Vega Protein & Greens

I have been using VEGA protein with greens for a while now. I like the taste and dissolvability of the powder. I started using it because I had trouble with proteins with milk (even though I don't have any lactose issues.) I use it in coffee and to make smoothies and it creates a great vanilla flavor. I love that it contains greens. It does have stevia, which is not my favorite sweetener, but I've gotten used to over the year.

This is by far the best protein on the market. I have tried many, and particularly if you are looking to avoid dairy or meat based proteins, this is the one for you. The health benefits of a plant based diet are well known, and this particular blend is isolate free, as well. Additionally, the added greens are a great source of vitamins and minerals thanks to the added greens, which really do not affect the taste in any way, as compared with the classic Vega protein. I have been an avid fitness amateur for years, ever since my service in the military, and trust me, there is no better tasting protein, nor one that is better for your body. Yes, the price is higher than your generic whey protein, but believe me, sometimes quality costs a bit more. You will not be let down. Enjoy!

After figuring out I react poorly to whey protein shakes, I finally bit the bullet and began researching plant-based proteins. It's a nice benefit that plant-based "feels" a more natural, less environmentally impactful, and healthier than just straight up whey. I purchased the vanilla flavor and am currently on my second bottle. Love the taste - it's sweet, but not overly so, and goes perfectly with frozen fruits, hemp seed, chia, and flax. Love starting my day with one of those or crushing one as an afternoon snack. It's a tad on the pricey side, but the ingredients are all recognizable, whole foods. That, in and of itself, is worth it for me. It's also good in milk or almond milk, although I haven't tried it with water. As a long-course triathlete, I have struggled to keep my protein intake inline to control weight loss, and so far Vega Protein & Greens has proven to be up to the challenge. Love it!

It never occurred to me how HUGE this canister would be! I didn't realize that the 'serving size' would be so large either. Okay, this is why: the scoop was buried so deeply in the powder that I didn't find it for several days. So .... how could I know how much to use? The label says 1 Scoop, or 30 grams. Well,the scoop was a mystery, and I am not a mathematician and didn't bother to google the conversion. I used a TABLESPOON, and when I finally dug out the scoop, I discovered that it holds 1/3 cup! Oh boy. First of all, the only smoothies I make are with fruit, and the ingredients in this super-powder don't exactly go with fruit - but at 1 Tablespoon, I dealt with it. I don't makes green smoothies or whatever they are, with all the veggies, but I thought adding some powdered greens and protein would be good for me. Once I realized I am supposed to use roughly five times as much powder as I had been using, I started rethinking the whole smoothie thing! I did finally figure out how to make it work for me, though. I only use 1/2 scoop, and I dissolve it in hot water before adding it to a smoothie. Even though I use frozen fruits, the hot water resulted in a cool smoothie instead of nice and cold. The solution to that was to put the finished smoothie in the freezer for a bit and then blend it again. You can tell the powder is in there, compared to a non-powder smoothie, but it's drinkable. Even though I'm not getting the benefits of a full serving of the powder, I still feel as though I'm doing myself some good. All in all, I'm glad I purchased this and I'm sure I will do so again. Meanwhile, the canister will make a great cookie jar. (I may not EAT green, but I try to LIVE green.) =)

I have been using protein powder for at least a decade. Trying all sorts of whey and plant based brands. My favorite up until I found this brand was Muscle Milk which is too many chemicals for my taste (but it's so yummy!). I found this brand Vega at my grocery store, a bit pricier than I like since I was using several servings a day. The powder does not have that dirt/sh*t taste like other plant based powders I've tried (even ones praised by fitness models,) and it mixes well in the stand up glass blender I have. I had this powder on subscribe and save for several months before I went keto/low carb (it has about 5 carbs a serving which I do maybe once a day every so often). The container also has a few recipes in which you can use this powder which may be of some interest to a possible buyer. I should say I have not used this plain mixed with water except maybe once if I remember right. It was OKAY but better with coconut milk or an avocado plus stevia. It's not as good as Muscle Milk but for a plant based protein powder it's one of the best (especially since it also contains greens!)

This product was a lifesaver for my husband! He is naturally thin, and has a fussy digestive system. When he fell sick last year, and couldn't eat, he lost weight so fast it scared us both! Seeing him become thinner day by day was truly frightening. I happened to read an article about hunters using protein drinks in the field to keep their weight stable in cold, calorie consuming environments. I bought one of these tubs instead of other, higher calorie brands, because the ingredients looked good and simple. My husband was able to manage this, as a supplement to a scant diet of mashed potatoes and other bland, pureed foods. This stuff helped him hold his weight and get nutrition while he fought his illness. Once he was healed from his illness, he continued using this product, as supplement to healthy meals. This helped him get back to a healthy weight. He continues to use this a few times a week, and plans to continue. This product is a pea based protein powder drink. It has a lot of good vitamins and amino acids in it. My husband just mixes it with water in a mug and drinks it. He uses the vanilla flavor and while it isn't something he drinks for enjoyment, he's pretty picky, and he doesn't find this objectionable. Since he has a sensitive stomach, this veggie based product works well for him (animal products and artificial products usually give him trouble). Once he got back to his usual, healthy routine, my husband reviewed his vitamin regime. He was delighted to see that the nutritional values in this drink allowed him to drop a few of his daily supplements too!

I have tried many protein powders, and Vega is by far my favorite brand. I love that they are so clear about the ingredients in their products and that they are sweetened with stevia. That being said, the stevia flavor can be slightly overpowering at times, but I basically never drink shakes that ONLY have protein powder mixed with water. Instead, I like to add about half a scoop to a smoothie with almond milk, 1/2 frozen banana, and spinach/kale, and other random frozen fruit (mango, raspberries, pineapple, etc.). I swear the Vega Protein & Greens as well as the Vega Sport in the vanilla flavor taste like cake batter when mixed into a smoothie! It definitely makes my breakfast smoothies taste great as well as adding some staying power to get me through the morning. I've also had success adding it to oatmeal, baking with it, making protein bars, etc. Definitely delicious, high-quality product!

Will give you the short and skinny from someone who bought-paid full price. My requirements were: low in fat, low in fiber, low in cholesterol, low in sugar, plant based proteins and with all that, it had to play nice with my pancreas.... oh, and with all that, I expected it to taste half way decent. Vega Protein & Greens ticked all the required needs and even tastes all right- As far as taste, it's a tad bit on the powdery/chalky taste for me, BUT, I think that's a small price to pay since it meets all the other requirements. Someone who evidently received this free for a review made mention that it's pricey. I'd have to ask, "compared to what?" I have been paying $55.00 for another brand and yes, that brand tastes less chalky to me, but still Vega is doing what I need it to do, it fulfills all the requirements I had,and so as long as they don't change up the formula, I most likely will continue to buy this product. I also forgot to mention it dissolves very easily, not many protein powders do, at least not without a blender or bullet type device. The Vega Protein & Greens dissolves easily with just a shake or two. That's a nice PLUS. UPdate: The price has gone up $9.00 since I bought the first one. There are equally good products out there for a little less with more servings... After writing the original review and saying I would buy again. with the price jump, I most likely won't.