Optimum NutritionGold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

*5/5 Stars*I'm absolutely thrilled with the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder in Vanilla Ice Cream flavor! As someone who's been using protein powder for muscle support and recovery, I can confidently say that this product has exceeded my expectations.The packaging is sleek and professional, with clear labeling that makes it easy to understand the product's benefits. The 5-pound container provides an impressive 73 servings, making it a great value for the price.But what really sets this product apart is its effectiveness. With 24 grams of protein and 5.5 grams of BCAAs per serving, I've noticed a significant improvement in my muscle recovery and growth. The vanilla ice cream flavor is also delicious and mixes well with water or milk.Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality whey protein powder. It's definitely worth trying out-Carb content-Texture-Cleanliness

I've tried many different types of proteins, but I've always been a huge fan of the good old fashioned Gold Standard.Price: (4.5/5)5-Pounds for ~$55 is a great deal. You can probably find it a bit cheaper other places, but nobody else delivers in 2 days or for free. If you go into GNC or any other large supplement store, they are going to charge you around $70 for the same product. Also, if you are someone who buys pre-made protein shakes at $2-$3 a pop, STOP RIGHT NOW! One scoop of Gold Standard has 24g and at the current going rate of $58, that’s about $0.75 a shake. Plus, the 5-pound bucket should last you at least 1-2 months, as long as you aren’t taking 3 scoops a day.Flavor: (4.5/5)This is category that will trip up most people when buying protein. I don’t care what anybody says, taste matters. If you are going to be drinking a shake every day, or nearly so, you don’t want a nasty, chalky, chunky drink. This is something that Gold Standard does really well. I like the Vanilla Ice Cream flavor a lot, but their Delicious Strawberry, Banana Cream, Strawberry Banana, and Double Rich Chocolate Flavors are all awesome as well. The recommended 8 oz. of water per scoop is a little high for me, as I like a creamier shake, so I usually put 6 oz. in and it’s perfect. I’ve also had a lot of success putting scoops of protein in various smoothies, on PB and J sandwiches, in my yogurt etc. The only better tasting brand of protein I’ve ever had is Syntha-6, but for the extremely low fat and carbohydrate ratio in ON-Gold Standard, this one tastes amazing.Mixibility: (5/5)This is one of the easiest mixing proteins I’ve ever had. My shaker bottle makes short work of any powder, but even if I forget that, a spoon in a cup or even just shaking up a scoop in a bottle (sans blender ball) does the trick. As I said earlier, I put protein in my yogurt some days (by the way, Vanilla protein in plain yogurt = vanilla yogurt… mind blown) and even that takes minimal mixing with a spoon to get it completely mixed in.Ingredients: (5/5) I touched on it earlier, but Gold Standard does it right with their ratio. 24g of protein in only one scoop, with less than 1 gram of fat, 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of carbs. Also, it has been a long standing tradition with ON to only use high-quality protein isolates, which, if you care about your body at all, is a very good quality for a company to display.

I've had Optimum Nutrition throughout the years since like 2012. I used to frequent another brand but they seem to be having stock issues... so I'm back to ON.Doesn't taste bad, seems to mix same as it used to. Cold water and cold milk are harder to mix in. Tastes way better with milk, but if you don't quite like it with water, try using a little less water when you mix. I am closer to 7 ounces of water instead of 12 per scoop so it's a bit thicker and not 'watered down' tasting.

I recently tried Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder in Vanilla Ice Cream flavor, and I couldn't be more impressed! The taste is absolutely delightful—not overly sweet, with a creamy vanilla flavor that mixes perfectly in smoothies or just with water.The powder dissolves easily without any gritty texture, making it a joy to drink. I appreciate that it has a solid protein content per serving, helping me meet my fitness goals without any unnecessary additives. Plus, the quality is top-notch, as I've always trusted Optimum Nutrition for their products.The 5-pound container is a great value, and the packaging is sleek and convenient. Overall, this protein powder has become a staple in my routine. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and effective protein supplement!

Love this stuff. Decent amount of protein per 16 Oz serving. Filling enough to be used as a meal replacement.HINT: I shake/ blend then let sit for a couple of minutes to hydrate the powder, completely...shake or blend again for a few seconds... everything nice and smooth.

The superior dissolvabilitiy is not so superior I would say... It's ok... Not bad but I would say big blobs are still left after mixing in cold milk ( so if you are someone who doesn't like that...heads up for that)Btw the pack is too bulky but the amount they give is way too much for 65 servings...Which is a plus...But overall tastes great 👍🏻😃I almost very quickly recover mussel fatigue via this... This is soo effective.I feel energized after drinking it..The powder itself is not that thick, so it tastes like vanilla ice-cream