Organic Plant-Based Protein

Quality 5/5 Taste 4.5/5 How well it blends 4/5 Affordability 3/5 For starters, I decided to write this review because, at the time, there were no other reviews. A little about me: I'm hardly a fitness guru or expert on protein powders. I am, however, a former Marine who enjoys exercising and keeping active, so fitness and protein powders are no stranger to me. Typically, I have always used whey proteins, so many of my comparisons will be to whey. Why did I choose this protein? Well, unless you live under a rock somewhere, then I'm sure you've heard about all the nasty things that are in our food these days. That being said, but not limited to: GMOs, growth hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, and so on. So obviously, because of this, they can be in our supplements too. Recently, I've been personally trying to watch what I put into my body. I've grown tired of most supplements having bad fillers and "mystery ingredients". I wanted something clean, with better transparency on its ingredients and legitimate certifications to prove it. This protein is also very transparent with its amino acid profile; it's not hidden like some brands do. So those are some of the reasons why I decided to give this protein a chance over staying with whey. About the protein, it's somewhat different from others I've used. That being said, it's not very pleasing visually or to smell. It kind of smells like playdough, with a slight hint of vanilla. It appears to look and behave a little different than whey protein. It clumps into tiny balls on top of itself when you shake the container to unsettle it and mix the powder. It doesn't fluff up quite as well as whey powder. The small clumps easily break with the slightest touch though, so don't let that deter you. It also has a slightly different texture than whey. Usually, when whey powder gets on something, you can just wipe or brush it off most of the time. With this plant powder, it leaves behind a fine residue, similar to what talc or cornstarch powder would do. With that said, it's kind of hard to brush off, so you practically need to wash it off or wipe it up with something damp. So be warned, this plant powder is more messy than your average whey powder. You will quickly discover this when you dig for your measuring scoop! As far as mixing and taste go, mixing it seemed no different to me than most whey powders. I used my blender bottle the same as I would with whey powder, and I noticed no notable difference between the two powders. The taste was surprising! Which was a nice surprise considering that the smell wasn't pleasant prior to, but that also got better once it was mixed. I mixed this with almond milk, just as I do with whey powders. And I've got to say, I was definitely impressed with the taste; it's quite delicious, in my opinion. It also seems like a taste that will grow on you, so I'm looking forward to that. The flavor was vanilla, in case you were wondering. Money time! Let's talk about the dollar per grams of protein, which you can easily determine with any protein powder. In this case, one serving is 21g, 15g of that is protein, and there are 38 servings. So we have 15x38, equating to 570 grams of total protein. Now divide that by whatever you paid for the product, and you will have your ratio of grams of protein per dollar. You will likely find a lower number on this product. Because, let's face it, for the amount of protein you get here, this product is more expensive than most whey proteins. I'm not a fan of the price, but sometimes in life, you simply get what you pay for. So you have to ask yourself: Is the extra money worth it for you? For my personal health and peace of mind, the answer is yes. Why did I give this product 5 stars? The quality! It has several certifications to verify how clean it is. That gives me peace of mind and confidence, knowing I can trust the product. Not having to worry if it's potentially harmful through the use of cheap fillers and toxic ingredients. I also feel this protein is among the top of its class compared to other plant-based proteins. This product is about 71% protein, which, compared to most plant-based proteins, is notably higher. Also, surprisingly, the price isn't too bad when you shop it against other plant-based proteins. Use the dollar-per-gram of protein ratio and see for yourself. You also get the added benefit of probiotics, antioxidants, and a solid BCAA profile. So if you're looking for a healthier protein powder supplement, then this may be the one for you! I'm personally making the switch to this plant protein over whey protein. If I notice anything out of the ordinary with this product, good or bad, I will do an update. *A warning: For anyone who is caffeine sensitive and/or simply tries to avoid having it in their diet, the chocolate flavor does, in fact, contain 7 mg of caffeine per serving. *Update 2/2024: Over the years, since initially trying plant-based proteins, I've discovered that my body tends to recover better when I switch between plant and whey proteins. Perhaps it’s just a placebo and/or a way to reduce being burned out from repeatedly consuming the thing. Regardless, I just wanted to confirm that I still use this exact same plant protein and organic grass-fed whey. Typically, I flip-flop between the two options, sometimes for no other reason than grabbing whichever one may be on sale at that time. Obviously, do whatever works best for you. Cheers!

I LOVE this product!! It is a great alternative to whey protein powders. I have been trying to reduce my animal based foods & increasing my plant based foods. This powder really fits the bill. It has made it easy for me to go do to only one or two animal based foods a day. Which I never thought I could do because I was always afraid of not hitting my protein needs. I fear no more!! So here is the scoop on this lovely stuff.... The powder is "stickier" in the container than whey protein powders I have used in the past. I don't personally think that is a bad thing. It has a light vanilla taste & isn't crazy sweet. This is something you will want to be mindful of if you are into super sugary foods. I think it's a perfect balance. It mixes pretty well in liquids. I find I have to add alittle more water or almond milk than I used to with whey powders. If you go over 2 scoops a serving it will be chalky tasting. I had to do that one day due to being too low in protein at the end of my day. I don't advise it. I have also used this to cook with & it is closer to a casein powder than whey in that department because it is a tad thicker. All in all this is a great product! The price point hurts, but I have no problem paying for it when the product is as clean as this one. If you are a clean eater & work out freak like me this is the way to go!

I used this protein powder over the course of about 3.5 months. I was doing some health coaching, and many of my breakfasts and snacks called for vanilla protein powder as a key ingredient. Prior to this, I've not been a big fan of protein powders because of chalky taste, sugar content, and a fair amount of weird ingredients with names I can't pronounce. I bought this powder after browsing several kinds here on Amazon. I liked that it had a fairly short ingredient list, and used Stevia as a sweetener. Since I exercise 6 days/week, I got the sport formulation which was supposed to help with recovery after workouts and such. Granted, I think it's hard to claim that any protein powder doesn't taste a bit chalky. This has a slight chalky taste, but is better than many. I had it in smoothies and protein shakes, and often added it to plain greek yogurt. I thought the taste was pretty good. I'm not a fan of just putting protein powder into a glass of milk or water and stirring it. I haven't had luck with the texture being great if I do that. There are clumps of powder all throughout the liquid. However, mixing this powder in the blender with your choice of liquid works great...it combines well and I don't find a pile of powder at the bottom of my glass. Blending this product with a frozen banana made a really tasty shake. I also would sometimes pour the shake over cereal and eat it, which sounds weird, but I liked it. It gives a good punch of protein, and when I eat a shake made with this, and add on cereal or toast, I stay full all morning. It would power me through my morning workouts pretty well. I used up the whole container and will most likely buy it again.

I’m a gluten free vegan so finding a tasty protein mix is no easy task. I put two scoops in water and blend it up with ice every morning. If I’m short on time or lazy, I just shake up. It tastes great, gives me the energy I need to start my day, and I actually look forward to it every morning. I appreciate it not having much of a smell and is my go-to when I get migraines, almost always helps reduce my pain.

I don't write reviews often, but I found all these protein powders to be difficult to assess without a baseline. I've tried 3 plant-based organic vanilla powders so far, including this one, here's what I think: - Garden Of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla - This is by far my favorite. It's got a mild vanilla flavor and is sweet but not too offensive. It's basically zero sugar with a high protein per dollar ratio. This is my default choice for the time being. - Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Sweet Vanilla Bean - This one is just okay. It is basically tasteless in my opinion, and a bit chalky (like any other powder). I mix my protein with fruit, but if I didn't, I'd suspect this one is not as easily consumed with just water. Some of the bad reviews act like it's completely inedible, I'm not sure I agree, it just lacks flavor. If you don't like sweet things, this might be a good choice. - Arbonne Essentials Vanilla Protein Shake Mix - This one is pretty good and almost comparable to the Garden of Life in taste. As an added benefit, it also has a ton of supplemental vitamins. However, it's expensive and more difficult to obtain. It also has quite a bit more sugar and less protein. Between the sugar and stevia, it's got a super sweet taste to it, for better or worse. Ultimately, I think it's just too sweet for me. I'll try to update this review if I happen to try another!

Updated 2024 Review: So they lowered the cost....which was great and I resumed buying this again. However...now they have changed the formula. It no longer tastes good (it's primary selling point) and now it has that overly sweet flavor that I personally associate with stevia. Even my husband who likes sweet tasting things cannot stomach it. You can see the changes to ingredients on the back if you have a prior version of it still. So for me....I'd look elsewhere until they change the formula back (if they do). To the manufacturer: Please change it back to your prior formula. Not only did it taste better, but it was lower in calories for the same protein content. People are 100% going to notice the taste change. Updated review: not worth the cost anymore. While this was a great product, the price jack is a lot. The amount of protein was barely acceptable for the price of $34 to $37, but jacking the price up to almost $60 is the end game. I used to get 2-3 of these a month but will now look elsewhere due to that. So, while I did like this product a lot, there are other items out there for way less that are now a better value (just my opinion). My prior review stands (below) so if cost is no object then game on. If you are concerned about amount for cost and quality comparison go for another vegan product. So the product is nice, but not the price. Id have paid maybe $44 for it, but higher than that I can’t justify the amount to cost ratio unfortunately. Still an overall nice product if you can get over the price hike. Prior review: The calories to protein content is great! The flavor is a solid “okay”. I tried the vanilla and while it wasn’t good, it also wasn’t bad. I’m particular on the flavoring of protein powders and this one is definitely drinkable. It is not good, but also not bad. If you like to mix it with something it’ll probably be downright good. Given the good protein to calorie balance it’s also probably useful for those working out and cutting.

Garden of Life Organic Vegan Protein Powder is a clean, plant-based option that's ideal for vegans, offering 20–30g of protein per serving along with probiotics for gut health. It works well in smoothies, baking, and breakfast bowls, though the texture can be slightly gritty and the flavor mild.

There are many great reviews written about this product, and for a good reason. This protein powder is top notch. Those who complain about the taste and say it's chalky, I don't see it at all. I think this product tastes excellent. I've been using it in smoothies for the past 10 days, and am happy to report it doesn't cause any discomfort, bloating, or stomach aches, as I experienced with some other protein powders. For me that is one of the most important aspects in the protein powder. Ingredients also deliver. They are stellar and I love, love, love that this product is organic certified and non-gmo verified. Those are very expensive and difficult certificates to obtain and the a brand has to comply with many regulations to receive these certificates. Another great thing about this product is that the ration of protein to carbs is more than (4:1). I read that the ratio of protein to carbs in a protein powder shouldn't exceed 4:1 ration; meaning 4 parts of protein to 1 part of carbs per serving. In this product it is (7.5:1), with 30 gr of protein to 4 gr of carbs per serving (2 scoops). There are many protein powders that claim they have a high amount of protein per serving, but they also load it with high amount of carbs. I stay away from those protein powders because, in my opinion it defeats the purpose. If I need a high amount of carbs, I eat a meal. I am not a vegan and/or vegetarian. The only reason I don't take whey protein is that my stomach doesn't tolerate it well. I've tried other plant-based protein powders, but GOL Sport Organic Plant-Based PP works the best for me. I hope this was helpful.

The best protein ever

体の為にいいものをとりたい方に是非お勧めです。 最初は一日一杯にして少しずつふやしていこうかなと思ってます。

I like the chocolate flavor so I tried the vanilla flavor. I used it in my berry bowls and vegan milk shakes. I like the amount of protein in a serving. It tastes sweet but it has one gram of sugar.

Excellent product & delivery

Best protein powder. Really good for baking and taste amazing with just mixing with water. You do not get that chalky taste like other protein powders. My husbands and mine go to (-