Disclaimer: The views expressed are my own. I paid for this protein powder and was not compensated in any form for this review.
I’ve been on the lookout for a decent tasting protein powder for quite some time now. I’ve tried the chocolate kind from GNC…blech. I’ve also tried Whey Protein Powder in chocolate from Trader Joe’s. Also not a fan. I wanted so badly to find a protein powder that didn’t taste like, well, crap. Excuse my highly sophisticated vocabulary. 
You see, I recently bought a 3-month gym membership and have taken a liking to Body Pump. For muscle recovery reasons, I have become more aware of my protein-lacking diet.
Sure I eat cheese and greek yogurt (which by the way, is a great source of protein!). I have chicken about twice a week, so that’s good. But I know I could be doing better.
While in Trader Joe’s the other day, I noticed Aria Protein, an all-natural women’s protein. It’s from the makers of Designer Whey, which I’ve heard a lot about through various blogs.
Aria
I was intrigued that this protein was specifically designed for women, so I thought, “what the heck?” and grabbed the vanilla container.
I very excited to try it and after rushing home from Body Pump yesterday, I made myself a fabulous smoothie. It contained: skim milk (out of almond!), plain greek yogurt, strawberries, 1/2 frozen banana and 1 scoop of Aria.
Note: the serving size is 2 scoops – but I wanted to ease into the taste.
Friends, I have found my protein! I am very happy with the flavor, the nutritional stats and the benefits of Aria. The price isn’t too terrible either: $9.99. There are 17 servings per container, and I’ll probably only use half a serving at a time, so this will last a while!
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Here are the facts:
80 calories/serving
14g protein/serving
Excellent source of folic acid (100% DV) & calcium (28% DV)/serving
50/50 Whey & Soy blend
All-Natural
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I know many people have a protein powder that they enjoy, but if you’re still searching I suggest you try Aria Protein!
Do you use a protein powder? If so, what’s your favorite?!
Tags: Protein, Reviews, Trader Joe's
AWESOME FOR YOU! We don’t have a TJ’s so I wonder if Whole Foods sells it or if this a Trader Joe’s only product.
I like to keep quite a few different protein powders on tap because I get bored easily! I actually purchased a new one today which I plan to test out tonight – I’ll post a review tomorrow! Some of my favourite brands are Whey Gourmet (peanut butter chocolate cup) and BSN Syntha6 (caramel latte). The BSN one is a slow-release protein, so it takes longer for the body to digest and keeps me feeling full for longer (I did a review on it a while ago… http://bit.ly/bung6M). $9.99 is an awesome deal for protein! Good find!
I just may have to look into trying it!
I really like rice protein powder and egg white protein powder
I also use soy and whey, but I feel that the ones mentioned above are a little lighter and easier to use in a variety of food items 
~Alyssa
I haven’t seen Aria, I’ll have to look for it next time I’m at TJ’s! I’ve used GNC before, right now I’ve got some Designer Whey French Vanilla which is acutally pretty good. I really want to try Sun Warrior – but it’s just so expensive for my tiny college-kit budget lol
I buy Aria at Trader Joe’s! I love the smoothness of it
Jillian Michaels whey protein is good too, as well as Biochem! I love their flavors!
I don’t use protein powder, but I would like to use this! I especially like that it’s “controlled-glycemic” (I saw that written on the container). Sounds healthy.
ooo thanks for the review! I LOVE protein powder reviews…simply b/c pp is so expensive, you want to hear about it before shelling out the money for something you won’t like!
I really like JAy Robb protein powder.
That’s my fav protein powder, too. And I only use one scoop in my green monsters in the morning – I had to try a new brand this week since I ran out and I have to drive a little ways to TJs, and it’s just not the same. Can’t wait to have the Aria back in my life.
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