PIRQ reviews and discussion

4.3

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Smooth, creamy shake texture
  • Balanced, not-too-sweet flavors
  • Convenient, shelf-stable packaging
  • Clean, plant-based ingredient list
  • Inconsistent, artificial-tasting strawberry flavor
  • Lingering stevia aftertaste
  • Lower protein-per-serving content
  • Occasionally high sodium levels

PIRQ earns largely positive reviews for tasty, dairy-free, plant-based protein shakes and electrolyte mixes that are convenient, shelf-stable, and smooth rather than chalky, with standout flavors like Caramel Coffee, Decadent Chocolate, and Golden Vanilla. Reviews also flag weaknesses: inconsistent flavors (especially strawberry), noticeable stevia/pea-protein aftertaste for some, modest protein per serving versus dairy shakes, and occasional gum additives or high sodium noted by a few.

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160 reviews and posts

  • I like how tasty these protein drinks are. I like to have one after a workout. I tried the chocolate flavor.

  • I tried the Decadent Chocolate and Golden Vanilla protein drinks and didn't totally love it. It definitely tasted like a dairy-free protein drink which wasn't my favorite.

  • These are pretty good shakes. I think the ingredients are cleaner than most but they are not as delicious as other similar brands.

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  • Delicious protein shake from Pirq! The macros were great to get in especially on busy days. Protein can be a challenge to eat enough of so the Pirq comes in handy. Not a fan of the gums present in the drink.

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  • I have tried two flavors of Pirq: strawberry, which I give 3 stars and would not purchase again, and carmel coffee, which I give five stars. The strawberry flavor tasted like cardboard to both me and my husband. The carmel coffee flavor is actually very good though and I will buy it again. My husband and I both love drinking it for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.

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  • I really enjoyed the flavor initially. It tasted like a chocolate shake, no complaints. But as soon as the aftertaste hit I was turned off. It’s sweetened with stevia and that flavor lingers, not in a good way. It’s also chalky and left a strange feeling in my mouth, especially my teeth. I can’t compare this to other vegan protein shakes so maybe it’s good by comparison, but I didn’t love it.

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  • ok, but taste like all the protein drinks. just powder like. caramel and chocolate was ok. a bit expensive. easy to open. but taste needs improvement.

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  • We tried the chocolate flavor and quite enjoyed. Most mornings breakfast is a premade protein drink or smoothie and it was nice to try something other than our normal brand. Would consider adding to our regular grocery list if pricing comes out similar to what we currently buy.

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  • These drinks are yummy! They are not chalky or powdery like other protein drinks I’ve had in the past. These are so convenient to have on hand in the refrigerator to grab for a quick breakfast on busy mornings, on the way to work/school drop-off, or just to have as a yummy treat at night. I also love that they’re premade shakes so you don’t have to do anything but unscrew the cap and drink up. YUM! As far as the flavors go, the Decadent Chocolate is AMAZINGLY AWESOME—it truly reminds me of drinking a YooHoo as a kiddo. I only wish they weren’t quite as expensive.

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  • Wow. These Watermelon Electrolyte Hydration Packets from PIRQ are excellent. I am definitely not someone who can drink plain water and am constantly looking for ways to stay hydrated and add electrolytes after a hard workout and these have been perfect for doing just that. Not only is the flavor amazing, but the added energy and essential vitamins and minerals they provide have been truly outstanding. I also love that these hydration packets are made with natural ingredients and no artificial junk so you know that you are fueling your body right.  I feel so great and not a bit guilty at all serving them to my family as well for enhanced energy and electrolytes throughout the day.

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  • Awesome! I love the sweet hint of stevia and that these have a good amount of fiber in them too. And, as a PhD student studying the human gut microbiome, the addition of a probiotic gives some bonus points from me. I wish they dropped the curcumin, though: it can stain teeth and besides, without the black pepper, it really isn't so bioactive/effective. Also, the maca is...well, it definitely adds a flavor and although I'm okay with it is can be polarizing

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  • I've tried the chocolate and the caramel coffee - those taste great. The color for the strawberry is off-putting though.

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  • Pirq is the best tasting plant based protein shake I’ve tried and also has one of the highest protein contents. It doesn't have the gritty texture that so many shakes tend to have. I received a free pack a s a promo and liked it so much that I went back to purchase more. It is pricier than comparable products so I usually wait for it to go on sale.

    Received a free product from PIRQ
  • Great flavor and easy to mix!

    I purchased the hydration packets in fruit punch flavor and they tasted very good! The powder mixed into water very easily and there was no bad aftertaste at all. I try lots of different hydration drinks and this one is high up on my list of favorites!

  • I've had an opportunity to try two different flavors now, the golden vanilla and the decadent chocolate. The decadent chocolate is very, very decadent and it takes a while to consume. The golden vanilla is lighter, and definitely adds a little something extra to your regular vanilla flavor. I haven't tried the strawberry yet, but would gladly purchase either of these again.

    Received a free product from PIRQ
  • Delicious loved the caramel coffee flavor has only 130 calories and no sugar. It is NON GMO, dairy & soy free, gluten free and vegan. It also has 15 grams of protein and almonds, curcumin and maca.

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  • I tried the chocolate protein drinks through a free promo a few months ago. They are very good! Unfortunately it's also pretty expensive. It's interesting that the protein, if I remember correctly, was plant protein made from peas? They tasted great! I would bring them to work in the morning for breakfast.

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  • Very yummy-tasting plant-based protein shake without overdose on sugar! I got them for my mom and I to try, and we both loved them as both snack and post-workout fuel!

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  • love the ingredients, love the taste, love the nutritional profile. interested in exploring the other flavors but the chocolate is bomb.

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