Dymatize Elite Casein Protein Powder, Vanilla, 100% Micellar Casein, 25g Protein, 5.4g BCAAs, 2.3g Leucine, Slow Absorbing for Overnight Muscle Recovery, 4 lb (55 Servings)

UPDATE 9/6/2017: Been using for a few weeks now and I've figured out the thickness problem. The ideal shake for me is 10oz water for every scoop of protein. I've found 8oz or less results in the shake being too thick and just unpleasant to drink.You can expect most reviews on protein powders rated 4+ stars to rave about the taste, even when you’ve tried it yourself and it tastes like sweet dirt (MusclePharm). So of course when I saw the reviews for this Dymatize Casein I didn’t really bat an eye. I was glad nobody was saying it tasted terrible, but I was mostly concerned with the macros and ingredient list. After deciding on this because of its good price, only a few ingredients, and quality macros, I received it a few days ago. Believe me when I say this is the best tasting protein I’ve had the pleasure of purchasing. Honestly it tastes like a Chick Fil A shake, if Chick Fil A had a cinnamon flavor. And I’ve only been using one scoop per 8oz water, I can only imagine how 1.5 scoops tastes with milk or vanilla almond milk. YES it is very thick compared to Gold Standard or other whey powders, but I think all casein powders are. But that doesn't make it difficult to mix. My one scoop per 8oz water mixes fully with just a few shakes of the blender bottle. I'd say it mixes even easier than the Gold Standard I have.The first night I drank it I’ll admit I had some trouble downing it because I was already pretty full. But every night since I’ve had no issues. I just enjoy the taste too much, the thick texture doesn’t bother me anymore. I used to wake up with stomach aches because I’d be so hungry, but not since taking this protein. Also I’ve experienced no side effects like gas or bloating.For anyone wondering, I am bulking and do one scoop with my last meal for the day, 1-1.5 hours before bed. I’d recommend having it 1.5-2 hours before bed. Last night I did an hour and had to wake up in the middle of the night to pee. Not ideal.I’ve heard of some people also using casein when cutting. One scoop in the morning to keep you full for several hours until lunch rolls around. I’d recommend it for this purpose too, it keeps me full but not bloated and I bet it’ll taste great in a smoothie with some berries and a banana in the morning.

Mixes well and is delicious! My husband drinks it before bed each night, and my picky kid loves when I put it in her smoothies!

Solid product, good quality, works and is consistent. Great price for the amount of product you get. It is easy on the stomach and adds to my goal of muscle building.

I enjoyed this protein powder. The taste isn't artificial, and it's sweet to help with my chronic sweet tooth. Its thickness helps to make it more filling. During Ramadan, I used this before fasting, and it kept me full for hours due to slow-digesting protein. Some cons: It is a bit spendy, contains artificial sweeteners and flavors. Since it's slow-digesting. protein, I believe they could've added fiber to help promote staying full even longer, especially for people using this for dieting or the fat loss phase of their diet.

Cookies and Cream. Blender Bottle acceptable, though way better in a Blender with Milk and a bit of Ice. Love this flavor. Hate the Vanilla. I'll use it for overnight oats occasionally. For overnight oats Whey is better.

The negative reviews don’t know what they’re doing. This mixes extremely well into 12-16 ounces of water. If you use 12 ounces it’ll be like a thick shake, if you use 16 or 20 it’ll get thinner but retain a great consistency. Folks are vastly exaggerating if they say it takes a gallon of water for two scoops. For years I’ve made all our protein shakes (myself, my wife, our kids) using this protein powder.

Casein typically doesn’t taste as smooth as whey—it’s naturally a wee bit gritty—but Dymatize blends and tastes better than most others I’ve tried, other than Optimum Nutrition. I prefer the ON cookies and cream to this one, but just barely, as I think it taste a little better, but it costs more. So, price relative to value, this is my go-to. This is a micellar casein, which is the best and least processed form of casein, which means it costs a little more than others.I take 50gs before bed, since you need more casein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis than with whey, but with casein it delivers over a much longer duration than whey, which is short-acting. I take it at bed after workout nights, but I’ll take just 25 on non-workout nights, if I think I’m out of the muscle-protein-synesthis window. I’ll take it at 50 g during the day if I don’t have time to make a meal and it’ll be a while before I can eat.This brand and flavor tastes good enough (and a lot better than Body Tech’s, and it mixes better, too), and I think it helps me sleep a tad bit better. I usually blend up a banana with it for some added fiber and carbs.The only con I can think of is that the caps on these are peculiarly stubborn to remove upon the initial opening, but just at first.I hope this review is helpful to somebody.

This casein protein power tastes great but when made in a shake with milk or water had a gritty texture to it. It works great for baking high protein muffins but not great in a drink. Dymatize makes great whey protein but may struggle a bit with casein.