SlimFast Meal Replacement Powder, Original French Vanilla, Shake Mix, 10g of Protein, 52 Servings

Love it Tase good I used every day in my shakes

Just adding my two cents to the other reviewers who use, enjoy, and appreciate this product. I've used this Slim Fast product about 5 times a week for 7 months and still enjoy the taste. I usually keep it simple: a scoop mixed with about a cup of 2% milk, maybe and add a banana on the side. To get wild, I use the blender and blend it with ice, sometimes with a tablespoon of peanut butter or a few drops of vanilla or mint extract. OK, so I'm not into complicated smoothies, but that's why this works so well for me. The taste is chocolatey and smooth. It is easy to mix, costs less than the bottled stuff (and tastes better!) and lends itself well to doctoring up when I feel like it..or not. I don't use it only for breakfast, though. I have used this as a quick snack in the afternoon when I needed something to tide me over for a late, light supper or when I just did not feel like eating much in the evening. But, any weight loss regimen needs exercise. Along with the shake, I've been using my elliptical. I find that after I drink my shake and spend an hour checking email and other stuff, I feel OK to get on the machine. The shake fills me up, but I don't feel stuffed, even when adding a banana, and it keeps the hunger away for at least 3 hours. If you plan to walk, run, or hit the gym, and need a light meal, this might work well for you. I've tried a couple of other protein shakes and still like Slim Fast the best- mainly because of the taste. I really do look forward to drinking this (I like chocolate milk!) and the flavor is rich. I nearly always use a spoon (less to wash than a blender or a blender cup) and have little problem with the mix sticking to the side- I just stir it using the side of the spoon and it mixes up just fine. So, if you are looking for a protein shake, Slim Fast is a great option. You can find other products that cost more, that tout yard-long lists of nutrients, that appeal to gym rats, or claim medical benefits, but I don't think you will find anything that gives you as a good a value and taste as Slim Fast.

Really great value. Flavor is good, just like their normal containers.

That said, I'm super bummed out Slim Fast changed the caramel flavor. The Caramel Latte was my favorite - a thick, rich caramel flavor. The Caramel Macchiato is much thinner, much more coffee tasting, much more bitter. Coffee definitely outweighs the caramel, where it was the opposite with the Caramel Latte. I'm so disappointed in it, that I opt for the chocolate, which is rare - I typically prefer caramel over chocolate. I really don't care for strong, cold coffee, as it tastes more bitter to me than hot coffee. I was hoping it was temporary because I was ordering several 12 packs in my subscribe and save monthly delivery. I don't taste the overwhelming cold coffee taste in the chocolate flavor, and I prefer its thicker consistency. Maybe it tricks my brain, but it feels more filling than the new caramel drink, the same way it did with the old, thicker caramel latte. That all said, I buy these because I love the ingredients - 20g of protein, decent amount of caffeine, 5g of fiber (more filling), some fat and low carb. I used to be a major buyer/fan of Bang Keto Coffee, but they discontinued it in their bankruptcy to streamline and remain in business. Slim Fast has been the closest alternative that I found with the added benefit of vitamins and fiber (just much less caffeine - darn). I have multiple a day and still bought these drinks when I was buying Bang Keto Coffee. I just buy more of these now. Fingers crossed, Slim Fast brings the original Caramel Latte back as an addition to their new caramel flavor, so we caramel lovers can have our preferred option.

A go to reorder I always like to have on hand for a quick meal replacement. The rich chocolate is so flavorful, and I usually mix with a little extra water to get my favorite consistency and a little extra hydration!

I recently ordered two meal replacement products: Nature's Way Metabolic Reset (Chocolate) and Slim Fast Rich Chocolate Royale. Bottom line: There is no comparison. The Slim Fast product is superior to the Nature's Way product in every way. The Slim Fast product is rich, smooth, creamy, and delicious. The Nature's Way product is chalky, gritty, and nauseating. The Slim Fast product is packaged responsibly. The Nature's Way product is packaged so as to deceive and mislead and it's between 2.3 and 3.4 times as expensive as the Slim Fast depending on whether you count the milk or not. When I opened the Slim Fast can, it smelled like chocolate. When I mixed up a glass, the powder dissolved easily in cold milk. I have a little battery-powered hand mixer that I've used in the past, but I hardly needed it at all. I took a sip. It was thick, creamy, smooth, and delicious. I put it in a bottle in the frig. The next day, the Slim Fast was still smooth and creamy and delicious. It was still completely mixed. None of it had settled to the bottom. It was truly like a malt shop milk shake. I believe I will be able to get away with mixing less than a full scoop and still have a great drink. Update 05/25/14 I have now used this product with whole milk, 2% milk, soy milk, almond milk, and rice milk. Each batch was 4 cups (32 oz). I couldn't tell much difference between the any of them except the almond milk, which was surprising to me, especially the rice milk. I never had them side by side, so maybe it would have been easier to differentiate that way. But just picking one up and trying it, they were all very similar and quite good. The almond milk was also good, but had a slightly different taste. I also found that I don't need nearly as much of the powder as the package recommends. I tried mixing two cups of whole milk with two scoops of powder. It was almost too thick and a little too strong. I ended up adding another cup of milk and probably could have added even a little more. I had a similar experience with the soy milk. I can probably get away with at least a third less powder. I'll probably mostly use the soy milk. It's 40% fewer calories than even 2% milk and almost as much protein, which neither the almond or rice milk have. My only concern is the very high amount of potassium.

My favorite flavor. Great for breakfast or lunch substitute to keep your calories for the day in check.

I am going on week 4 on the Slim Fast diet and I have dropped 10 pounds. My husband joined me during my second week on the diet, and as of week 3 he has also lost 10 pounds. We only recently started adding exercise to our weight loss journey (hiking...around week 5 I'm going to add in Yoga at least once a week). A little bit of background information...I am 5'1''. I have had two children within a year of each other. But I've always struggled with weight, as I am the type of person that could look at food and gain weight. I also love to drink calories through sweetened coffee/tea, soda, etc. I no longer drink soda and took up unsweetened iced tea. I add 1/2 cup of black coffee to my Slim Fast shake in the AM and I always blend 1/2 cup of ice to my shakes. I finally realized that this weight wasn't going anywhere without a real plan to lose it. I'm busy homeschooling our children, and need something that's easy peasy. My formula.... Love To Drink Calories + Easy = Slim Fast. The first two weeks were torture. But I was determined to stick with it. Getting from meal to snack, to meal to snack, and so on and so forth was very difficult at first as it seemed to weigh on my mind too much..all I thought about was food. By the end of week 2 I was past that and sometimes I would forget to eat a snack! Yay! I am also eating much healthier now. I am getting my dairy (2 cups a day through Slimfast), as well as eating salads, fruits, veggies and grains. To also help with my calorie counting and eating healthier meals I started buying Lean Cuisine meals at my local grocer. It also didn't occur to me until I started Slim Fast that fruits and veggies are low in calories and don't seem to have fat calories....it's what nature intended us to eat. I can have a Lean Cuisine meal (let's just say for example sake) for roughly 350 calories and then have a whole plate full of various vegetables and fruits. For on the go snacks, I also like the Special K granola bars for 100 calories and their 80 calorie brownies. I hope those who have my read my review find encouragement and stick to this weightloss plan for at least a couple of months. For weightloss, the experts always say consistency is the key. SlimFast is a great way to be consistent. My tips: - I prefer to make my 500-600 calorie meal at Lunch. It makes it easier to get through the day. - Blend 1/2 cup of ice to your shakes and it's much more filling. - Add 1/2 cup of coffee to your morning shake. - Buy tons of canned fruits and veggies. Stock your pantry and you have easy snacks and sides to meals. - Explore other weightloss brands and possibly combine them. Frozen meals, to snack bars, desserts etc. - Mrs. Dash is a great seasoning for turkey burgers, etc as it has 0 calories and no sodium compared to other seasonings. - Unsweetened Almond Milk is a good alternative to skim milk. I have read several reviewers who said they couldn't lose weight using Skim milk until they switched over to Unsweetened almond milk as they were lactose intolerant. This is what I've learned in the first 3.5 weeks. I'm down 10 pounds and need to lose 25-30 more. Good luck! We can all do this!!