Features:

  • HIGH PROTEIN: 22 grams of complete, sugar free plant protein from USA-grown peas and 13 RAW organic sprouts
  • POST WORKOUT RECOVERY: Help your muscles recover with a clean nutritional shake and get back in the gym faster
  • VITAMINS AND MINERALS: This delicious vanilla protein powder includes fat-soluble RAW food created vitamins A, D, E and K
  • PROTEIN POWDER WITH PROBIOTICS: Tasty, 110 calorie smooth protein shake with 3 billion CFU probiotics and enzymes for easy digestion
  • VEGAN PROTEIN POWDER: Organic, gluten free, vegan, dairy free, soy free, non-GMO whole food protein
Taste has grown on me!

Always a fan of Garden of Life. I bought this one because our family is participating in the Keto diet. Taste is not as good as some of their other products but hey, when you modify your diet you need to open your mind and adjust your palate to some degree in order to be successful. I use this in baked goods and also in smoothies. I have grown to really like it. Keep it up!

Tastes great + I lost weight! A handful of fruit blended in for no chalky texture.

I purchased both the chocolate and vanilla, and after a little over a week using both products daily, I thought I should share my experience. First off- it arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Yes, the tubs are half filled, but honestly who cares when the servings match the total servings on the tub (we measured it out to check, and got a little over 28 servings in each container). No one is trying to scam you, I promise. As for the taste- all protein shakes I've had in the past (there has been a lot) come with a chalky light texture- you have to play around and find what works for you. This is no different BUT it seems to mix smoother into smoothies unlike other protein powders I've tried, and tastes fantastic. This is a huge perk and will probably be the main reason why I will keep buying this product. In fact, if you add more water/almond milk than suggested with frozen fruit or bananas, there isn't any chalky or gritty texture at all! Our favorite combo thus far has been a cup of frozen strawberries, one to two bananas, and 2 cups of water with the chocolate powder serving blended up together. To up the protein on days I feel like we need it, I add a tablespoon of hemp or chia seeds. And on days I feel like spoiling myself, I add a medjool date prior to blending. This makes a great and easy lunch and I find myself looking forward to it. I should note that I don't like using the product straight as- just the powder with water or almond milk. I've never liked any protein shake like that- it feels like a chore to drink down the texture. But again, mixing with some fruits or veggies covers all sins and provides a fantastic shake. Health wise- It has only been one week, but what I've noticed thus far is I'm not nearly as hungry throughout the day. The lack of 24/7 snacking has led to 1.4 lb loss (without working out). I have more energy during my usual afternoon slump. Whereas I am looking to drop weight, this product has worked for my husband to gain weight to meet his goals (he has two shakes a day, and ups the protein with hemp seeds). He reports it's a great post workout snack. We'll continue buying this product- I prefer the chocolate (with added strawberries), but the vanilla is great too. I highly recommend this product.

Great Meal Replacement and Vitamin for someone with Intestinal Issue Can't Recommend Enough!

I have intestinal issues (IBS with constipation) that I have been trying to figure out for more than a decade because I refuse to take medication at such a young age. I have been taking this pretty faithfully for two months now and couldn't be happier. My intestinal tract couldn't be happier and I have nothing but great results. I know some people are saying it hurt their tummy but I don't have any of that. In fact, I have tried every fiber under the sun with no results. I haven't experimented with a lot of probiotics to really give an opinion on that. But whatever the combination is in this shake works miracles.I got this to add to my fruit smoothies in the morning to get my daily intake of fruit and create healthy eating habits, ie having coffee for breakfast and starving at lunch. It keeps me full until lunch time and I feel like I am doing something good for my body I consider it a meal replacement and vitamin. Also, I don't know about the texture complaint myself, I blend my fruit in my Ninja Blender and then add the protein powder. I don't find it to be grainy myself but my blender does such a great job ( another great product) that I don't notice. I also like that the flavor is not overpowering. It is very understated and not too sweet.

Tons of stuff in here beyond protein. Nearly a meal replacement.

I've used this in my morning smoothie for the last few years. It went through a dramatic change awhile ago where they seem to have ground it into a finer powder. There are many review complaints about the chalkiness, but I don't find this product to be any chalkier than other protein powders. I happen to like the taste and the finer grind. This powder has much more in it than others I have compared it to. Many more types of sprouted veggies, probiotics, etc. It's almost as complete as their meal replacement powder at a much lower cost. I'll keep looking but have not found anything else I like better so I'll keep buying it and using it.

Immediate Consumption Use- Great for Quick Protein Shake

This is one of two plant based organic protein powders I use for shakes. After speaking to the company in 2017 to ask a few questions on proper usage, I was told by a CSR that this product is not meant to be made, stored in fridge, and drank later. The proprietary blend is intended for immediate consumption or the composition begins to break down and the nutritional value becomes lost. This information was repeated to me when I called again in January of 2018. Perfect, as my other product is meant to make and store for later. I wanted one for those unplanned "I need something now" moments Life so often presents you. GOL Raw Organic Unflavored give you so many possibilities for your own nutrient needs: adding avocado, blueberries or other fresh fruit; MCT oil or not; cacao powder and/or cacoa nibs; liquid alcohol free flavorings like Madagascar Vanilla, Hazelnut, Almond extract (or whichever flavor you prefer); coconut flakes or pumpkin spice...endless combinations so much so you don't get bored. I use a stick blender and have never had a problem with the consistency when using almond milk. Highly recommend it! Please keep in mind the company states the container is not filled to the top but filled by the volume advertised.

Great product, arrived quickly

I have read many of the negative reiviews, and frankly, I don't think that they are being fair to the product. I did not purchase the old product. But, many of the complaints seem to be about the scoop being larger in the new box, and the box being larger. Easy fix- don't use the full scoop. I don't find the taste horrible at all, in fact, it even says it is unflavored. The big change I think is in the addition of the Branch Chain Amino Acids- something which the other reviewers neglect to point out- these are extremely essential- especially for those of us recovering from a brain injury. I for one, have noticed an immediate difference since starting to use this product. Not only am I gluten intolerant with a dairy allergy, but suffered a head injury as a result of a car accident. After using this product, I started noticing immediate benefits. And I believe it to be because of the additional branch chain amino acids that were not present in the old version. I also add some raw blueberries and drink mine with unsweetened almond milk and it is absolutely delicious!

This is the BEST protein powder!

This is the BEST protein powder! It is smooth, tastes great, and is easy to digest. As someone who's had issues with whey, this is a wonderful alternative. I use it after workouts, or when I need a quick breakfast. I keep vanilla and chocolate on hand at all times. The chocolate has slightly more calories, but it's higher in fiber, so it's a good trade off. It'd be nice if it was a little cheaper, but the price is worth it for superior nutrition!

Good

I'm a Beauty Detoxer and vegan most of the time. This powder plus almond milk makes a nice snack or meal on-the-go. I like that it's vegan, raw, packed with nutrients all from natural sources and probiotics/digestive enzymes included. I do agree, Garden of Life might switch to better packaging, but it could be that when powder is first packaged it fills the containers and then settles afterward. I've tried the vanilla, which is pretty good, but next time I plan on buying the unflavored and adding liquid stevia and any other flavors like vanilla bean or cacao, depending on what I feel like each time I make it. First time I made it it was gritty, but then I figured out what works: I like mine on the thin side, so I use 10-12oz of liquid; half almond milk, half cold water. I blend a full scoop with the liquid mixture using a stick blender, then add chipped ice. I find the protein powder tastes best chilled and over ice. It's very filling and I like knowing I'm not ingesting any junk; just good, clean nutrition. Of course, whole organic plant foods are best, but this is the second best option in terms of protein powder and a quick meal or snack.

The ONLY protein powder I trust.

I have purchased this over and over again, over the course of maybe 2 to 3 years now. Having a short background in nutrition makes me analytical and skeptical of so many products – but this one holds up in theory and in my stomach. This is the only protein powder that does not upset my stomach, and that, from a scientific and nutritional point of view, actually delivers nutrients and amino acids to the body without harmful byproducts, such as those that can be found in cesian or whey blends, like casonorphines. As someone who struggles greatly with stomach issues as well as a skin/acne concerns, I need to be very peculiar about what I put in my body. Seeing that it is vegan and organic is a huge bonus, and seeing that it is raw helps me agree with the idea that the proteins are not denatured or broken down. I always buy the unsweetened one, as some of the sweetened flavors have Stevia which does not always sit well with me. As mentioned, very sensitive individual here. The unsweetened is the best, I can put it into smoothies, sometimes I start a half of a scoop into a soup I am making, and although I don’t do this often, if I am making sweets or muffins I can throw a scoop in. I really love how versatile and nutritionally backed it is. I have never written an Amazon review before, but this product deserves it.

Good product. - will continue to buy

I like this one. I found, though, that using the scoop is too much and it doesn't last long. I believe one scoop is equivalent to four tablespoons! I share this with my mother - trying to convince her to eat better (it's an uphill battle!) I now just measure two tablespoons in my smoothies rather than using the scoop. Much better this way, and it lasts longer. Besides, all foods have at least some protein, even vegetables, fruits and grains. So don't really need a lot in supplementation, and some would argue that we don't need to and should not supplement with protein powders in the first place.

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