Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder Review

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Review of vegan protein powders

*Updated 5/16/18

My search for the perfect vegan protein powder has been a complicated one, meaning, I have never been able to find one I truly like (until now).

Despite this, I kept hearing recommendations from friends and readers about their favorite brands so I knew there was more out there to explore.

So, I decided to do a formal, side-by-side review of some of the most popular vegan protein powders on the market to see which ones delivered and which ones weren’t worth the hype (so you don’t have to!).

I started with vanilla protein powders because it’s what I’ve been reaching for as of late and they seem to be the most versatile (and decent tasting) option for adding to most smoothies.

I’ve also now reviewed Vegan Chocolate Protein Powders and Vegan Flavored Protein Powders.

The Ground Rules //

  • I tested 13 protein powders, and only ordered protein powders I could find on Amazon because a) they are most accessible to people, and b) and usually have the best prices.
  • This review is not sponsored in any way and I was not given free product or compensated for any of my reviews. I had no contact with any of these brands.
  • I had tried a handful of the powders before this review (in my own searching) and tried to remain as unbiased and objective as possible when reviewing.
  • When testing the powders in almond milk, I used Califia unsweetened plain almond milk. I mixed 1/3 cup (80 ml) almond milk with 1 Tbsp protein powder in a mason jar with 2 ice cubes then shook vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • When testing in a smoothie, I used my Ginger Colada Green Smoothie and omitted lime juice to control bitterness. I mixed 1/3 cup (80 ml) smoothie with 1 Tbsp protein powder in a mason jar then shook vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • I graded the protein powders on a scale of 1-5 (1 being poor, 5 being excellent) on:
    • Texture
    • Sweetness
    • Overall flavor
    • How well it mixes with almond milk
    • How well it mixes with a smoothie
  • For consumer awareness, I also examined:
    • Type of protein base (i.e. brown rice, pea, hemp)
    • Quality of ingredients (i.e. organic, non-GMO etc.)
    • Total # of ingredients
    • Grams protein / serving
    • Additional claims/perks (i.e. probiotics, greens, added fiber)
    • If I would repurchase

The Review //

Aloha vegan vanilla protein powder review

Aloha Protein

Texture: 1 – gritty + flecks (almost resembled flax seed)
Sweetness: 5 – perfectly sweet
Overall flavor: 3 – pretty decent – a little chalky
How well blended with almond milk: 2 – gritty + flecks, but mixed – didn’t stay mixed
How well blended with smoothie: 2 – little gritty
Protein base: Pea, Pumpkin Seed, Hemp
Quality of ingredients: Organic
Total # ingredients: 13
Protein / serving: 18g/packet (37g)
Other perks/claims: Promotes muscle formation + healthy metabolism, and boosts energy

Overall score: 13
Overall impressions: If the texture was less gritty I’d like this one more. The ingredients are high quality and the flavor and sweetness are actually pretty good. But it’s highly detectable in both almond milk and smoothies because of the texture.
Would I repurchase? No.

Bob's Red Mill vegan vanilla protein powder review

Bob’s Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder

Texture: 4 – overall good, little gritty, chia seeds throughout
Sweetness: 4 – nice amount of sweetness, borderline too sweet
Overall flavor: 4 – nice vanilla flavor, overall pleasant, maybe a little overpowering on its own
How well blended with almond milk: 4 – mixed well, but chia seeds sank as to be expected
How well blended with smoothie: 5 – blends well even with chia seeds
Protein base: Pea
Quality of ingredients: Non-organic
Total # ingredients: 7
Protein / serving: 20g/ 1/3 cup (45g)
Other perks/claims: Chia, probiotics, high in iron, serving of Omega-3s, sweetened with monk fruit

Overall score: 21
Overall impressions: This was my favorite! The flavor is so pleasant, the sweetness and texture spot on, and it blends so well into both milk and smoothies. It makes smoothies taste better rather than worse – the only of its kind! Plus, I love the chia seeds – they’re a fun and healthy addition.
Would I repurchase? Yes.

Garden of Life vegan vanilla protein powder review

Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein

Texture: 3 – little chalky, not much grit
Sweetness: 4 – not too sweet
Overall flavor: 3.5 – Overall good, good amount of vanilla yet neutral, would pair well with most smoothies
How well blended with almond milk: 5 – mixed well, stayed mixed
How well blended with smoothie: 5 – blends completely
Protein base: Pea, Brown Rice, Amaranth Sprout, Buckwheat
Quality of ingredients: Organic
Total # ingredients: 34 (22 without probiotic & enzyme blend ingredients)
Protein / serving: 22 g/packet (31g)
Other perks/claims: Probiotics & Enzymes / Soy Free

Overall score: 20.5
Overall impressions: This is one of my favorites! The texture is spot on, the flavor is neutral, and the sweetness is perfectly balanced. I’ve had success mixing it with a lot of different types of smoothies.
Would I repurchase? Yes.

Genuine health vegan vanilla protein powder review

Genuine Health Fermented Vegan Proteins +

Texture: 3 – mostly smooth, little grit, little chalky
Sweetness: 3 – little too sweet
Overall flavor: 3.5 – tiny bit chemically/bitter, nice vanilla flavor
How well blended with almond milk: 4 – mixed well, stayed pretty mixed, little chalky
How well blended with smoothie: 3.5 – blends well, little gritty
Protein base: Pea, Brown Rice, Hemp, Quinoa, Alfalfa, Spirulina, Mung Bean Sprouts
Quality of ingredients: Non GMO
Total # ingredients: 11
Protein / serving: 15g/packet (22.1g)
Other perks/claims: Fermented, assists digestion

Overall score: 17
Overall impressions: Overall good, but the flavor was a little off-putting.
Would I repurchase? This one is a toss up, but probably not.

Manitoba harvest vegan vanilla protein powder review

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro

Texture: 1 – chalky, gritty, unpleasant
Sweetness: 1 – not sweet at all
Overall flavor: 1 – unpleasant, not sweet, no vanilla
How well blended with almond milk: 1 – really bad – didn’t mix well
How well blended with smoothie: 1 – mixed poorly
Protein base: Hemp
Quality of ingredients: Organic
Total # ingredients: 3
Protein / serving: 9g/4 tbsp (30g)
Other perks/claims: N/A

Overall score: 5
Overall impressions: Despite having so few ingredients and the quality being high, I didn’t like the texture or flavor. This was my least favorite of the bunch.
Would I repurchase? No.

Naturade vegan vanilla protein powder review

Naturade Vegan Smart

Texture: 4 – pretty smooth, not too chalky, no grit
Sweetness: 3 – little too sweet
Overall flavor: 3 – nice vanilla flavor, but too sweet and an odd taste to it
How well blended with almond milk: 4 – smooth, not too chalky
How well blended with smoothie: 5 – blends completely
Protein base: Pea, Hemp, Chia, Potato, Chlorella
Quality of ingredients: N/A
Total # ingredients: 32
Protein / serving: 20g/2 scoops (43g)
Other perks/claims: Added vitamins, minerals, fiber, omega blend, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, fruits + veggies

Overall score: 19
Overall impressions: Loved the perks this one offered. Although the flavor wasn’t perfect, the sweetness and texture were spot on.
Would I repurchase? Yes.

Clean Lean Protein vanilla protein powder review

Nuzest Clean Lean Protein

Texture: 3 – a little chalky
Sweetness: 2 – not sweet at first, and then overly sweet
Overall flavor: 3 – heavy vanilla, a bit too sweet at the end
How well blended with almond milk: 3 – pretty well, stayed mixed, but chalky
How well blended with smoothie: 4 – blends well
Protein base: Pea
Quality of ingredients: Non GMO
Total # ingredients: 3
Protein / serving: 21g/2 scoops (25g)
Other perks/claims: N/A

Overall score: 15
Overall impressions: I liked how few ingredients there were, but the sweetness can be too strong.
Would I repurchase? Yes.
UPDATE:*Since writing this post I’ve tried Nuzest again because I love how simple the ingredients are. I also recognized my body does well with pea protein powder. It has since become one of my new go-tos and I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Orgain vegan vanilla protein powder review

Orgain Organic Meal

Texture: 2 – kinda chalky, kinda gritty
Sweetness: 4 – good on sweetness – not too much, not too little
Overall flavor: 1.5 – unpleasant, vanilla flavor OK, generally offputting, has an earthy flavor
How well blended with almond milk: 3 – pretty well, stayed mixed, little chalky
How well blended with smoothie: 3 – smooth with chunks
Protein base: Brown Rice, Pea, Chia
Quality of ingredients: Organic
Total # ingredients: 47
Protein / serving: 20g/2 scoops (57g)
Other perks/claims: Fiber, Fruit + Veg

Overall score: 13.5
Overall impressions: Impressive list of ingredients but the texture and flavor didn’t deliver.
Would I repurchase? No.

Plant fusion vegan vanilla protein powder review

PlantFusion Complete Plant Protein

Texture: 2 – mostly smooth, but chalky and kind of “slimy”
Sweetness: 1 – way too sweet
Overall flavor: 2 – way too sweet, good vanilla flavor, but bitter and chemically
How well blended with almond milk: 3 – stayed mixed, but thick and chalky
How well blended with smoothie: 4 – blends well
Protein base: Pea, Artichoke, Amaranth, Sprouted Quinoa
Quality of ingredients: Non GMO
Total # ingredients: 12
Protein / serving: 21g/1 scoop (30g)
Other perks/claims: Enzyme blend

Overall score: 12
Overall impressions: Texture was blendable, but a little tacky. The flavor was really off.
Would I repurchase? No.

Sunwarrior vegan vanilla protein powder review

SunWarrior Warrior Blend

Texture: 3 – mostly smooth, little chalky
Sweetness: 3 – neutral, sweetness is about right
Overall flavor: 1 – not good, bitter, weird tasting, off-putting
How well blended with almond milk: 3 – pretty well, stayed mixed, little chalky
How well blended with smoothie: 4 – blends well
Protein base: Pea, Hemp, Goji Berry
Quality of ingredients: Organic
Total # ingredients: 8
Protein / serving: 18g/scoop (25g)
Other perks/claims: N/A

Overall score: 14
Overall impressions: Texture was OK, but the flavor was really off.
Would I repurchase? No.

Vega One vegan vanilla protein powder review

Vega One All-in-One Nutritional Shake

Texture: 2.5 – little chalky, little gritty, not too smooth
Sweetness: 2 – too sweet, but not bitter
Overall flavor: 2 – unpleasant, bitter, strange, vanilla flavor is faint
How well blended with almond milk: 2 – didn’t stay mixed
How well blended with smoothie: 3 – kind of gritty
Protein base: Pea, Flaxseed, Hemp
Quality of ingredients: Non GMO
Total # ingredients: 35
Protein / serving: 20g/1 scoop (41g)
Other perks/claims: Added fruits & veggies

Overall score: 11.5
Overall impressions: Overall bad. Did not enjoy the flavor or texture.
Would I repurchase? No.

Vega protein and greens vanilla protein powder review

Vega Protein & Greens

Texture: 1 – little chalky, little grit, not smooth
Sweetness: 1 – way too sweet
Overall flavor: 2 – unpleasant, chemically, not a fan
How well blended with almond milk: 2 – had a hard time mixing thoroughly – some stuck to the bottom
How well blended with smoothie: 4 – blends well
Protein base: Pea, Hemp, Brown Rice
Quality of ingredients: Non GMO
Total # ingredients: 12
Protein / serving: 20g/1 scoop (30g)
Other perks/claims: 2 servings of greens

Overall score: 10
Overall impressions: Surprisingly unpleasant with poor texture, but high quality ingredients + perks.
Would I repurchase? No.

Vega Sport vegan vanilla protein powder review

Vega Sport Performance

Texture: 3 – mostly smooth, little chalky, little grit
Sweetness: 1 – way too sweet
Overall flavor: 3 – nice vanilla flavor, too sweet + overpowering
How well blended with almond milk: 3 – pretty well, stayed mixed, little chalky
How well blended with smoothie: 4 – blends well, little grit
Protein base: Pea, Pumpkin Seed, Sunflower Seed, Alfalfa
Quality of ingredients: Non GMO
Total # ingredients: 14
Protein / serving: 15g/.5 scoop (21g)
Other perks/claims: Probiotics, Turmeric

Overall score: 14
Overall impressions: Overall good, but way too sweet and the texture wasn’t completely smooth.
Would I repurchase? No.

Results //

Stack of protein powders as part of an extensive review of vegan protein powders

First place: Bob’s Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder*
Second place: Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein
Third place: Naturade Vegan Smart
Fourth place: Genuine Health Fermented Greens
Fifth place: Nuzest Clean Lean Protein 
Tied for Sixth place: SunWarrior Blend + Vega Sport Performance
Seventh place: Orgain Organic Meal
Eighth place: Aloha Protein
Ninth place: Plantfusion Complete Plant Protein
Tenth place: Vega One Nutritional Shake
Eleventh place: Vega Proteins + Greens
Twelfth place: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro

Conclusion //

I tried to be extremely honest in this review which is why it seems like a lot of the feedback was critical or negative. That’s because I honestly didn’t like many of them.

But the standouts are definitely the top 3, and my new go-to will definitely be Bob’s Red Mill Vanilla Protein – an unexpected favorite!

UPDATE:*Since writing this post I’ve tried Nuzest again because I love how simple the ingredients are. I also recognized my body does well with pea protein powder and few other add-ins. It has since become one of my new go-tos and I would definitely recommend giving it a try. I have also been enjoying Tropeaka, an Australia-based vegan protein powder with great ingredients and flavor.

Photos of protein powders tested as part of our unbiased vegan protein powders review

*Despite having a working relationship with Bob’s Red Mill in the past on Minimalist Baker (which has since been discontinued), my relationship with them had nothing to do with this positive review. I didn’t even know they had a vanilla protein powder before I did this review and had no communication with them about it. I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised with the results. This post is entirely unsponsored.

*This post contains affiliate links. In the case that you would purchase something using our link, we receive a small commission from Amazon which helps support our work here.

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  1. JP says

    Great list, thanks for all the hard work.
    I don’t mind on taste or the blending with the mixtures. My only thing would be how healthy they are. I do intermittent fasting and need one with organic, least sweet like 0 or uses a 0 calorie sugar, NON-GMO and provide the utmost % of protein in each serving. Please list top three from your list which would satisfy my criteria please.🙏

  2. Jennifer cafferky says

    You missed out on the only vega product I like. The vega simple line. The vanilla, followed by the carmel toffee are my go to all time favorite protein powders. I’ve tried too many to list and these fit the bill.

    Also recently discovered the Bobs Red Mill .. like the one you reviewed above and the almond protein powder.

  3. Jeremy Fornier-Hanlon says

    I’m curious if you’ve ever tried the Ghost protein powders! They seem to blend really well in my experience, though they might be on the sweet side for you.

    That said, I think it might be worth a look!

  4. Benedict says

    Excellent post. I was checking constantly this weblog and I am inspired! Very helpful information specially the last part :) I deal with such information a lot. I used to be seeking this certain info for a very lengthy time. Thank you and best of luck. |

  5. stevematthew says

    Because not all vegan protein powder on the market is healthy, it is imperative to continue writing in this style

  6. Mallory says

    This is such a helpful post! Unfortunately I believe they no longer make the Bob’s Red Mill protein powder that was your favorite :(

    Please, I would love to see an update for 2022!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Mallory, Some more recent brands we prefer are Tropeaka and Epic Protein. Hope that helps!

      • Kathy says

        Danged – sorry to hear Bob’s no longer makes vanilla protein powder. Love Bob’s ground flax and always have that on hand to add to oatmeal, smoothies, whatever. Very good products.

        Had an excellent smoothie in Key West at a place that only served breakfast and lunch (Eggs O’Clock) and had a wonderful assortment of smoothies to choose from. Got me hooked on smoothies! They added unflavored yogurt for protein, but I’d prefer to have protein powder on hand all the time.

        I will try one of the other top powders. So glad I ran across this review!

  7. Vicki Childers Zimmerman says

    I was in one of my favorite health food stores here in Orange County, California and I’ve been using Garden of Life for many years and as a fan of yours I immediately went to your site to check on your “best protein powder” list, because I know I can trust you, lol, so I decided to try a Nuzest packet and I have to tell you I am so favorably surprised and impressed. It was very smooth tasting (in this smoothie, I added some vanilla-flavored almond butter that I wanted to use up). It really was very good and while I have a brand-new canister of GoL, I just may go back and pick up the Nuzest. Separately, adding on to the one person‘s question to you about making some other protein powder-recipes, I noticed that Kodiak Cakes pancake mix has a protein cookies recipe on the back of their box. Perhaps something like that, some good-tasting protein cookies would be one suggestion. Thank you for a excellent and dependable blog.

  8. KSM says

    FYI – Garden of Life is bought by Nestle in 2017. Nestle has committed to: child labor, unethical promotion, manipulating uneducated mothers, pollution, price fixing, sucking water resource from various communities in the world (to sell bottled water) and mislabeling. They are not my opinion, they are all documented. You can easily google and it’s all there…

    Not that other giant companies have a sparkly clean ethical history, but Nestle know what they are doing, and keep continuing unethical practices. I would re-consider using Garden of Life products. I’m in no way affiliated to any organization. I am a consumer who would like to put my money in where it deserves and Nestle really doesn’t deserve mine!

  9. MJ says

    Hi! I see from the comments that your new favorite brands are Tropeaka and Epic. I’ve tried Tropeaka’s Lean Chocolate. I think texture and mixability are great but it is still TOO sweet for me! Can you tell me if Epic’s tastes any less sweet on the palate? Thank you!!

  10. Kelly Wadsworth says

    Looove this post and study! I’m looking for a clean vegan vanilla protein powder to add into our household-including our boys. Any chance you have or could put Unicorn Superfoods into this scale?!! Pretty please with a unicorn on top?

  11. Jackie says

    Thanks for this review! Really appreciate it! Any chocolate flavors you recommend? For baking, if possible!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad it’s helpful, Jackie! You can find our chocolate protein powder recommendations here.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Tara, Yes, it’s a bummer! Since this review, some other we’ve enjoyed include Tropeaka and Epic. Hope that helps!

  12. Sarah says

    This is amazing – thank you! I hate to be the bearer of bad news but looks like Bob’s Red Mill has discontinued their protein powder. ~cue sobs!~ I was able to get my hands on one package and it was my favorite powder so far! I’m so sad they aren’t making it anymore.

      • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

        Hi Shannon, we prefer it! It’s not too sweet and is very smooth. Hope that helps.

        • Pamela Warmoth says

          Since the Bob’s Red Mill is no longer available, do you now prefer the Tropeaka over the Nuzest? Thank you SO much for ALL you do and share!! You’ve helped me tremendously to find clean meal prep/recipe options that taste GREAT! …honestly, you MUST have a magic wand?! ;)

          • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

            Aw, we’re so glad to hear it, Pamela! Thank you for sharing! Some more recent brands we prefer are Tropeaka and Epic Protein.

  13. Tracy says

    Hi there! You should check out NutraVegan!! It’s my FAVOURITE! It’s gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, non-gmo, plant-based and made in Canada :) It’s also sugar-free and free of any added chemicals or fillers.

    I’ve been using Nutracelle protein products for years now, I’m surprised not to see it on this list

  14. Kilee Smith says

    I appreciate that you did this review so thoroughly! I trust your taste buds as I’ve used many of your recipes and they have all turned out really well. Thank you, again–much less work for me. LOL!

  15. Suzette Krausen says

    This post was really helpful. Whey and soy upset my stomach so I’ve been looking for Vegan proteins. I have recently been using Raw Nutritional Vegan Protein, its a Canadian company and I ordered it from their site. It came within a week. It blends pretty decently and I haven’t noticed a chalky texture. They don’t have a plain Vanilla, but a friend swears by the Maple Vanilla – I am not impressed with that flavor. I really like the coffee -wafer, the berry and the chocolate.

    Give it a try and let me know how you would rate it.

  16. Hector says

    Thank you for this review, I have been trying different vegan shakes also. I really like the PBfit Plus Vegan Organic Chocolate. I usually end up going back to that one. I just wanted to get someone elses opinion and review on this product if you have tried it.

  17. Jennifer Fishman says

    Hello there,
    I hope your doing well. I really enjoy reading your blog and creating recipes you post. In addition, I was wondering if you ever reviewed this product. My husband has been pushing me to try it but I love Nuzest. His big points are the healthy ingredients, but it seems to be overwhelming in my opinion. What are your thoughts.

    https://www.kachava.com/

    Thank you in advance :)

  18. Hannah says

    Super helpful thankyou! Would love to know how these compare to muscle nation vegan protein if you’ve tried that? It is so creamy and delicious but i’m looking for a dupe!

  19. anisha says

    Hi Dana, This is Anisha , a silent follower of your blog and admirer of your skills and recipes. Haven’t had any failed recipe from your blog, to day I have a request, if you can develop a recipe for vegan protein powder, its more safe and better to know what all goes in it. Am sure if you try you will nail it.

  20. http://topeka-chiropractor.com/ says

    I think vanilla’s real strength comes in its versatility. Craving a chocolate shake? Add a little cocoa powder and natural salt to your vanilla protein. Mix all that with chilled coffee for a protein-boosted iced coffee. Or, go simple with almond milk and ice for a simple, smooth, and creamy vanilla shake. You can make basically any flavor by combining fruits and spices with vanilla – in fact, the vanilla just makes it better! Truly, vanilla proteins don’t get the respect they deserve.

  21. Nicole says

    Awesome and comprehensive review! :-) However, there doesn’t seem to be much good things out there for those of us who are allergic to peas and pea protein! :-( Have you come across anything good without peas?

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hmm, that’s tricky! Hemp would be the best alternative, but we aren’t a big fan of the texture/taste. Sorry we can’t be more help. Let us know if you find any!

    • Layla says

      Hi Nicole! This is about a half a year late but I can’t have legumes of any kind and I’ve found Growing Naturals Rice Protein Powder to be pretty good! The Vanilla is my favorite and it doesn’t upset my stomach the way literally every protein powder does.

      Hope this helps!

    • Jennifer Cafferky says

      Have you tried Bobs Red Mill almond protein. Simple and neutral flavored. Or search for recipes online to make your own protein powder by blending different nuts into a fine powder.

  22. katie says

    I’ve been reading up about plant protein and researching a lot before I purchase one. The one thing that is holding me back is the amount of heavy metals that are naturally in plant based protein compared to non vegan. Not a lot of brands would answer questions about whether their products have been tested or not, how do I go about finding which vegan protein powder is the best?

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Katie, it’s tricky to know with some of the brands. But there is a website (can’t remember the name of it) where you can see which brands have been tested and the results. Hope that helps!

  23. Jess says

    Hi, I just tried the Nuzest Clean Lean Vanilla. It is fantastic. I have gestational diabetes right now and am keeping my carbs under check. It has enough sweetness to make things taste nice plus a pleasant vanilla flavor. I source of vegan protein and only 1 gram of carbs per serving.
    Thanks for doing these reviews. You saved me a ton of money!

  24. Mascha says

    Have you tried the YourSuper protein powders? They don’t have Vanilla yet, but the ones they do have are delicious!

  25. Kelley Tison says

    Thank you for taking the time to do this. I’ve tried several protein powders but haven’t found anything I’d purchase again. Hopefully, Bob’s will be a winner for me, too.

  26. Carol G says

    Curious if you’ve tried Oriya organics ever? I never see this brand reviewed but I think it’s fantastic!
    https://oriyaorganics.com/
    (I get it at whole foods)
    Their 5 ingredient blends well into smoothies and actually has fiber which is generally lacking in protein powders (it’s sprouted rice protein, chia seeds, hemp protein, chorella and spirulina)
    It has very little taste, but I’ve only blended it into a smoothie and not put it in almond milk.
    By far my favorite :-)

  27. Kim says

    Hi! I’d love to see how Tropeaka rates against the Nuzest. Could you please do a comparison of Tropeaka with Nuzest? I loved Tropeaka but with everything going on right now, it would take so long to ship from Australia (not to mention the shipping costs!).
    There is also a brand from Ora Organics called So Lean & So Clean that is available on Amazon. Have you had a chance to try this?
    Thanks again for your review! It really was so helpful and I can tell you put a lot of time and thought into it!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      We haven’t tried those yet. I’m with you Tropeaka is good but it’s a commitment to order b/c of shipping costs. The one thing about Nuzest that I don’t like is their flavor comes from “natural flavors” which they don’t have to disclose, and those ingredients could be potentially harmful or less than ideal. One that I recently ordered and enjoyed has been Epic Protein. Their vanilla is quite good!

      • Kilee Smith says

        Thank you for this comment–I went to buy Tropeaka upon your recommendation and was shocked when the shipping was $24. I will try the Epic instead–thank you!

      • Emina Dobardzic says

        Hi Dana,

        I’m Emina from Ora Organic (www.ora.organic). I would love to send you samples of our plant-based protein if you would like to try it!

        Thank you Kim for mentioning us!

  28. Carol says

    What about KOS? I hear the chocolate is good. Could you please test?

    This is so helpful. I would love to get started on a Vegan Plant Based protein Power but I have no ideal where to start.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Carol, we haven’t tried that, but let us know if you do! You can find our review of chocolate protein powders here. Hope that helps!