NaturesPlus FRUITEIN Revitalizing Green Foods Shake - 1.3 lbs - Plant-Based Protein (13g/Serving) - Supports Energy & Immune System - Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Non-GMO - 16 Servings

I was looking for a breakfast replacement as I don't always have the time to eat in the morning as I would like. The directions for use say not to use a blender, but this was how my sister always did it. I never really understood why until I first received in the mail.Initially, I used water and an immersion mixer to blend it. When I tried it, it tasted like watered-down Flinstone Vitamins and was surprisingly sweet, but a little too sweet. I was somewhat surprised, but as the instructions stated to use milk, I figured I try it with milk next time.The second time around I decided to follow the directions. I mixed the ingredients as directed, "shake well". When I tried it, I realized how hard it is for this powder to mix completely once it hits wet ingredients. I did use water this time, but I was nearly disgusted at how clumpy it was. Drinking it, I still would get clumps of powder.I had not consumed the product for a few weeks, because I had made several attempts to follow the directions with modifications of methods in mixing: using a spoon, putting the ingredients in a bottle and using it as a shake weight, I still used the blender, but I was trying not to make it taste watery without adding more than the recommend scoop for 1 serving. I tried it with only water, soymilk, and milk.Finally, I tried to a new method of mixing 4oz of water + 4oz of either milk, heavy cream, soymilk or coconut milk + 1 scoop of Fruitein.I use my immersion mixer and pulsated the mix until it is fully combined and smooth. This was by far the best result. And yes, this truly does taste better when you use cold items. I become accustomed to the taste over time, but it REALLY taste better with 8oz of Coconut Milk.A word of advise, clean the items used right away! This mixture can leave quite a chore for you if you leave it to dry in your cup.I found that personally, I am not fond of the strawberry flavor. It reminds me of when I had to take Fred Flinstone vitamins as a child. I like the vanilla and cookies & cream better. But my boyfriend likes it so, it was not a lost cause.

We keep coming back to this because it's quite yummy, easy to mix and nutritious. Really nice in the morning whether you drink it alone or have something with it like toast, crackers, etc. I like capsules because they are handy but this is too good to let go. Give it an honest try. The Fruitein banana cream also is absolutely terrific not only with taste but great nutrition. AND the expiration dates are impressive.

I drink green Frutein every morning, and like another reviewer, I have come to crave it. I will admit right now that I am a caffeine addict: it normally took me two cups of coffee each a.m. and several sodas all through the day to keep going. Frutein has totally replaced the entire morning caffeination routine. I am a total SKEPTIC. I would have never ever believed it, but it is true - years of coffee and cola = over. I am hardly a health-nut type and I still hate drinking plain water, but this smoothie alone has brought me around. I mix mine with really COLD water, and occasionally throw a little ice in. Tastes apple-y fruity, and doggone good. Energy instantly. No jitters. No colds this winter. After my Frutein I down about 40 oz. of cold water with supplements like Moringa, Raspberry Ketones, Caralluma Fimbriata, and Green Coffee Bean. (Check these out too, while you're here) I don't eat again for nearly 6 hours. Have lost about 10 lbs. without effort in two months. I am ordering my third can!

This powder mixture tastes great and gives the nutritional support I need in my diet. I use the Shaker Bottle (also purchased on Amazon) to blend and it's just a snap to quickly make a mess free healthy drink. I saved about $5 ordering this product from Amazon (shipping included) as compared to my local health food store. It's a gluten free product with so many vitamins, minerals and enzymes as well as being high in protein. I add a tablespoon of honey from a local bee keeper to the mix and it makes the shake extra yummy! Definitely worth the price and will order again.

I absolutely love this meal replacement, it's delicious and filling and not nearly as chalky as some of the others I've tried. I would highly recommend using either a blender or or something similar to mix it with water or milk (if you prefer). But I hate cleaning the blender everyday so I started using the Bonsenkitchen Electric Milk Frother and it works great.This is an excellent alternative to not eating enough fruits and vegetables

I mixed 1 scoop of this with 12 ounces of 1% fat milk and ice in a blender and it came out delicious. It has a fruity taste and doesn't have a grainy after taste. It's pretty smooth going down and definitely helps control hunger. The only downside for my preference is that it has soybeans as one of the primary ingredients. Soy proteins have been shown to raise estrogen levels in men. Even though I knew this I wanted to try it anyway since there's so much other vital nutrients in this product. I will drink this ocassionally for breakfast as part of my diet or just give it to my wife. I would recommend this product more for women then I would for men just because of the soy. Article in Men's Health magazine below.[...]

I have a Hamilton beach blender http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-730C-Classic-DrinkMaster/dp/B00004X135 that I use to mix my shakes. This one has just about every nutrient you can imagine and tastes mostly like pears to me. I'll use a cup and a half of water and a slightly heaping scoop of mix. Sometimes I'll substitute in a half cup of skim or almond milk to make it a little creamier. The green shake is a real conversation starter but it has a surprisingly fruity flavor. I liked it so much I ordered some more, and some of the other fruitein flavors to try them too.