Levels Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder, No Artificials, 24G of Protein, Vanilla Cinnamon, 5LB

I'm on my third container of this brand of whey protein powder, and I am such a fan of it! I'm awful about making sure I'm getting enough protein in my diet, this has really helped me to up my protein intake and make sure I'm hitting my goals. A lot of protein powders tend to not mix well, or have a grit to them that I just can't get past. This blends smoothly and evenly in under a minute with my blender and the flavor is great. Not odd tasting, and despite having stevia in it, which I normally can taste both during and after drinking something with it, it doesn't have that odd aftertaste, or flavor. I think it may be in part due to the addition of the monk fruit extract, and frankly, I'd pay more to have this with ONLY the monk fruit extract as it's sole sweetener since that's the closest to a "real" sugar taste that I've experienced. One of the main reasons why I really like this particular brand is the ingredient list. I have tried so many protein powders, and so many of them were full of ingredients that I had no idea what they were, or why they were needed. Now look at the ingredient list on Levels Grass Fed Whey Protein. 8 ingredients, all things I readily recognize. One container lasts me about a month if I'm only having 1 shake per day, less if I'm having 2, but compared to some of the other protein powders out there, or the pre made protein shakes in stores that are grab and go, I feel like this is really far more cost effective and affords me more control over my total calorie count depending on what I mix it with. Especially since 1 scoop of Levels Whey Protein Powder is 24 grams of protein, and other powders you need 2 scoops. Speaking of the container, the 2lb container is big and I hate the amount of plastic that I'm going through with these. There's only so many ways I can repurpose them. I hope that future offerings from Levels will include a 2lb mylar bag instead, so I can cut down on the amount of waste. The vanilla cinnamon flavor is great for protein coffees in the morning, blended with black coffee and a touch of a creamer or 2% milk, it's like having a latte. It's even good with warm coffee, although I prefer it iced. I am not a breakfast person, but it's so important for me to get my protein in the mornings, and this has helped me so much! I've also tried the Strawberry, which is very mild in flavor but it plays really well with other fruit flavors. For fun - some of my favorite ways to blend these powders: Protein coffee: 8-10 ounces cold (or hot, if you prefer) black pumpkin spice coffee, a splash of 2% milk, 1 scoop Levels, sugar free cinnamon dolce or pumpkin spice syrup to taste, blend, and enjoy. Add mini ice cubes if you want to make it more of a Frappuccino style drink. If I'm going to be out for the majority of the day, I double this recipe to fit into my 40 oz tumbler. If you want a thicker, higher in protein shake that's more like a milkshake, add 3/4 of a cup of whole fat plain Greek yogurt, 1 scoop of Levels, a splash (1/4 cup or less) of 2% milk to make for easier blending, and a quick pour of sugar free cinnamon dolce syrup. I swear if it doesn't taste like a cinnamon dolce cheesecake! I do a similar spin with the strawberry powder, blending it with frozen strawberries or peaches, Greek yogurt, a bit of sugar free peach or strawberry syrup, and I tend to forget that I'm having a protein drink and not an actual milkshake.

I’ve tried so many protein powders over the years. This one is great. Not grainy, mixes well in hot or cold liquids, tastes great and has clean ingredients. I will buy again.

This stuff tastes AMAZING. Tastes just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk. It doesn’t have that gross chalky taste like other protien powders. This is my new favorite brand! I can’t wait to try the chocolate one next.

This protein just feels clean and chemical free, I will never go back to the Muscle Milk/Optimum Nutrition garbage again. The taste is great, I sometimes add a bit of cinnamon or even vanilla extract to really boost it

I read a few reviews where they felt this powder was chalky or didn’t mix well in coffee…. At first I thought that after shaking a scoop in almond milk for just a few seconds. But after mixing for a good 30-40 secs in my shaker cup, this product was very smooth. I then poured some of this in my hot coffee and saw no chalky texture. In fact, it was very creamy. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because I felt the flavor could have been a little bit stronger, but I am glad it wasn’t overly sweet. Will try other flavors.

Delicious and easy to use. The vanilla cinnamon flavor tastes like cereal milk when mixed with milk and is amazing in protein pancakes. Excited to try the cappuccino flavor next with milk and espresso.

The vanilla cinnamon very good with 8oz milk, definitely will be buying again!

blends well no clumps. Taste great in coffee or just milk