Orgain Organic Vegan Protein Powder

The packaging quality is excellent, and the vegan protein tastes delicious. Compared to other brands, this one works best for me.

I have many food restrictions for medical reasons, so finding products that I can use safely can be challenging. This is my go-to protein powder because it’s plant based – no dairy, no gluten – so as someone who is lactose intolerant and wheat sensitive, I can use this without any repercussions. There are 21 grams of protein per serving, which helps me reach my daily protein intake goals. I usually use the powder in smoothies, but I also stir it into oatmeal for a different taste experience. It mixes in smoothly. I always buy the chocolate flavor because, like every protein powder I’ve tried, the chocolate helps mask the taste that seems to be inherent in every product of this type that I’ve tried.

I have used this product for years. It blends well in the different smoothie recipes I make. The chocolate is by far my favorite, but I also use the vanilla for the fruit based smoothies that I may not want chocolate in. It has a slight grainy texture but that is with most powders. It does not compromise the taste and well worth it. I use this product as a way to boost my health as I have autoimmune diseases that prevent me my living my fullest.

I bought this as a meal replacement. I also do 16:8 fasting, and this is my first meal every day. I needed something that was always at ready and also good for me. Otherwise my hunger would drive me to eat bad things.

For my “base” recipe, I mix 2 scoops with 12oz almond milk, 100 g frozen banana slices, and 40 g avocado.
It’s around 400 calories, but it fills me up and keeps me full for hours.

Taste:
I noticed an aftertaste from the sweetener the first couple of times I tried it, but I hadn’t at that point come up with my recipes. I don’t know if I’m used to the taste now, or if something I add masks that. But I don’t notice it anymore.

To be honest, I’m not crazy about just the base recipe. I need more flavors, and I also need variety to keep from getting tired of it. So I have created little flavor pouches that I assemble ahead of time to throw in with it. The packs I assemble range from negligible calories (mocha) to around 100.

Mocha (2 tsp instant coffee) – add to vanilla or chocolate
Peanut Butter / Chocolate Peanut Butter (3 tbsp pbfit powder) – add to vanilla or chocolate
Blueberry (1/2 cup blueberries) – add to vanilla or chocolate
Chocolate Orange (1 orange, 1 tsp special dark cocoa powder) – add to chocolate
Gingerbread (1 tsp ginger powder, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp molasses) – add to vanilla
Snickerdoodle (1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp pbfit powder) – add to vanilla
Mixed Berry (½ cup frozen mixed berries) – add to vanilla or chocolate
Peaches and Cream (1 cup peaches) – add to vanilla
Strawberries and Cream / Chocolate Strawberry (1 cup strawberries) – add to vanilla or chocolate

Texture:
I have always used a blender, and I’ve never experienced graininess. To me, this feels and tastes just like a milkshake, which is awesome because it has stopped my cravings for actual ice cream. Ice cream has always been my biggest weakness.

At work, I use a $17 blender: Hamilton Beach (51103) Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Single Serve, For Shakes & Smoothies, Black. It works fine for this. You don’t have to have a great blender.

The key for me is to prepare ahead of time. When I get the container in, I go ahead and measure it all into snack size pouches I can split between work and home. I also freeze avocados in individual servings. I slice the avocado meat into a snack size baggie and then smash it and freeze it. When I’m ready to throw it in, I microwave it for 10 seconds. I do the same for spinach. There are instructions online that go into how to blanch and freeze spinach for smoothies. I add spinach randomly when I feel like it, since it doesn’t alter the flavor or texture. But I’ve found that if I add it to every smoothie, I get tired of the smoothies faster. Not sure why.

Do your research, play around, and you’ll probably figure out what works for you.

The product is good.

I have tried a number of different vegan protein powders and by far the orgain brand is hands down the best one. If you are looking for a tasty and affordable vegan protein powder you’ve got to try this one!