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

  • These are hands down the best raw protein shakes out there! I've tried so many raw protein shakes and all of them have this overpowering artificial sweetness except for these! They are just perfectly sweet, very mild and just right! The chocolate is amazing and the vanilla is a close second. These too go tetra packs are very convenient. Now I need to check if they sell it in a powder. Try it!

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  • I tried the coffee one and it tastes so good. Not over sweet, high in protein, texture is creamy. I feel very satisfied after I had it.

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  • Great flavor, not chalky or lumpy. Very smooth and a nice consistency

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  • One of my favorite protein drinks. Great nutrition and yummy taste. Excellent on the go meal.

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  • Some flavors are better than others. Everyone in my family disliked the strawberry flavor, but we all liked the coffee flavor. Taste needs some tweaking

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  • I really like this shake, specially the chocolate flavor is good

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  • I prefer animal based protein drinks but this plant based version was great. I have a shake everyday and have put PIRQ into rotation. Caramel Coffee is my favorite so far. The shake has a rich flavor and is just sweet enough because it has NO sugar. The protein content at 15 grams is lower than other shakes but it is nutrient rich and has just 130 calories. It is great for a healthy snack with a little boost of energy. A reasonable price point was the reason I went back and got several more packs. Sprouts had them in the new products section.

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  • Easy to ingest protein drink, not overpowering. Loads of protein, vitamins and minerals from plant sources. Like that it does not have added sugar or artificial sugar.

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  • The drink has the perfect amount of sweetness and a lot of protein with no sweetness. Very good when mixed with coffee

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  • I really enjoyed these! I got the Caramel coffee and the flavor was so good. I appreciate that there’s no added sugar and that it’s high in protein. My only hesitation in buying more is the price.

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  • I purchased the strawberry flavor and really like the taste! The macros are pretty good, not as high in protein as a protein shake or bar, however, it definitely isn't as thick either. The light taste and texture make it more versatile to use and add a bit more protein in baking, cooking and cereal.

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