Organic Vegan Protein Powder, Plant Based & BCAAs, Organic Protein Powder with Probiotics & Enzymes, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free Lactose Free 1.2 LB

I have been pleasantly surprised by this Garden of Life Vegan Protein Powder. Initially I made it up as directed on the packet, and was concerned that it was going to take some getting used to. It seemed very rich and tasted a bit like under-salted soup so I started trying different additions; some cooked, some raw, some blended in, and some left as chunks; cooled slightly where necessary before being added to the powder. 1 scoop powder, 10 fl oz water, 1/4 tsp salt - bearable, but not delightful 1 scoop powder, 10 fl oz water, 3 oz carrot and 1 oz cabbage (both steamed until soft), 1 tsp onion flakes, 1/4 tsp coriander, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp lemon juice 1 scoop powder, 10 fl oz water, 4-5 oz broccoli steamed, 1/4 tsp salt, nutritional yeast 1 scoop powder, 10 fl oz water, 1/2 yellow pepper (roasted) or 1 zucchini (sliced and roasted), 1/4 tsp salt, 1 small clove garlic 1 scoop powder, 10 fl oz water, 1/2 tin tomatoes, small slice of onion, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 clove garlic, basil 1 scoop powder, 10 fl oz water, various steamed/roasted vegetables (e.g. pepper, green beans, zucchini, cauliflower), 1 tbsp Braggs Aminos, 1 clove garlic, fresh sliced ginger, 1 tbsp PB2, 1 tsp sriracha sauce I am using the shake to help me lose some weight. I have not felt hungry, and the variations are keeping me from being bored, so that's good. The shake is a protein shake and is very low on fiber, so I am looking to rectify that with soy curls which are high fiber for the calories. Edit: Having used this every day for the last 3 weeks, I'd add that it's only gritty if not thoroughly blended, though heating the water slightly also helps. Adding grilled or roasted vegetables (either blended in or chunky) and a clove of garlic takes the drink to a whole new level, and the addition of curry powder occasionally is a lovely addition. For health reasons, I've been on a super strict diet for the last 3 weeks, and this powder has made it totally sustainable. I trust I will feel the same way during the final 5 weeks that I need to stick with it.

As a vegan, finding a protein powder that actually blends clean and doesn't leave a weird aftertaste is the whole game, and this one delivers. I use it daily in smoothies across a range of flavor profiles (citrus, green, berry) and it plays nicely with all of them. In a Vitamix, it's completely chunk-free every time. Beyond taste, I've stayed loyal to this brand partly because of its safety track record — vegan protein powders have had a rough history with heavy metal contamination recalls, and Garden of Life has been consistently clean. Probiotics and enzymes are a nice bonus for digestion. One container lasts me a month at daily use. Best for: vegans who are picky about taste and care about ingredient transparency.

Can't say enough good things about this protein powder. I've been using the unflavored, unsweetened version for years and will never switch to another. The flavor is so neutral/pleasant that I can even drink it mixed into just water alone. Doesn't require flavor to make it palatable or disguise anything. I put it into a tumbler with a mixer ball and vigorously shake, and it dissolves easily. If you like flavor though it will mix easily into anything you want. I've dissolved it into almond milk and oat milk as well, including adding chocolate syrup for fun. It's versatile. Comes with the scoop as well of course. (figured that would be obvious but apparently there are various powdered supplements that don't provide one. who knew.) It's a high quality product and alleviates hunger and gives me energy every time I drink it. Never had any negative reactions to speak of.

I purchased this product because of the solid nutrition profile (at least for my diet and sensitive GI system). When I tasted it the first time, I was VERY disappointed, and had to laugh when I came back to write this, and saw the review stating the person would rather eat their own garbage than have another bite of this - I felt the SAME way! (I actually came up with a whole list of things I would rather eat, which I think included a good portion of the contents of my cats' litter box, but had not thought of my own garbage!) It was disgusting, and I had a terrible time getting it to go into solution evenly. However, I stuck it out because it does have a lot of protein for few calories, is full of good stuff I never eat, AND has yet to upset my GI system...which is saying something. I am now halfway through my 2nd can and I love this stuff! For those purchasing the product for the first time though, I would suggest: * Mixing the powder with something with a bit of heft and flavor to it. I still think it's gross with plain milk, but chocolate milk is palatable. Yogurt is better; I really like it in Silk's Fruit & Protein juice/soy milk product and it is great in smoothies. * Stir, stir, stir, and stir some more: it takes some effort to get this to dissolve. I like using a plain spoon (versus one of those special mixing tools, or a shake mixer with a little mixing disc in it), so I can squish any chunks and scrape the sides easily. Shaking doesn't seem to work - the stuff breaks into little tiny chunks and hides in there...until you are eating/drinking along and then have to chew a bite of mostly powdery stuff, which is pretty gross. It dissolved fine in the blender, though. * Letting it sit for a minute or two after it is all stirred in but before you eat it. I think this does wonders for the texture. At the beginning, I could barely stand this stuff, even thoroughly (I thought) stirred into flavored yogurt. I started adding fruit to disguise the texture and flavor, which brought it up to palatable... now I could lick the bowl clean even once I've eaten all the fruit. I'm not sure if it is truly an acquired taste or just applying the techniques listed that make it better, but I genuinely like this and will be sticking with it. I gave it a 4-star review because it is kind of messy...no matter how carefully I scoop I still spill some, which is a little maddening.

About their claim of 17g protein per scoop- Vegan proteins use ingredients like hemp, rice, and pea because they are among the highest protein sources of plant foods. Whey protein is an extract of protein. Not a whole food. i.e.; isolate" & "concentrate". So plant proteins are more rational because, while ones like I mentioned contain plenty of protein, they are also more alkaline, nutritionally-balanced, whole foods. Especially when ingredients are mixed like hemp, rice, pea. Then the complete range of proteins are present. They also do not contain lactose and therefore are not mucous forming in the body. But Whey protein should still be a higher quantity of protein because it is an extracted, purified protein. This product is also light and airy, which would also lend to less protein per scoop, unless the nutritional facts stated were based on scoops that were packed-in to the scoop. But it would take a lot of experimentation to yield a mix of plant proteins which were more protein-abundant than whey protein. It's not possible and I would like to see proof. I don't think any one plant or sprout is proven to contain enough protein to out-compete whey-isolate or concentrate as far as higher protein quantity. And using more ingredients, as is listed, would only limit their ability to have such a high amount of protein, but it would balance and complete the protein as plant proteins are used in conjunction with others to fill in where others are lacking. Another review states: "The serving size of this product in no way contains 17g of protein. It is an incredibly small scoop of very floury powder, and 17g of a whey protein would take much, much more powder. A raw fibrous protein should take MORE powder than a concentrated protein like whey, not less. Supplements are not regulated by the FDA. The owner of this company is a quack with an online mailed degree, and has been sued before. Please be careful when throwing money away on expensive, fake supplements. You are essentially digesting some sort of sugared flourlike powder. Raw fiberous protein is not floury! I am absolutely positive this product is faking its ingredients. The allergic reactions from people using this product only support my claim. Someone with a science lab should test this product for protein content. I guarantee it would fail." So I am sketched out and will go with Life Basic's Plant protein or MRM Veggie Protein. Both taste great, the former being especially amazing in the vanilla flavor. like an vanilla chai coffee kind of flavor.

I think I've tried all the vegan protein powders out there. This is the first one that I didn't have to "settle" for. There are others that I like, but this is the only one that is truly smooth, and can be mixed with water, almond milk, or whatever without using a blender. I was amazed at that. Other reviewers comment on the taste. It is one you have to get used to. Americans are addicted to sugar, and to food, in general. For this reason our taste buds are compromised. We have been led by the media to believe that sugary cereals and other highly processed "foods" are "healthy." It is my understanding from all the recent research that sprouted beans, nuts and grains are full of life and health, particularly when they are "raw." I was pleasantly surprised by the ingredient list for this product when I found many sprouted foods. This powder is easy to digest, and I believe the nutrients are most likely easily absorbed and utilized because of the digestive enzymes and probiotics. I have trouble with my digestive tract, and I had no problems at all after drinking this shake. I generally like to use unsweetened almond milk and peppermint oil in my shakes. As far as I know the peppermint oil helps with digestion. And I like the taste. I'm glad I found this powder. I plan to take it camping, along with dried foods. The price is great through Amazon, and I always know that Amazon's customer service is unbeatable. They are one of the only companies I know of that allows you to talk to a person who is truly concerned about your satisfaction and will do anything necessary to prove that quickly. Thanks for carrying this product at such a great price. Update: I've tried even more brands since I wrote this review. I always come back to this one. Not for the taste, but for a few other reasons: 1. It's only 1 point on Weight Watchers. 2. I can always digest this, without any bloating or abdominal cramping at all. 3. I add my coffee to it for an iced coffee drink because the acid in coffee hurts my stomach and bladder. This product must be alkaline because it seems to neutralize the coffee acid. No stomach or bladder pain. The taste is not great and it's gritty. I put one packet of stevia in it. It's worth it to feel so good and it's so easy to stick to a Weight Watchers using this. I will keep buying this.

Tastes bad...kind of like plain ground up soybeans. Wouldn't buy again.

The best protein I’ve tried—my mom loves it. I make a shake with almond milk and a banana; it’s a superfood.

Well received in 2 weeks. Thanks!

Very good vegetarian protein powder. I like that it is not flavoured as I can then use it in sweet or savoury drinks (and soups). It tastes a bit grainy if you use the full recommended dose (1 scoop = 4 tbsp) so I only use haf a dose (2 tbsp) and it is perfect. A must have ingredient for my morning smoothies.

La opción de proteína es muy buena si no consumes la de suero de leche es muy rica y espesa tus batidos estoy satisfecha con el producto .

My favorite protein powder. Zero horrible sweeteners and flavorings, and mixes in very nicely with overnight oats.

Die Verpackung ist unnötig gross da nur zur Hälfte gefüllt! Der Geschmack ist mild im Vergleich zu anderen Herstellern. Jedoch ist es auch nur halb so stark konzentriert wenn man die Nährwert Tabelle vergleicht. Für mich ok. Aber würde ich nicht noch mal kaufen.