HÜMA CHIA ENERGY GEL Recovery Protein Smoothie, 6 Pouches – 15g Collagen + Whey Post Workout Recovery Drink – Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake with Real Fruit, Electrolytes, Healthy Fats

I’ve been a Huma brand fan for years now; I’ve been using the Huma Gels for long distance running since 2016. I’ve tried other gels and always end up coming back to Huma every time. So when I saw Huma Recovery it sparked my interest. I had walked into a triathlon store the other day and the owner (a triathlete himself) had the Huma Recovery packs at his store. He was ALL ABOUT THEM, spoke worlds of them. I had to see for myself. Found this 6-pack on Amazon and went for it. Now, keep in mind as an endurance athlete I am used to hours of strenuous training on a regular basis. Century rides and 15-20 mile runs are pretty regular for me. However, I’ve never used recovery supplements. NEVER. I rely on whole foods and good sleep to recover. So I thought I would be the perfect test specimen for Huma Recovery. “Would I see a difference?” I thought to myself.I had a two day, 150 mile ride planned last weekend and I decided to take a couple Huma Recovery packs with me. I rode 100 on day 1 and I slurped the Huma Recovery pack about 30 mins after I was done. I went about the rest of my day like I usually would after a long ride, had a good dinner and I rested. The next morning is when I felt the difference. Soreness was significantly reduced. Was there soreness still? Yes. But it felt different. I wasn’t stiff and my range of motion right out of bed was amazing. It was unlike any other century ride I had done before. I got up like I hadn’t biked 100 miles the day before. I felt great, I was ready for the last 50 of the weekend. (Saddle soreness was at a minimum, too). And I knew it had been the Huma. I did everything else the same and it was a distance that my body is used to traveling on a bike. It’s safe to say the Huma pack definitely played a major role in that night’s recovery. I’m a believer.I do want to talk a bit about the taste and texture. Any supplement can be great on paper but if it doesn’t feel or taste good going down, you’ll likely not come back to it. The Huma Recovery packs taste great!! I got the berry flavor and loved it. Not too thick, not too watery, not lumpy. It honestly reminded me of a GoGurt experience from when I was younger. It tasted great, fit anywhere and was fun to eat. Best of all was all the good my body experienced overnight because of it. Felt like a champ the next morning. I will be stocking up on Huma Recovery on a regular basis now. They’re a part of my endurance training and nutrition regimen moving forward. Yet again, thanks Huma!!

Have been a long time user of the Huma gels and just tried the recovery smoothie - game changer. Great taste and consistency in a pack which is easy to open when exhausted! I have really noticed a difference in my recovery since having these straight after exercise. Highly recommend

Hüma stepped up their game improving their protein smoothie. The first thing I noticed was the texture. The old formula was a bit gritty. this new formula is extremely smooth. I also love the berry taste over mango. Hope they come out with more flavors (chocolate?).Also, the carb:protein ratio is perfect. Finally, someone came up with the right ratio. A lot of the recovery mixes are either too high in carbs and low on protein, while others are too high in protein and not much for carbs. As an endurance athlete, a 21:15 mix gives me the right amount of carbs, while not overdoing the protein.The cost is a little bit higher per serving, at $0.50 - $1.00 more than other recovery mixes. But I'll gladly pay a little more for the proper carb:protein ratio and its ease of use (pre-made vs powder).Also, the size (5 oz) can't be put in a carry-on, but let's be honest, I always have to check a luggage, so I can just toss it in there.I just hope they come up with some swag to match the colors of this packaging (trucker hat, shirt, ultraband)

Easy to use, doesn’t need to be refrigerated. I normally get bloated using the whey powders, but haven’t had any issues with this one. Works great for recovery and tastes like a berry smoothie.

Hüma has really made huge gains in improving their recovery product since the first version! While I found the v1 product to be chalky and hard to get down, this new version is much improved across the board.The initial taste can be a bit off-putting, but the after taste is delicious and sits easily in the stomach. Looking forward to Hüma continuing to improve their products and adding some new flavors!