I’ve tried several different soy and rice vegan protein powders in the past for post-workout shakes but have never found one that worked well for me. I was always turned off by the taste or the way they sat in my stomach. It just wasn’t something I’d ever been able to make part of my routine.
A few weeks ago Vega mentioned on Twitter that they were looking for bloggers to test and review their new plant-based Vega Energizing Smoothie. They describe the product as “a great On-the-Go smoothie options with two servings of veggies 10 g of complete, plant-based protein, 5 g of fiber and 1 g of Omega-3.”
I recently tried the Vega protein bars for the first time and really liked them. Of course, I was excited for the opportunity to try more of their products. I sent them an email and they offered to send me a complimentary sample to review.
A few days after I got in contact with them I received a variety pack of Vega Energizing Smoothies in the mail. The instructions are to mix one packet with water, juice or milk.
The first time I made it I tried the Vanilla Almondilla powder with 1 cup of original flavored Almond Milk. I mixed the two together in a blender bottle.
The Vega powder has a much earthier taste any of the others that I’d tried. No surprise there, it’s a plant-based powder with 2 full servings of vegetables. I really enjoyed it as a post-run shake because it wasn’t too heavy.
This morning after a 6-mile run I decided to spice it up a little. I made a PB&J Smoothie (big surprise, I know) using the Vega Bodacious Berry mix.
In the Blender:
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1 pack of Berry Vega Energizing Smoothie
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3 Large Strawberries
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1 Cup of Almond Milk
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2 TBSP PB2
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6 Ice Cubes
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Nutrition: 173 calories, 6g fat, 16g protein
This smoothie still had the earthy taste that I’ve really come to like with an awesome peanut butter and jelly kick.
I found Vega Energizing Smoothies easy to digest which is always my biggest problem with protein powders. Overall, I think Vega smoothie and I will get along very well.
Have you tried any of the Vega products? What did you think?
Cool! I’ve seen vega products but never tried them. What did you think of the chocolate flavor?
Chocolate was really good! I blended it with almond milk, a frozen banana and PB2. It tastes like dessert!
I haven’t tried Vega yet–I did respond to the call for bloggers so I hope I get to try and review the products!
I’ve never heard of Vega… I use Shakeology and have been looking at different whey and casein powders so I’ll have to check it out
On another note, how AWESOME is PB2!!??? Seriously delicious, the best new thing I’ve tried this year, by far.
i always take protein powder because they can help during heavy workouts and weight training. i always mix casein and whey protein powders. “‘*;”
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