Let’s face it: Hitting my protein goals with a tasty snack that’s not my typical ol’ and dry protein bar can be hard—especially now that I have kids. I need a snack that’s quick to make, delicious, and will hold me over until dinner.
That’s where MiLà frozen soup dumplings come in. I laughed in my friend’s face when he first told me about them—I never pictured dumplings as a post-workout snack. But he swore by them as a tasty, protein-filled snack that helps him hit his numbers, so I figured I’d try them. Here’s what I thought:
1. These dumplings are BIG on protein and flavor
First off: the taste. We're talking restaurant-quality, plump, and juicy soup dumplings that explode with flavor the minute you bite into them. They’ve got different flavors like Shrimp & Pork and Savory Chicken, but my personal favorite, the Classic Pork, is on another level.
There’s 50 dumplings and 119g of protein in each bag, so depending how hungry you are, you could come really close to hitting your goals for the day.
Paired with the Chili Crunch sauce (they also have Ginger & Scallion and Dumpling Dipping flavors) and the taste blows any protein bar or shake out of the water.
2. I get restaurant-quality snacks right at home for less $$ and time
With a new baby and a busy schedule, who has time to eat out or spend hours in the kitchen prepping snacks? MiLà makes it easy to bring restaurant-quality snacks right to my kitchen. They’re flash-frozen immediately after being made, which locks in the freshness and flavors. All I have to do is boil water and steam the dumplings for 11 minutes in the provided liners—it’s that quick and easy.
And I’m saving money! The 50-piece pack costs $39.99, and I usually find that 6-ish dumplings are fulfilling enough. That comes down to around $6.50 per snack. Opt for a subscription, and you save 10%.
3. They use ingredients I can actually pronounce
Lately, I’ve become really cautious about what I put into my body, especially when walking through the frozen food aisle for a quick post-workout snack. Honestly, most options were a letdown, packed with artificial additives and preservatives—not at all what I wanted for my family or myself.
But MiLà? They use real, fresh, authentic ingredients in their dumplings. We're talking quality pork, scallions, chopped ginger, rice wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, white pepper, and wheat flour… nothing else. Read the back of a protein bar and I bet you can’t even pronounce a single ingredient on the list.
Editor's Note: Full transparency, there's a $99 minimum for free shipping. So to experience all that MiLa soup dumplings have to offer, we recommend the Dumpling Discovery Kit. It comes with 100 soup dumplings and 3 delicious sauces. It's $114.99 for the whole bundle, so you qualify for free 2-day shipping, and you're all set up for the next time you order... which, believe us, these soup dumplings are SO tasty you're going to be dreaming about them. PLUS, having extra food in your freezer - just in case! - never hurt anyone.
4. They have gift sets that are perfect for foodies
Apart from the single packs, you can get a gift set that comes with dumplings, a variety of noodles and sauces, dipping bowls, and a bamboo steamer. It really is the perfect gift for friends and family who love to try new food. And it’s only $159.99 for all of that.
It’s official: I’m never going back to boring post-workout snacks
Between juggling work, keeping up with my fitness, and playing my part in this new chapter of fatherhood, finding time to cook can be a lot.
I’m so happy I found MiLà's soup dumplings. They’re delicious, easy to make, protein-packed, and a great value—I know they’re going to be a post-gym staple for years to come.
