08-13-2009, 08:25 PM
Because every board needs one. 
What have you tried and what rating would you give it?
I've been using BSN for a while cos I get them dirt cheap locally.
I'll say up front that I think BSN mixes great and is a wonderful eating protein. By that I mean they're really thick so they're best for eating in oats or yogurt, or used to bake with, but they're not great for standard protein shakes.
Taste test-
BSN Choc-coconut: 8/10. You have to like that combo to like this powder. To me it tastes like a Bounty candy bar so I like it a lot.
BSN Choc fudge: 6/10. I know most people seem to prefer this one to the choc-coconut but I'm not a fan. It takes like a cheap Hershey's bar or something to me. I could be the exception to the rule in this case because most really do think this one is great.
BSN Vanilla: 7/10. I think it's just a standard vanilla flavour and I'll likely go for a cheaper one next time. It's very good for baking with and mixing with fruit but just not worth the price IMO.
BSN Cinnamon roll: 10/10. This stuff is really good for oats and for baking muffins with. The cinnamon flavour is present but not overpowering. I would never use it in a shake but I've made some excellent healthy muffins, cakes, and pancakes using this PP.
Syntrax Roadside Lemonade: 9/10. I really like this stuff. It's a refreshing change from the usual dessert flavours you get in PP. Mixes really well, tastes and smells lemony. Very good mixed with yogurt and also good for baking (I'm made lemon muffins with it). The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because it can be a little too tart.
I just got some Cytosport Complete Whey in Vanilla bean flavour. I was after Muscle Milk but that wasn't available. Hoping that the same brand means the same taste. Will update once I've opened it.
What have you tried and what rating would you give it?
I've been using BSN for a while cos I get them dirt cheap locally.
I'll say up front that I think BSN mixes great and is a wonderful eating protein. By that I mean they're really thick so they're best for eating in oats or yogurt, or used to bake with, but they're not great for standard protein shakes.
Taste test-
BSN Choc-coconut: 8/10. You have to like that combo to like this powder. To me it tastes like a Bounty candy bar so I like it a lot.
BSN Choc fudge: 6/10. I know most people seem to prefer this one to the choc-coconut but I'm not a fan. It takes like a cheap Hershey's bar or something to me. I could be the exception to the rule in this case because most really do think this one is great.
BSN Vanilla: 7/10. I think it's just a standard vanilla flavour and I'll likely go for a cheaper one next time. It's very good for baking with and mixing with fruit but just not worth the price IMO.
BSN Cinnamon roll: 10/10. This stuff is really good for oats and for baking muffins with. The cinnamon flavour is present but not overpowering. I would never use it in a shake but I've made some excellent healthy muffins, cakes, and pancakes using this PP.
Syntrax Roadside Lemonade: 9/10. I really like this stuff. It's a refreshing change from the usual dessert flavours you get in PP. Mixes really well, tastes and smells lemony. Very good mixed with yogurt and also good for baking (I'm made lemon muffins with it). The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because it can be a little too tart.
I just got some Cytosport Complete Whey in Vanilla bean flavour. I was after Muscle Milk but that wasn't available. Hoping that the same brand means the same taste. Will update once I've opened it.
