Purely Inspired Plant-Based Protein Powder for Men & Women, Rich Decadent Chocolate (16 Servings) - Vegan & Organic - 20g of Pea Protein Powder for Smoothies & Shakes - Dairy-Free, & Gluten-FreeUSDA Organic

Delicious chocolate flavor, easy to mix with fruits and/or vegetables, a little milk and ice for desired thickness, this product makes an excellent shake in the morning to get your day off to a good start. One scoop per serving makes it a great value! Easy to digest and satisfying enough to replace a full meal.

I think I eat very healthy but wanted to get a little more protein in my diet. After quite a bit of research, I chose this organic protein powder from company Purely Inspired. Per serving, it has 22 grams of plant-based protein (pea and brown rice), only 2 grams of sugar, and no sugar alcohols. It also has a probiotic, as well as a prebiotic (Inulin). It has relatively low sodium, a decent amount of fiber, and claims to have zero cholesterol, although the product contains coconut oil which does have cholesterol.The protein powder came in the mail today. I got the vanilla flavor because I figured it was more versatile than the chocolate. When you first open the jar, you will notice that the powder doesn’t come all the way to the top, maybe about 80% up. I used a long spoon to pull up the enclosed scoop, which was about half way down. After reading other reviews about the taste, I started off with just 1/2 scoop of powder. I added unsweetened almond milk and frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries) and blended it. It did blend nicely, with no clumps of powder. However, it was too thick, so I added water and blended again. When I drank it, I did notice the vanilla flavor, which tasted somewhat artificial. It certainly didn’t have an overwhelming taste, as mentioned in some of the reviews that I read. Next time, I’ll add some honey which I suspect will dampen the vanilla taste. I’ll also test with other sweeteners such as maple syrup (the real Vermont stuff) as well as carob.Because of its plant-based protein and healthy ingredients, I definitely will be purchasing this brand of protein powder again.Update: I recently tried the protein powder in the oatmeal I make every morning. The oatmeal contains frozen berries, raisins, coconut oil, pecans, and unsweetened almond milk. I added the protein powder and a little extra almond milk. It turned out great. I also tried it in pancakes today, again adding the protein powder and a little extra almond milk. Again, it tasted great. In both cases, there was no noticeable funky taste of the vanilla.

I recently tried a plant-based protein powder to mix up my post-workout routine and keep things dairy-free. Overall, it’s been a solid option with a few trade-offs.The tase and textureThe flavor is mild definitely not as rich or sweet as some whey-based powders, but it doesn’t have that overpowering earthy taste either. I’d describe it as neutral with a slight nuttiness. It mixes up smoothly in a shaker bottle with water or almond milk, though occasionally there’s a little grit at the bottom, which seems pretty normal for plant-based blends.

I read other comments and was wondering if I should purchase the product. However, the price was good and I gave it a try. This is my observation:- Flavor: comparable to other products (Garden of Life, etc). Not too tasty since it’s not very sweet but quite nice chocolate flavor (compared to other chocolate pea protein powders that I have tried). Chalky taste? Not as a few options I tried before. It could be different with other flavors (vanilla, etc but I didn’t try those so I don’t know)- Blending: I just tried to blend it with room temperature water and it’s perfectly easy to blend. Some got stuck on the tip of the spoon but it’s not difficult to use a finger to push it down the glass and stir all to dissolve. The blend looks a bit shiny and we’ll blended.- Value: for 18 servings, each with 22grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, low carb, this is great value! I tried a few options before and they are very similar but at higher price points. Not $15 for 18 servings!! This is less than $1 per glass of high protein, easy to digest and won’t clog your stomach.- Vegan friendly: okay mine only says could processed in facility with eggs and coconuts. I know it’s not ideal for vegan (I’m not a vegan). Quality could be issue as some people complained their product labels show processed in facility with milk, etc- Design: this product looks totally similar to quite a few other products so I have no comments about their brand distinction in terms of standing on the shelves at all. All have green cap, white plastic box, label with lots of veggies, letter fonts, etc- Shipping: 2 days, packed wellShould I buy it again? Yes, as I got decent value from the protein drink: economical price, high protein, easy to digest, good flavor.

I am not vegan or vegetarian but decided to try plant based protein as a healthier alternative to whey protein. I found the chocolate flavor to be very good. I’ve had to add cocoa to other chocolate protein powders to get enough chocolate flavor, but I found this one to be just right. My complaint with this product, and why it only gets three stars, is how sweet it is. I would much prefer a product that is less sweet that would allow me to add or not add any additional sweetener I choose. It only has 1 gram added sugar, so in my opinion, they could just leave the stevia out. I would not buy this again unless it had less sugar and/or stevia added.