4 of The Best Plant-Based Protein Powders
I’ve done a lot of research on vegan plant-based protein powders over the years and here are my current favs. The main things I look for when choosing protein powders
- vegan protein source i.e. peas, rice, quinoa
- how much protein, cabs, fat (macronutrients) in each serving
- does it contain soy
- how much added sugar
- what sweetener is used
I’m also always looking out for other beneficial things like BCAA’s, probiotics, fruits and veggies etc etc. Here are my favorites:
Vega Sport Protein
- plant based
- 30g Protein
- protein sources- pea, pumpkin, sunflower and alfalfa protein
- 5g BCAAs
- No added sugar
- Sweetened with stevia leaf
- Added bonus:
- post workout recovery ingredients like tart cherry, turmeric and probiotics
- Keto friendly- 3g net carbs
I like Vega Sport because first its completely plant based. They use pea, pumpkin, sunflower and alfalfa protein. And it is specifically formulated for people who are working out and need additional BCAA’s (branched-chain amino acids LINK). Vega provides 5 grams of BCAA Also there are no added sugars for those of us trying to reduce our sugar intake. It is sweetened with stevia leaf which is a plant-based sweetener. The only con is that it is not organic.
Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder
- 21g protein
- Protein sources: pea, brown rice and chia seeds
- 5g of organic dietary fiber
- 5g of net carbs
- Organic
- Soy free, non dairy, vegan, Gluten free
- No added sugar
- Sweetened with erythritol
Orgain is another tried and true plant-based protein powder. It has 21 grams of protein per serving. One of the biggest pluses is that is that it is organic!! Their protein comes from chia seeds, pea and brown rice protein. It is soy free, non-dairy and also has fiber. There is no added sugar. It is sweetened with erythritol which is a healthier low-calorie sugar substitute…more on erythritol at another time.
Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Powder
- 22g of protein
- Organic
- Protein sources: Organic peas and 13 organic sprouted grains, seeds and legumes such as brown rice, amaranth,
- 4g BCAAa
- Soy free, gluten free, vegan, dairy free, non GMO
- No Sugar Added- sweetened with erythritol and stevia
- Extras: Raw Probiotics & Enzymes
Garden of Life is also another good plant-based protein powder. It has 22g of complete protein made from peas and organic sprouts making it easier for your body to digest and use the nutrients. It also is formulated for people who workout with 4g of BCAAs which help your muscles recover. Another major plus with this protein is it has 3 billion CFU of live probiotics which gives your body some healthy bacteria to improve your digestive system.
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PlantFusion Complete Plant Based
- 21g of protein
- Protein sources pea protein, amino acids (good for muscles), artichoke powder, sprouted quinoa and amaranth powders and green algae protein
- Not organic but certified non-gmo, gluten-free and vegan
- No added sugar- sweetened with monk fruit, lucuma and yacon powder
- Extras- fortified with digestive enzymes to make it easier to digest
I like PlantFusion because it is more of a complete meal shake for those times when I’m busy or on-the-go and can’t eat a full meal. I also like that it is made with sprouted protein sources making it easier to digest. The only con with this one is it is not organic.
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Summary
This is a short list of plant protein powders. There are definitely more out there but these are my go-tos. I would choose Garden of Life or Vega if you workout, do intense workouts and or may not get enough BCAA’s in your meals. And if you aren’t worried about BCAA than Orgain is a just as good option. But you can’t go wrong with any of these protein powders! Give one a try and let me know what you think!