This particular variety also has 190 calories and 18 grams of protein but is higher in sugar, with 6 grams per bottle. The Banana Creme is one of Koia's classic protein shake flavors.

Koia Banana Creme drink - Monika Sudakov/Static Media We gave this an A for effort and a B for flavor. How it coats your tongue and mouth enhances the illusion of cinnamon and sugar which has fallen off the cereal into the milk. The texture was similarly chalky but less aggressive than the Fruity Cereal flavor. We did note that the almond milk is quite distinguishable in this beverage, which is fine for those who enjoy it but could be off-putting for anyone who isn't overly fond of this type of milk. It also had a nice balance of sweetness that wasn't overpowering. The flavor has a more prominent vanilla essence than cinnamon, which in some ways helps to create the illusion of the cereal soaked in milk. When we opened the container, the aroma of cinnamon was immediately noticeable. This drink also had 190 calories, 4 grams of sugar, and 18 grams of protein, making it a great meal replacement or post-workout recovery drink. Again, purely based on execution, this variety was spot on. In this case, the cereal milk taste was reminiscent of a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. While the Cinnamon Cereal-flavored Koia ranked next on our list, we enjoyed this one. This is another flavor designed to taste like milk from a bowl of cereal. Koia Cinnamon Cereal drink - Monika Sudakov/Static Media Unfortunately, we couldn't get into it, so we gave this one an A for effort and a D for flavor. If you enjoy fruity cereal, this will be right up your alley. That said, with 190 calories per container, 4 grams of sugar, and 18 grams of protein, this is a highly nutritious drink. We also had some issues with the texture, which is slightly chalky and coats your tongue.

This is a nostalgic smell, but in the worst possible way. Unfortunately, it has been a few years since our elementary school days, which was the last time we still enjoyed the cloying, synthetic fruit flavors of that kind of cereal.įrom the moment we opened the container, the aroma of fake fruit hit us like the smell of liquid medicine. It tastes exactly like milk that Fruit Loops have been soaking in. If we were judging this beverage solely on execution, it would score near the top. This is one of the new varieties that is supposed to taste like cereal soaked in milk. Koia Fruity Cereal drink - Monika Sudakov/Static MediaĪt the bottom of our list of favorites was the Fruity Cereal Koia protein beverage. Read more: The Absolute Best Energy Drinks, Ranked Fruity Cereal Read on to see how each variety fared, from least to most favorite. We also judged the new series on how effectively they mimicked the taste of cereal milk, which should be distinct from the flavor of the cereal itself. We assessed aroma, texture, and flavor in ranking these protein drinks. It is a novel concept that, if well executed, can be both delicious and nostalgic. These new drinks seek to capture the taste of cereal after it's soaked in a bowl of milk. We had the opportunity to sample a cross-section of Koia's classic protein drink flavors and a handful of offerings from its new cereal line. Each protein drink also contains prebiotics to support gut health. Its protein shakes are made with almond and coconut milk and a proprietary protein blend that contains brown rice, pea, and chickpea proteins. Koia produces plant-based protein drinks and smoothies that are low in sugar, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, and certified non-GMO. Assorted Koia protein shakes - Monika Sudakov/Static Media

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