i had the same issue! i'd gag at the taste of them! i talked to my nutrionist & she said try the unjury, the have a few flavors some you can use with milk others you can use with water. They have an unflavored i mixed in oatmeal.. an didnt even taste it! it was great, also she warned mixing it in drinks like crystal light because its gritty & may not mix well, so she did recomend me to do unflavored or vanilla (unjury) with 8oz of milk & 1/2 a banana blended so super fine and that can be my protien shake... I tried it and it was good, no funky after taste no gag. But I am still 3 weeks away from surgery so my taste buds might change too. Well good luck with everything!