As always, it’s the taste that matters with these things. The Homemade Vanilla is a bit on the thin side, but does have a smooth, creamy mouth feel. It definitely tastes like vanilla, although it does have a slightly metallic aftertaste. It’s not my favorite flavor, but it’s something I could certainly drink in a pinch.

I personally tend to like more calories in my protein shakes (like with my preferred Labrada Lean Body) because I like to use it as a breakfast. With that said, so few calories for such relatively high protein is really impressive, so these would make for an ideal snack. Even if you’re not a diabetic, it’s easy to recommend these protein shakes.

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I have one particular prepackaged protein shake (Labrada Lean Body) that I’ve used for countless years. It has killer stats, and, perhaps more importantly, killer taste (as least in its chocolate form). It’s a high standard to beat, and unfortunately, the OWYN Pro Elite doesn’t quite get there for me. However, I can see others enjoying its taste quite a bit.

First off, it’s on the thicker side, so despite the low calorie, it sits well in your stomach and should keep you satisfied for longer. It’s marked as Chocolate flavor on the packaging, but for how I taste it, it errs more on the dark chocolate side of things, which is how it’s listed on the Amazon store page. It has mild coffee notes – I don’t drink or like coffee – and a hint of smokiness. There’s no real aftertaste, but that thick smokiness does linger in my mouth, sort of like a very rich cup of coffee. I simply don’t like that feeling.

Despite not being my favorite flavoring – I like my chocolate flavor smoother and milkier – it’s hard to argue with the stats. Especially if you’re vegan or vegetarian, this makes a strong case for use as part of your healthy, active lifestyle.

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