Been trying the Redcon1 MRE LITE Hostess Variety Pack lately and honestly it surprised me in a good way. Most ready-to-drink protein shakes either taste chalky or way too artificial, but these actually taste like a legit treat without feeling heavy. The Hostess flavors are spot on, especially when they're cold straight from the fridge. Big fan of the texture too smooth, filling, and easy to grab after the gym or during work when I don't have time to make something. Doesn't leave that weird protein aftertaste either. Definitely a solid option if you want higher protein without feeling like you're forcing down a typical shake.

me and my wife wanted to like these so bad but they taste medicinal. should've just paid 10 bucks more for the core power fairlife. we have to chug these to get through them

They taste nothing like they adverstise and the after taste is horrible I would rank a negative if I could, I will stick to the MM or another brand then this one

I’ve used a lot of mre products for YEARS and no complaints……until now, these are the most disgusting flavored shakes I’ve ever tasted, tbd chocolate is EXTREMELY sweet and nothing like the cupcakes, the Twinkie tastes like the liquid antibiotics (amoxicillin) for children but WORST. Stick with the regular chocolate, vanilla and strawberry shortcake mre RTD. This could be the worst 30.00 I’ve spent in a while

I have tasted a lot of protein shakes over the years, but nothing has been as disgustingly unpleasant as these! Forget about it tasting like a hostess anything. It absolutely doesn't. It tastes like chemicals mixed with pea protein mixed with that taste you get in your mouth at the zoo in the inclosed elephant house. Just save your money and buy anything else. I'm sad I bought 2 cases of the stuff. I don't even feel right giving it away to someone because it's so bad.

I purchased these shakes because it had a good amount of protein. Both flavors are so nasty. My boys tried them and they could not drink them. I tried them and they were so gross. Nothing close to the flavor. They were chalky and so gross. Never buying them again.

Utterly disgusting! Do not buy, they taste horrible! Such a waste of money.

A total horror show for your tastebuds. If I were Hostess, I'd demand my name be removed from the box immediately. To anyone who actually enjoys this: I don't know who hurt you, but you deserve better. Save yourself the regret and pass on this.

These are absolutely AWFUL. I never review products on Sam's but I just had to for this. I wish there had been more reviews when I bought these. I never would have. These taste nothing like Twinkies or cupcakes. They don't even taste like vanilla or chocolate. I had to hold my breath and suck them down cause I didn't want to waste them. DO NOT BUY cause I guarantee you will NOT like them. Save your money.

Sickly sweet!