Ascent 100% Whey Protein Powder - Post Workout Whey Protein Isolate, Zero Artificial Flavors & Sweeteners, Gluten Free, 5.5g BCAA, 2.6g Leucine, Essential Amino Acids, Chocolate 2 lb

This is a great tasting (vanilla) easy to mix, dose of protein that seems to have improved every muscle in my body. I’m an older man and lost a lot of muscle. Before I started this, I could barely feel muscles when I flexed. It was mostly squishy. Within a couple of weeks I noticed a big difference. I’m not ripped, don’t get me wrong but it’s a big, noticeable difference so yes, it’s effective. I must have been deficient in protein. I will be purchasing more of this and use it regularly. BTW, I don’t like anything with an aftertaste. This product doesn’t have that, it just tastes really good. I use 4-5 oz of water, I tried 8 but prefer it a little creamier.

Really good taste. Loaded with protein.

I bought the 2lb bag of the vanilla bean flavor of this protein because the larger 4.25lb version is available at my local Costco. I wanted to a smaller portion before I went all in on the bigger one.As far as taste goes, it is actually very pleasant. Most vanilla flavors are extremely bland, but the AFTERTASTE, is actually quite vanilla ice cream reminiscent. That being said, no vanilla protein is going to taste like a vanilla milkshake except syntha6, but syntha6 is loaded with crap ingredients.Mix ability was excellent, no clumps or solids after shaking for approximately 30 seconds with only water.As far as the negative reviews on here go. A punctured bag is by no means acceptable. I received one in good condition with no punctures. Plenty of people on here mention that the bag is not resealable, mine sealed no problem. To those that have had problems resealing their bags I would assume it would be because of one of two problems. One could be that there was a manufacturing defect, which would mean it wasn’t their fault to begin with. Two would be that the powder has made its way into the tracks of the sealing portion which would not allow good contact. The parts that seal together are not engaged prior to opening the bag, the bag is initially sealed with a removable pull tab.As far as taste, mixability, and quality of ingredients I would definitely recommend this protein powder to others. Especially if you don’t want any artificial sweeteners.

This protein powder is amazing. At first I would just mix it with almond milk and the taste was pretty good but I could kind of taste the stevia. Now I blend it with frozen bananas and almond milk and it is SO GOOD. It seriously tastes like ice cream and I love it. It’s my first protein powder as I’m new to working out, and it keeps me feeling full and my muscles are growing so I would assume it’s helping with that as well. The ingredients seem pretty good compared to other protein powders which have less protein and more sugar. I love the mocha cold brew flavor (not a super strong coffee taste though)

I like that it has very simple, clean ingredients without artificial sweetners. But I have to make this with milk or almond milk and add some extra stevia powder, not very sweet and not creamy with just water

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I have tried MANY protein powders. This one tastes great. Is smooth. Clean ingredients. (Thankfully, no sucralose) I am pretty sure this one is going to be in my pantry a lot! I love it. I got the vanilla bean and it tastes like ice cream to me. I mix it with coffee and a little milk in the morning. So good.

I love this protein powder. Great taste, great ingredients, and it mixes really well.

I’d post a pic of my swell, but my 13 inch biceps are too big to get in the camera frame yo! They were 12 and 7/8 before using the powder. Just kidding! This stuff tastes great and I’m a very picky eater. The vanilla is just a touch too sweet. Sometimes I mix half and half with no taste powder, but you don’t have to. Toss in a shaker with ice and shake. Easily dissolves. I have no side effects. Easily digests. Smells like a cookie. When you go to the gym, put a touch behind your ear like cologne. The gym bros will be following you like puppies. Once opened, bag doesn’t close well, you’ll need to dump in a different container. Price is better than at Whole Foods . Clean ingredients.