Naturade All-in-One Plant-Based Shake – Low Sugar Nutrition with Protein, Fiber, Vitamins & Minerals, Supports Balanced Energy & Wellness, Chocolate, Vegan - 24.34 oz

for the past 4 years, yes that is a 4. I have been searching for the perfect health shake supplement. I have tried close to 100 different ones. I am looking for more than just a protein shake, but also For something that offers nutrients I just can't seem to get enough of on my own diet.( I have an autoimmune disease and it blocks my body's ability to absorb nutrients so this was a very personal quest for me) I wanted something with the following specifications: No soy- it is bad for skin and digestion No whey- don't even get me started on how that chemical junk is made No artificials No metalics No gimmicks, lies or tricks Yes to as natural as possible Yes to fair price Yes to great taste Yes to healthy Here is a run down on a few 1.Warrior food- not bad but forgettable as the taste was bland 2.Shakeology- the price is out of this world!!!! Also only the vegan is worth the health benefits. Taste I preferred vegan chocolate and vanilla. 3.The whey from off the counter at your local store- processed crap, no other healthy ingredients and taste awful! 4.Spirutein- nice try claiming 0 sugar when replaced with fake processed crap that makes your bowels explode. Some include soy and others whey. 5.Herba life- soy protein so it looses so soon 6.Arbonne- Avon calling, not a great ingredient list. 7.Raw Fit- price and dang a lot of calories in a serving! 8.Raw Meal- taste so so, ingredients could be made better. 9. Hemp or pea- yuck!!!!!!!! 10.peanutbutter powder- where are the rest of the nutrients???? And many more. The control in the shake was how I prepared it. Each mix was made with 8oz unsweetened 30 calorie almond milk, 4oz cold water, one banana, one tbls of natural peanutbutter and ice to taste. Of all the shakes I have tried, Vegansmart is hands down the best!!!! It has the extra minerals/ nutrients because your body needs those also to function properly, it has protein, no soy! No whey! No BS. It is a very fair price and it taste awesome!!! Even with just almond milk it is not too bad!! Of the many I have tried, the many that have failed one way or another this one has risen to the top. Have energy, feel full longer, regular from a healthy fiber/carb balance, and easyily obtained for purchase. I highly recommend this product!!!

Edit: Idk when I first posted this, but I still use this product basically daily! I learned to mix the 2 scoops with 12 oz of water (it's water soluable, so I was doing this the hard way for the first year or so), *then* add the almond milk to fill a 32 oz blender bottle. I now also add MCT oil to keep full for longer. I hope they never stop selling this! -----_----_---------------------------------------------------------- This product is amazing. It's my coffee and breakfast all-in-one in the morning. I dislike eating in the mornings, yet I'm a cranky person when I don't eat. So, this helps keep me full for a long time (about 3-4 hours) and not be monster in the morning. The serving size does require 2 scoops, and I know people comment on how it tastes in a limited amount of plant milk/water/etc. However, I put 12 oz of almond milk in a 32 oz blender bottle, add the 2 scoops, and top off with filtered water. I shake it vigorously for a few minutes, and it tastes almost like chocolate milk. When I'm running late, it takes about 1 minutes to throw the ingredients in the bottle, and head out the door. When I get to work, I just shake it then and drink it while checking my emails. I previously tried VegaOne, but something in there upsets my stomach for hours. So, I keep buying VeganSmart and add a little bit of leftover VegaOne to top it off. I also had a *really* difficult time getting all the "chunks" of powder broken up with VegaOne. I do not have that problem with VeganSmart -- it takes less time to shake and blend; sure, sometimes there's little chunks, so I just shake it up a little more. That said, I do think VegaOne's nutrient profile is a little better, but VeganSmart wins out due to taste, not upsetting my stomach, and more easily blending. However, we're all different, so see what works for you and your body, if you're able to. Maybe this upsets your stomach but VegaOne doesn't... If you want an easy way to compare different nutrients in plant-based powders, go to cronometer.com for free to see how they stack up - that's what I did. Overall, the taste is delicious, it's a solid breakfast, it's a fair price. Highly recommend

9/6/16: I have been using this protein powder every morning since my original review. I still love it. I've tried the vanilla flavor, and it is a good base flavor (mild, not overpowering) to mix with any frozen fruit. The chocolate is still my favorite flavor, but I have switched to the vanilla flavor because Sam's Club sells a 56 serving size bag that reduces the price per serving to half the cost of the 15 serving size container on Amazon. Original review (7/13/16): I have tried two other vegan protein powders, but Vegansmart is my favorite because of it's flavor. Of the three, it has the least "veggie" flavor and no odd sweetener aftertaste. The chocolate flavor is not overwhelming or artificial tasting. I cannot eat dairy (or dairy derivatives), so I am used to odd or unusual dairy and chocolate substitutes. But this protein powder far surpassed my expectations. It has an impressive amount of vitamins and supplements, while still only having 170 calories per serving. I blend the powder with unsweetened almond milk, ice, and frozen fruit and drink it for breakfast every day. The 20 grams of protein really make a difference in reducing my hunger in the morning. I will definitely be buying this product again. I have not noticed any digestive system side effects from this product, but I am used to a diet high in vegetables and fiber. For reference, the other two products I tried were Vega Protein Smoothie, Choc-a-lot, Pouch, 9.2 oz and Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein, Smooth Chocolate, 280 Gram . I would buy the Vega product again if I could not find Vegansmart, but I will never buy Garden of Life again because the flavor was awful and overwhelming.

I really like this shake. I've been a Shakeology drinker for 5+ years and was looking for something with a comparable nutrition profile but at a less expensive price. It became quickly apparent to me that a vegan shake would be the only one that would fit the bill (even though I did not drink the vegan variety of Shakeology and am not a vegan). I was looking for something that would act as a multivitamin (with probiotics and whole-food ingredients) without soy or artificial sweeteners, and most of the non-vegan shakes did not meet my requirements. After a lot of research, I discovered the VeganSmart shake. I was impressed with the nutrition and pleased with the price. I really enjoy the taste of the chocolate. My only complaint would be that I can't seem to blend it as thick as I could my Shakeology...it's icier and less creamy...but I think that's something I will get used to over time. It may be that a vegan shake just can't yield the same creamy consistency. I make mine with water, pb fit and ice. My husband is enjoying it with peanut butter, almond milk, ice, and about half a frozen banana (the frozen banana does seem to produce a slightly creamier shake). Overall, super happy to have found this. It will save us half of what we were paying for Shakeology, even with my Team Beachbody "coach discount."

This is by far the best tasting nutritional shake I've tried. I don't particularly care about my shakes being vegan or organic, I just need to avoid soy and whey while watching my carb intake. Finding a product like this, especially for a reasonable price, that tastes good, isn't too thick, and dissolves completely without chunks was SO difficult until I picked this up at Meijer one time. They only carry vanilla there though, and it is a bit more expensive. Now that I know I like it, I've been ordering it here. Saves a few dollars and there are more flavors to choose from. I LOVE the chocolate. I've probably gone through 4 containers of the chocolate and 2 or 3 of the vanilla. I drink this in a blender bottle with around 10/11oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk and nothing else. Almond and Coconut milk mixes are good as well, but are a tad thicker and creamier and I prefer a thinner shake. My husband mixes it up for me and I drink it in the car on my way to work almost every morning. It's like adult chocolate milk. It does taste best very cold. I've even had days where I didn't end up drinking it on the way to work and put it in the office fridge for the next day. Still tasted just as good after a good shake. I'll probably try the Strawberry next, although I'm not sure Chai interests me. I started drinking shakes with Shakeology from Beachbody but they didn't taste that great too me, and I'm pretty sure they have whey or soy in them but I can't remember now. I felt like they were expensive for something I had to force myself to drink or mix with a ton of fruit, nut butters, or other things to make it taste alright. By the time I did that it was full of sugar and carbs. Even "clean" foods still have macros that count folks, don't fool yourself. This product meets all my requirements and I look forward to it every morning before my coffee. Chocolate also makes a tasty iced coffee mixture if you like. Please never stop making and selling this product because this is a must have pantry item in my house!

This mix is really good!! Full of nutrition and tastes really good! Some people say it has a chalky taste and while that may be true - it is very minor and definitely not as chalky as some other mixes - I don't mind it at all. The chocolate flavor is SO good! BUT -- be careful --- it says you can mix it with milk or water.. at first I mixed it with unsweetened almondmilk and WOW it was SO sweet -- I have a sweet tooth and it was almost too sweet for me, like drinking chocolate syrup!...but once I tried it with water - that was all it needed -- it's the perfect amount of sweet now. I think I will definitely buy it again, unless I can't afford it! It is pretty inexpensive except the serving size is 2 scoops and there are only 15 in the jar so technically you would need 2 jars to get through a month... I just use 1 scoop each day. A good supplement without overdoing it, definitely recommend...and most importantly cruelty-free :)

After much trial and error, I've been experimenting with different types of protein powders to increase my intake. I try to avoid SOY products due to a thyroid problem I have, and milk products because i'm sensitive to those, too. Pea protein seemed like the obvious solution. PROS: 1. No soy! No dairy! 2. Tasty 3. Blends wonderfully in a blender, fairly good in a shaker bottle. 4. Does not taste like peas (in case you are wondering) CONS: 1. While the flavor is good, it contains more sugar, carbs, calories than I would like. 1 serving contains 170 calories, 14g of carbs, 5g of sugar. For this calorie dense shake, you get 20 grams of protein. Another brand I use NuZest Clean Lean Protein, Wild Strawberry, 1.1 pounds yields 21 grams of protein, but only costs you 90 calories and 0.9g of carbs. Granted this brand is a bit pricier, but you can often get pretty good deals on it if you shop around.

This is my favorite meal replacement shake. I have tried a number of them. I'm not a huge fan of the vanilla but love the chocolate. Great ingredient and nutrient list. Mixes effortlessly in a shaker. Most days I just mix it with cold water. It is very rich and smooth as is and I feel no need to add almond milk or anything else. That makes this product very easy to incorporate into a busy day at the office, on the road, or where ever. When using at home, I mix it with 8 oz unsweetened almond milk plus 8 oz cold water which adds a good source of calcium. Those who have said the vanilla flavor tastes like cake batter have hit the nail on the head! It really does taste just like that, very creamy, rich, and sweet. Not my personal preference, but is good if you like that kind of thing. These shakes are satisfying with great nutrition to calorie ratio and as a result are very useful as meal replacements for weight loss. I have one every day for breakfast.