Best Vegan Chocolate Protein Powder – Review
Find out which plant based protein powders taste better (or worse) in the best vegan chocolate protein powder review!
Searching for the best vegan chocolate protein powder out there? Today, I’m reviewing & ranking the best plant based protein powder products out there. Plus, I’ve included a super easy 6 ingredient vegan protein shake & my tools and tips for making your vegan protein powder tastier.
Ahh, vegan protein powder. Sigh. Long sigh. Longer sigh. Where do I even begin? Protein powder alone is no easy thing to eat/taste/have to chug on a daily basis (if not multiple times a day, in some cases). It’s one of the most helpful things to boosting your plant-based diet, and yet, one of the most agonizing. Lol.
As you may have gleaned, I’ve been on a looooong journey tasting, testing, gagging, swishing my mouth vigorously, then tasting, testing, gagging and repeat with plant based vegan protein powder products for nearly a decade.
Point is: vegan protein powder can be nasty!
And then some. But today, let me assure you that this is, in fact, light at the end of the vegan protein powder tunnel—and that light is edible and perhaps even a bit tasty. Erik and I have purchased 15 (updated Dec 2021) 18 of the most well-reviewed, top-selling plant based vegan protein powder products available online, and done everything from shaken them up in basic almond milk smoothies in a blender bottle to blended them up into frosty vegan protein shakes.
Y’all have been loving this vegan protein powder review, so I’m adding more new vegan protein powders every couple of months (most recent update: January 2022). Feel free to email me about any vegan protein powders you’d like me to try!
Note: I also tested all of these vegan protein powders in my 3 Ingredient Chocolate Vegan Protein Shake Recipe. Enjoy!
Vegan Protein Powder Review: the Criteria
Here are our testing parameters/basic testing guidelines to determine the best vegan chocolate protein powder of all time.
Firstly, we excluded any vegan protein powder brands that had terrible reviews online, and ones that had recently dramatically changed their recipe (much to their fans’ chagrin). We reviewed ones that had a rating of 4 stars or more on Amazon, and that had the best overall experience. Then, we went over the following questions when trying each vegan protein powder:
- How do they taste?
- How well do they dissolve in unsweetened vanilla almond milk?
- How many grams of plant based protein per serving?
- Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)?
- Price: Based on list price on Amazon (which typically has the lowest price), not including any additional savings from Subscribe & Save or other discounts/promotions
- $ = less than $1.50 per serving; $$ = $1.50-$2 per serving; $$$ = more than $2 per serving
- Overall score: ___
Why Are We Reviewing Vegan Protein Powders Today?
In this day and age, it’s hard to keep up with everything that you have going on in your life while managing to get your protein on. Sometimes you just gotta reach for that vegan protein powder to supplement your daily intake. That could be for gains (muscle gains, y’all), basic nutrition or whatever nutritional goals you may have.
Today, we’re focusing on vegan plant-based protein powder, but there are others on the market with whey, collagen and so forth.
How to Use Vegan Protein Powder
- Simple, in a blender bottle with water (or milk): this is the simplest, quickest way of preparing your protein powder. Just add a scoop or two into a blender bottle with your favorite milk or even just water, shake away and sip.
- In a smoothie: my favorite way of incorporating vegan protein powder into my diet. In fact, there’s a super simple recipe below.
- In cookies, no bake or baked into something
- ______: your suggestion here!
Best Vegan Protein Powder: Reviews
Vegan Protein Powder by The Genius Brand
NAME: Genius Vegan Protein, Vegan Muscle Building Fuel
First Impressions: Foamy, dissolves easily.
How does it taste? Soothing vanilla flavor. Very light chocolate flavor. Lightly sweet. Better flavor than most vegan protein powders. 8
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? Dissolves easily. Foamy. 9
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Non-GMO, Velositol: patented ingredients to boost MPS (muscle protein synthesis for muscle growth, lean body mass, quicker muscle recovery), “Clean Cream” (creamy texture developed from clean ingredients).
Price: $$
Overall score: 17/20
Where to Buy?
- Genius Vegan Protein CHOCOLATE
- No vanilla flavor available yet.
Vegan Protein Powder by Birdman
NAME: Birdman Falcon Vegan Protein
First Impressions: Very smelly once mixed. Sour, off-putting smell. Like sour grains?
How does it taste? 3. The smell is overpowering. At first the taste is okay—chocolate flavor is there, light sweetness… but then the smell kinda hits you.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 6. Smooth-ish, but thick.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 22g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 7 raw plant-based sources, including organic sacha inchi powder, Kosher, non-GMO, BCAAs: complete amino acid profile, digestive mix of enzymes and probiotics, gluten-free.
Price: $
Overall score: 9/20
Where to Buy?
- Birdman Falcon Vegan Protein CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Vegan Protein Powder by Orgain
NAME: Orgain Organic Protein, Plant Based Protein Powder
First Impressions: No can do! I’ve been drinking this vegan protein powder brand for years and years. It’s my go to protein powder. Update August 2020: This brand of vegan protein powder is still my favorite, but now I favor the vanilla flavor so much more. It’s one that I turn to almost daily and almost never get sick of.
How does it taste? 9. Most chocolatey. A bit of sweetness that’s nice. Good, mellow flavor, with almost a bread-like taste. More agreeable, palatable flavor than the other protein powders.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 9. Smooth in the blender bottle, but a bit thicker than the other vegan protein powders.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 21g, 4g net carbs.
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Gluten free, kosher, organic, low net carbs, non-GMO.
Price: $
Overall score: 18/20
Where to Buy?
Vegan Protein Powder by Vega Plant-Based
NAME: Vega Plant-Based Protein & Greens, Chocolate Flavored
First Impressions: LOVED this when testing my chocolate banana protein smoothie. I wanted to use Orgain, but had just run out and was very pleasantly surprised.
How do they taste? On the thicker end and very chocolatey with a good amount of saltiness. Tastes better than most, could be sweeter. But pleasant overall. Almost no flavor of greens. 8
How well do they dissolve in almond milk? Dissolves easily, Erik says “pleasantly thicker consistency without too much grainy aftertaste.” 9
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g in 1 scoop.
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Keto-friendly, soy-free, no added sugar, made with real green vegetables like kale and spinach.
Price: $
Overall score: 17/20
Where to Buy?
- Vega Protein & Greens CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here
Vegan Protein Powder by Nature’s Best by Isopure
NAME: Nature’s Best Plant Based Protein
First Impressions: Very concentrated. Only needs half the amount as compared to other vegan protein powders.
How does it taste? 6 Almost tasteless. Not sweet with a very, very light chocolate flavor. Good in that it’s kind of bland. Better for everyday consumption? Sometimes bland can be good. Also has a slightly odd flavor to it.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? Yes. But very, very foamy. 8
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Non-GMO, keto-friendly, low-carb, gluten free, non-GMO.
Price: $
Overall score: 14/20
Where to Buy?
- Nature’s Best Plant Based Protein CHOCOLATE
- Find Unflavored Plant Based flavor here.
Vegan Protein Powder by SunWarrior
NAME: SunWarrior Protein Warrior Blend with peas and hemp
How does it taste? 4. Okay. Off-putting. Bitter chocolate flavor, with a bit of an odd aftertaste. Flavor is not good, not terrible. Not too bad compared to some of the other vegan protein powders.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 6. Smooth, but thick. No chunks, just thickness.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 25g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 6g BCAAs for muscle recovery, coconut MCTs for energy, superfoods & antioxidants, raw, plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO.
Price: $
Overall score: 10/20
Where to Buy?
Plant Based Vegan Protein Powder by EarthChimp
NAME: EarthChimp Vegan Protein Super Shake
How does it taste? 7. Tastes okay. Good chocolate flavor, but not sweet. Tastes better as you drink more.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 8. Smooth, but thick.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Superfoods, 1 billion probiotics, digestive enzymes, 4g of fiber, non-GMO, no sugar alcohols, gluten-free.
Price: $
Overall score: 15/20
Where to Buy?
Vegan Protein Powder by Garden of Life SPORT
NAME: Organic Plant-Based Protein SPORT, chocolate flavor
First Impressions: Nice long handle on scooper, very easy to use.
How do they taste? A little odd, mildly unpleasant but doable. Tastes like rice and peas, but mostly a mild chocolate flavor. Creamy. Erik: “Initial sip is smooth, but has a grainy aftertaste.” I wouldn’t be first in line for this one, nor the last. 6.5
How well do they dissolve in almond milk? Dissolves okay, on the foamy side. 7.5
How many grams of plant-based protein per serving? 15g per 1 scoop
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Recovery blend with probiotics, certified USDA Organic, 5g BCAA (amino acids), 2 billion CFU probiotics for immune support.
Price: $$$
Overall score: 14/20
Where to Buy?
- Garden of Life Sport CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here
Vegan Protein Powder by Pure Food
NAME: Pure Food Plant Based Protein Powder
How does it taste? 1. Not sweet at all. Very off-putting. Doesn’t taste like food–difficult to consume. Might be good for folks who hate even slightly sweet drinks.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 6.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 4.3g of BCAA, 1 billion CFUs of plant-based probiotics per serving, no additives, non-GMO.
Price: $$$
Overall score: 7/20
Where to Buy?
Plant Based Vegan Protein Powder by OLLY
NAME: OLLY Plant Powered Protein
First Impressions: Difficult to open. Interesting packaging, with scoop holder and scoop on the cap. Additional plastic seal inside the top—very hard to open.
How does it taste? 3. Tastes like chocolate, then a strong aftertaste of soap and plastic. All things considered, not that offensive, oddly. But not great.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 8. Somewhat smooth, but crystals won’t dissolve.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 18g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 160mg Omega 3’s, Non-GMO, gluten free.
Price: $$
Overall score: 11/20
Where to Buy?
- Olly Plant Powered Protein CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Vegan Protein Powder by 22 Days Nutrition
NAME: 22 Days Plant Power Protein Powder Supplement
First Impressions: once mixed, smells quite a bit. Off-putting. Like mushrooms?
How does it taste? 2. Not good. Not sweet at all. Very heavy flavor of mushrooms maybe? Nonexistent chocolate flavor.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 7. Dissolves pretty well, but some graininess floating around.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Short ingredients list: just 6 ingredients, BCAAs, sacha inchi, gluten free, non-GMO.
Price: $$$
Overall score: 9/20
Where to Buy?
- 22 Days Plant Power CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Vegan Protein Powder by Vega SPORT
NAME: Vega Sport Premium Vegan Protein Powder, Chocolate
First Impressions: Big-ass scoop with a tiny handle, while the bottle has a narrow opening–it’s all a bit annoying. Very starchy, so powder gets and sticks everywhere. Requires more milk than the others to make a basic protein shake.
How do they taste? Smell isn’t great, but the flavor is fine. Very signature Vega—smooth ‘n creamy with a unique aftertaste. Chocolatey and medium sweet. Something easy to get used to over time. 8.5
How well do they dissolve in almond milk? Dissolves easily. 9
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 30g per 1 scoop
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 5g BCAA amino acids and 5g glutamic acid, 2 billion CFU probiotics for workout recovery support, NSF certified for sport, keto-friendly, non-GMO.
Price: $$$
Overall score: 17.5/20
Where to Buy?
- Vega Plant-Based Sport CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Vegan Protein Powder by Vega
NAME: Vega Clean Protein, Plant-Based
How does it taste? 8. Very good. Nice chocolatey flavor. Good sweetness. Tastes almost like strawberries or berries. Very pleasant.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 10. Very smooth. Dissolved really well.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 25g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 4g BCAAs, non-GMO, gluten free.
Price: $$$
Overall score: 18/20
Where to Buy?
- Vega Clean Protein CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Vegan Protein Powder by SB Organics
NAME: SB Organics Plant Based Vegan Protein
How does it taste? 5. Good at first, then an odd, plastic-y aftertaste. Erik, “very terrible aftertaste.” I thought it was okay. Not as bad as the others, but still worth noting.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 6. Mostly dissolves well, however, there are grains left everywhere from the ingredients. Maybe they need to grind it more for finer bits.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 21g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Essential vitamins and minerals, complete mix of probiotics, enzymes, amino acids, non-GMO.
Price: $$
Overall score: 11/20
Where to Buy?
Plant Based Vegan Protein Powder by Vega
NAME: Vega Essentials Shake, Plant-Based
How does it taste? 8. Pretty good. Not the best, but definitely one of the top flavors. Chocolatey, with a variety of other soothing, edible flavors (unlike some of the other vegan protein powders lol).
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 9. Smooth, but a little thick.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 25% daily value of 12 vitamins and minerals per serving. Grain-free, Non-GMO, Keto-friendly.
Price: $$$
Overall score: 17/20
Where to Buy?
- Vega Essentials Shake CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Plant Based Vegan Protein Powder by KOS Organic
NAME: KOS Organic Plant Protein
How does it taste? 5. Good chocolate flavor, but unusual aftertaste. Tastes like mushrooms. Sweet at first, then savory aftertaste.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 8. A little foamy, but dissolves smoothly.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Digestive enzyme blend: amylase, protease, lipase, lactase, cellulase, raw, organic, gluten-free, non-GMO.
Price: $$
Overall score: 13/20
Where to Buy?
- KOS Organic Plant Protein CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Plant Based Vegan Protein Powder by Garden of Life
NAME: Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal, Organic Shake and Meal Replacement
First Impressions: Erik: container is kind of painful to open. The top is ridged and kind of sharp—a bit painful to twist.
How does it taste? 5. Not bad. Not offensive, but not great. Low chocolate flavor. Tastes kind of like grass and flaxseed. Erik, “tastes and smells just like when you open a bag of ground flaxseed.” I can see folks who enjoy earthier flavors liking this. Grassy, but mellow.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 7. Fairly smooth, but with a residual thickness.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 20g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? 21 vitamins and minerals, 44 superfoods, packed with: protein, fiber, fruits & vegetables, probiotics & enzymes. Raw, organic, non-GMO.
Price: $$
Overall score: 12/20
Where to Buy?
- Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal CHOCOLATE
- Find VANILLA here.
Vegan Protein Powder by Optimum Nutrition
NAME: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Plant, Plant Based Protein Powder
How does it taste? 10. Best flavor overall. Not a strong chocolate flavor, but really tasty. Reminds me of marshmallows. Smooth vanilla flavor and sweetness. Very light on chocolate—but I can’t ding it for that because it tastes so good.
How well does it dissolve in almond milk? 10. Dissolves really well. Smooth, blended right into the non-dairy milk.
How many grams of plant based protein per serving? 24g
Bonus benefits of this vegan protein powder (according to the company)? Complete amino acid profile to support muscle recovery, gluten free, non-GMO.
Price: $$
Overall score: 20/20
Where to Buy?
What Brands are Missing?
Leave a comment below if you feel that I’m missing an essential brand of vegan protein powder. If your favorite isn’t on here, or you’re super curious about one but don’t want to take the leap just yet–I’ll take one for the team. 😉 Comment below and I’ll check it out as soon as I can.
Best Vegan Protein Powder Ranking – Complete List of Plant Based Protein Powder Reviewed
Updated January 2021
- 18. Pure Food Vegan Protein Powder: 7/20
- 17. 22 Days Vegan Protein Powder: 9/20
- 16. Birdman Vegan Protein Powder: 9/20
- 15. SunWarrior Vegan Protein Powder: 10/20
- 14. Olly Vegan Protein Powder: 11/20
- 13. SB Organics Vegan Protein Powder: 11/20
- 12. Garden of Life Vegan Protein Powder: 12/20
- 11. KOS Vegan Protein Powder: 13/20
- 10. Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein: 14/20
- 9. Nature’s Best Vegan Protein Powder: 14/20
- 8. EarthChimp Vegan Protein Powder: 15/20
- 7. Vega Protein & Greens Vegan Protein Powder: 17/20
- 6. Genius Vegan Protein Powder: 17/20
Top 5 Best Vegan Protein Powder – Best Plant Based Protein Powder
- 5. Vega Plant-Based Sport Premium Protein: 17.5/20
- 4. Vega Essentials Shake Vegan Protein Powder: 17/20
- 3. Vega Clean Vegan Protein Powder: 18/20
- 2. Orgain Vegan Protein Powder: 18/20
- 1. Optimum Nutrition Vegan Protein Powder: 20/20
Winner – Best Tasting Vegan Protein Powder OVERALL – Best Non-GMO Protein Powder
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Plant, Plant Based Protein
Truly, truly amazing. At the beginning of trying all of these vegan protein powder brands, I thought for sure Orgain would be my favorite. I’ve been drinking it for 3+ years. It’s my go-to, and still will be. However, when I tried Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard’s vegan protein powder, I loved it. Then, I tried it again. And again. And again. Every single time, it was amazing. I’ve started working it into my regular routine—so I can switch things up between my breaks from Orgain. Thus far, Optimum Nutrition is the best non-GMO protein I’ve had!
My Personal Favorite Vegan Protein Powder—Best Plant Based Protein Powder
Orgain Organic Protein Plant Based Protein Powder
As a baker & food blogger, one of my favorite things of all-time is chocolate. Orgain Vegan Protein Powder is my absolute favorite because I’ve had it so many times over 3 years, and I never grow tried of it. The flavor is consistently delicious & mellow enough that I can have it all the time. One of my favorite vegan protein powder hacks for Orgain? Use 1 scoop of chocolate Orgain and 1 scoop of vanilla Orgain when making your vegan protein shake. The combo is fantastic. Then, if you want to amp it up, add in a splash of pure vanilla extract and a few drops of stevia. SO GOOD!
Update: Months later, I’ve found myself reaching for the vanilla Orgain protein powder more than the chocolate (who’d thunk it?). There’s just something about the vanilla flavor that lends itself so tastily to add-ins like spinach, peanut butter and fruits. The vanilla protein powder kind of adds a vanilla ice cream flavor, if you will.
My Must-Have Tools for Vegan Protein Powder Shakes
- My Favorite Personal Blender: Seriously incredible. I’ve been making vegan protein shakes for over 10 years, and this blender is my absolute favorite. It’s just the right size to make personal smoothies, and is compatible with two different-size cups: one smaller one, one larger one. Best part: it runs by itself and knows exactly how long your smoothie will take. How cool is that?
- Extra Blender Cups: I highly recommend buying extra cups for your blender. Oftentimes things get super busy and I need to make two more shakes, but none of my blender cups are clean. Blergh!
- Shaker Bottles: BlenderBottle (small) | BlenderBottle (large). My go-to shaker bottles. There is really nothing else like these bottles. Add vegan protein powder + non-dairy milk, shake and you have the smoothest possible protein shake without any blending. Awesome.
- Where to Buy Ingredients: the everyday add-ins to my daily vegan protein shakes. MCT Oil for energy + brain boost | Gelatinized Maca Powder for energy | Naked PB Powder (PB2) | Paleo Chocolate Chunks | Raw Cacao Powder | sugar free sweetener: stevia drops or low carb monkfruit drops
Tips for the Best Tasting Vegan Protein Powder Experience
Now, before we get started, I wanted to share my tips for the best tasting vegan protein powder experience—yep, that’s right, experience. Here we go:
- For shaker bottle vegan protein shakes…
- I definitely recommend taking the time to blend a protein shake in a blender instead of a shaker bottle. In a blender, you can add frozen bananas, spinach, etc. for better taste and a nutrient boost. But shaker bottles are super convenient, so follow the tips below for the best experience.
- Add lots of vanilla extract! Or any extract of your choosing. My faves are orange and organic peppermint.
- Add sweetener. I love using a few drops of stevia or low-carb + keto sweetener.
- Add spices. Ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg. Play with spices to switch the vegan protein powder shake up. When you have to drink these everyday, they can get pretty tedious without some fun flavor change-ups.
- Use vanilla almond milk. I’ve made vegan protein shakes with all kinds of non-dairy milk—cashew milk, coconut milk, almond coconut milk, chocolate non-dairy milk. My favorite is unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Try: Blue Diamond’s.
- MIXING BETTER: always put the liquid in first, then the protein powder, or the vegan protein powder will get stuck on bottom of the cup. OR, if powder is already at the bottom (say you’re bringing it with you to go in your shaker cup, then filling it later), add liquid, then flip the cup upside down and tap it a bit to loosen it from the bottom first, then shake up and down vigorously.
- For a blended vegan protein shake recipe you can count on (as in, it tastes good!)… use My Everyday Vegan Protein Shake recipe below–it’s at the bottom of this post. 🙂 It’s my go-to, everyday vegan protein shake with 24g of protein per serving, with 18 Net Carbs. I use my favorite fruits, a splash of vanilla, a little sweetener when I’ve had enough of these darn protein shakes, and some veggies to feel good. I highly recommend it!
What’s your personal favorite vegan protein powder?
Well, what did ya think? Are you familiar with any of these vegan protein powder products? Are there new ones you’re seeing on the list that you’re hankering to try? I can’t wait to hear what you think of them! Meanwhile… I’ll leave you with an easy, super simple chocolate vegan protein powder shake recipe to try these protein powders in. Thanks for stopping by and exploring the wonders of the vast vegan internet with me! 😉 ‘Til the next kitchen adventure…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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My Everyday Vegan Protein Shake
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 protein shake 1x
Description
Try out one of the Best Vegan Protein Powders with my favorite, everyday basic vegan protein shake. I highly recommend following the recipe as listed. It’s amazing! 24g of protein per serving, with 18 Net Carbs.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (more below)
- 3/4 cup frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, pineapple)
- 3 tablespoons chocolate vegan protein powder* (or 1 scoop of this chocolate one)
- 3 tablespoons vanilla vegan protein powder* (or 1 scoop of this vanilla one)
- 4 drops liquid stevia (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
Optional
- 1/4 teaspoon gelatinized maca powder for energy
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil for improved brain function
- 2 tablespoon paleo chocolate chunks for fun!
Instructions
- This is the blender I use to make my smoothies. It’s easy to use, holds the perfect amount, and can be left to keep blending while I walk away (it runs by itself).
- Add all ingredients in the order listed: 3/4 cup non-dairy milk, frozen fruit, chocolate vegan protein powder, vanilla vegan protein powder, stevia, vanilla, spinach and 1/2 cup non-dairy milk. This is the order that I’ve found to create the smoothest shake, without any protein powder getting stuck in a clump anywhere.
- Depending on your daily nutritional needs, feel free to add maca powder, peanut powder, nut butter or MCT oil.
- Close blender. Blend until smooth and no chunks remain. Enjoy immediately.
For a basic chocolate vegan protein shake with lots of customization options, check out my: 3 Ingredient Chocolate Vegan Protein Shake Recipe.
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- Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie (Vegan, Protein-Packed)
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Equipment
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- Where To Buy Vegan Protein Powder: #1: Optimum Nutrition Vegan Protein Powder | #2: Orgain Vegan Protein Powder | #3: Vega Clean Vegan Protein Powder | #4: Vega Shake Protein Powder | #5: Genius Vegan Protein Powder
- *Most vegan protein powders will work with this amount in your protein shake. However, some are more highly concentrated & can create thicker shakes than desired. Try the recommended 1 serving listed on your protein powder and adjust as needed.
- A Note on Fruits: I love using frozen fruits in this recipe. If you like sweeter protein shakes, use sweeter fruits like pineapples, mangoes and blueberries. For a lighter sweetness, try peaches and strawberries, or swap 1/4 cup of the frozen fruit with ice cubes.
- Where to Buy Ingredients: MCT Oil for energy + brain boost | Gelatinized Maca Powder for energy | Naked PB Powder (PB2) | Paleo Chocolate Chunks | Raw Cacao Powder | sugar free sweetener: stevia drops or low carb monkfruit drops
- Recommended Tools: My Favorite Personal Blender | Extra Blender Cups | Shaker Bottles for quick & easy protein shakes: BlenderBottle (small) | BlenderBottle (large)
- Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the ingredients I’ve listed in Where to Buy Ingredients. Also, it’s estimated based on 1 serving per recipe, made without optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein shake
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g, Net Carbs: 19g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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I did not realize there were this many brands! Excellent comparison article!
Have you tried Ascent? They have chocolate, chocolate+PB, and vanilla bean; not organic, I think. Also Nutralite Organics chocolate and vanilla?
Also, do you have any comments about making your own protein blend to have a complete amino acid balance? For instance, I’ve heard pea protein is almost complete but a little low in methionine, so rice protein might help supplement that?
Thank you!
Hi Lindsay! I know, it’s amazing how many brands there are out there, and I feel like I find new ones every day. I haven’t tried either of the brands you mentioned, but I’ll be sure to check them out. That chocolate pb sounds delish!
I haven’t tried making my own blend, so unfortunately I don’t have any direct tips. From what I’ve seen in other brands, it does seem like a mix of pea and rice is quite common, so that might be a good place to start. 🙂
Thank you! This is so helpful. I came across your article because I’ve been drinking Shakeology Chocolate Vegan protein powder but IT IS SOOOO EXPENSIVE! $154.00 with tax and shipping! Have you tried Shakeology? I like the taste. I do not like the price. I’m going to try the Optimum Nutrition one you suggested. I’ve also like Arbonne’s chocolate protein powder, which is vegan.
$154?!?! Hoo mama!! That’ll get your wallet nice and stretched! I haven’t tried it, but have heard a lot of things about it. Yeah, try the Optimum Nutrition and also Orgain, and let me know what you think! The orgain vanilla actually exceeds my love for vegan *chocolate* protein powders and I’m usually a huge chocolate nerd. Is the Arbonne better than Shakeology?
MRM, plant fusion, and only what you need protein are three you’ve missed. I like them all.
Thanks Alia! I’ll have to check them out.
I’m a huge fan of Orgain too! Have you tried their plant based protein powder + greens or the super food versions? If so, how did they compare with the original Orgain protein powder? Thanks!
Glad to hear it Maria! I haven’t tried their powder + greens, but I did try the superfood a few years ago and didn’t like it as much as the chocolate or vanilla. Still, it was pretty good overall. Hope this helps!
Hi. Have you tried California Gold Sport Plant Protein. Would like to hear your review. Anyway this review is rather comprehensive. I like it. Thanks.
I haven’t tried that brand, but I’ll have to look into it. Glad you enjoyed the review Kenny! 🙂
I found this so helpful buying protein powder
Is so confusing so thank you! I have heard a lot about truvani protein powder have you ever tried it??
Thanks for all your helpful tips and recipes I use them a lot and love them! My new fav is your overnight oats with coconut cream and chocolate chips delish!!
That’s so wonderful to hear, Cheryl! 🙂 I’m glad I could be of help. I haven’t heard of Truvani protein powder, but am trying to stick to vegan protein powders with a 4.5 star rating or above. Some of the reviews do have me a bit concerned lol. Have you tried it? On another note, I’m so happy that you’re enjoying my recipes and tips! Overnight oats are the best!! Sending you big hugs… xo
This is so helpful!! I have only tried the Orgain one, and so I am glad that this one is one of the more highly rated ones. I’m going to have to try that 20/20 one! Bookmarked to reference when I run out of my Orgain!!
It’s definitely one of the best protein powders I’ve ever used. Can’t wait to hear what you think of the ON powder!
This is SO helpful, thank you! I have protein powder in my morning smoothie, and have had a few nasty ones as well as some nice ones, so thanks for all the tips!
Kate, I FEEL you! Haha. Some vegan protein powders are not so nice… and some of them make the day go by so much easier. Lol. Enjoy!
Super useful list! I’ve got a kiddo who needs to gain some weight for health reasons and protein drinks are such a great resource to help him gain weight. But after awhile a drink will taste awful so it’s so great to have this rated list to help us find good alternatives!
Thanks Betsy! I’m so happy to hear I could provide a bit of help. 🙂 Good luck to you and your kiddo–it can’t be an easy journey. Let me know if you want me to try another vegan protein powder if you don’t see it on the list. Hugs!
I have tried various protein powders and I totally agree that Orgain is the best one. It is also reasonably priced. However, I do wish they would make additional flavors.
I know, me too! I’d love to see a strawberry or cookies & cream flavor. 😋
Very informative and helpful. Really like your shake recipe too!
Thanks so much Julie!
It’s awesome that there are so many plant based options out there.
I know, it’s so different compared to where it was even a few years ago.
May I suggest you try Ancient Nutrition Protein Powder by Josh Axe. This is the only one that doesn’t upset my stomach. It is made without Pea Protein.
Oh interesting! I’ll definitely have to give that one a go.
This is such great info! Thanks for doing all the testing for me, now I can buy with confidence!
Haha you’re so welcome Wilhelmina!