Core PowerElite High Protein Shake, Chocolate, 42g Bottle, 14oz, 12 Pack

I'm not a super meat head muscle workout guy, but I went from being very active about my nutrition and macros and then had an accident which left me disabled so my needs changed. This fits different needs, but is still really really exceptional.If you're a gym rat just looking for *only* plain old bulk protein to take after workouts, or you reeeeeeallly take a lot of it, honestly I'd get a big giant tub of bulk powder from like muscle milk or optimum nutrition. The price is just too good to ignore, & plus you can add another scoop or two to double or triple the protein. You can't really beat it, other than taste.Speaking of taste, whether it's a pre-mix or powders, I've never, ever ever ever tasted a protein shake that tasted as good as this chocolate one. Dozens & dozens of brands over the decades, & the only one that comes close was the OG Muscle Milk recipe in the old tetra packs from like 15-20 years ago, before they were bought by Gatorade or whoever. This has NO right tasting as good as it does, with as little sugar, calories, & fat. PLUS having artificial sweeteners like stevia & sucralose. One reason I despise pre-made shakes, zero calorie & low sugar drinks is because I have a very strong detection of artificial sweeteners, but I can barely tell these are there. On top of that, 42 grams of protein in 14floz? I don't know what magic Fairlife did, but it's incredible.One thing I will say though, is if you're taking a protein drink for pretty much anything other than supplemental protein replacement, this doesn't offer too much else. The "vitamins & minerals" aren't too impressive, and though a high protein drink can make you feel full or satiated, calories & fat are important too. As stereotyped it is, something like Ensure has a really good blend of calories, fat, sugar, and a lot of vitamins. There is a reason it's used all over hospitals & nursing homes. Plus the Ensure "Plus" & "Complete" have 16g & 30g protein each, respectively. They don't taste as good as the Fairlife does, but they're actually not too bad, since they use actual sugar. However, those really are meant for convalescing & true meal replacement, not bulking & training.The only other downside is price really, at $40-45 for a 12 pack, these aren't cheap. However, when compared to a good alternative like optimum gold at about $25 for a 12 pack, you're getting almost double the protein in each drink from 24 to 42, and they're 14oz instead of 11oz, so you're getting 168oz compared to 132oz, which is like getting 3 more drinks worth. It's still a bit costly per bottle, as an Optimum Nutrition/Pure Protein/Premier Protein 11oz pre-made at $25 a 12pk will be a little over $2 each, & the Fairlife 12pk @ $45 is about $3.75 each. Still cheaper than if you went to pick one up at the gym or a gas station or something, a single would probably be $5-7, so there's value there in bulk. If it's worth it to you, that's up to your wallet.Another plus is they are SNAP/EBT eligible, so that's a massive W.If you take loads & loads & loads of protein every single day, and lugging a shaker with powder around isn't a problem, bulk powder is gonna be a LOT cheaper. However, if you only drink one every couple days, and don't want to deal with the blender/shaker hassle, and most importantly want the best tasting shake, this is it. This stuff is awesome, & I'll 1000% be trying the vanilla and strawberry as well. The chocolate is an easy 5 and worth trying.

Trying to up my protein. I turned 34 this year and realized I didn't have a ton of the energy I did before turning 30. Of course that's natural, but there's still plenty you can do in your 30s onward to stay in great shape, and that's upping that protein. Okay, so I gotta say, these are probably the best bottled protein shakes I've ever had, and I've tried a good majority of them at different price ranges. This gets to the point. You get the 42 grams of protein at a reasonable price. Sometimes I replace breakfast or lunch (or both) with one of these shakes. I have them on a subscription so I get the discount and always have them available. The sugar content is fairly low, not really at a level that concerns me. Tastes like chocolate without that weird chalky fake sugar protein taste. It's actually enjoyable to drink.

I can't believe this is a protein drink, it tastes so good and it's texture is creamy and smooth(no weird floating globs). Not only does it taste just like chocolate milk, but it tastes like GOOD chocolate milk. It's freaking crazy lolI actually tried the Vanilla one first, since that seems to be the crowd favorite. It was also really good, but in my opinion, it doesn't hold a candle to the chocolate. I'm blown away.I guess Fa!rlife knows what they have, so they charge a lot knowing people will buy it. But, man, I wish it were like 25-30% cheaper, because buying this stuff makes me question my financial priorities lol Fortunately I can justify paying for it because I'm using it as a lunch replacement on my diet(I drink this around noon and then eat a big dinner around 5 or 6pm). So given my lunches would normally cost anywhere from $5-10, I guess it's sort of saving me money? Sure, let's not think about the price any further and go with that :D

Fairlife Core Power Elite Chocolate is one of the best protein drinks. The flavor is rich and satisfying, better than the regular Core Power shake. The 42g of protein is a major benefit, and it is derived from milk without protein powder additives. So you don't get that chalky texture and it doesn't taste like a science experiment. It helps meet my daily calcium goals. I highly recommend this delicious protein drink!

These taste amazing. I'm not a weight lifter, just looking to get some more protein in my diet. I usually HATE the texture of protein shakes, but this legit just tastes like good chocolate milk. It's thin, so it's unlikely to be a good meal replacement that makes you feel full immediately, but it's great as a dessert or something.

The protein drink is good and 42g of protein is great, but I believe the 26g Fair life has a better taste.

This is a great shake. Tastes like a fudgsicle except not as sweet. I put it in the freezer to get it icy - it will freeze solid if left too long…. My son suggested this so I would not lose muscle mass following hip replacement. It is working - stopped losing weight & am maintaining same weight since I began drinking one daily.

Hands-down, the best tasting protein shake out there literally taste like chocolate milk, but a good chocolate milk! I used to drink, different protein shakes and got tired of the chalky taste it left in my mouth. I literally cannot drink any other protein shake anymore. I’ve tried so many different flavors of the fair life one and they are all so good I have it on the subscribe and save so I have some in stock at all times. They are a little bit pricey However worth it as it also has 42 g of protein in each bottle…. I even mix it with my iced coffee in the morning to get my caffeine boost as well as my protein intake. If you are tired of all those protein shakes out there that literally start tasting like chalk and you stop being able to bear the taste of them. You have got to try the fair life protein shakes as they are game changers I highly recommend.