Rice Protein Isolate Powder Vanilla 1.03 PoundUSDA Organic

I like this protein power because I have so many allergies and it is one that I can use.

Let me first start by saying: hallelujah! It took me a long time to find a meal replacement shake that doesn't have milk or cost an arm and a leg. This has been a good breakfast alternative for me as a busy college student. It keeps me full for a while and doesn't taste bad.However.....Be aware for those with sensitive stomachs that there is artificial sugar in this. I myself cringed when I first read the ingredients and saw this but I'm slowly getting used to it. Why would I subject myself to this? Well, honestly I can't go without having breakfast - I need something to fill me up so I don't a) go to classes in a funk and can't concentrate and b) so I don't overeat when I have my next meal. Trying to lose weight while in college had proved challenging and for me, this was a healthy alternative and modification that I know I can maintain (2 months so far and down 8 pounds! 😊)So what's the best recipe for a rice protien shake you say? Not what's on the label that's for sure. 😝I've tried this mix a few different ways: with water, lactose free milk, almond milk, and mixed in fruit smoothies. There's a grittiness that takes a bit to get used to (we're talking a few weeks for me, yuck) It does not mix well so you got to keep stirring it.....thus it doesn't go great with smoothies cause it just settles in the bottom of the cup. Milk alternatives like almond or cashew milk make it taste GROSS. 😖 And 1 scoop is waaaaay too much. At best it takes maybe half a scoop for the 8-12oz of fluid the tub calls for, if anything a little less than half. And while mixing it in water does ok, it's not nearly as good as mixing lactaid milk and vanilla/chocolate powder 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 When mixed well, it actually reminds me of a real milkshake. Seriously!I found that only using half a scoop in lactaid milk, with ice, is great: especially when you keep stirring. That's the key: stir frequently. Plus you may find you have to experiment at first to find what works for you; if you do, start out with maybe a teaspoon of powder mix to 8oz of fluid and build up to half a scoop or a whole scoop.Plus if you put half a scoop in with 8oz milk and 16oz coffee in a blender bottle (mix really well before adding to coffee), add some ice and you've got an awesome iced coffee for breakfast on the go.Overall I like it and I'll order again but the reason for just 3 stars is the grittiness of the product that makes it hard to get past at first. If the company were to tweak the formula just a bit to make it a little less gritty I would totally give this 5 stars.

I've always had an issue with whey protein, I've never liked the taste, could never digest it properly, and it never had the desired effects for me. I also recently found out that I cannot handle dairy products in general.This protein powder is dairy free and gluten free - which is a big plus in a house that has a plethora of food sensitivities. It's affordable, easy to prepare, and unlike whey products - it actually taste good.My mom makes an awesome protein smoothie for everyone every morning (bananas, blueberries, yogurt, and this protein powder). The simple fact that we ALL love it and reach for it right after our coffee says a lot. It is gritty but I find in the smoothie it doesn't bother me at all. Both my mom and I suffer from Hypoglycemia, so this protein boost in the morning really helps us get an awesome start. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to avoid whey products but still wanting that protein boost in a convenient form.I will say one of the most considerate things this company did was make sample packets. Who wants to spend money on something they may or may not like, we're not talking $5 or $6 here. Most places won't return products like this once they've been opened either. To have a sample pack (granted that wasn't cheap either but certainly affordable, around $3) was a lifesaver. We were able to test the product before committing and we all appreciated that very much.The sample and first jar was purchased at a local grocery store but I purchased another two jars when I saw the sale on Amazon.

I love this protein. It tastes delicious. It has a vanilla flavor but does not taste artificial or too sweet at all. It is great to mix (I do strawberries, banana, almond milk, this protein mix, and spinach every morning). I am so excited to find a non-whey protein that tastes so good, is so high in protein, and is still low in fat. This is by far my favorite protein right now. I am a vegetarian, yoga instructor, weight lifter, lawyer, and theatre teacher and I am constantly on the run; so it is hard to make sure I am getting enough protein in my day. This has made life a little easier and a little tastier.One of the packages did come in the mail broken and torn. When I reported the issue through amazon, this company contacted me right away and apologized and quickly sent me a replacement item. The customer service was great. I spoke on the phone with someone from the company and they were a pleasure to speak with.I am very happy with this product and, while I hope this company continues to flourish, I really really really really hope that prices do not go up. Thank you for being affordable! your customers appreciate it!

I am a 26 year old female who in the past used whey protein as a supplement. After reading Dr. Wu's book ''Feed your face'' it came to my concern that Whey Protein can act as a ''natural'' steroid for women and also it is derived from dairy (you know dairy is bad for your skin), so no wonder I used to get pimples so bad!. Whey protein is great though, but maybe it was designed for men. So that's when I decided to switch to something dairy-free, but still with some flavor and not very high in sodium and sugar. I looked the pea protein but no matter what brand they had huge amounts of sodium per serving... huge! (you can compare, if you dont believe me) so I looked at rice protein instead and found this brand to have good ingredients so I decided to give it a shot.I always use almond milk for my shakes, and usually add half a banana to it. Guess what? The flavour is great. It's not disgusting, and it's not very sweet. A little bit brownish but that's just the color of the powder, whatever! I have noticed a great improvement in my skin after a month of going dairy free. So try it... almond milk + 1/2 banana + little cinammon. It tastes great! A GREAT OPTION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HAVE A HEALTHIER LIFE...

4.5 stars.I used to use soya protein as my powder of choice, but after my body became sensitive to soya I had to find an alternative. I tried lots of different vegan friendly protein powders, and each and every one was vile. Losing hope, I stumbled across the Growing Naturals Original Rice Protein Powder, and was so happy that I found one I could half-enjoy. I then decided to try the Vanilla Blast, craving sweetness in my shakes, and was SO pleased. I now use one scoop of Vanilla Blast and one scoop of Original for my protein shakes.Vanilla Blast is extremely sweet (which I love) but if you don't have a sweet tooth this might not be for you. I personally recommend using the 1:1 Original and Vanilla Blast ratio, as I think two scoops of Vanilla Blast would be too sweet, even for me.Another huge plus is that Growing Naturals protein powders have BCCA, which I was having to buy separately with other powders.I've rated this 4.5 stars rather than 5 due to the grainy consistency. It's much better than others I've tried, but the texture takes some getting used to.Overall I'm so happy that I found Growing Naturals. My hunt for sufficient vegan protein is over!

This is the 2nd batch I buy now and so far I haven't had or found any better. The taste is lovely and I mix it with bananas, blueberries, flaxseed oil and almond milk which I usually have for breakfast everyday. It tastes amazing. I've become obsessed with this on a daily basis now. I've tried other protein powders but this for me is my favourite

I love this brand of protein powder and only wish it was easier to find in the UK at good prices. I mix it in with my breakfast smoothie which prevents the chalky texture that some people mention. It blends really nicely with banana and almond milk and has made it really easy for me to get adequate protein despite various food allergies and being mostly vegan. It can also be used to make cookies and other sweet treats with a higher protein content.

I had low expectations about this protein powder. Many taste chalking and you just choke them down, but this is the best tasting protein powder I've ever had. I used to buy Hemp protein but I'm a convert. It's 25 grams of protein per serving. I will reorder this product.

Great taste, no chalky texture and impressed by the high protein content (24g per serving). I've mixed this in smoothies as well as had it alone blended with almond milk and a pinch of cinnamon. It was drinkable with water, but not overly tasty. No nasty ingredients either, all natural! Definitely recommend! If anyone could let me know what the exact serving size should be that would be great, it says 1 scoop.. is that level to the top of the plastic scoop, or is it to the line visible on the scoop? Thanks