Garden of LifeMeal Replacement Shakes, Vegan Protein Powder, Raw Organic Protein Powder, Vanilla Chai Protein Powder with Plant Based Pea Protein, Sprouts, Greens, Probiotics, Dairy Free 14 Servings

1/12/2016 UPDATE:They have changed the packaging and blend of this meal replacement powder and it is for the better. The mix no longer gets goopy or solidifies, which should be a plus for anyone who was worried about that in the first place. The scoops are also smaller, but you still get the same amount of servings per container.I will say the taste has changed but not by much. Before they changed this product, I was using the unflavored version. I am still using this one, as I prefer to down this in one quick gulp and do need the artificial sweetness. Unflavored reminds me of powered oats. I recently went vegan, and love that I can substitute one meal a day that is very nutritious. The only drawback to the change so far is the lid. It will not tighten properly and if this container is held by said lid, it will pop right off - which I can imagine would be disastrous should you drop all of the powder on the floor. Be careful carrying this around. Other than that, enjoy all the health and convenience benefits that this offers you.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I was very hesitant at first, but decided to try this. First let me say that I've tasted many protein/meal replacement shakes over the years. I eat very clean and wanted something somewhat clean that I could drink in a hurry if I don't have time to prepare a meal.I ordered the vanilla spiced chai. Upon opening it, I didn't smell anything rancid or gross as other reviewers claim. It smells like oats to me, which is fine. My first shake was one scoop. I used a blender ball shaker. I put a lot of water only because a lot of the reviewers on here had me worried that it would turn into sludge. It didn't. The color is green but I don't see why that should bother anyone. The texture is grainy and that's about the only thing I can agree with others on. It doesn't matter how much water you add, you are going to get that grainy texture, but it's not a big deal. I mean, what were these people expecting? There's no preservatives or additives. It's an organic meal replacement. I have no problem with the graininess, especially since I'm just downing it anyway.On a side note, I tried this in my personal blender and got the same result. I also brought the shaker to work with the powder already in it, and then added water and still go the same result. No green lava.The flavor is fine as well. By the way people talked about this, I was expecting some putrid, bitter, sludgy goop of a drink. Instead I get that same oat taste with vanilla. I could easily see milk or almond milk plus peanut butter adding to the flavor, but those are unnecessary calories for me.The only conclusion I could come to is that a.) these bad reviews came from crybabies who are used to sugary, processed food that don't understand this is a health drink, b.) they attempted to stir this in a cup with a spoon and maybe that led to the sludge, although it wouldn't affect the flavor or smell, or c.) they didn't order directly from Amazon and maybe the product they got was expired? Maybe I'm reaching on that last one but that's all I can think of.If you are expecting a delicious vanilla smoothie than you will be let down. But if you expect a vanilla/oat flavored, grainy, green drink full of nutrients, then you will be fine. For me, the price per shake is a great deal for something so healthy, convenient, and filling. I definitely plan on ordering the bigger size and will try the chocolate and vanilla also. I will update my review later.Update: I have now tried the vanilla and chocolate flavors as well. Vanilla spiced chai wins for me. The flavor is better and the texture is not as thick. To be clear, I have no problem drinking the other flavors, but I like the chai the best. If you're on the fence, go with the chai.Also, I did try mixing the powder with a spoon in a cup and got a thick clumpy mess. Just use a shaker cup and you'll be okay.

I love so many of the garden of life products. They are always clean foods without and junk in them. This meal replacement is perfect for on the go when you need to knock back some nutrition quickly. I am not sure how it mixes if you just shake it because I always put it in the blender with some nuts and frozen fruits and then take it with me to go. It is always nice and thick, filling, and tastes delicious. I have tried so many powders out there and this is really my favorite. The other ones always have stuff in them you cannot pronounce as well as tons of sugar and fillers. Not this one, it's all whole food. The only issue I have is that you do not get many servings out of it for the price but for a clean product, it is worth it!

Overall, I’m really impressed with the product. The taste is fantastic—smooth and not overly sweet, with a nice chai flavor that complements the vanilla really well. It's packed with organic, plant-based ingredients, and I love knowing that I'm getting a good amount of protein and nutrients in each serving.One small downside, though, is that the powder is almost impossible to stir into water by hand. I tried using a spoon AND fork, but it kept clumping no matter how much I stirred. I finally had to switch to using a blender, which worked perfectly and gave me a smooth shake. While it’s not a deal-breaker, it does mean I need to plan ahead when I’m on the go or don’t have access to my blender.Overall, it’s a great product with high-quality ingredients, but be prepared to mix it thoroughly!

Don’t buy this item taste terrible , Chalky, bad aftertaste. If you order it, cancel it. I mixed it with unsweetened almond milk.

Until around 2013, I purchased this product frequently. It was a one-of-a-kind as far as ingredients and how they were processed such as sprouting the grains and using juices instead of grasses, etc. But the key protein was coconut. It was not intended to be sipped, you had to get it down otherwise it would get very thick. Despite the popularity, the few who complained about the thickness were catered to and the main ingredient changed to chia seed -- something you could get in dozens of other products at the time. Disappointed, I stopped supporting this product and this company. I started making my own formula, which was no problem since I used it in healing. But now I'm just looking for something for my own personal use and found, again, this product is a one-of-a-kind due to the method of sprouting and juicing ingredients. I bought my first container in over 9 years (that's around $18,000 I did not continue to spend at $40 per week previous to changing the formula). I can say it does feel satiating but not nearly as much so as with the coconut; it's also much less calories so calling it a Meal Replacement seems questionable at only 120 calories. The prior formula was very satisfying. You could tell it was hardy when you put it in your water or juice. This formula, however (which has changed since that first revision) is very dusty and grainy - poofs of dust come up when you scoop it and drop your mixer ball in the container. It remains grainy even after mixing. It has a strong cinnamon flavor. Overall, it's not horrible and for being a one of a kind (some others are similar but have mushroom which is a fungus) I will continue to use it. But you really couldn't beat the old formula. Wish they would bring that back and just call it something else. Keep them both, if this is truly a bigger seller. I personally use 2 scoops if I'm actually replacing a meal.

I have ordered this from Amazon more than 10 times going back to 2020. I love it but then again I make an absolutely yummy milkshake out of it! I use one cup of almond milk, some frozen bananas and if I’ve been really good I use a squirt of chocolate syrup. Put it in my blender and I have a delicious shake that I really truly enjoy.