The Best Tasting Energy Bars and Protein Shakes for Weight Loss

Optimum Nutrition is a trusted name in the fitness world. Whether you’re drinking protein shakes for weight loss, muscle building or recovery, the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% whey powder delivers 24 grams of high-quality protein in one serving. Why whey? Whey protein can help improve results from regular exercise, which means more muscle to burn more fat.

The Optimum Nutrition Fit 40 is a performance booster that helps to replenish muscle energy stores that get depleted during high intensity training. One of the most important things that you do before, during or after workouts is feed your body protein to accelerate weight loss. The Fit 40 supplement helps you train harder and longer, and helps your body recover after intense exercise. 

Another great Optimum Nutrition supplement is Collagen Peptides. A good choice in protein shakes for weight loss as well as overall health and wellness, Collagen Peptides has a healthy dose of biotin, which helps to strengthen your nails, hair, and skin. The Collagen Peptides Powder comes in yummy flavors like Cookies and Cream and Birthday Cake, or unflavored so you can mix-in your favorite fruits.

310 Shakes are one of the more delicious tasting protein shakes for weight loss. Made with premium ingredients, these superfood meal replacement shakes are effective when paired with exercise and a modified eating program. Salted Caramel was a limited edition flavor that was so good that 310 Nutrition has kept it around indefinitely.

A top-rated Amazon Choice product, the Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder boasts 21 grams of organic plant based protein, 6 grams of fiber, and only 3 grams of net carbs.  Not only is this a great protein shake for weight loss, but it can also be added to muffins, brownies or cookies for an added protein and fiber boost.

If you’re watching your ketones, then you might want to check out the Keto Cheesecake Shake Mix by Giant Sports. Whether you want to drink protein shakes for weight loss, as a meal replacement or just a great tasting dessert, the Keto Cheesecake powder comes with high ratings on account of it being made with real cream cheese powder. Yumm!

Back in the 80’s and 90’s, the go to meal replacement shake in grocery stores was SlimFast. The company has revamped its packaging and swears it’s the same great taste, so if you’re feeling a nostalgic about your protein shakes, pick up a can of the Rich Chocolate Royals to curb hunger pangs get your essential vitamins and minerals.

If you’re short on time or don’t want to bother with a blender, then a pre-mixed shake is the way to go.The Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein comes in a 12-pack and it makes it super easy to consume these great tasting protein shakes for weight loss as a post-workout or meal replacement drink.

Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Shakes are a rich anytime snack that is an excellent source of vitamins and amino acids. With 25 grams of protein, these drinks will help you feel full longer and give you sustained energy to get through a workout or a really tough day. 

Now here’s a 12 pack you can drink if you’re looking to lose weight. Great when consumed as a meal replacement, the Pure Protein High Protein Shakes can also be used as a creamer alternatives for your coffee. Each can delivers 35 grams of protein, 1 gram of sugar, and 160 calories making these perfect protein shakes for weight loss.

Orgain Organic Sweet Vanilla Bean Meal Replacement drinks are ridiculously delicious. These convenient on-the-go shakes are hassle-free and made of quality organic ingredients. Available in Vegan formulas as well, all of the Orgain drinks are Kosher, Gluten-free, Soy-free and non GMO.

Pure Protein bars are delicious snacks for anyone looking for a nutritious treat. Pure Protein bars are jam packed with 20 grams of protein, only 2 grams of sugar and are only 200 calories. When hunger strikes, grab a Pure Protein bar for a great-tasting treat.

If you like the classic combination of chocolate and sea salt, then the NuGo bars are for you. Vegan-friendly and Gluten-free, the NuGo Dark Pretzel and Sea Salt protein bars are a great addition to any routine involving protein shakes for weight loss. When used as a mid-afternoon snack following a noon-time protein shake, they will help to satiate your appetite until dinner. 

Don’t miss your chance to pick-up a 12-pack of the Rx Chocolate Raspberry Bars. Rx prides itself on raising the bar on all protein bars. So much so, that it lists their real and simple ingredients in large typeface on the cover of their package. This bar doesn’t pack as much protein as a true performance bar would, but they taste good and are guilt-free down the hatch.

ONE Protein Bars come in flavors like Maple Glazed Donut, Lemon Cake, Salted Caramel, but one of their best is Almond Bliss. The One Protein Bars will satisfy a sweet craving without any of the guilt. Each bar has 20 grams of protein and only ONE gram of sugar. If you’re watching your figure or tightening up your eating habits, ONE protein bars offer plenty of flavors and options to keep you from getting bored and falling off the wagon.

Sometimes, you need a hefty bar to fuel a big workout. If you’re looking for gains in the gym, but not on the scale, try a CLIF Builders Mint Chocolate Protein Bar before your next big workout. These bars are great tasting and the 20 grams of protein will give you energy to goblet squat and bench press to set your next PR.

Chef Robert Irvine is a world-class chef, so the likelihood of his Fit Crunch Protein Bars tasting divine is a given. So good they taste like candy bars, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Whey Protein Bar delivers 16 grams of protein in a delicious blend of peanut butter, chocolate, with a soft cake core. Lucky for you Chef Robert Irvine also makes protein shakes for weight loss.

One of the best-kept secrets to making protein shakes for weight loss, is adding in almond butter. With less fat and carbs than regular peanut butter, almond butter adds thickness and creaminess to a protein shake. Barney Butter Almond Butter comes highly rated on Amazon so you won’t go wrong adding it in to your next shake.

Another secret to maximizing protein shakes for weight loss is mixing in almond milk. With less fat and carbs than skim milk, almond milk has more consistency than water to make shakes taste better. The key to using almond milk is buying the unsweetened kind in a vanilla flavor. Silk Almond Milk is a #1 best seller on Amazon on account of its delicious taste and superb shelf life.

Purely Inspired Organic Super Greens is a convenient way to add extra nutrients to your protein shakes for weight loss. With just one scoop, you can mix-in superfood, multivitamins, and antioxidants to a shake, or drink it all on its own. 

The Blender Bottle Classic Shaker features a surgical-grade stainless steel BlenderBall and wire whisk that aids in mixing protein shakes without an actual blender. Toss some ice, liquid, and protein powder in the 28-ounce bottle, and give it a shake to mix together all of the ingredients. Blender Bottles come in a variety of colors so you can always have one in your home, car, or at the office.

The Huracan Shaker Bottle is made of kitchen-grade stainless steel so it won’t shatter like glass or retain odors like plastic. Rather than use a shaker ball, the Huracan has a removal inner-lid mixer to assist with blending ingredients. There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold shake. Thanks to the Huracan’s double-wall vacuum insulation, your protein shake will stay cold longer.

If you prefer to use a blender when making your protein shakes for weight loss, check out the slim and compact Ostner My Blend Bender. The My Blend Blender comes equipped with a Travel Sport Bottle so you can mix and go. Dishwasher safe, the travel bottle is 20 ounces and BPA plastic free.

Inevitably, blender bottles and shake cups accumulate pockets of powder or mixed fruit. The BlenderBottle 2-in-1 straw cleaning brush is great for cleaning up protein shake bottles that see a lot of use. A mini brush to clean bottle caps stows inside of the handle of the larger brush making this 2-in-1 product a great value.

To help make clean-up a breeze, Shaker Soap is a new product designed specifically for sports bottles and shaker bottles. Over time, shaker bottles can develop an odor, especially those made of plastic.  Designed to be used immediately after making a shake, you fill the bottle with 1/3 water and drop in a tablet for a stinky-free cup.