on myprotein, you can get the new essential whey for \~$70 for 2.5kg.

Reddit Iconmaddikk
about 2 months ago

I also use this and have had great success with it!

Reddit IconProfessional_Bat_873
about 2 months ago

For the huge number of you on here (like myself) that make high protein and/or lower calorie creamis, I just wanted to recommend the Myprotein essential whey. It's basically their cheap protein powder with less optimal macros. Because it is less refined, there is slightly less protein in each scoop, but the rest of the macros are mostly fat (I assume dairy fat) which is EXCELLENT in the creami. A serving is supposed to be 25g instead of 30, I think to make it cheaper per serving to the buyer, but I have compared 30g of their standard vanilla impact whey to using 30g of the vanilla essential whey in the same recipe and it does seem to be a better texture, and you save money!

Reddit IconWonderful-Trash
11 months ago

https://preview.redd.it/pbhv09xycfff1.png?width=1831&format=png&auto=webp&s=8b2114c4026d5f3e28f6b7641dd66952f0635633 Wassup. I normally use MyProtein, I normally buy from big brands because I like the quality guarantee, and last I checked it's price competitive with the other big brands. Should be accurate to about six months ago and is in euros since I was living down south when I made this list. I would make sure to check the number because, currency change, availability, price changes etc. I'd recommend the essential whey, impact whey and impact soy powders. The soy is far and away the best with the highest value and lowest calories. However I would make sure to eat it with a meal or blend it with another powder to make sure it has a complete amino acid profile to maximise the benefit. Also I get my creatine from bulk, I buy the creatine monohydrate powder. I'd recommend the unflavoured and just mix it with some cheap juice. I find the flavours they offer don't really cover up the creatine funk taste and slightly reduces with value

Reddit Iconbahut-gareeb-aadmi
2 months ago

Been using myprotein unflavored for over a year now...mixabikity a bitbof a problem but rest very good technically

Reddit IconDecantsForAll
11 months ago

Yeah, and their unflavored has nothing added but lecithin.

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