MusclePharm Combat Sport - Cookies N Cream, 1.81kg (52 Serves)

MusclePharm Combat Sport Cookies N Cream is a 1.81kg protein powder built for lifters who want a straightforward recovery shake rather than a novelty flavour. Each of the 52 serves delivers 25g of protein from a five-source blend, alongside 130 calories, 5g of carbohydrate and 2g of sugar. It suits anyone training for muscle and strength who needs a reliable everyday protein, whether that's a gym session or a long shift where meals are irregular. At $139.45 for the tub, MusclePharm Combat Sport works out to a cost-per-serve that holds up against a container this size from most competitors.

How MusclePharm Protein works

Whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate digest quickly, sending amino acids into the bloodstream within the first hour after a shake. Milk protein concentrate and egg albumin digest more slowly, so the same serve keeps releasing amino acids for several hours afterward. That combination is why MusclePharm Combat Sport is described as a blend rather than a straight whey isolate: it is built to support muscle protein synthesis across a wider window, not just in the thirty minutes after training.

The formula also includes protease and lactase, two digestive enzymes that help break down protein and milk sugars before they reach the gut, which is part of why blended proteins can sit more comfortably than a plain concentrate for some people. Added L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine (the branched-chain amino acids) plus L-glutamine support recovery on top of what the protein blend itself provides.

Why choose MusclePharm Combat Sport

Beyond the headline protein number, the full panel gives you a clear picture of what you're putting in the shaker. A serve of MusclePharm Combat Sport carries 270mg of potassium and 150mg of sodium, both electrolytes lost through sweat during training. It's also sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium rather than added sugar, which keeps the 2g sugar figure low without dropping the calorie count.

• 270mg potassium and 150mg sodium per serve, useful electrolytes on top of the protein hit
• 1g dietary fibre per serve, from inulin in the ingredient list
• 46mg cholesterol and 1g saturated fat per serve, both worth knowing if you're tracking a broader nutrition target

MusclePharm is a well established name in the protein category, and Combat Sport in particular has built its reputation on the blend approach rather than chasing the lowest fat or carb numbers on the shelf.

Getting the most from it

Because MusclePharm Combat Sport releases amino acids over a longer window, it doesn't have to be timed precisely around a workout. A serve straight after training covers the immediate recovery need, while a serve between meals or before bed uses the slower-digesting milk and egg proteins to keep amino acid levels up overnight. If you're also running a pre-workout or building out a creatine routine, MusclePharm Combat Sport slots in as the recovery half of that stack without duplicating what those products already do.

For anyone comparing options across the wider protein range, this Cookies N Cream tub is worth checking against the other flavours in the Combat Sport line if you want variety across multiple tubs, since the underlying blend and per-serve numbers stay consistent.

Nutrition per serving. Per serving (1 Scoop (35 g)): 2 g sugar, 1.5 g fat. Flavour: Cookies N Cream.