I contacted the folks at Chike and asked for some samples for my support group, and holy cow did they come through. Each sample comes in half portion measures, just right for testing out. Each measure is to be mixed into four ounces of water.
The nutrition info for each flavor:
| Nutritional Facts: | ||||||||||
| Chocolate Bliss | Strawberry Burst | Orange Creme | Banana Magic | Very Vanilla | ||||||
| 2 Scoops | 3 Scoops | 2 Scoops | 3 Scoops | 2 Scoops | 3 Scoops | 2 Scoops | 3 Scoops | 2 Scoops | 3 Scoops | |
| Amount per Serving | (48g) | {72g} | (48g) | {72g} | (48g) | {72g} | (48g) | {72g} | (48g) | {72g} |
| Calories | 190 | 280 | 190 | 280 | 190 | 280 | 190 | 280 | 190 | 280 |
| Calories from Fat | 35 | 50 | 35 | 50 | 35 | 50 | 35 | 50 | 35 | 50 |
| Percent Daily Value | ||||||||||
| Total Fat 4g* | 6% | 9% | 6% | 9% | 6% | 9% | 6% | 9% | 6% | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||||||||||
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 8% |
| Sodium 210mg | 9% | 13% | 9% | 13% | 9% | 13% | 9% | 13% | 9% | 13% |
| Potassium 240mg | 7% | 10% | 7% | 10% | 7% | 10% | 7% | 10% | 7% | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% | 20% | 12% | 20% | 12% | 20% | 12% | 20% | 12% | 20% |
| Sugars 3g | ||||||||||
| Protein 28g | 56% | 84% | 56% | 84% | 56% | 84% | 56% | 84% | 56% | 84% |
INGREDIENTS: Whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, natural and artificial flavor (includes annatto and turmeric added for color), soy protein isolate, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, polydextrose, corn syrup solids, magnesium phosphate, cellulose gum, soy lecithin, dextrose, sodium caseinate, salt, mono- and diglycerides, potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, sucralose, medium chain triglycerides, acesulfame K, ascorbic acid, zinc sulfate, alpha¬tocopherol acetate, tocopherols added to protect flavor, niacinamide, L-selenomethionine, reduced iron, calcium pantothenate, copper gluconate, manganese sulfate, vitamin A palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, chromium chloride, biotin, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, phytonadione, vitamin 03, vitamin B12.
OK, so I don't love that you have to use so many scoops to get a full serving of protein, but then again it does help reduce the thick milky feeling that so many protein supps have. It also gives you the option of having just a snack instead of a full meal replacement.
Tastewise....IS NOM!!! So far I've only tried the Chocolate, Very Vanilla, and Banana. I'll be getting into the Strawberry and Orange Creme today. The chocolate and vanilla are both divine. The Banana tastes like the yummy banana pudding from childhood, that should ALWAYS be scooped up with Nilla wafers. Creamy, thick but not overly so, and don't leave that "GAAAAAAG I just drank curdled milk!" feeling. It fills you up nicely without sitting heavily in your stomach. And they blend up with ice PERFECTLY, without getting foamy. I also really like that you don't have to use milk to blend it. When blended with room temp tap water it mixed up great, no lumps at all. (Nobody loves a lumpy protein!) This would be great for tossing into a formula container for a take-along. I'll be blending with cold water today to check for "cold-blend-ability."
This is going to be great for using in my own shake recipes and drinks. I did try the vanilla in my coffee one day...oops, it was too hot! If you want to use it as a powdered creamer LET YOUR COFFEE COOL FOR A FEW MINUTES FIRST or you'll have scrambled coffee. I tried it again the right way...GOOD STUFF. I'll post a few ideas at the end...
It IS a little pricey, but I'm learning that good protein is worth spending money on. For a 1.59 lb tub with 15 servings it's $26.50. BUT WAIT!!!! I have a discount code for you!!! YOU can pay just 22.53 with my 15% discount code, keeler15. And really, who doesn't love saving money? With the discount code that works out to $1.50 per serving. And because it IS a whey protein isolate, you're getting high quality absorbability.
All in all, I give it...FOUR NOMS.
Contact the folks at Chike, and get some proteiny goodness. You won't regret it!!
Shake ideas:
Chocolate/PB/Nanner
1 serving CHIKE Chocolate protein supplement
1 tbsp JIF Natural peanut butter
1/2 banana
1 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup water
Buzz in the blender until smooth & creamy.
Peach Pie
1 serving CHIKE Very Vanilla protein supplement
4-6 slices frozen peach (yes, frozen works better)
dash of cinnamon (I love love love Pampered Chef Cinnamon Plus)
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup water
Buzz in the blender until smooth & creamy.
Banana Cream Pie Shake (like Sonic used to make!)
1 serving CHIKE Banana protein supplement
2 tbsp fat free half & half
1 tbsp banana or vanilla sugar free pudding mix
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup water
2 Murray sugar free vanilla wafers, crushed
a good squirt of Whipped Cream from the can
Buzz up everything BUT the wafers & whipped cream until smooth & creamy, add in the wafers for just a quick pulse. Top off with some whipped cream just before serving
Later on today I'll be making myself a Peppermint Mocha Frappucino
1 serving CHIKE Chocolate protein supplement
1 cup strong, cold coffee
1 cup crushed ice
2-4 pumps DaVinci SF Peppermint Paddy syrup
Whipped cream to top
Take a wild guess on what to do...
That's just a few ideas for now. Some friends have been asking for protein shake recipes, so I'll be posting those over the next few days. I meant to do it last week....but...well, you know me. I put off procrastinating!!
Have a beautiful day!!!
