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Ensure Original Nutrition Vanilla Meal Replacement Shakes with 9g of Protein (8 fl. oz., 24 ct.)
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Jul 7, 2026
Reviewer name: David
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Ensure You have Ensure

These are SO good, but sadly don't agree with my stomach, but it's my stomach that's the problem and not the prou can also just try to make your own version of lear, but that takes actually having to do something. In the long run, it's less expensive to do it that way though. I tried it once and I got an almost perfect match on taste for one flavor of Clear. If you don't like doing stuff, including washing dishes, or maybe you just want to save time for other things, get Ensure or Ensure Clear if for even nothing else other than taste.

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reply from Abbott Nutrition Team

We would like to learn more about your experience with Ensure and hope you can give us a call when you have a few minutes to spare. Our team can be reached at 800-850-7677, M-F from 8:30am-5pm, ET & be sure to reference customer# 05019088 when you call. -The Ensure Team

Jul 1, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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I've used Ensure for years, for myself. Now i buy it for my mom who is in an assisted living facility. She doesn't eat as much as before, but with Ensure I know she's still getting the nutrients needed. We love the taste.

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Feb 27, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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My doctor actually prescribed and recommended for me to drink because I have malabsorption issues. I recommend the vanilla out of all flavors because it's tolerable. Insurance doesn't cover so I pay out of pocket so it can get expensive. The price is high for the brand so sometimes I get the generic. I'm supposed to drink 3 a day but I can only afford once a day. So either way it's recommended for anyone who needs extra nutrition or has digestive issues.

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Dec 30, 2025
Reviewer name: anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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There is a significant difference between the texture of Ensure plus and Ensure original. Ensure original has a smoother texture and tastes lile vanilla milk but Ensure plus has a slightly...uh... oily, slime? Ensure plus isnt bad but the Ensure original is much better. The only downside, is that it doesnt have 300 calories like Ensure plus.

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Jan 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Marci
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Vanilla Ensure

I have to admit that I get ensure for my father but I will sneak and drink one and I was very surprised at how good it is! My dad puts it in his cereal which I was very pleased with. So I tried butter pecan and it was very good! I had to stop drinking it so much! A cold one on a hot day wow! But I keep it stocked just for him!

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Jul 17, 2026
Reviewer name: Christina
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Gives Energy

I only bought this because it was a bit less $ than the plus which is higher protein and calories and tastes better. My doctor prescribed it to me but because my prescription ran out, I had to buy out of pocket and I have to drink 3x a day but I cut it to once a day or none a day. I like all the nutrients and vitamins. It just cost way too much for me.

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Feb 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Daniellems
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Wish it had healthier ingredients

I have been buying Ensure for years now and love them! I wish they didn't use seed oils or soy for their protein source. It used to have pea protein not too long ago and now they have added Carageenan to Ensure. Terrible choice!! Not nice to see that. I only say this because I love Ensure and it had helped me through the years, and I would like to see this product improve for it's consumers.

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reply from The Consumer Relations Team

The health and safety of our consumers are our top priorities and you are welcome to give our Ensure team a call regarding any concerns with the ingredients in Ensure Original. They can be reached at 800-850-7677, M-F from 8:30am-5pm, ET & reference customer #04957359. Thanks and they hope to hear from you soon.

Mar 12, 2026
Reviewer name: Temujin
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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It's pretty good, but man these are expensive

All of the variants taste oddly similar, even though they are wildly different flavors. The tase is overall good, probably because of the sugar level (10g in 8oz... geez), but don't expect huge differences from one flavor to the next. That said, the vanilla is identifiably vanilla, which is good. The main gripe I have on all the Ensure products is the price. $2-$3 for a small 8oz drink is a bit much. This is certainly not a meal replacement, and if you try to drink this as your only sustenance, you'll definitely be very hungry all the time. At 220 calories, this barely qualifies as a snack... and a fairly expensive one at that. If you have the mindset that this is a sugary treat to go with a meal, it's fine. If you think it IS a meal... think again. I currently use it occasionally as a kind of multivitamin replacement, but make no mistake, this is NOT "healthy" by any definition. Think of it more like vitamin fortified ice cream.

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Jun 4, 2026
Reviewer name: ronald
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

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Ensure Original Nutrition Shake, 9g Protein, Vanil

I have always use generic nutritional drink such as Great Value brand purchase by a Family member and other name brand product, however, this 1 is absolutely horrible. My experience. Warm or cold, once you drink it, you will taste the vanilla flavor and then follow by an immediate body shake. Even tasting it for a few sips, the taste of a bland taste continuous to remain present, and the smell. Now Great Value brand doesn't have that bland taste, just like drink a typical Starbucks flavor coffee drink. For the price, now way for $9.72 , should be equivalent to the Great Value price. Would I recommend it, NOPE. However, it's your choice. For me, nope. I'll stick to the Great Value brand.

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reply from Abbott Nutrition Team

We would like to learn more about your experience and hope you can give us a call when you have a few minutes to spare. Our team can be reached at 800-850-7677, M-F from 8:30am-5pm, ET & be sure to reference customer# 05001991 when you call. - The Ensure Team

Jul 22, 2026
Reviewer name: Karen
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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I've been ordering butter pecan, not just original. I would like to find out how to get the butter pecan instead of having it replaced by original because I was never asked to replace it. The drivers are great, but I don't think they're understanding the difference in flavors because this is my second order not to get butter pecan ensure drinks

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reply from Abbott Nutrition Team

We're sorry to hear this happened! We would suggest contacting the Walmart.com team directly by clicking the 'Contact Us' topic under the 'Customer Service' section of the website. You can then chat live with Walmart by clicking on the Contact Us button located under the Frequently Asked Questions. -The Ensure Team