Customer Reviews

Muscle Milk Light Lower Calorie Lean Muscle Formula, Strawberry Milkshake, 1.65 lb.

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If you're searching for the BEST TASTING protein mix, this is it hands-down! But if you're like me, you'll soon find that it gets quite expensive and you're always running low or out of it because of the SMALL cans. I started out with the 1.65 lb cans and with only 15 servings per container, that was lasting only ONE WEEK with one shake in the morning and one after a workout or Tae Kwon Do class. This 3.3 lb can will get you through 2 weeks at 2 shakes a day...But you're still talking about $90/month or more for a protein supplement. And if you take 3 a day (directions suggest 2-3 servings/day), then you'll go through the 1.65 lb can in 5 days and this 3.3 lb can in 10 days. At that rate, you'll also be paying around $130-$150/month at current Amazon prices. While I have found "cheaper" prices online, they stick it to you on shipping charges and can take several days to get it to you. Amazon's Muscle Milk Light prices with FREE 2-day Prime shipping are pretty hard to beat!

The TASTE is simply excellent! It tastes more like a melted Vanilla Frosty from Wendy's than a protein supplement. However, I kept looking for alternatives because it really does get expensive. I went through a process and found an acceptable substitute that may help those of you also searching for a protein supplement that works, tastes good and doesn't break the bank. Long story short, here's what I mix:

1 scoop of EAS Premium Vanilla Protein Powder 6 Lb Bag (Pack of 5)

1 scoop of Freak Fix-Muscle Asylum Project Protein Matrix, Pure 2lb White Vanilla

1 scoop of Corvalen M® (12 oz, 56 servings)

Mix these with about 10-12 oz of water. This is a very good tasting shake that has not only helped me with new muscle growth...But I also "feel" like my muscles are stronger, and this is something Muscle Milk Light never did for me. I won't bore you with all of the details of each of these supplements, but some are worth mentioning. A 6 lb bag of the EAS sells for about $25 at our local Costco. There are 78 2-scoop servings per bag, meaning it lasts me 78 days at 2 shakes/day at my above mix. The 2 lb Freak Fix container currently sells for $9.95 each with FREE Prime shipping at Amazon (I just ordered 3 more). The scoop is HUGE and at 14 2-scoop servings per container, it lasts me 14 days. NOTE: AVOID THE CHOCOLATE Freak Fix, unless you're feeling particularly gutsy...It's horrible tasting, a weird purplish color and it looks like you've been eating pure tar after you drop the kiddies off at the pool (go #2). Stay with the vanilla. The Corvalen M works at a cellular level and has been "clinically proven to restore cellular energy needed to promote healthy tissue function, increase exercise tolerance and improve quality of life." It's not cheap, but it works. The Corvalen M has 56 1-scoop servings per container so it lasts me 28 days.

I can drink one of these shakes and go through a 1-hr Black Belt class followed immediately by a 45-min Family Class with my boys, and still be ready for MORE...And I'm not sore the next day! This "formula" combines 2 very good whey protein supplements (each with their own "advantage" claims) with the Corvalen M needed to maximize the use of the proteins at the cellular level. For 2 shakes a day, every day, it costs me about $75 per month and I honestly think I could spend 5 times that much and not get the results I get with my protein shake recipe. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

UPDATE: Wow...Our local Costco just replaced the above EAS 6 lb bag of protein with a MUSCLE MILK 6 lb bag of Whey Protein for only $28.99! Unbelievable! CytoSport makes the best tasting protein you're going to find anywhere, and this is just a GREAT PRICE for 80 servings per bag. I still like the Freak Fix vanilla from above and I now mix 1 scoop of it with 1 scoop of Corvalen M and 1 scoop of CytoSport Muscle Milk 100% Whey Protein 27g 6lb Bag of Vanilla. The result is a HIGH-POWERED, great-tasting protein shake that provides your body with 44g of protein per shake and only costs about $43/month at 1 shake/day. This is 88% of the "Daily Value" and is A LOT OF PROTEIN for most people! You don't want to overload your kidneys with too much protein to process and you can simply adjust the amount you want/need by adjusting the scoop size (eg., 1/2 a scoop instead of a full scoop). Remember that you also get protein through a normal diet. I LOVE THIS SHAKE!! I hope you do too...

I really like this protein shake. Since changing my eating habits and working out intensely while using this product, I lost 15 lbs and 5% body fat. It tastes pretty good, especially if you shake it up with ice cubes and cold water.

Rendering 25 grams of protein in one serving (two scoops), this largely whey-based protein has a delicious smell and taste in the Light Banana Creme flavor. It mixes well. I sprinkle it on my morning cereal, just one scoop, to give me an added 12 grams of protein or so for breakfast. The Light of course refers to reduced calories, which I need. I appreciate the product offering this option. If you like the taste of banana, check out this high-grade product.

Flavors i have tried...
Strawberry Milkshake - Tastes great with water or milk
Chocolate Milk - Personally i didn't care for this one with water, but it was more tolerable with milk (I might be too picky with my chocolate taste buds)
Banana Creme - Tastes wonderful with water, have not tried with milk yet
Cookies N'Creme - My new favorite. Even with just water it tasted like ice cream! Looks like it too, well liquid form anyways.

All were mixed with a blender bottle. Mixes very well.

Muscle Milk Light Vanilla Creme protein powder tastes GREAT! I did a lot of research and read many reviews before trying this. I've also tried quite a few other brands (Designer Protein, Zero Carb, etc.) and this one tastes the best. I mix it in with my waffle mix for a yummy breakfast, but it also tastes great on its own. I highly recommend it.

Muscle Milk Light(Chocolate Milk) not only has 25% fewer calories than the original chocolate option, but in my opinion tastes much better. I'm not putting down the regular chocolate flavor, but for those of you who prefer milk chocolate taste over dark-schocolate would greatly appreciate this product.

We drink this stuff like water, and we have tried several brands & flavors. Muscle Milk Light by and large is our favorite!

It can get a little thick so a little extra water makes it less 'milk shake' like...:)

I love mixing this with my oatmeal. It tastes like dessert. And it's lactose free. Even though this is light it still has tons of flavor. No need to go for the non-light version unless you need the calories. Other flavors are good too (PB Choc is awesome). A+

I LOVE this product, mixed with 100% lactose free/fat free milk. My favorite flavor is "chocloate milk". Taste like a milk shake! In fact, think I have one right now. Hold on..... Ahhhhh. Tha was greeeeat. Be sure to buy a protein shaker as well, and shake it until it's well mixed and a little foamy. I use it to keep my weight down on a low cal/high workout diet. (I initially found my muscles took too long to recover and I had those aches and pains. Thought it was old age, then my son suggested Muscle Milk, & I found Muscle Milk Light.) Turns out, I was missig just what's in this stuff: including high quality protein and the essentials for developing lean muscles, while (the light version that I use) helps with weight management or weght loss. Lost 40lbs (from 198 to 158), and really improved my muscle strength/tone. Highly recommend this product to build muscle while losing weght or managing weight loss.

I have recently started using this product. I bought it from the Vitamin shoppe here in Memphis. I desperately need to lose 80-100lbs. I was told that getting in 60-70 grams of protein, combined with working out, would give me a great start. I have purchased and returned SEVERAL whey and other protein powders as I cannot tolerate any. This product is the only one I can tolerate and actually like. It has a great taste (I always get the chocolate milk flavor), mixes easy and the container lasts me almost the entire month.