Round 2 . . . FIGHT!!!!
Cinnamon Bun
~AKA the benchmark from which all else is judged
~ smell of snickerdoodle cookie, mmmm
~mixes very well, looks like pancake batter
~tastes great, not as rich as actual cinnabun, but very distinct
I instantly fell in love with this flavor, and have made it one of my top 3 proteins. Mixes great, tastes great. I can add blueberries or strawberries and not have to worry about flavors clashing. Can add vanilla or chocolate, and still have it be good. Very versatile flavor. Can add cinnamon to make it stronger, but I like it as is. I continue to make this my go to protein.
Vanilla Milk Protein Isolate
~very thick mixing, clumpy
~looks & smells like white bisquick
~best done with WATER
If you mix it with water, PATIENTLY, what you get is a creamy end result. The flavor is not very strong, and could use a boost. Reminds me of almost a cross between whip cream and pudding. I like to pre-mix a scoop or two, then use it to add to me other protein drinks, increasing the slow digesting action and makes it more filling. However, it does dilute the flavor of whatever you add it to. Works great with berries in a smoothie. I also like to dip strawberries in it directly. (I'm a little lad who loves BERRIESSSSSS and CREAMMMMMM!)
EXCLUSIVE COFFEE ISOLATE
~nice coffee scent, not too strong
~did not mix as smoothly as the others, but still good
~had a creamy coffee taste, could benefit from stronger coffee flavoring
I did enjoy this flavor. I mixed it with milk, so it was creamier tasting. It could benefit from a stronger coffee flavor, giving it a mochachino type flavor. I added a little real coffee as well, just to compare. Maybe needs a little more sweetener? I think all the whey could have a winner approaching with a little more tweaking. I would definately give this one a second try once it is released.
EXCLUSIVE KEY LIME
~did remind me of pie
~has a color similar to pale green cheesecake?
~pleasant taste, easy mix
When I mixed this up, the milk was not very cold, so I think that effected the results. However, though many anticipate this one, I was not very inspired. Not to be a buzz kill, but I just was not feeling it entirely. I would maybe like to see a creamier end result. I think a little mpi mixed in could have benefitted, acting as a mousse. I was not entirely sold on this, just did not tickle my fancy.
ORANGE LEAN AND FIT
~instant orange color, but smell reminded my of flintstones vitamins
~mixed easily, however, I used water
~also tested with orange juice
This one was my mistake. I did not have milk, so made it with water. This flavor would work well as and orange creamsicle if you had milk, or added mpi. With water it was dull and vitaminny. With added OJ, tasted better. Could benefit from a closer mimicking of true citrus acidity.
MELT-A-WAY UPDATE: Still only taking 1 serving in morning. Stream of energy is smooth, focused. Nothing crazy. It has also been hot here, so thermo effect is hard to distinguish, but worked up a solid sweat in the gym while maintaining workout energy. Also, appetite has not been as ravishing as usual, so the suppression is good. Like it so far, might step up dosage soon.
