One of the main complaints I have with most “high protein” vegan recipes is that they have a lot of protein… …but also a ton of calories. Most protein sources like legumes come with slightly more carbs than protein, even if you don’t count the fiber. That being said, there are still plenty of vegan recipes with relatively low calories overall. They mostly incorporate foods from this...
Verdict: Ghost vegan protein powder is a pretty typical vegan protein powder, but it’s well made. I would particularly recommend it for those who want a stevia-free option that tastes good. Pros: Mixes well and has a good flavor. Also has a good variety of unique flavors. Cons: Protein content is pretty average. A bit more expensive than the average plant based protein powder...
Most of us in Western countries grew up being taught that you needed multiple servings of meat every day if you wanted to be healthy and grow muscle. With NFL and NBA players going vegan for performance, and much easier access to plant-based substitutes (e.g. Beyond Burger), many are re-evaluating if meat is truly necessary as a protein source. I’ve done my best to make this a fair and...
Seitan is one of the best vegan protein sources, but I found myself in a bit of a rut making the same seitan recipe over and over, so I thought it was time to try something new. I collected just about every seitan recipe that I could find that looked good and ended up with 100 (possibly more to come in the future). Obviously I haven’t vetted all of these personally yet, so if you find any...
True Nutrition is a unique company that sells protein powder and other supplements direct to people. It helps them offer a few unique features, and keep the price down. The main draw of True Nutrition is that you can create your own custom blends of proteins. They have all the popular vegan ingredients like pea protein, brown rice protein, etc. For most people, myself included, it’s easier to...
Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate You may have seen Purely Inspired Organic Protein Powder at Walmart or some other “low cost” store. It’s one of the cheapest, widely available vegan protein powders, which is why I had to get a tub and put it to the test. You can see from the overall score that it’s pretty decent, even if it’s not the best vegan protein powder. I’ve divided this review...
Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Berry, Unflavored, Vanilla Chai I’m generally a fan of most Vega protein products, but this one… …was not my favorite. I’ve reviewed some pretty bad vegan protein powders before, but this one has the lowest overall score by a significant margin. I’d highly recommend looking at my favorite plant based protein powders for alternative protein powders to...
It can be hard to get enough protein on a vegan diet, which is why protein powder can be a great help, especially for muscle building or weight loss. But it can be expensive to buy vegan protein powder regularly, and it can contain ingredients that you don’t like (or wasteful packaging). That’s why I recommend making your own if you’re looking to save some money or gain some control. I...
Where to buy: Amazon I’ve been testing every vegan protein bar that I can get my hands on. This is about the only raw bar that I’ve found, and while it’s far from my favorite, it’s a decent bar. If you’re interested specifically in protein bars made from only raw ingredients, this is the bar for you, there’s just no better option. Considering there aren’t that many raw vegan...
I’ve tested over 50 protein powders, and when it comes to bad tasting protein shakes, the most common reason are the clumps it forms. It applies to every type of protein powder I’ve ever had, whether it was whey, casein, pea, hemp, etc. On top of that, clumps can stick to the side of your bottle, blender, or glass, meaning that you’re essentially wasting some of that protein. Clumps are the...