Sports Research® Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Dutch Chocolate, 2.26lb Bag

I've got this protein powder on a significant discount on Prime Day. I'm loving it. It is the best tasting one I've ever tried and the solubility is great, zero clumps whatsoever. Yes, yes, it does have 30-40 calories more per serving than others. That isn't remotely a big deal when you consider the rest of the nutritional profile looks good and it is 3rd party tested. Very important.

This is the only protein I will use. Tastes great none of that fake taste or smell. Blends perfectly. Can be pricey if you’re not getting it on sale.

I’ve been very impressed with Sports Research Whey Protein. The protein mixes smoothly with no clumps and has a clean taste compared to many other whey proteins I’ve tried. It doesn’t have the overly artificial sweetness that a lot of brands have, which makes it easy to drink daily. The ingredient quality also stands out. I like that it uses whey isolate and includes minimal unnecessary fillers. It sits well on my stomach with no bloating or heaviness after workouts. The chocolate flavor is rich without being overpowering, and it blends great in smoothies, oatmeal, or just with water or almond milk. Overall, it feels like a high-quality protein supplement that focuses on both nutrition and taste. If you are looking for a clean, great-tasting whey protein with solid ingredients and good digestibility, Sports Research is definitely worth considering.

This is the first time I’ve tried this powder as I’ve been looking for one I like at a reasonable cost with good protein:calorie ratio. With protein being about 4cal/g, that means this is around 67% calories from protein per scoop (100/150). Much of the extra calories come from the added MCTs since fats are close to 9cal/g, but in the limited research I’ve read, the benefits of MCTs are unclear. That said, this powder is DEFINITELY rich chocolate—it mixes thick in milk (which I then pour coffee into), almost like a shake, and is about as sweet as hot chocolate made by dissolving a chocolate bar instead of using powdered mix. The flavor is good, but many will definitely find it too sweet. I use a handheld milk frother to mix mine and very rarely have any clumps unless the whole scoop dives in at one time: it is a LARGE scoop at 106cc and even my frother struggles to mix it all at once. I’ve included a comparison pic to Rival Whey’s scoop (67cc) and Optimum Nutrition Whey Isolate’s scoop (70cc) for reference. I really like the fact that this brand is transparent about being third party-tested through the Informed Sport process and it is displayed prominently on the packaging. Not every company does this step so it gives peace of mind that what is on the label is in the product: so many companies skip the is step because of costs, or if they do test, they’re secretive about who does the testing, what they test for, and what the results are and that makes me wonder if the contents actually match what’s on the label (studies have shown that some powders contain less than HALF of the claimed protein amounts). That’s not the case here, so even if this isn’t the BEST protein, the cost is reasonable (~$1 per serving when I bought it) and I definitely feel like I can trust what is in it. Honestly, the testing is why I rated it 4 stars instead of 3, because it was a little bit too sweet for me (though perfectly drinkable) and the MCTs probably contributed to the “bubble gut belches” I experienced for about 10 minutes after drinking it if I wasn’t drinking it in my coffee throughout the morning. I may buy it again in the future, but for now I’m sticking to isolates with better than 80% of their calories coming from protein.

Delicious and absolutely fills me up for lunch! Do yourself a favor and buy a frother-no clumps in sight!

I had previously purchased Sports Research Creatine, so I was curious about the protein powder offerings. This protein blends well, has a generous scoop size, and a list of clean ingredients. The dutch chocolate flavor is tasty and doesn't have an artificial aftertaste to it. There are a few cons for certain individuals. CONS: -Contains milk and tree nuts -Noticeable amount of sodium. Those with allergies or on a low sodium diet should probably opt for another product. We all know that the average consumer of protein powder has multiple servings a day, so sodium intake will be moderate to high.

OBSERVATION: I purchased his product before while on my hair growth journey. I did not intend to use it for hair growth since I was using it for my workout routine. After finishing my previous bag, I want to explain why I'm repurchasing this. PROS: - This bag LASTS; as someone who takes protein shakes occasionally, I love this large unit with a long expiration date, so it doesn't feel like it will go to waste (try to purchase during SALES). - No stomach aches with an excellent taste! I dislike the "protein" taste of protein powders, and the chocolate flavor tastes like chocolate milk when I mix it with my vanilla almond milk. - Hair growth???? I grew my hair like crazy! I've been taking monthly hair growth pictures and checking hair length for my 4c hair journey, and after consistently doing this for a month, my hair was strong and grew longer than in previous months! Amino acids create the structure of strong and healthy hair. CONS: - The only con is the price. Most protein powders are expensive but do not taste right or are in small quantities. OVERALL: I am very picky about protein powders, so I am so happy that I found this product!

This product is ghe best I have found for a great protein source. Blends well in any liquid. Smooth chocolate taste with no aftertaste. I use this everyday . You cannot beat this company! I use their supplements exclusively.

It tastes SO GOOD! It is literally tastier than most hot chocolate brands I’ve tried! It mixed very easily with milk or water, has a smooth consistency and is absolutely delicious. I’m literally looking forward to taking my protein now

too sweet

I was excited about this but then it was so sweet I couldn’t handle it. I tried it simply with water and also with yogurt … way to sweet for me and I know that the sweetener in this will eliminate the benefits of protein.

Great taste, dissolves completely, and is the only Whey Protein Isolate that I could find that has vitamin D3.

Flavour is on point, but the regular price is way too expensive. Its a great buy when on special. Mixes very well, good texture and not too much stevia aftertaste!