Daily Shake Pregnancy & Postpartum

Great Ingredients, Needs a Little TLC

After getting my blood test results it was clear I needed to eat much more protein during my pregnancy. Reading 9 Months That Count Forever helped me realize I also needed more choline in my diet. This shake helps me reach those goals and I would recommend it to all of my pregnant friends. But other reviewers are right. It doesn’t mix well without using a blender, and I wish they sold a 30 day supply with a fuller bag at a better price. FYI it’s absolutely delicious blended with some overnight-soaked chia seeds and 1/4 of a fresh cantaloupe.

The only protein powder I’ll consume!

I have never been big into protein shakes or protein powder. They’ve always tasted chalky and gross to me. However, I really felt like I needed the extra protein during my pregnancy and postpartum. I loved Ritual’s other products (I’ve taken the pre & post natal, symbiotic, and hyacera before), so I decided to give it a try. Immediately loved it. The flavor (vanilla) is delicious and the powder feels silky instead of chalky once blended. I mix mine in a blender with 2 cups of oat milk and ice. It’s become a treat for me. I look forward to drinking it everyday. I’ll probably switch to their regular protein in a few more months postpartum since it’s cheaper, but I love the option of having the added choline. I’ll be trying their chocolate flavor next!

Good but…

I really enjoyed the taste of this protein. I also appreciate the transparency with respect to most of the ingredients. A few things that annoyed me with my daily use of this product: the serving size is 1/3 cup, but no measuring instrument is provided, the bag itself is Velcro, which is extremely inconvenient given that the protein powder itself is a very light powder that goes everywhere when you’re initially trying to open up the packaging for first use. Also, I do believe this powder has ingredients of natural flavors listed, which is not transparent or helpful when trying to decide what protein to go for during my pregnancy. Additionally, it’s a little expensive