Iconic Protein Drinks, Vanilla Bean (12 Pack) - Sugar Free & Low Carb - 20g Grass Fed Protein - Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Kosher - Keto Friendly Protein Shakes

I am having some surgery and the surgeon wanted me to drink some other brand prior to surgery - (Impact). Unfortunately I could NOT tolerate the flavor of that other brand - the 5th ingredient is anchovy paste. I was feeling defeated until I found Iconic protein drinks! Surgeon approved them as substitute. The Iconic drinks are VERY good - maybe a little too sweet, BUT it's tolerable. Comes in Chocolate truffle, Caffe Latte, and Vanilla bean. Very, very good flavor compared to all the others I have tried - at least 6 different brands. If you need a meal replacement or a high protein drink prior to surgery - look no further. This drink it the answer. No artificial ingredients. Super important to me. And they are shelf stable - DO refrigerate before drinking. Can be mixed with fruit or flavor drops or some ice to make it more like a milk shake. They are lactose free. Not mention the fair price. The other brand (Impact) is almost a hundred bucks per case of 12. This is about $38 per 12. I will definitely be purchasing only this brand any time I need it. I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful. All my reviews reflect my honest, personal experience with the reviewed item - your experience may be different. I receive/accept NO free products or discounts that are not available to all shoppers.

Tastes great and is on reorder!

As a diabetic, I need to keep my blood sugar from rising and dropping excessively. My dietician wants me to eat every three hours, to prevent highs from overeating and lows from not eating. That has proved almost impossible because I am a busy person, very much on the go. Often I’m tied up in activities where I simply cannot take a snack break for 5 or 6 hours. I’ve tried keeping the usual snacks with me — nuts, cheese and crackers, protein bars. Then I would still have them when I got home because there had not been an opportunity to stop and eat. After such a long period, my blood sugar would be down and I’d be feeling shaky and tired. So my dietician recommended Iconic protein drinks, something I could sip on as I went about my business. At first I avoided this because previous experience with protein drinks was not good — they tasted awful. Finally I gave in and bought two bottles of Iconic. I had a performance coming up and knew I would not be able to eat for at least five hours, so I took a bottle of Chocolate Truffle and drank it while I was setting up my equipment. The first surprise was that it was quite tasty and I didn’t have to force myself to drink it. I actually enjoyed it! The second surprise was that I could drink it as I worked, much as I might sip from a bottle of water. And the third surprise, best of all, was that I had energy throughout the performance, and when I got home, my blood sugar was in the normal range — after more than five hours of not eating solid food. Two days later, I had another performance and took my second bottle (Vanilla Bean) along. The results were the same. I then went on Amazon and ordered a case each of the two flavors. I was contacted by the Iconic Customer Service rep, who was just checking that all was well. I told him then what a great job the Iconic was doing and that I was so glad I had found it. It has solved my personal health and nutrition issues when a busy life limits my time for taking care in the more usual ways. I highly recommend this product!

I really enjoy the taste of the Vanilla Bean flavor! I use it in my coffee or add it to my “cereal,” and it makes a great way to get extra protein without adding sugar. As someone with diabetes, I really appreciate that this drink doesn’t cause a spike in my blood sugar. It’s also genuinely tasty, which isn’t easy to find with low-sugar protein drinks. I previously bought a different 4-pack of a low-sugar protein drink, and I couldn’t even stomach the taste—it’s still sitting in my pantry! I’ve already ordered this one three times since I tried it in May-June, so that says a lot about how much I enjoy this product. My only reason for giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is the price. It’s definitely on the expensive side, especially if you drink it regularly. Overall, though, I’ll continue buying it because I actually enjoy drinking it and it works well for me!

Wife like the taste

I was really excited to try these because of the positive reviews and clean ingredients, but there’s a chemical-like aftertaste I can’t get past. It’s frustrating given the price and the fact that they can’t be returned. I wouldn’t recommend these if you’re sensitive to taste or artificial/chemical flavors.

Removing sugar and substituting Stevia or other sweeting is not the best option. Found the drink overly sweet - added water

The absolutely best Whey protein shake that’s comparably to others , lower in calories and fat. It’s a great diet enhancer for busy people or trying to build muscle. The two flaw is the price it’s extremely expensive, second if you subscribe it’s cancelled frequently so you can’t get it at a cheaper price. Even so, there no better hydrolyzed whey protein on the market. I’ve researched it everywhere. It’s so popular that the manufacturer runs out frequently because it’s bought so often they can’t keep up with the demand. Amazon does save the day though with its delivery on the same day! Amazing! Overall strongly recommend.