Designer Wellness Protein Smoothie, Real Fruit, 12g Protein, Low Carb, Zero Added Sugar, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, No Artificial Colors or Flavors, Variety Pack, 12 Count

I've been on the lookout for a convenient, clean, and tasty protein option, and this product almost hits the mark perfectly. The fact that it’s packed with 12g of whey protein isolate and naturally sweetened with real fruit blends is a huge win. I really appreciate the clean ingredients—no added sugars, no artificial sweeteners, and nothing artificial overall. The texture might throw some people off at first, but I realized that the "chunky texture" is just real chunks of fruit, which adds to the authenticity. My 10-year-old son, who is an extremely picky eater, actually loves these, which is saying something! It's rare to find a product that gets a thumbs-up from him. These are perfect for a quick protein boost on the go—no need to carry around protein powder or worry about refrigeration. However, I do wish they would replace the sunflower oil with something cleaner, as it's the only ingredient that doesn't quite fit with the otherwise high standards. If they made that change, this product would be absolutely perfect. Overall, it's a great, relatively clean option that I feel good about giving to my family.

I like the convenience of these when I want more protein but don't want to eat something. At first, I wasn't real crazy about the flavors, but they've grown on me. One of them tasted like MCT oil, but if you squish the pouch a lot before ingesting it will help. They are somewhat chunky even after squishing the pouch - I think it depends on the flavor. If there is pineapple in it you can rest assured there are going to be chunks. I store mine the refrigerator. I don't think they would be very good at room temperature. I continue to buy these because they're super convenient and the taste is good to me.

I'm not really a smoothie liker to begin with but I've been looking for various ways to supplement a meal throughout the day and started looking into powders/premade, etc. I read the reviews extensively so I knew these would be hit or miss. I took the gamble and It's 100% a miss. When they arrived I put a couple in the fridge, thinking regardless, they would probably taste better cold. Considering the reviews that mentioned this being "chunky" I squished the bag all up for a solid minute. As soon as I popped the top off and started squeezing, I knew I had made a terrible mistake. I had to wipe away the initial amount that came out of the opening because it looked like tan, curdled, goopy wood glue? I absolutely did not want to go any further but I was invested. I squeezed a bit more out ( this was slightly more smoothie-ish looking now ) and gave it a lick. Yes, a lick. Not a drink. You can't drink this. If you cut the top off, and squeezed it into a glass, it would be like using the cheese packet from Velveeta Shells & Cheese ( which I would legit rather drink) It's super thick, it's grainy - Mixed Berry flavor = rotten bananas and what I imagine a dead worm would taste like. Don't waste your money unless you are some sort of pervert with an old fruit fetish. I'm going to give the rest away on one of my local neighborhood facebook pages with a fair warning and pray that hate crimes are not committed against me.

Once again I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars. At $3.50 a pouch, they are a bit of an investment. At 12 grams each, they DO have twice as much protein as comparable smoothie pouches. My partner has throat cancer and has been told to pile on the protein, so HE bought these Designer Wellness Protein Smoothies. We both tried them, as did a friend. He likes them a lot. She loves them. I think they are just "eh". I cannot leave well enough alone, so I read the ingredients and learned I knew very little about many of them. Don't panic (as I nearly did) because the good news is: They are good for us. Here is a short list of ingredients I wasn't really familiar with and what I have learned about them: * rBST-FREE WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE- supports lean muscle growth (hormone free milk) *MCT Oil - Medium Chain Triglycerides a fast-absorbing fat that goes directly into the bloodstream and is transported to the liver for quick energy, weight management and cognitive function *HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL-Monounsaturated fatty acid that is rich in vitamin E and good for the heart * SUNFLOWER LECITHIN-Emulsifier (texture) that is good for the heart and digestion (I think it makes the tummy feel good). These are an excellent source of healthy protein. The flavors are good. The packaging is VERY convenient. I am the only one of the three of us who didn't like the texture. It was a bit pasty to me and the banana flavor was very forward. Another reviewer said rotten banana, but I felt I tasted a teeny bit of underripe banana flavor in each including the mixed berry. I would definitely recommend keeping the shelf stable pouches for days you don't have time to stop. I would not use them just as after school snacks for young kids as a couple of reviewers said. 120 calories and 12 grams of protein