Is milk really as good as a mass gainer?

[Oracle450]

I’ve been seeing people say to just drink fairlife chocolate milk. The things I think about though is that the current mass gainer powder I drink advertises it has creatine, BCAAs, multiple protein sources&types… I don’t mind paying the extra $$$ for something that is worth it. So far it’s been worth it (the mass gainer)… but it’s been sold out for some time now and i’m trying to find a decent alternative. If milk is the way to go, I guess i can throw creatine in a separate drink otherwise that sounds bad

[faipdeooiad]

It’s all about calories. Protein is made up of BCAAs so you don’t need extra on top, especially in a bulk phase where you should be eating plenty.

Milk is high in fat, protein & micronutrients and would always be preferable to using mass gainers.

[SuicideGripMe]

I'd argue that simply adding peanut butter and jelly or peanut butter and honey sandwiches, milk or yogurt, and handfuls of nuts/seeds is a cheaper and healthier option.