Ascent Casein Protein Powder - 25g Micellar Casein Powder with Zero Artificial Flavors & Sweeteners, Gluten-Free, No Added Sugar, 4.9g BCAA, 2.2g Leucine - Vanilla Bean, 2 Pounds

Decent flavor when made as a pudding and even better with whipped cream or Cool Whip.

It mixes well and tastes great. One of the better Casein Proteins that I have ever tried.

This is a wonderful product! Super clean. Short list of natural, safe ingredients. Just as I’ve come to expect from Ascent! I’ve had zero digestive issues while consuming this product and it has made a very positive difference in my post workout recovery. Specifically, I’ve noticed a significant reduction in my day after muscle soreness and stiffness.I don’t understand all the complaints about taste. The choc/peanut butter tastes like just that! Everyone wants all their fancy supplements to taste like kids sugar cereal. If that’s your jam, do you. But if you want clean, safe ingredients, you can’t have a fruity pebble shake. Otherwise, enjoy your sucralose and acesulfame potassium.Regarding the complaints of grittiness: That is casein. It is a slightly grittier compound than whey. Any minimally processed casein product will have this texture. It isn’t a whey substitute. It is a different compound with a different purpose.Regarding complaints about it being too thick: Add more liquid! My preference is 10-12 oz for a drinkable shake. 4-6 oz or so will yield a more pudding like consistency. Again, it will make a thicker result than the same ratio of whey to liquid. Personally I find no fat milk to mix really well with it. If you’re concerned about too much sugar from the extra milk you can cut it with water.For mixing I use a small, cordless $14 shake mixer (blender with a plastic paddle) and it does a great job so I can’t speak for stirring or shaker cups, but in this preparation I get nice, consistent results.Thank you Ascent for providing us with an awesome, clean supplement! Now just make this available at Costco😉

Switched to this in a search for replacement from kaged case inProduct ingredients seem fairly cleanTaste is off a bit so I add a small scoop of vanilla whey to make up for itI mix with warm water and it blends wellWill stick with this brand unless I find something betterI feel like it helps to drink casein at night

Let me first start by saying I'm a big fan of Ascent Whey Protein powder and Premiere Protein shakes. I'm very tolerant of most protein powders and drinks, and I like many of them to varying degrees.I decided to try this since it was for sustained recovery.The first time I made it with almond milk and some frozen banana slices (my normal go-to recipe) and mixed with an electric submersion "stick" mixer. I ended up with a pudding that I tried to eat with a spoon. I actually thought I would like this option, but I couldn't handle the taste. I thought maybe I used too many bananas or too much powder or not enough milk.I tried again a day or two later and adjusted my ratios so it was thinner and had fewer frozen banana slices but the taste and texture didn't get any better (of course it was thinner so I could drink it this time though.) I couldn't even finish it.I'm disappointed that I didn't like this so badly that I had to throw it away. I will say that Amazon's customer service was remarkable and refunded my money anyway for this product even though it is non-returnable. 5 stars for Amazon.

It’s filling and good to have at night not only to satisfy sweet cravings, but also to control hunger. It also has the ability to be mixed with less liquid to make a thicker consistency. I like to have mine with a pudding consistency as a dessert.

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I use Ascent whey protein, and the flavor is good. So, I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter. I found the idea of making a pudding a good idea... until I tasted it. The taste and texture nearly made me vomit. Since I've been using it for a couple weeks now (I drink it), it's more tolerable. It has to be cold, and I drink it fast. Once I'm done with the bag, I'll try the chocolate.