Customer Reviews

Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan, High Protein Shake Mix, Creamy Chocolate, 12.83oz Canisters (Pack of 3)

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I got this as part of an Amazon special on SlimFast, and didn't look at nutritional data at the store ahead of time. For anyone else who wants more info before purchasing, I decided to provide it, as it doesn't appear in the item description at this time.

First, taste: Good chocolate flavor, a little sweet for my tastes. I bet that's why Diane Aliprandi's kids like it better than Carnation Instant Breakfast. :-) Anyway, I tend to be a little sensitive to the sweetness of things, so take that with a grain of salt.

This is bizarre, but I've noticed that it has a little bit of an odd smell to it. Not offensive, but lingering... ??

Nutrional info (as packaged, not prepared)

Number of servings per container: 14 (1 scoop or 1/3 cup = serving)
Calories: 110
Cal from fat: 30

Total fat: 3.5
Cholesterol: < 5 mg
Sodium: 140 mg
Potassium: 200 mg
Total Carb: 13 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 7 g

Vitamin and mineral content varies from 10% to 100% of RDA. Calcium is 20% and Iron is 30%.

The reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 are (a) cost per serving, (b) the calories to protein & fiber ratio, and (c) the sweetness thing.

Another option to consider is Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast Canisters, not always available in container packaging, but always available in packet form Carnation Instant Breakfast, Variety Pack, No Sugar Added, Carnation Instant Breakfast, Classic French Vanilla, No Sugar Added. The containers have 12 servings per container, 60 cal/serving, 0.5 grams of fat/serving, 12 g carb/serving, 4 g fiber/serving, and 5 g protein/serving. It is less expensive per serving than the SlimFast products (at least in container form), dissolves easier, and is sweetened primarily with Splenda. I find that it keeps me satisfied as well as anything else. I do, however, use 1-2% milk rather than skim when preparing it. Fat is definitely one of the keys to satiety, along with protein and fiber.

Update: Well, I now have to say that this does, in fact, keep me satisfied longer than Carnation Instant Breakfast.

The title says it all!! If you follow the Slim-Fast plan to the 'T' you will lose weight. Using Slim Fast/Healthy Choice diet combined with exercise and more water then I can calculate, I lost 30lbs in 50 days. Of course I was hungry at times which is to be expected when you go on a low cal diet but it was nothing an apple and a liter of water couldn't fix!. My weight fluctuated only by about 7lbs +/- after I went off of Slim Fast. If you want a low cost method of weight lose and you have the self control to follow the plan then this is for you.

I have been taking the Slim Fast shake for the past week and honestly it does control my hunger. But it seems that I do not eat out of hunger but out of habit!

I wonder why Slim Fast can't seem to provide a decent product that would really help dieters?

Of course Slim Fast tastes good. There are so many sugars in it, you might as well have a little ice cream.
I thought perhaps the high protein mix might be a little different from their regular one. I can't get out
to shop anymore, so bought this one online.

This mix includes sugar as the second highest (in quantity) ingredient.
Really? In a diet shake? Why? Chemical cocktail for breakfast? Here, dear! NOT.

It has several various soy items, which is fine unless you don't want extra soy.
Those with low thyroid or other thyroid issues should check with their doctor before
adding any additional soy to their diets - it can mess up your thyroid levels.

Another sugar: acesulfame potassium, a non-nutrative sweetener.

Another big ingredient is gum arabic. Again, why in a diet drink?
"...The gum's chemical components of glycoproteins and polysaccarides, which give it the consistency of glue, are what make it a good stabilizer for food. Like gelatin and carrageenan, gum arabic can be used to bind food substances as well as to smoothen textures, or to hold flavoring. The gum is used in soft drink syrups, chocolate candies, gummy candies, and marshmallows."
So, an artificial food thickener that is normally used in syrups and candies. More sweetness.

Then, the final nail in the coffin: ASPARTAME.
Yes, with all that other sweetener in there, they also add aspartame!
I am allergic to it, so this is just a mess of a product for me.

Yes, I bet kids will love it - why not? It's pretty darned close to a chemical Burger King milkshake.
The only redeeming quality is the fiber. Yes, it tastes good, but it should. Again, enough junk to
equal an ice cream shake or a burger. Less calories, more harm.

Come on Slim Fast. People trust your name.
Why not give them something decent to trust in?

I have a VERY hard time loosing weight, and have tried every diet out there with no results. I have also tried Slim Fast in the past and did not loose any weight :( Then, I saw this and decided to give it a try. I have been consistantly loosing 2-3 pounds/week since I started a month ago!!!!!!!!!!!! I am thrilled! The only way I drink it is by putting it in a blender with ice and milk - it tastes like a chocolate shake (and I am picky about how things taste). I try to replace two meals a day with the shakes, but if I am really hungry I only replace one meal (or have a small muffin or something with one of the shakes). I would strongly suggest that you give this a try!

Ok I have been Slim Fasting off and on for years. Of course I gain the weight back if I don't Slim Fast but that is beside the point. Here is the absolute best way to make the protein shake mix. First buy a jar of Carnation Malt Mix - it is 90 calories for 3 tablespoons. BUT only use a teaspoon. Next make sure you have a really good blender. Ok - add about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of ice, 1 teaspoon of malt, and a heaping scoop of SF. Add 1 cup of milk - I use 2%. Then blend it for a long long time. If you used too much ice it will be icy - if you don't use enough is will be like a runny milk shake. It you do it right and blend it long enough it will taste just as good if not better than an honest-to-god old-fashioned thick chocolate malt. Trust me. They tell you to have 2 a day and a sensible meal. I have 3 a day with vitamin supplements etc. Lots of water - some coffee - and 1 diet pop a day. After about a week you are NOT ravenous. I have my SF malt at 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Of course I do not recommend this to anyone but it works for me and if you have to get off the weight fast for your class reunion or whatever - this is an option. And no you do not crave sweets - if you drink 3 of these a day believe me. If you are lactose intolerant you might want to try the pills for that - not sure if they work because yes you may have some of the problems associated with it.

I used to take the regular Chocolate Royale shake mix, but since I incorporated some weight training to my weight loss program I found it helpful to get some added protein in my diet to assist me in keeping my muscle while burning fat,so I switched to this High Protein Creamy Chocolate Shake Mix, it is a lot better tasting than the Chocolate Royale.I am happy to say it is working. I have 2 shakes per day, one for breakfast, then another for lunch, later I have a well balanced low fat low sodium dinner, I am successfully loosing 2 pounds per week on average. I went from 240 pounds to my current 200 pounds and on my way to a target weight of 172 pounds, I am a 48 year old happily married man and father of two children. A quick word here, I do a daily stationary bike cardio session of 30 to 40 minutes, and then I do another 15 to 20 of weight training using light to moderate weights, nothing heavy really but with emphasis in many repetitions and duration of the workout, this regime along with the Slim Fast High Protein shakes burns calories very effectively without sacrificing muscle which happens with severe no exercise diets.

Recently purchased this and was expecting to get something tolerable and acceptable to the palate... boy I was surprised! This product tastes great and does very well to satisfy me through the day! I work in an environment surrounded by food & food samples, and it is not very conducive to weight loss! I started having this as my breakfast and lunch during the day and have easily stayed away from the very dangerous (delicious and fattening) products. The product tastes excellent, and easily satisfies any sweet tooth I may conjur. I look forward to keeping this product around to aid my efforts. Very happy customer!

I put 8oz of milk in the freezer 30 minutes before mixing and the shakes are better than any fast food restaurant shake!

I have been using the drink mixes for some time and absolutely love them! I decided to try out this high protein version thinking it would taste the same as the regular version. It does NOT!! Not even close! This barely has any chocolate flavor at all, and tastes just like a plain protein shot. It has that characteristic protein taste and smell. I should also mention that that protein smell is quite overwhelming. As soon as I made my first shake I knew something was off, and after I barely got down my first sip I decided to throw out the rest of these containers and switch back to the regular version. My advice is if you are switching to this product, try one out first before buying the multi-pack because the taste is definitely not for everybody. I am extremely disappointed!!