GainfulReviews of gainful.com

The protein powder smell reminds me of milk replacement for kittens... and even with the flavor boosters that you pick out it just doesn’t add a whole lot of flavor. I was kinda disappointed in it flavor wise but hopefully it helps with what I need it to. And this protein powder doesn’t upset my stomach so that’s good...

Taste is meh. I do like that it dissolves well and isn't chalky, but I wanted to try gainful because of their variety of flavor packets. I want to be able to just mix my drink and go, I don't want to have to take the time to make a smoothie or blend other ingredients into it, but even after only using 6 oz of milk rather than 8 and using two strawberry cream flavor packets in one shake, I was left unsatisfied and with a overwhelming desire to go out and buy a true strawberry milkshake for my sad, disappointed taste buds! Also on a side note- I understand this is a protein powder, but as a meal supplement (which is what I was thought I was subscribing to) what I got doesn't seem nutritious enough to be a meal.

Took longer to receive than expected.

Delivery is super slow and price is high for a 3 week supply

The protein itself is wonderful but the company is horrid. There is no way to get in contact with a real person as their customer service hours are basically non existent. I called every day and never once got through, at many different times, I also sent an email and never received an email back. I skipped an order a month before it was due to be shipped and instead I was charged for something I didn’t want and the flavor sticks were not even correct. It has been 3 weeks and I still have not gotten an email from customer service. It’s a shame I have to cancel because of how bad the company runs, I enjoyed the product but it isn’t worth the rip off when I can’t afford it and skip a month and they charge anyway.

This protein does not taste very good, its smooth and the texture is good but i tried both flavours that came with it and neither of them make it taste really good at all. I was also disappointed that they put green tea in my blend when I did not ask for caffeine and the amount of caffeine is not listed on the package. not that impressed for the price and I wish there were more flavor options. When you don't like chocolate the options are super limited for protein powders.

** Update as of Dec. 26 ** The company does have an awesome customer service team and has reached out to me about sending me their other version of the vegan protein, to which I accepted and will be getting shortly, at no extra cost to me. They also sent me more flavor packets. I have changed my review from 2 to 3 stars. -- -- Previous review: I've had my share of vegan protein powders. I know which brands taste great and which ones don't. I had a coupon for 50% off Gainful so I gave it a try. Wow. By far, the grossest, nastiest, flavor I've ever had! It's so bland and chalky, even with the "peanut butter cup" flavor stick! And getting a customized package with my name on it isn't "that" great. I'd rather have a delicious-tasting powder that doesn't have my name on it. My blend consisted of: Organic Pea Protein - 64.8% Organic Brown Rice Protein - 26.2% Flavor Stick - 7.4% Green Tea Extract - 1.5% There is an option for me to try their other vegan protein blend so I may do that; they offered it for only $10. However, this has been a bad experience overall. I was expecting a delicious new protein powder but it turns out, this one probably won't work for me :( I'm going to stick with these brands: - Vega - Evolve - VivoLife

Great quality, decent flavors. Expensive for what you receive.