We’ve all seen the protein shake powders and the refrigerated protein smoothies, but Welch’s Protein Smoothies are a new category of dairy-free beverage. These convenient snacks are frozen, so you can enjoy a very cool fruit experience.
As a heads up, these freezer pouches are produced by a company called Big Easy Blends, not Welch’s. They license the Welch’s name.
Welch’s Protein Smoothies put the Squeeze on Frozen Dairy-Free Drinks
Just like your favorite smoothie, Welch’s Protein Smoothies are meant to be enjoyed a little icy. The pouches are kept frozen, but removed from the freezer to thaw for just 5 to 10 minutes before eating. If you’re starving, you can place one under warm water for 30 seconds instead. Then you massage the pouch, open, and squeeze to enjoy.
Mixed Berry Concord Grape
Ingredients: filtered water, strawberry juice from concentrate (filtered water, strawberry juice concentrate), concord grape juice from concentrate (filtered water, concord grape juice concentrate), white grape juice from concentrate (filtered water, white grape juice concentrate), blueberry juice from concentrate (filtered water, blueberry juice concentrate), glycerin, sugar, soy protein isolate, raspberry juice from concentrate (raspberry juice concentrate), soluble corn fiber, natural flavors, citric acid, pectin, guar gum, fruit and vegetable juice for color, locust bean gum, ascorbic acid. Contains: soy.*
Nutrition (per 6-ounce pouch): 160 calories, 0g fat, 33g carbs, 3g fiber, 16g sugars (includes 11g added sugars), 8g protein.*
Peach Mango
Ingredients: filtered water, peach juice from concentrate (filtered water, peach juice concentrate), mango juice from concentrate (filtered water, mango juice concentrate), white grape juice from concentrate (filtered water, white grape juice concentrate), glycerin, sugar, soy protein isolate, soluble corn fiber, citric acid, pectin, guar gum, natural flavors, locust bean gum, beta carotene for color, ascorbic acid. Contains: soy.*
Nutrition (per 6-ounce pouch): 160 calories, 0g fat, 33g carbs, 3g fiber, 17g sugars (includes 11g added sugars), 8g protein.*
Strawberry
Ingredients: filtered water, banana juice from concentrate (filtered water, banana juice concentrate), strawberry juice from concentrate (filtered water, strawberry juice concentrate), glycerin, sugar, white grape juice from concentrate (filtered water, white grape juice concentrate), soy protein isolate, soluble corn fiber, natural flavors, citric acid, fruit and vegetable juice for color, guar gum, pectin, locust bean gum, ascorbic acid. Contains: soy.*
Nutrition (per 6-ounce pouch): 160 calories, 0g fat, 32g carbs, 3g fiber, 16g sugars (includes 11g added sugars), 8g protein.*
More Facts on Welch’s Protein Smoothies
Price: $2.99 per 6-ounce pouch
Availability: Welch’s Protein Smoothies are sold in the freezer section of Meijer, Safeway or Albertson’s Stores in the U.S.
Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Welch’s Protein Smoothies.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Welch’s Protein Smoothies are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Big Easy Blends website at welchspouches.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
Chemical biter taste
Sadly, these were terrible tasting and nobody in the house could power through a taste. Kids spit it out, adults swallowed a taste and it was horrific. Terrible bitter chemical gummy taste troubles me. Pricey and wasn’t worth the purchase. Trusted brand of Welch’s may be jeopardizing their name.
Every flavor is so bitter.
I don’t understand why it’s so bitter right off the bat. I tried every flavor too:( It’s such a great concept. Maybe pea protein will be less bitter vs soy. This recipe needs to get tweaked. Still keep it dairy free though.
Love this product
I love every one of these drinks. They are convenient and delicious. I need protein and they are so easy for me to take to work . I can enjoy a quick snack as I go through my day. Unfortunately, my grocery store has chosen to eliminate them. I have no idea where to buy more.,
Terrible taste that makes it almost inconsumable
got three of the strawberry banana smoothies and I am unable to power through even one of them the taste is horrible, it’s like accidentally getting dog bitter spray in your mouth but it sticks around a lot longer will be throwing the remaining ones out which makes me sad about the wasted money
Terrible chemical taste
Thought we’d give these a try since we love smoothies. As soon as i took a bite the chemical taste was horrible!
Bad after taste
The fruit tastes great, but I’m left with a nasty bitter taste after swallowing it. I assume it’s from the soy protein, which my body does not respond well to. This was purchased for me to help get a little more protein in as a pregnant mom. I wish it had yogurt for the protein rather than soy isolate.
Great meal replacement
I tried these bc Im lactoce intolerant and bc Im always on the go. They are great tasting and satisfying.
Excellent
Very good,enjoyed all the flavors. But a little pricey!
Awesome
So delicious and convenient
pretty mucha miracle for me
so i suffer from GERD & most would assume it is just a severe form of heartburn, but its much worse. many premade smoothies on the market contain either milk (which whole milk triggers reflux) or lime / lemon juice (a gigantic heartburn trigger) ; this is pretty much the only brand on market i have found containing neither of those, and i can safely drink them without terrible heartburn. it also contains protein which i severely lack. im so glad i can have this. never stop making it