Slate Milk High Protein Milk Shake

Slate Milk High Protein Milk Shake

Brand: Slate Category: Food & Nutrition

Slate has reinvented chocolate milk for adults who want protein without the sugar bomb. Using ultrafiltration technology (the same process used for Fairlife), Slate concentrates the protein while removing lactose and reducing sugar. The result: 20g of protein in a drink that actually tastes like a chocolate milkshake, not a chalky protein shake.

For parents looking for a convenient protein source that doesn't taste "healthy," or kids who need post-workout recovery, Slate fills a gap in the market.

Slate uses real milk—just filtered and concentrated. No artificial sweeteners (sweetened with monk fruit and allulose), no artificial flavors or colors. The ultrafiltration process is mechanical, not chemical.

Concerns addressed: Lactose-free but contains milk proteins—not suitable for milk allergies. Monk fruit and allulose are well-tolerated natural sweeteners. No aspartame or sucralose.

For protein delivery, Slate is effective: 20g of complete dairy protein per can with all essential amino acids. The protein is naturally occurring from milk, not added whey powder, which some find easier to digest.

Taste is subjective but generally praised—it genuinely tastes like chocolate milk rather than a protein supplement. The ultrafiltration removes the "thin" quality of typical skim milk.

At $4-5 per can, Slate is expensive compared to regular chocolate milk ($0.50) or DIY protein shakes ($1-2). But it's competitive with RTD protein shakes like Fairlife Core Power ($3-4) and more convenient than mixing powder.

Cost per gram of protein: ~$0.20 Comparable alternatives: Fairlife Core Power ($3.50, 26g protein), chocolate milk + whey ($1-2)

Slate is a premium convenience product that delivers genuine protein in a genuinely tasty package. It's not the most economical protein source, but for grab-and-go situations where taste matters, it's one of the best options available. Great for kids who need protein but reject "health food."

Best for: Convenience-focused protein needs, post-workout recovery, picky eaters who need protein, on-the-go families, lactose-intolerant chocolate milk lovers.

Skip if: Budget is a priority, you're fine with protein powder, or you have a milk protein allergy (not just lactose intolerance).