Vegan Protein Powder Review

It’s the ultimate protein powder review. 9 of the Best Vegan Protein Powders compared side-by-side. Get protein to calorie ratio, cost analysis, breakdown of ingredients, nutritional information, and more.

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When it comes to vegan protein powder, I’ve tried them all. For the 8+ years that I’ve been a mother, protein powder has been one of my go-to sources for fueling up and staying healthy. I add protein powder to smoothies, cookies, shakes and over the years, I’ve developed a pretty good sense of what to look for in a good vegan protein powder.

Recently, I’ve had several readers ask me about the best vegan protein powders. After the 3rd or 4th request, I decided to create a comprehensive guide on the best (my favorite and top-rated) vegan protein powders on the market.

Let’s dig in!

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Best Vegan Protein Powders | Review

First, I broke each product down by a handful of categories: taste, texture, quality of ingredients, protein to calorie ratio, and price point. Second, I share Amazon star ratings and reviews of each product so you can see what other people are saying about these protein powders. Finally, I rank my personal favorite three protein powders from the group.

A few things to keep in mind…

For this comparison, I reviewed only vanilla protein powders. However, I offer more options for each brand, either flavors that I particularly love or have had personally recommended to me.

For each product, I provide the overall Amazon ratings and include the commonly reported pros and cons. Even some of the most-loved products get negative reviews and often times the pros and cons list are similar. If you are interested in trying a particular protein powder, I recommend you take a look at all the reviews for that particular product to get a fuller sense of what people are saying about it overall.

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Sunwarrior – Vanilla Protein Blend

Taste: 4.5/5 perfect sweetness, not overpowering
Texture: 5/5 creamy, not gritty
Organic/Non-GMO: Yes
Protein Base: Blend of Pea, Hemp, and Goji Berry Protein
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 100/18g (18%)
Perks:

Zero Sugar
100% plant-based company
Keto, Vegan, and Paleo Friendly
Soy-Free, Gluten-Free

Price: $1.43/serving
Also Try: Plant-Based Collagen and Chocolate Protein Powder

Amazon Reviews: 4/5 stars, 1478 ratings
Pros: Taste, texture, blending power, quality of ingredients
Cons: Price, packaging

Bob’s Red Mill – Vanilla Protein Powder

Taste: 5/5 perfect sweetness, mild flavor
Texture: 4.5/5 very mild chalkiness
Organic/Non-GMO: No
Protein Base: Blend of Pea Protein and Chia Seeds
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 180/20g (11%)
Perks:

Beneficial probiotics
240 mg Omega-3 per serving
Soy-Free, Gluten-Free

Price: $1.95/serving
Also Try: Chocolate Protein Powder and Chai Protein Powder

Amazon Reviews: 4/5 stars, 355 ratings
Pros: Flavor, texture, blending power
Cons: Unnecessary ingredients, added sugar, probiotics caused stomach pains

Vega – Protein Smoothie

Taste: 4.5/5 – mild, not overpowering
Texture: 4.5/5 – very little grittiness
Organic/Non-GMO: Non-GMO certified
Protein Base: Blend of pea, brown rice, and hemp protein
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 80/15g (18.7%)
Perks:

All Vega products are Certified Vegan
Zero Sugar
Soy-Free, Gluten-Free

Price: $1.41/serving
Also Try: All-in-One Shake and Vega Protein & Energy

Amazon Reviews: 4/5 stars, 1415 ratings
Pros: Taste, texture, blending power, value
Cons: Unnecessary ingredients (fillers)

Aloha – Organic Vanilla

Taste: 4/5 – mild coconut flavor
Texture: 4/5 – mild chalkiness
Organic/Non-GMO: Yes
Protein Base: Blend of pea, brown rice, hemp, and pumpkin seed protein
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 120/18g (15%)
Perks:

Certified Vegan
No artificial ingredients
Soy-Free, Gluten-Free
Excellent source of fiber and iron

Price: $2/serving (cheaper on Amazon)
Also Try: Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars and Chocolate Protein Powder

Amazon Reviews: 3.5/5 stars, 831 ratings
Pros: Taste, texture, blending powder, no artificial ingredients
Cons: poor quality ingredients, the formula change

Naked Nutrition – Naked Pea

Taste: 4.5/5 mild and blends well
Texture: 4/5 mild chalkiness
Organic/Non-GMO: Non-GMO only
Protein Base: Pea Protein
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 120/27g (22.5%)
Perks:

No Artificial Sweeteners, Flavors, or Colors
No Additives or Fillers
Non-GMO, Soy Free, and Gluten Free

Price: $0.76/serving
Also Try: Naked PB (this is my favorite protein powder on the market. It is smooth, creamy, and with no grittiness. However, it only works when you want a peanut butter taste. I always have this on hand and use it in cookies, shakes, and protein balls)

Amazon Reviews: 4/5 stars, 1739 ratings
Pros: Flavor, texture, quality ingredients (no fillers)
Cons: Taste, Texture, Packaging

KOS – Vanilla Shake

Taste: 5/5 subtle vanilla, not overpowering
Texture:4.5/5 creamy
Organic/Non-GMO: Yes
Protein Base: Blend of pea protein, flaxseed, quinoa, pumpkin seed, and chia seeds
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 160/20g (12.5%)
Perks:

Zero sugar, low carb
Packed w/ vitamins and minerals
Soy-Free, Gluten-Free

Price: $2.92/serving
Also Try: Organic Greens Blend and Raw Chocolate Blend

Amazon Reviews: 4.1/5 stars, 1593 ratings
Pros: Taste, texture, versatility, ingredients, blending power
Cons: Too sweet, taste, not allergy-free

Orgain – Plant-Based Vanilla

Taste: 4.5/5 – tasty and not overpowering
Texture: 4/5 – mild grittiness
Organic/Non-GMO: Yes
Protein Base: Blend of pea, brown rice, chia
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 150/21g (14%)
Perks:

Low carb, high in fiber
Soy-Free, Gluten-Free

Price: $1.66/serving
Also Try: Chocolate Peanut Butter and Vegan Greens Protein Powder

Amazon Reviews: 4.3/5 stars, 8609 ratings
Pros: Taste, texture, blending power, quality ingredients
Cons: texture, bloating, ingredients

Nuzest – Vanilla Protein

Taste: 4/5 slightly overpowering
Texture: 4.5/5 mildly gritty
Organic/Non-GMO: Yes
Protein Base: Pea Protein
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 90/20g (22.2%
Perks:

No filler ingredients
Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo

Price: $2.24
Also Try: Chocolate and Strawberry

Amazon Reviews: 4.3/5, 200 ratings
Pros: Quality ingredients, no fillers, flavor
Cons: Price, texture

Garden of Life – Raw Organic Protein

Taste: 4.5/5 mild and pleasant
Texture: 4/5 mildly gritty
Organic/Non-GMO: Yes
Protein Base: A variety of sprout grain protein
Calorie/Protein Ratio: 110/22g (20%)
Perks:

Low carb
14 organic grains, seeds, and legumes
Free of soy, gluten, and added sugars

Price: $1.6
Also Try: Meal Replacement Vanilla and Greens and Probiotics

Amazon Reviews: 4.3/5 stars, 1140 ratings
Pros: Quality of ingredients, blending power
Cons: Flavor, dislike the new formula

Best Vegan Protein Powders

All of these protein powders have their merit. When balancing all the factors listed above, I came up with my 3 favorite protein powders based on the following factors: Taste and Texture, Quality of Ingredients, Calorie to Protein Ratio, Blending Power.

The winners are…

*I tried the Naked Pea for the sake of this review that showcases only vanilla flavored protein powders. However, Naked Nutrition is largely in my top three because of their Naked PB. It is so good and I highly recommend it.

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