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Vega Protein and Greens Review

Vega Protein and Greens Review

In this comprehensive Vega Protein and Greens review, I break down the nutritional profile, taste (of four flavors), and overall value/price compared to other vegan protein powders in its class.

I was fortunate to score a wholesale price on an 18.6-ounce tub of Vanilla via a buddy who has the hook-ups (thank you, Ben.) As for other flavors in the Vega Protein and Greens line-up, I bought the single-serving packet to analyze their taste and palatability.

As a regular consumer of Vega Sport Protein and other products from Vega, I was looking forward to reviewing their Protein and Greens product. Vega does a good job of balancing quality ingredients and good-tasting protein powder, so let’s see what it has to store.

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Nutrition Review | Flavor Review | Price Review | Bottom Line

Nutrition Review: What Are Vega Protein and Greens Ingredients?

Aside from having 20 grams of protein in a single scoop serving, one of the first things I noticed about Vega Protein and Greens is the amino acid profile (the building blocks of what defines a “protein”). Considering it’s a product that looks to target average health-minded folks, I was surprised to see that it’s also well-suited for athletic performance.

For instance, one serving comes equipped with about 4 grams of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which is comparable to vegan sport protein powders. vega protein and greens powder ingredients

Fueling Vega Protein and Green’s powerful amino acid profile is a simple yet quality blend composed of pea protein and organic brown rice protein. Making up the product’s “Greens” is organic alfalfa grass powder, spinach powder, broccoli powder, and organic kale powder.vega protein and greens powder nutrition facts

Aside from an awesome amino acid profile and an abundance of powdered leafy greens, there’s not too much else to review on Vega Protein and Greens’ nutritional profile from a nutritional standpoint. All but one flavor has stevia leaf extract, except the plain unflavored option which is stevia-free.

What may be of interest is what this protein powder lacks. The ingredients list is legible and concise. And it contains just 1 to 2 grams of sugar per serving. Unfortunately, not all the ingredients in Vega Protein and Greens but organic, but it is non-GMO. Overall, it’s a simple protein powder that has comparable features to high-performance protein products, but with a plethora of added greens.   

Nutritional Review Rating 4 out of 5

Flavor Review: Does Vega Protein and Greens Taste Good?

My smoothies typically include a basic blend of spinach, broccoli, avocado, coconut milk (the real stuff), and water, all filled to the brim of my favorite blender. As such, the 2-servings of veggies that define Vega Protein and Greens didn’t seem all that vital. I say that because I found the flavor of Vanilla, Chocolate, and Berry to be intensely sweet, almost as if the stevia is trying to mask the earthiness of the hemp seeds, greens blend, and other protein concentrates.

For some, this can be a real deal-breaker. But before you bounce, I encourage you to check out other Vega protein powder reviews, as they do make a few great products that have much better flavor (some of which I use regularly.) The Natural flavor was less sweet-intensive, and actually pretty good (as I prefer more transparent tasting, unflavored vegan protein powders.)

Suffice it to say, Vega Protein and Greens is still a decent-tasting vegan protein powder. It really just depends on what flavor you choose and how you use it. Not only does it blend well in smoothies (as well as mixing easily into oatmeal, chia seeds, milk, and other liquids,) but Vega Protein and Greens is not chalky or pasty in texture. It’s actually quite smooth and can add potent flavoring agents for a number of applications.

Vega Protein and Greens Vanilla Reviewvega protein and greens vanilla review

As labeled on the product, this particular flavor contains “natural French vanilla flavors.” And while the taste is certainly vanilla-forward, the level of sweetness is high. On a positive note, Vega Protein and Greens Vanilla are smooth and somewhat creamy. There’s a bit of nuttiness to it, reminiscent of cashew, brazil nut, and macadamia nut. The stevia was a little intense, though.

Vega Protein and Greens Chocolate Review vega protein and greens chocolate review

If you like chocolate-flavored vegan protein powders, then chocolate is your best choice in the Vega Protein and Greens family. Aside from the Natural flavor, chocolate was one of the more enjoyable options that does a good job of masking the greens without being incredibly sweet. It’s a bit more on the side of mocha, dark chocolate, as opposed to creamy milk chocolate. So if you like things cacao-forward (like 60+% dark chocolate), then this is right up your alley.

Vega Protein and Greens Berry Reviewvega protein and greens berry review

Not having tried many berry-flavored protein powders, I embraced this one with a virgin palate. Vega Protein and Greens Berry was a little weird tasting to me. As a flavor that’s definitely on the side of tropical, this flavor may be good in a smoothie or chia seed concoction. Maybe it was just me, but the berry flavor was borderline medicinal tasting straight-up with milk. Personally, I would not opt for this one in the future.

Vega Protein and Greens Plain Unflavored Review

vega protein and greens plain unflavored review

In this particular case, last is most certainly not least. As I mentioned earlier, the plain unflavored version of Vega Protein and Greens is my favorite. The sweetness tastes more natural and authentic without the stevia and the protein powder works well in a lot of concoctions. As a result, I could enjoy the true flavors of the ingredients in my smooth without being dominated by added flavoring. If you like unflavored vegan protein powders that are transparent and clean, then I highly suggest Vega Protein and Greens Plain.

The flavor is always subjective to one’s palate (particularly when it comes to sweetness,) but for my review of Vega Protein and Greens Vanilla, I found the stevia leaf extract to be a bit intense. It’s worth noting that I do eat a very low-sugar diet, so I am a bit more sensitive to sweetness. However, I think most would agree that this one is not the best among Vega protein powder reviews on the site.

Flavor Review Rating 4 out of 5

Price Review: How Much Does Vega Protein and Greens Protein Cost?

Because the price of Vega Protein and Greens can be in constant flux, it’s hard to list a specific price. But overall, it’s a well-priced option in its class.

With sizes ranging from medium (16-serving, ~18-ounce) to large (26-serving, ~26-ounce) containers, you can get Vegan Protein and Greens in many forms. For the smaller to medium-sized containers, you can find it between $20 and $30 dollars. For larger containers, you can expect to pay between $30 and $40.

It’s nowhere near as expensive as other premium brands, which can cost upwards of 50 per large-size tub of sophisticated protein and greens blends. Given the fact that it’s a quality blend of non-GMO vegan protein powder and (mostly) organic sprouted greens, I think this product is well-priced, earning it a 5 out of 5 rating.

Price Review Rating: 5 out of 5

Final Words on Vega Protein and Greens Protein Powder

For me, with Vega Protein and Greens, I don’t have a reason to put half a banana into my veggie-dense fat shakes for palatability. It’s already very sweet. But if you thrive with more fruit-based vegan protein shakes (especially with pineapple, mangos, bananas, berries, etc.) then you might find this one to take things over the top. Conversely, the 2 servings of vegetables would be a nutritious addition to a mostly fruit protein shake. So it really comes down to personal preference.

Lastly, if you’re looking for the best vegan protein powder for weight loss, I would opt for something different. Even though there is only a couple of grams of sugar in one scoop of this protein powder, the sweetness from the stevia can trigger the impulse to consume more than needed (or too fast to enjoy.)

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About The Author

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This review was conducted by Tyler Tafelsky, the lead editor here at VeganProteinPowder.reviews. Tyler is an experienced writer in the health, nutrition, and athletic space, and he offers over a decade of experience blogging on various reputable platforms. Having experimented with a vegan diet over the course of his life, Tyler has tried hundreds of plant-based nutritional products and writes about his favorites here on this blog. Learn more about Tyler by viewing his full author bio or by following him on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram. You can also view his personal site TylerTafelsky.com to learn more about what he’s up to.

Review Recap: Vega Protein and Greens
Description: This Vega Protein and Greens review covers the flavors Vanilla, Chocolate, Berry and Plain Unflavored. This comprehensive product review takes an in-depth look at the product’s ingredients, taste, and overall cost/price value compared to other vegan protein and greens protein powders.

Rating: 4.2 out of 5