Okay, so I was SUPER skeptical about this at first. Like, another ‘healthy’ shake that kids will actually drink? Yeah right. But after seeing all the hype (and my picky 4-year-old refusing anything green), I gave ELSE a shot.

First off – the chocolate flavor? LEGIT. My kid chugged it like it was a milkshake (which, coming from a child who treats broccoli like poison, is basically a miracle). The texture is creamy, not chalky like some other plant-based stuff we’ve tried.

BIGGEST WIN: The ingredient list doesn’t look like a chemistry experiment. Almonds, buckwheat, tapioca – things I can actually pronounce. And it’s got 25 vitamins/minerals? Yes please to sneaky nutrition!

PRO TIP: Blend it with frozen banana + peanut butter for an epic ‘dessert’ smoothie that’s secretly healthy. Even my husband steals sips.

Only con? Price makes me wince a little… but then I remember how much money I waste on uneaten chicken nuggets ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Final verdict: 4.5/5 stars (would be 5 if it came with a money tree). Picky eater approved ✅