Believe it or not, forgetting you have a container of protein powder in the back of a cabinet is pretty common. When you finally pull it out, the question is: “Can I still use it?” The answer is maybe. Does vegan protein powder expire? Yes, absolutely. But that doesn’t mean that the powder is unusable at the exact date listed on the container. While most companies set an expiration date of about...
Summary: The Plant Era’s vegan protein powder is the second best organic protein powder that I’ve tested. Pros: Rich flavor. Blend of pea and rice protein powder. Cons: Texture is a bit chalky. Only 2 flavors. I’ve bought and tested a bit over 30 different vegan protein powders over the last few years. Most organic plant based protein powders suck, but The Plant Era’s protein...
While buying pre-made shakes is convenient, it’s also expensive and pretty wasteful. As an alternative, I’ve compiled my 9 favorite homemade vegan protein shake recipes. The first 4 have no protein powder, but the last 5 do. If you need to find a good protein powder, see my page on the best vegan protein powders where I’ve tested over 30 products. Or you can also make homemade...
The vast majority of whey protein powder is not vegan. However, they are vegetarian for the most part, unless there’s a vitamin or mineral added that’s animal-based (e.g. vitamin D). While whey protein may not be vegan in most cases, I’ll go over plant-based alternatives that are just as good shortly. Is Whey Protein Ever Vegan-Friendly? I had to update this post because there is...
Summary Verdict: Overall, Vega Proteins and Greens is a bit about average when compared to other vegan protein powders when it comes to taste, price, and protein content. It’s a good option when you’re looking for nutrients on top of protein, but if you’re looking to maximize your protein intake, go with Vega Sport instead. Pros: Decent iron and vitamin A content. Mixes...
This page is a detailed look at how I tested all the vegan protein powders on this site in order to find the best vegan protein powder. The thinking behind developing a methodology for testing the powders is to minimize any bias that I do have. In my reviews, I score protein powders based on 4 aspects: Price Nutrition Mixability Taste The first 3 can all be measured or quantitatively evaluated...
For over 4 years, I’ve been regularly buying and testing vegan protein powders. As of this update, I’ve reviewed 35. My goal has always been to find the best vegan protein powder, and share those results with others. This page outlines the results of my testing, and focuses specifically on the best ones I’ve found. My Top Picks: 1 Best Overall Vegan Protein Powder Future Kind Organic...
I’ve tried several different vegan protein powders that have Stevia in them, and I can understand why someone might not like the taste it adds. Unfortunately, it’s in almost every product out there it seems. So I created the list below after filtering out any protein powders that contained Stevia in them. Why Do So Many Vegan Protein Powders Include Stevia? Stevia is relatively cheap...
Pea protein powder is typically easier to digest than alternatives like whey protein. However, it can still cause some gas. This is due to its relatively high oligosaccharide content. If you’d like to understand how pea protein might be causing you gas, and what you can do about it, read on. What Causes Gas? Almost all gas is caused by carbohydrates, not protein. Specifically...
Of all vegan protein powders, pea protein is by far the most popular. This post is my attempt to create a summary of the biggest pros and cons of pea protein, backed by research and data whenever possible. For the most part I looked to compare pea protein to whey and also against other common non-dairy protein powders like hemp and rice. Pros of Pea Protein Powder Overall, pea protein has a lot...