Myprotein Review (completely unbiased)

Hey guys!

So I wanted to do a review on some of the Myprotein products I recently received as I know a lot of you are keen to know the supplements that I use and recommend. I am very much into trying out different companies when it comes to my supplements, and as a student quality and value for money are what I look for when I shop for supplements.

The products I received from Myprotein were as follows:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Whey
Chocolate Casein
Toffee Flavour Drops
Chocolate Orange Protein Cookie
Protein Chox bar (Cookies and Cream flavour)
Ground Flax

Chocolate Peanut Butter Whey

Macros (per 1 scoop)      Price: £15.79

Protein: 19g
Carbohydrates: 1.2g
Fats: 1.7g
Calories: 95

Ingredients:

Whey protein concentrate (91%) Emulsifier (SOY lecithin) Cocoa powder, flavouring, sweetener (Sucralose)


Comments: Whey protein concentrate means that there is a little more carbs and fat (more so than isolate) HOWEVER, if you look at the macros it's still awesome and works out a lot cheaper. The ingredients list is very small which is a good thing, it only contains very simple ingredients. The emulsifier simply just keeps things secure (prevents fat separation etc) then of course cocoa powder, sweetener and flavouring for taste. Sucralose is a sweetener that is a lot sweeter than sugar, it's non nutritive which means our bodies don't process it and thus is has no calories.

Taste

I love peanut butter, I love chocolate..so this was naturally the whey I chose. I very much like the flavour, you can defintely taste both the Peanut butter and chocolate elements of the Protein. I usually incorporate my whey into yogurt or oats, and I will say the taste was amazing! So as long as you are a major fan of both components then this flavour is a winner. I don't often drink my protein, but in this case I have tried it with water and milk. With water it tastes good, with milk is tastes great too, but more creamy as you may have expected.
However, with Myprotein products my all time favourite whey flavour has to be smooth chocolate.

Mixa-bility

Great, I mix my protein more than doing anything else.. With egg whites, in protein cakes, in yogurt, in oats etc. It incorporates really well into anything I've tried and there is literally nothing worse than a lumpy protein that refuses to mix. Some proteins when incorporated into things have a thicker texture, this isn't very thick at all. I like both kinda textures so I'm easy.

Additional comments/ overall rating 

I love the pouch, its so convenient if you're on the go a lot. I wouldn't say this is the best protein i've ever had. But in terms of value for money it is excellent and I would definitely recommend it.

I'd give this protein a 9/10 because in terms of pricing and quality you cannot go wrong! there are definitely some higher quality proteins out there but there are a lot of companies providing protein with quality just as high as Myprotein and putting a ridiculous price on it.

Chocolate Orange Protein Cookie

Macros (Per cookie)             Price (for 12) : £16.99

Protein: 38g                      
Carbs: 20g
Fat: 9.9g
Calories: 320

Comments: In terms of macros this isn't exactly low cal, it should be incorporated into your macros or as a treat. Due to it's high(ish) cals I wouldn't be going hard on these bad boys. It's incredibly high in protein though, and sugar free!


Taste/Texture


The chocolate orange flavour of this cookies is lovely, and I adore chocolate orange, so that's a win right there. This cookie isn't too sweet and I wouldn't say the flavour is that strong. Which for me isn't necessarily a bad thing, but if you're used to high sugar cookies then the difference is noticeable. The cookie is very nice however, I like the subtle flavour and the texture of the cookie. It definitely has that chewy cookie texture and hats off to them to make something so legit cookie like without all the sugar.

Rating 

I would rate this snack.. taking all things into account a 7/10. I love the texture of the cookie, the high protein content is very impressive but not to practical as a low calorie snack. The taste is very good considering its macros/ingredients but I feel as though if you're used to all the sugar it may not be the one for you. All in all, great product and good value for money.

Toffee Flavour Drops

Macros:    No calories, no carbs and no fat. (just contains flavouring and sweetener)
Price: £3.99


The first thing I MUST say about these is the value for money here, this little bottle can last up to 100 servings which is pretty crazy.
I absolutely love this flavour, I've tried adding it to my oats, my coffee and mixed into yogurt and it really gives that toffee flavour without all the added sugar. You could also add it to a smoothie or shake to jazz things up a little. This is my first ever flavour drop experience and so I can't really compare it to other flavours, but I will defintely be trying more if this flavour is anything to do by. This is an excellent buy if you have a sweet tooth and you're looking to stick to a diet. Another awesome advantage with these is that they are so very easy to use, the pipette is mighty awesome (I like pipettes)

Taste 

You can definitely taste the Toffee flavour in just a few tiny drops. It is very sweet which I like. The taste does not seem natural yet it's not unpleasant like some artificial sweeteners/flavourings.

Rating 

I'd give this product a 10/10 for value for money, taste and macros. A must try and serious game changer.

Micellar Casein - Chocolate flavour

Macros (per scoop)                          Price: £17.99
Protein: 23g
Fat: 0.6g
Carbs: 2.4g
Calories: 106

Taste

The chocolate flavour is similar to that of the whey, its pleasant and light. It's ingredients are pretty much the same apart from of course the protein source being Casein. It's awesome mixed in some yogurt. Casein provides a slow release of proteins and therefore is perfect before bed!

Mix-ability 

Just like the whey it is very easy to mix into pretty much anything. Casein is a lot thicker than whey so you may need a little more water/milk with it to get that kinda consistency but as I mentioned above its amazing in yogurt.

Overall rating

I'd give this product a 9/10 as the macros are awesome, it has a great price and it pretty much does what is says on the tin. I cannot really fault this product in terms of ingredients relative to its price. If you're looking for good quality on a budget, go Myprotein casein!

Ground Flax 

Macros (per 1/3 scoop serving)          Price: £8.15

Protein: 2.1g
Carbs: 3g
Fat: 4g
Calories: 40

What is it? 

Ground flax is basically just ground up flaxseed. Flaxseed is an extremely important health food, containing essential omega-3 fatty acids as well as antioxidants and it is also a rich source of dietary fibre. It's awesome for the maintenance of good cholesterol and simply add some healthy calories to your dishes.

What do I use it in?

Ground flax can be added to pretty much anything you fancy..(within reason, I mean it's not so good on say chips) You could add it to your shake, your oats, some healthy baking recipes, even sprinkled on a healthy pizza. Literally, the world is your oyster.

Review and Rating 

Awesome stuff, handy little pouch for easy storage and transportation. Ground flax doesn't really taste of too much, you can add it to recipes relatively taste free as taste isn't really the objective here..just cold hard health. In this case, the health benefits really speak for themselves. I personally think flaxseed is an amazing superfood and should be component of a healthy diet. Health foods can often be stupidly high in price as they are marketed as miracle workers and people are simply willing to pay the price for it.. so in my opinion this is a real steal at £8.15.

An easy rating for me 10/10.

Protein Chox bar - Cookies and Cream

Macros                                Price (12 bars) - £18.99
Protein: 22g
Carbs: 26g
Fat: 5.4g
Calories: 230

Comments: 

These macros aren't too bad. There are slightly more carbs than protein so if you're on a low carb diet then you couldn't go too crazy on these. If you're looking to get some high protein snacks in your diet then they're ideal and very convenient. They're not very high in calories compared to some other bars. The bars main ingredient is of course whey protein (isolate) they contain some sugar which may be a problem for some, but personally I don't mind a bit of sugar in my diet especially if it tastes this good!

Taste: 

Tastes very much like the cookies and cream whey flavour (if you like the whey then you'll love this) I like it this flavour, it is very good if you have a sweet tooth like myself. It contains little pieces of cookie which I love, it's quite soft and not as chewy as some protein bars I've tried.



Overall rating: 6.5/10

I can only really compare these to other protein bars I've tired and overall, if I think about the ingredients, macros, price and taste I'd give this bar a 6.5/10. Not quite a 7 as they're not my favourite bar, I like the taste a lot, but if I compare the macros/ingredients to other bars I enjoy I feel as though they're not quite up to par. However, I do recommend trying these if you can get your hands on them, the caramel flavour tastes exactly like snickers.

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