Vega One All-in-One Nutritional Shake Vanilla Chai (Tub, 30.8oz) - Plant Based Vegan Protein Powder, Non Dairy, Gluten Free, Non GMO

I am a newbie to the shake world. I started Vega based on a recommendation from my trainer. She has been in the fitness world for years and so I figured, why not? No harm trying it. I am on my way to shedding some pounds.I went to Sprouts and picked up a couple of 1 serving pouches. The first one was umm not so tasty and I thought well, I tried it. When I finished it, I realized that I hadn't shaken it well. I will confirm that it has a cleaning effect but it wasn't too bad at all. The next day, I tried it with ice and shook it really well and it was perfect and refreshing. The taste is a bit funky and yes it is slightly on the chalky side. I just dilute it with water and then it is fine. Ice also helps. I feel full after having it. It also helps me feel serene. I have it right after a workout too when I am in a hurry and it is great.I bought the natural one too and I use that to make fruit blends when I don't want the chai flavor. I like chai a lot so I enjoy the flavor. I love that this is a vegan product. I told all my friends about it too. I love it and I look forward to other flavors.

Okay, here's the deal.Grit: If you've never tried hemp protein powder and never experienced that kind of grit, this product may seem slightly gritty to you. With that being said, I think it's pretty smooth, but not as smooth as say a whey protein powder.Lumps: This product does not shake up as smoothly with Soy, Almond or Coconut milk. I would guess that this is due to the carrageenan in these products; something about the viscosity. However my preferred milk drink is rice milk and with it, it blends very well. I just put it in a pint jar, using an old spaghetti sauce lid, just shake it up; no problem! It may or may not do this with regular cow's milk. I wouldn't know.Ingredients and Flavor: The best part about this product for me is that there isn't any ingredient that is "bad". The Vanilla Chai is my favorite. Yes, it's a nice creamy green color, just look at the ingredients! That is exactly what color a product consisting of these ingredients should be. So if you're are the type that is thrown off by that fact, then I should think that you are in the wrong ball park of protein drinks here. Check out the awesome ingredients with the link below. :) Amazon's still cheaper![...]I think of it as tasting kind of like pumpkin pie. If you don't like pumpkin pie you may want to try the French Vanilla. I can't see myself living with out this product, as eating, when I get really busy seems like a pain in the rear. :D :D However if you are trying to lose weight I would highly recommend this! I am not hungry after having a shake. You could also add things too it like: half a banana, a peeled ripe pear, matcha green mango tea or genmai-cha green tea and ice in a blender. ...just sayin'.Although I don't believe in luck in the least. ;) Good luck in your quest for good health!

Before placing my order with Amazon, I stopped and picked up the one shake packets to try. I tried all flavors and my reaction ranged from "yummy" to "yuck". The chocolate tasted like chocolate grass with grass being the predominant flavor. The best was the vanilla chai. My first two days were kinda gassy drinking the shakes, but my system adjusted. I like the cold shakes made with almond milk and ice cubes in a blender, but my new favorite is a scoop in my morning coffee! I was having difficulty finding a good creamer that wasn't completely dairy free (even non dairy has casein) and this works great! I am not sure if the probiotics can survive the heat, but I take them separate anyway. As far as price, I think it comes down to getting what you pay for. I think when one takes care of their body the result is lower healthcare bills and increased energy for work production and performance. By eating healthy and avoiding foods that you have allergies and intolerances to, you might just be able to cure what ails you. By managing my health with proper foods and supplements, I have went off all prescriptions. I am not a doctor (just a Doctor Who fan), so work with a good naturopath to find your best way out of big pharm's brainwashing.

I bought the Chai flavored shake at Sprouts & spent considerably more than it costs on Amazon. I absolutely love this stuff--I don't know about all the hype with maca, but I have noticed an improvement in my mood, and it's very satisfying. Many reviewers have complained about the increase in cost & reduced serving size. I can't complain about that as I hadn't purchased it prior to Vega One's conversion to a more capitalist model. Taking reviewers comments that RAW Meal is comparable & less expensive, I tried RAW Fit to see if I could switch to something cheaper. Raw Fit is grainy & the taste..well, there isn't much, although it seems to be a quality product if you can get used to it. I can't. Also, it also doesn't satisfy my hunger like Vega One, so I bought another bottle from Amazon & will continue to do so in spite of their apparent (lame, greedy) doubled profit margin. If it weren't for the price, I would give it 5 stars instead of 4.

My husband and I were looking for a less expensive alternative to vegan Shakeology and stumbled across Vega One online. After reading about it, it seemed to be very comparable in the nutrition it provided, so we decided to give it a try. I wasn't sure how the taste would be after seeing a number of reviews saying the flavor had gone downhill after they changed the formula, so I was pleasantly surprised when it tasted just as good as Shakeology to me! It seems to need a little more blending to get rid of clumps, but for almost half the price, I'll blend longer! I feel like it gives me energy just as well as Shakeology. I highly recommend giving it a try.