Reddit mentions: The best sports nutrition pea protein powders

Disclaimer: I am only speaking from my experiences and what has worked for me.

So, I know this is going to sound strange, but you don't actually need as much protein as normally recommended for weightlifting on a vegan diet. Don't get me wrong, protein is vital for proper athletic performance; but the 1 gram protein per pound of bodyweight has largely been debunked, it's closer to .8-.9 grams protein per kilogram body mass. That being said, the best sources of protein are legumes, with my personal favorite being tempeh; which is fermented soybeans. It has a nice crunch, a slightly nutty flavor, and it's easy to digest. Here is a list of all the best foods to help ease your transition:

• Vivo Life Protein Powder (If you want to make sure you hit your protein macros. It's the brand that sponsors the vegan YouTubers. I think it tastes better than whey protein personally).
  
• Legumes (beans and lentils of all colors. I like kidney beans and hummus. Lentils are probably better for you specifically because they have slightly less environmental impact than beans)
  
• Veggies (avocados are fairly calorie-dense, although technically they are berries, and you can't forget the cruciferous)
  
• Leafy greens (make sure to cook spinach thoroughly to help remove the oxalates)
  
• Fruits
  
• Grains (oats, rice, Ezeikill bread is awesome, made from sprouted grains, and is perfect for avocado toast)
  
• starchy veggies (sweet potatoes are a must. if you can, try to find the okinanwan (sometimes Hawaiian) purple kind.)
  
• Don't forget seaweed for iodine if not using iodized salt.
  
• nuts and seeds (flaxseed and hemp seed go very good in oatmeal, also great for calories)
  
• supplement D3 (if you don't get a lot of sun), B-12 (I like this liquid one on amazon), and Omega-3 (Here's a good one that's cranberry and orange-flavored).
  
  The supplements aren't wholly necessary in the beginning, especially if you're still drinking cow's milk and eating fish. But they will be if you want to transition to vegan long term.
  
  Here are few vegan bodybuilders I like:
  
  Simnett Nutrition: Awesome mostly calisthenics guy who does a lot of cooking/nutrition videos.
  
  Nimai Delgado: More of a classic bodybuilder channel. Some days of eating, some training, some travel vlogs, etc. His physique is absurd tho.
  
  Vegan Physique: This is the guy where I learned that protein isn't all that difficult to get on a vegan diet. He also has some good meal preps.
  
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  Hope this helps! Welcome to veganism! :D

I gotchu fam,

Braggs Amino Acids help a lot with the below mentioned protein profile. I use a little of this in everything, from dressings, to broths, to simmering etc. Its kind of close to soy sauce taste, but a little quirkier. Some people just don't like the taste but honestly if you just mix it with a little oil, garlic salt and lemon it makes a very simple dressing. Learn to harness its power.
Braggs Amino Acids

I stay away from Vega proteins, they mix poorly, taste awful and are very expensive. A majority of Pea Proteins are vegan, just be sure to check the ingredients in case they use something in there that is dairy based.
Pea Protein

As for store bought meat substitutes the Field Roast line of products is pretty great. I would also reccommend Sweet Earth stuff, they have burritos and bowls that are all pretty great, a few of them are not vegan so just check for sure before you plunk down any cash on them.
Field Roast

If you don't have any gluten issues and you like cooking, I recommend making your own Seitan. Its insanely easy, insanely cheap, really tasty and can be packed with protein. The most basic recipe can be found [here(http://www.vegetariantimes.com/video/how-to-make-seitan/)

I'm in a similar boat! I have PCOS, an underactive thyroid, and am vegan, trying to be keto without soy as well.

I have been failing with vegan keto for a while, but I finally found an amazing protein powder that is vegan, low-carb, soy-free, has a good amino acid profile, and is made in the US. The only ingredients are peas, brown rice, and B12, but there are 25g of protein and only 2g of carbs per serving. It's this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X1BX3HW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I blend it with frozen fruit and leafy greens (you could thrown avocado in too), and it's great. That takes care of breakfast, and makes at least one meal of the day not complicated. And honestly, if you need to, it's something you can have for every meal while you figure out other meals.

For the rest, I agree - it is SO hard to find soy-free vegan keto recipes, but I have found this site to be pretty helpful with recipes, and the author is really nice: http://meatfreeketo.com/

If you're trying to build some muscle, it definitely is important to get enough calories. So if you've calculated your goal intake at 1515/day and you want to add a swim, you should increase your intake to account for that.

As for learning the lifts, I'd start with very basic stuff like bench press, squat, deadlift, and maybe shoulder press. There should be loads of video tutorials on YouTube for this, but proper form is extremely important to minimize risk of injury so don't be too shy about asking someone to check your form in the gym. Most good lifters will be happy to help out with spotting and/or form-checking once in a while, just try not to ask the same guy for stuff all the time or it might get annoying. The biggest single piece of advice I can give to new lifters on form is this: If your muscles are sore the next day, you're probably doing it right. If your bones or joints are sore the next day, you're probably doing something wrong.

As for getting adequate protein as a vegan, that may be your biggest challenge. This stuff is awesome, this stuff isn't bad, and this is a good recipe for a high-protein seitan.

Good luck!

I also work out, and over on r/fitness you'll find a ton of vegetarian lifters. They have some good info for vegetarians and vegans in their sidebar/wiki. If you don't find what you're looking for there, make a post and I guarantee someone will be able to answer you. There are plenty of vegetarians who lift.

Creatine is made by your body but also comes from meat. There's some evidence that not getting enough creatine can impair cognitive function, and vegetarians tend to have less creatine than our carnivorous brethren. That doesn't mean that we're all a bunch of dummies, but it might not hurt to take a creatine supplement, especially if you're lifting. Personally I do take creatine. As for protein, remember that your body can only process so much protein at one time, and once you go above that the returns diminish quickly. So eating more protein does not directly correlate to building more muscle. The actual amounts that you can process at once are not completely agreed upon, but I've read a few of the studies and it seems like anything above 20 grams in a single sitting is a waste. You can easily get that in a vegan protein powder. I love the brand I use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J074W7Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484769696&sr=8-2&keywords=protein%2Bpowder&th=1&psc=1

It's got a nice wheaty-vanilla flavor, and it's also very high in fiber. That second point is more important than it might sound. You don't know what it's like to have great poops until you've been getting the right amount of fiber. That Western diet I talked about earlier also tends to be fiber deficient because humans are supposed to be eating more plants than we do these days. This causes all sorts of gastrointestinal issues. Tell that to the next carnivore who gives you shit about "but humans are meant to eat meat! It's only natural!"

Edit: pun definitely intended.

If the powdered Vega didn't work for you, you may want to try their pre-mixed shake:

• Vega protein shakes
  
  This is a pretty decent lactose-free shake mix, if you want to blend your own;
  
  
• Nature's Plus Spiru-tein shake
  
  If you're looking for more of a meal-replacement shake, Super Body Fuel has a dairy-free keto version available. The plain flavor tastes like cardboard, but if you're going for a no-sweetener-added version, it's available in the drop-down menu:
  
  
• https://superbodyfuel.com/shop/keto-fuel-sample/
  
  There are plenty of non-dairy protein powders out there; I'd suggest reading through the reviews in the links below to see how the graininess of each one is. Here's a starter list to check out:
  
  
• Brown rice protein powder
  
• Hemp protein (non-THC)
  
• Peanut butter powder
  
• Pumpkin seed protein powder
  
• Soy protein powder
  
• Spirulina powder
  
• Sunflower seed protein powder
  
• Yellow pea protein powder
  
• Watermelon seed protein powder
  
• Whole oat powder
  
  If you want to get rid of lumps on the go, you need a motorized blender bottle. Basically a portable blender, but just for powders. They run about $40 on Amazon:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/PROMiXX-iX-R-Shaker-Bottle-Evolved/dp/B07HCM92SV
  
  It also depends on how you want to make it...if you want to mix it in a liquid like water or a milk alternative, then you'll be more sensitive to how grainy the product is. If you have a good plug-in blender, you can mix them up really well in that & store them in one of those double-walled, vacuum-insulated tumblers to stay cold. Or turn it into a shake, which will help hide the graininess, like with some frozen fruit or whatever. Or if you want to make protein-enhanced treats, check out Protein Pow:
  
  
• Pea protein recipes
  
• Hemp protein recipes
  
• Rice protein recipes
  
  Lots of options out there!

Legion Thrive has been the best tasting I’ve had. They recently updated the formula and it’s supposed to be even better. I haven’t had the new formula yet, but the original was really good.

Legion Thrive Vegan Protein Powder, Chocolate - Rice and Pea, Plant Based Protein Blend. Gluten Free, GMO Free, Naturally Sweetened and Flavored, 20 Servings, 2 Lbs (Chocolate) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y6GDMX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NsDsDbHGHBAVC

I rotate between four different protein powders, all are vegan and are sourced from multiple sources (mostly pea, flax, and hemp protein).

My favorite taste wise is the Vega Protein and Greens.

Also from Vega, the Sport Protein is nice, as it has 30 grams of protein per serving vs the 20 per serving in the protein and greens. However, Vega changed the recipe for the Sport a few months ago, and now it makes a super thick drink, almost akin to drinking cake batter. I have to split up the serving just so the drink doesn't become too thick.

The Garden of Life Sport Protein also has 30 grams of protein per serving, and isn't as thick as the Vega Sport, but I think it doesn't taste quite as good as the Vega branded stuff. Not bad though.

Lastly, I'll occasionally buy Orgain as it is the cheapest typically, though it has a somewhat grainy texture compared to the others.


I usually just buy whatever of the four are on sale at my local Co-Op, but if you're going to go with one, I'd recommend the Vega Protein and Greens if you're ok with only 20 grams of protein per serving.

Edit: oh didn't realize you have already had the protein and greens, maybe try the Vega Sport? Also, I buy all four exclusively in vanilla, so I can't speak for the other flavors.

Whey caused a lot of acne for me. I switched to a dairy-free, NOW Sports Pea Protein powder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_eykCzbCSNEEV9

Saw good results from this and it's really cheap. The only problem is that it tastes pretty bad. I got used to it and it doesn't bother me anymore but starting out it's like eating unflavored chalk. I think Vega One makes some better tasting dairy free powders, but be prepared to spend a little more.

Hope this helps!

So if you're trying to add mass/strength, your biggest concern with going vegetarian is probably going to be getting enough protein. I try to take in like ~200g/day. You can calculate what you need here.

I personally get most of my protein from protein shakes. I use pea protein exclusively, this brand. Unfortunately, it comes from China but I can't pass on the price point. I also add peanut flour, cocoa powder, bananas, flax seed meal (good source of omega-3's), psyllium husk fiber (helps to slow down digestion of protein), BCAA's, creatine, and beta-alanine all in almond milk. The reason for some of those supplements can be found here.

Thanks to the fiber and the flax seed, it gets super thick almost like pudding if you let it sit. Usually, I'll mix in cold brewed coffee to get the consistency I want. It's really good. I drink like ~48 ounces a day, every day. Still have yet to get tired of it.

As far as recipes go, I try to eat high protein meals usually with beans/legumes and quinoa. I use tofu or tempeh as meat substitutes quite a bit too. I eat a lot of chili and curries. My instant pot (pressure cooker) is always getting used.

I also supplement with this multivitamin.

In response to the anti-protein focus comment, I guess I would say that I eat at a calorie deficit so it's hard to hit my protein targets unless I supplement. However, you should still count your macros at least at first to make sure you're getting in the range of where you should be.

By the way, did you ever give any thought to use whey or plant protein instead of the Jo Labs stuff? I am not a chemist / biologist but if I had to take a gander I would say there's not much of a difference between how either item would be absorbed by the body and protein powders are economically superior in terms of price (at a glance, I could be wrong).

I sort of can't help but wonder if Siebacker agreed to plug Jo Mar Lab's product, which while I am sure it is fine, is no different from an animal or plant derived product. If I end up going with anything it'll most likely be pea protein isolate unflavored (<2 carbs).

For example this has 18 amino acids, as opposed to the 21 from the Jo Mar Lab's. It's missing L-Glutamine, Taurine, and Cysteine but either way it has the 9 essential AAs.

https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Powder-North-American-Farms/dp/B00NBIUGA2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1EFEMI0CNQM91&keywords=pea+protein+powder&qid=1567938741&s=gateway&sprefix=pea+pr%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-5

The Jo Mar Labs product page states that you don't know what you're getting from food-derived proteins, but ironically, their own product lists the ingredients as a proprietary blend, whereas the product I just linked lists out how many mg of each AA you get per serving...lol. I'm sure it doesn't matter and I am just being overly tinfoily but this is definitely a field where the average company can definitely easily take advantage of customers with exploitative pricing and scrupulous claims.

I invested in a Blendtec about 3 years ago and I've absolutely been loving it...I'd love to try Shakeology but I feel like it's just too expensive for me in the long term. This is what I've been making every morning, it comes out to 4 cups so I typically will drink 2 cups for breakfast and 2 cups for lunch:

• 1 cup of almond milk
  
  
• 1 large apple, chopped into pieces and 1 whole banana
  
  
• 1/2 a cup of oats soaked overnight
  
  
• 30 g of whey protein and 30 g of plant protein (since I'm vegetarian and my diet is limited, I try to mix up my protein sources throughout the day so I've added a plant protein powder into my diet)
  
  
• 1 scoop of Maximum Vibrance which I buy off of Amazon (this is basically my multivitamin for the day and gives me about 12 g of protein per scoop)
  
  
• A few stalks of celery
  
  
• Big handful of greens (I try to alternate between spinach/kale and some other type of green everyday due to the high oxalates in spinach and kale which increases kidney stone risk, so some days I'll use lettuce, watercress or arugula instead)
  
  
• Quarter cup of nuts of some sort (usually either walnuts or almonds)
  
  This usually comes out to about 900 calories which is why I split it into two meals, it's not Shakeology but I figure it's healthy enough and gives me a pretty decent serving of protein to help me hit my macros and provide me with most of the vitamins and nutrients I need for the day :)

Pea protein, my man. Say goodbye to whey farts.

Edit: I use this. It's very cheap too! It does gets a bit foamy if you only use water - I throw a scoop of PB in and it cuts the foam, blends nicely, and kills the "pea" taste :) and peas are a complete protein!

If you're interested in milk substitutes: soy is a great one. If you choose to believe the unfounded smear campaigns against soy with regard to estrogen, I suggest trying Silk Protein Nut Milk. This stuff is amazing though can be hard to find sometimes. Good luck!

I've been vegan 7 years and have tried all sorts of stuff. If money wasn't a problem I'd use the Vega Sport Performance protein.

To be honest, though, at this point I mostly find protein powders unnecessary. You can definitely meet your protein needs through diet and maybe only in extreme situations (body builders) would you need to supplement. This is my opinion/experience as someone who is a competitive cyclist, training 15-20+ hours a week.

That being said, what I have found to be the best bang for your buck option is pea protein. The amino profile is good and it can be had for cheap. This is what I have used in the past: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RPMMFWM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
100% pure pea protein and nothing else. It mixes well with just about everything, doesn't really taste like anything and doesn't have a weird texture. To give you an idea, I used to mix it into a bowl of cereal, it's that mild in texture/flavor.

Have you looked into pea protein? I switch between it and whey. It's cheaper than whey, is a complete protein, and has good BCAA numbers (not quite as good as whey, but it's up there.) There's been some recent research suggesting it's nearly as good as whey for protein synth., and in one study, there was an unexpected result that the pea protein population did slightly better (probably sample size in my estimation...). Anyway, on price alone, 3.175 kg for $43, and a 120kcal serving has 96kcal of protein. From my reckoning only milk protein isolate (meh on BCAA due to high casein content) and whey isolate (not concentrate) give more protein /kcal. I find it hard to believe that soy would be cheaper per gram of protein. I use NOW Pea Protein, but there are others. https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500553927&sr=8-1&keywords=now+pea+protein+7+lbs I'm not sure how that works out in Sweden price wise, but this product always works out cheaper than any other protein source I can find...eggs, milk, chicken, especially when you consider how much fat and/or carbs those other sources (soy too) deliver along with the protein. For what it's worth, whey in bulk is pretty cheap too. 2KG for roughly the same price as the pea protein in 3+kg.

Ok so their are two which are actually good.

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Sunwarrior Protein Warrior Blend

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Vivolife

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Sunwarrior is my favorite and is also considerably cheaper. I have tried lots of different vegan proteins and these two are the best both texturally and taste wise

Pea/Rice blend (7:3 ratio). Complete amino acid profile, just as effective for building muscle as whey protein. (video that convinced me to switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-adhxwP2Pdg) Eliminating the whey improves your carbon footprint, and after making the switch my body fat went way down.

Pea Protein I use: https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Pure-Protein-Powder-Kilogram/dp/B00RPMMFWM/

Brown rice brand I use: https://www.amazon.com/Nutribiotic-Organic-Protein-Plain-Pound/dp/B0033T8CZK/

For flavoring, you can add your own vanilla or cocoa powder. For sweetener, I use Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener.
https://www.amazon.com/Lakanto-Monkfruit-Sweetener-Natural-Substitute/dp/B00EUF5N1C/

Happy mixing. :)

Im not sure how this sub feels about protein powders but I've been using purely inspired protein powder. Its 20g of protein for 130 calories.
Purely Inspired Organic Protein Powder, 100% Plant Based Healthy Protein, French Vanilla,1.5 pounds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0FTJ1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-eWLAbSTK0WBC

If you have a sweet tooth, Chocolate Orgain organic plant protein powder
It's a little bit pricier than bulk whey powder, but it tastes delicious with just milk or even water and serves as a great dessert replacement .

You can certainly use protein powder, even if you're not a body builder, but they are pretty calorie dense so you'll want to be careful you're going over. One serving of just the powder has 150 calories and my strawberry banana shakes are about 600 calories.

This is the one I use.

/r/xxfitness is a good resource for general fitness related advice.

I've tried a few and right now my favorites are depending on type of use:

1. For most smoothies - Orgain Slim (20g protein /150 kcal). Tropical fruit smoothie recipe -Orgain Slim Vanilla + frozen tropical fruit + a liquid base like Ripple high protein milk or ginger ale, little lime juice - LOVE this combo. Orgain has a creamer base that makes smoothies super creamy if blended with frozen fruit or anything really cold. I also like mixing Orgain with flavored syrups and icecream for high protein dessert shake.
   
   
2. For vanilla or chocolate smoothies, no fruit - Bob's red mill nutritional booster, frozen cashew milk ice cubes, small amount of vegan ice cream
   
   
3. For adding into baked goods - Naked Pea protein. I add this into my protein pancakes. It doesn't have any added flavor or have a creamer base. Also, it's much cheaper compared to the others.
   
4. You can add high protein milk to lots of things as an alternative to protein powder. Ripple milk is 8g protein for 80 calories.
   
   FWIW, I did not like Vega Protein Smoothie (both chocolate and tropical)
   

Yeah, this. High protein diets are going to cost a little bit more but they don't have to be insanely priced. 50 dollars per month for any diet is pushing it hard. That's eating beans and rice every day kinda meal planning.

If your protein powder is more than a couple of grams of fat and carbs per serving, you're not looking at the right stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Pea-Protein-Powder-Kilogram/dp/B00RPMMFWM

That is one of the powders I use. 1g fat, 1g carbs for 24g of protein.

Here's the other one I prefer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SCO8AA8

0g fat, 0g carbs for 25g protein.

These aren't flavored or sweetened in any way so you have to learn to deal with that but they work and it's totally doable to have real effective decently cheap protein powder to help supplement.

Turkey in the US in the off season(aka not fall) tends to be reasonably cheap but only if you do the cooking and teardown yourself. You can get a lot of meat for cheap and some of it is quite lean. Take a look at picking up a frozen turkey breast and seeing if you can cook it yourself.

Honestly, and this is just me being 100% straight up, sink the extra money into chicken breast. I know. I know, but pound for pound it is really hard to get those macros any other way and you absolutely can cut the cost by mixing in smaller amounts of chicken thighs or legs with your chicken breast to offset but you need to calculate that when you're doing meal prep.

This is how I do it if I need to make 2 weeks worth of chicken stretch a bit more. Is it harder on my fats and a drop in protein? Yes, but it's still 70% there instead of 0% there.

https://www.amazon.com/Evolve-Protein-Powder-Classic-Chocolate/dp/B01071RJQE?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Naturals-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B007TWNH48?th=1

Looks like Growing Naturals is more protein per serving, and contains brown rice like you said. I guess I'd just compare the macros and price. Evolve is cheaper, on amazon anyways, but it has a lot more carbs and less protein per serving. $12/lb. FWIW, True Nutrition sells pea protein for $8/lb. https://truenutrition.com/p-1115-pea-protein-isolate-non-gmo-1lb.aspx and you can save 5% with the code "GOVEGAN"

Unless you're buying imitations of non-vegan foods, veganism can actually be one of the most affordable ways to eat. The vegan meals that I make are almost always the cheapest. If you don't like beans, stir fry is pretty great. Here is a recipe for sesame stir fry that I made earlier this week. It was delicious, and you can substitute different veggies each time you make it to keep it from getting boring. PB&J is a cheap and easy vegan option. If you're worried about not getting enough proteing because you don't like beans or nuts, pea protein is actually cheaper than most other protein powders. The only downside is that it's a bit high in sodium. Here is the stuff I use. Good luck!

I'd just go with straight up plain pea protein, this brand is the best I've found and its taste is also very neutral (I've had some very gross pea proteins). Hopefully it still tastes the same as it did when I bought 44 lbs. I have gotten gassy from other types of proteins (I think its the sweeteners they put in them). I have no response from plain pea protein.

My advice is to just eat a scoop or two with plain water like its medicine. That's what I do every day. Then you can have a great peanut butter or fruit smoothie that is not ruined by the protein taste.

There ya go! Same exact one I buy. I'll caution though, it tastes kinda bad. However, if you mix a teaspoon of cinnamon (not cinnamon sugar) in with each scoop it tastes pretty good. I'll even use it to make pudding.

A scoop of this, two cups of defrosted berries, 1.5-2teaspoon of cinnamon, and 12 dates chopped up. Generous scoop of coco powder. Mix in just enough water to make it like a pudding. Boom.

I’m partial to this stuff. Mixes well. Tastes great. I general love all of this brand’s supplements.

Whey protein is going to be the cheapest (BodyFortress at wal-mart is only like 15 bucks), BUT you did say you want to transition from ova-lacto to vegan, so unless you want to spend a ton more, be prepared to sacrifice taste in your protein.

Now personally, I use this and this together (since neither are complete proteins by themselves). They lasted me close to 1 1/2 - 2 months, but I'd be lying if I said it tasted good.

Checking amazon, I found Life's Basics on sale for about $15. I've used it before, and it's awesome.

Just bought this myself, I love it, I think 3g carb a serving which is satisfactory for me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LORNE9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fkydUR4nc6ren

I just finished a huge 5lb bucket of Naked pea protein. terrible taste but great 'stats' as I like to say.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBIUGA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uBIzzbVVEW1ET

Currently using this stuff mostly cause it was cheap on Amazon and had prime (students get prime free, it's awesome). I use pea/hemp mostly because of the estrogen concerns about Soy.. I don't fully buy into them but I figure better safe than boobed.

Second this. Here is my favorite one, it’s vegan, dairy free, and gluten free!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7R6RCb3PA4QGA

There are other kinds of protein you can use that isn't mixed with chocolate, and soy in a protein powder shouldn't be a problem for acne. I used pea protein when I was trying to gain weight since the typical whey proteins made me break out, and I had great results. However, there is also rice protein and hemp protein I know of off the top of my head. this is what I used

Ones that I've found that have decent reviews and good "cost per pound":

• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOPJAAE/ ($9.19/lb)
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ (If I wanted to go Pea Protein, $6.38/lb)
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCL1222/ (Less than a gram of carb, $11.38/lb)
  
  I just noticed that first two have numbers based on a 33g scoop instead of a 25g scoop of the last.
  
  I'm not opposed to Pea Protein if it mixes well, tastes decent and provides me enough actual protein. The price is certainly nice, $0.46 per shake for 96 shakes.

I'm not vegan but try to limit dairy. I love making a carrot cake smoothie with 1 cup vanilla soy milk, a handful of steamed carrots that have been cooled, frozen banana, ice and date paste. I add a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder, I use this one
Also this,pumpkin smoothie using coconut milk or soy and coconut yogurt. I also add a scoop of the same protein powder.

This is the one that I️ just recently bought. Works great with vanilla almond milk and is such a good deal



NOW Sports Pea Protein Natural Unflavored Powder,7-Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I've been using this which has pretty much JUST protein in it:
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-2135-Pea-Protein/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_1

pea powder... yes, it has a bit of an after taste. I use it with my morning fruit smoothie for extra protein which covers most of the pretty neutral taste. 28g or protein 1g of carbs. nutrition label: http://reviews.bodybuilding.com/NOW/Pea_Protein/

Here's what I'm thinking of putting together:

BCAAs (Edit: Just realized this is not vegan friendly)

L-Arginine a-Ketoglutarate


L-Citrulline DL-Malate


N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine


Beta Alanine


Creatine Monohydrate

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Maltodextrin


Waxy Maize

I'm currently using a mix very similar to the above listed ingredients and it works very well!

I would like to just take a pre-mixed powder, but it seems like they all have caffeine, which I'm not a fan of for working out in the evening.

I'm also somewhat interested in Agmatine Sulfate and Phenylethylamine. Anyone have any opinions on those two chemicals?

Here is a link for pea protein on Amazon. It isn't too expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Pea-Protein-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419016901&sr=8-1&keywords=pea+protein

As mkenwort said, gelatin is easy to find, typically in the baking aisle or near the Jello, I'm guessing.

Heavy whipping cream is by the milk and doesn't cost too much. Cream cheese would probably work great and make a thicker consistency.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_EmlMDbMY5JCM8

This one is really good. And it's a really good price too, this jug is huge

If you buy a plant based protein powder that is labelled as Vegan or whatever, it will possibly be more expensive. On the other hand if you buy fancily labelled Whey or anything else you'll get the same thing. Don't exactly know where cheapest whey is (if anyone could please show me the whey I'd appreciate, I've actually been looking for the cheapest possible yet, and can't find one cheaper than these plant based protein powders). But here are the cheapest plant based protein powders per gram of protein:
Pea Protein


Soy protein


And here's the cheapest whey I've found I'm not sure if there is cheaper whey but I've been looking around lol. Still haven't found something cheaper.

For protein shakes I really like Orgain blended with a banana and some frozen strawberries and maybe some spinach. If you're looking to up your nutrient intake for your pregnancy you could get Vega instead but it's pricier. I also recommend a brown rice or quinoa bowl with peas, edamame, hummus, tofu, whatever tickles your fancy. Seitan has a weird texture, it's better when it's a side mixed with veggies or rice.

I'd suggest avoiding Whey all together, try a protein powder made from pea protein. I highly suggest this powder, both vanilla and chocolate are tasty and blend very well in smoothies and shakes. Best of all, it doesn't leave you bloated in the slightest. Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Sweet Vanilla Bean, 2.03 Pound, 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_yoPYtYaLQjZZ2

Like this one?

If yes, the follow up question is what flavor do you like?

Very cool, thanks.

I've just switched from whey to pea, and am curious to see where it might end up on the chart.

Acne causes vary by person; I found mine to be caused by dairy in my diet. Specifically, whey protein derived from milk and other dairy products like ice cream or cheese. Cutting or limiting those foods in my diet did great things for my complexion. I still worked out 5-6 times a week around the time I made the diet change.

I use vegetable based protein now from Orgain (chocolate flavor is okay, vanilla flavor is terrible)

http://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Plant-Based-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q.

Yeah you can do a lot better per pound for vegan protein. Here's an example of pea protein powder.

Edit: I realize my comment appears I was saying you could do better than your find. I was referring to the OP's submission.

Was on FODMAP elimination for a while, now full Paleo. This one works wonders for me. Tastes amazing, dissolves instantly and has a very smooth, non-gritty, non-chalky texture. It's grain, soy, egg, dairy and ever-other-goddamn-thing-else free. I suspect it's just chocolate and air. Worth a try.

Protein powders are lovely, and all they need is water. This one is my favorite. Some even have enough to them that they can act as a meal.

There is also a good deal on Orgain protein + greens (vanilla bean flavor) on Amazon.

1.9lbs for $12.64, or cheaper with subscribe & save. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077XDC2X8/

While you should always focus on whole foods, buying a protein powder may help ease your concerns about that aspect of your diet - and it's quite cheap 'per calorie', although it feels like a big purchase. I use this pea protein personally.

Buy beans and lentils in bulk and learn how to prepare them. Buy gluten and learn how to make seitan or high-protein baked goods. The key to cheap vegan protein is doing a lot of the work yourself - though you can also snag very cheap tofu from big chain stores like Walmart/Target.

Edit: I realized you're asking for recipes, not just tips. Lentil/Gluten steaks (you can ignore the mushroom gravy part if you're extra frugal), and Cuban Black Beans and Rice are two of my staples.

Human grade meat is also contaminated with these same pathogens, that's why you don't eat it raw.

I agree vegan kibbles are not immune to cutting corners and know about the melamine crisis. However, other than melamine and mold (which are both issues for conventional) vegan is absolutely immune to most of the pathogenic and chemical contamination that plagues the rest of the conventional kibble industry.

> While I agree that it is not specifically a vegan diet issue carb-wise, a vegan diet will be higher carb.

I guess this statement depended upon what you meant. Higher carb than raw meat, yes. Higher carb than convential, no. However I believe it is possible to get close if you make your own using different glutens. Instead of ~50% that is common in conventional kibble, you can get down to ~19% carbs. If you use pea protein isolate that's 90% protein, which is much better than beef's 41% calories from protein. And then you'd be free of all worries of contamination and its impact on your health, your family's health, and your animal's health.

NOW Sports Pea Protein Natural Unflavored Powder,7-Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VtE-zbCBGT9QD

This is the cheapest per pound you'll find. Also, you probably don't need a protein powder. Fill in your diet with legumes and broccoli and you'll see on cronometer that you're definitely not lacking in protein. Eating high in protein right after a workout will be most efficient. Protein powder might help in some way maybe? I think that it's bioavailability goes up when you consume it like this, but I wouldn't consider it necessary.

Purely Inspired Organic Protein Powder, 100% Plant Based Healthy Protein, French Vanilla,1.5 pounds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0FTJ1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-u9xCb1EYN8BY

• Vitamin D.
  
• Magnesium.
  
• Fish Oil (the same lemon stuff everyone likes).
  
• Protein Powder, I like to use this stuff as it isn't all jacked with casein and artificial sweeteners and things that make it taste better than it should. You definitely can't fluff with it or do anything crazy, but it blends well with vegetables to make soup, or cements up with some salad dressing to supplement a bowl of greens. I've gotten kinda used to it.

Blend 50% NOW Sprouted Brown Rice Protein and 50% Pea Protein. No gas, no bloat, full amino acid profile, BCAAs, iron rich, and super cheap. Plus, it's a more eco-friendly source of protein than dairy. If you get the large tubs from Amazon, they'll last for months and come in at around 40 cents per scoop. I will drink it as a shake, make oat bars with it, mix it into falafel mix, and blend it into hot cereals. Plenty of ways you can use it since it is very neutral in flavor.

Is a plant-based protein powder such as Orgain as effective as using a whey-based powder like Optimum Nutrition? Any thoughts?

I'm gluten free and avoid dairy so I've been using pea-protein almost daily. I make a shake with some almond milk,fruit, and kale or spinach, and it does really well as a breakfast with some toast or oatmeal. Also a nice way to sneak a serving of veggies into breakfast.

Are you aware that protein's pretty ample in sources other than meat, dairy, and soy?

Beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains. I use this plant protein powder for bulking up and it's soy free!

Why is your protein goal 85g/day? Protein intake should be calculated using lean body massage not total body weight. I use pea protein powder. It is very affordable and it's taste is pretty easy to disguise. You can get it in bulk on Amazon for $0.45 a serving: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_88OCzbC5FXGJH

Pea protein! It's awesome!

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Pea-Protein-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382633421&sr=8-1&keywords=pea+protein

Pea Protein Isolate from NAKED Nutrition. Tons of protein, and tastes great. Mixes very well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J074W7Q/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1. this is the best, the taste is totally fine when mixed in with a shake. i just throw in frozen fruit, pineapple juice, coconut water, and the protein powder

What is your protein goal (g/day)? And do you have any dietary restrictions (other than the nut thing)? I've finely worked up to 100 g/day with at least half of that coming from vegetarian sources. As for protein powder, I use a mixture of 2 scoops Orgain Vanilla and 2 TBS [chocolate peanut butter powder] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JWVSS2A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) mixed with 1 1/2 cups water. The taste and texture are fantastic.

Congrats!

Fellow vegan lifter here. It's really not as hard as people make it out to be. (I don't compete, for the record, I just train for my own fitness.)

Protein shakes are going to be your best friend for reaching a caloric surplus without an obnoxious amount of volume. My go-to was pea protein + frozen banana + peanut butter + soy milk + cocoa powder. Pea protein is known to taste like ass on its own, but it's actually the cheapest protein powder per gram of protein on the market, as far as I know -- even more than whey! It's a little low on L-methionine, but you get plenty of that from nuts / soy / beans, which you'll presumably be having plenty of anyway.

Go-to meals for me, in broad strokes, are usually a bunch of vegetables, beans, and tofu on top of rice. That basic food schema has nearly infinite variations, and covers a lot of different types of cuisines/flavor profiles (Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Thai, etc.), so it doesn't really get boring.

These are the three I use. Mixed with some almond milk, the shakes will add a couple hundred calories to each meal, plus 20-30 grams of protein. Soylent is another good option for a quick on-the-go meal. There have been a few days where I went out, and just brought a bottle with me to drink. I left my trays in, and swished really well with water afterwards. I definitely don't do that often, but it works in a pinch!

https://www.amazon.com/Naturade-VeganSmart-Plant-Based-Nutritional/dp/B00CWLA57S/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520989546&sr=8-10&keywords=vegan%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Plant-Based-Soy-Free-Vegetarian-Chocolate/dp/B00FD2WKQM/ref=sr_1_17_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520989546&sr=8-17&keywords=vegan%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Sports-Protein-Powder-2-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520989675&sr=8-3&keywords=pea+protein

http://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Plant-Based-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q

Costco has the chocolate version of this for under $30. I love it.

So I use this Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Natural Unsweetened, 1.59 Pound, 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FNVHGHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QdIGybCTKDMGY

It has no dairy/soy/gluten. I LOVE IT. I combine it with iced coffee and sometimes a banana and it only has a slight taste. I highly recommend it. I hate all protein powder that is flavored because there is always some type of sweetener in it and I find that I can always taste it.

Do you have any dietary restrictions or a fixed budget for protein powder? I am mildly lactose intolerant, so I use a plant-based protein powder that doesn't contain any milk products. Orgain has served me quite well. It's made from pea protein (as opposed to the more popular whey) and both their chocolate and vanilla flavors are the tastiest protein powders I've ever had. They don't add any sugar and instead chose to sweeten with monk fruit sweetener. They aren't the cheapest brand out there, however they're not exorbitant

https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q

I usually stick to a simple recipe: 2 scoops of protein powder (as directed), 1 to 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk (I use this as opposed to to yogurt. With the protein powder I think adding yogurt is kind of overkill), 1/2 cup of frozen pineapple, 1/2 frozen cherries (or any other fruit of your choice).

This keeps me full for hours (I drink it as a meal replacement for dinner, after workouts), but can be high in the calories with all the fruit. If you just stick to the powder and almond milk, it would make a good, filling, relatively low calorie breakfast.

I use the Life Basic's Greens protein powder made of pea, rice, and hemp. If it's a bit too pricey, Now Food's Pea Protein is a pretty popular choice at half the price. As a personal suggestion, if you're going to add fruits, try granny smith apples. They have a lower sugar content than a lot of apples, so you don't over do sugars in your drink.

Whey isolate may be marginally "better" for this case because it doesn't contain the lactose that whey concentrate would have. Alternatively, I actually really like this stuff which is a nice little blend of pea, brown rice, chia, and hemp, and it's sweetened with stevia.

Used to use ON, kept getting sick. Found a awesome plant based protein that mixes with a fork(always had to use a blender for whey proteins), feel 1000% better compared to ON..who knows why. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J074W7Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Make sure you get an even mix of legume-based and grain-based proteins in your diet because each lacks an amino acid that the other contains. Beyond that minor inconvenience, protein is protein and you should be fine. If you're looking for a powder that is vegan, not vegetarian, my personal favorite is Orgain.

I use all three of the ones I mentioned. The hemp is a complete protein and has fiber. It's gross unless you have about 2 cups of water, and even then, I usually mix a little rice protein powder (you can get plain, vanilla or chocolate) with it. The rice protein tastes relatively good, The pea is sorta bleh but it's definitely not as bad as plain hemp. If I recall, they're all around the same price per gram of protein.
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Pea-Protein-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427033949&sr=8-1&keywords=pea+protein

http://www.amazon.com/Nutribiotic-Organic-Protein-Vanilla-Pound/dp/B0033T8GR4/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_8_ENRY?ie=UTF8&refRID=1A7DT2YRP2BPGTBG1GPR

I'm having trouble finding the Nutiva hemp 3lb bag of 50% protein on Amazon, but if you can't find it there, it can be found elsewhere.

Vega is fucking expensive and is just a glorified mix of pea, rice, and hemp proteins. I buy pea (now $17.92) and rice (now $28.95) protein separately and mix them in my shakes. I don't bother with hemp because I get enough omega-3's elsewhere and since I'm on a cut right now it's not as calorie-effective as the other two.

Total cost for 5 lbs total = $46.87. I use 63 g/day, so it works out to last 36 days. That being said, I usually run out of the pea first (smaller container and I do a 33:30 pea:rice mix) so I am often cycling with them. If you can no longer get it at a special price for $25, this alternative is way cheaper than Vega retail and basically the same shit. Neither of these taste particularly good (Vega doesn't taste any better) so that's not really a huge issue. If you can, go for it, it's fine.

EDIT: I should mention that 63 g of powder = 52 g of protein the way I've mixed them (33:30 pea:rice). If you use less than that daily, the cost per day obviously decreases.

In addition to what you get from Truenutrition, I also pick up Now Sports Pea Protein and MLO Brown Rice Protein (sweeter than a lot of powders, thus more carbs than the pea) so I can better mix and match my carbs/protein/sodium to whatever else I'm eating. If you use Amazon Prime, the Now Pea Protein is generally just under ~10#, and they usually offer you a credit for videos or Prime Pantry if you take slower shipping.

Pea protein is getting popular as a substitute when you have a lot of restrictions in your diet. The first one is the most popular in vanilla but they do sell unflavored.

Been having this every morning for the last two weeks. It's pretty good...

Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder, Vanilla Bean

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q

this one is the one I use because it's pretty affordable.

Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Sweet Vanilla Bean, 2.03 Pound, Packaging May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Orgain Organic protein plant based powder, sweet vanilla bean.

Turkey (seasoned with whatever you like), throw some chicken in the slow cooker, top with salsa (or maybe not, cause onions, but maybe top with lemons/limes), let it cook,tupp it up, meals for days, scrambled eggs (no added liquids), old-fashioned oats (+ cinnamon (or cocoa powder), sweetener, flax seed), deli turkey sammiches (tomato, mustard, meat, and bread), steak +veggies ...

and what about Pea Protein Powder?
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Pea-Protein-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426770604&sr=1-2&keywords=organic+pea+protein+powder

https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496261128&sr=8-3&keywords=orgain&th=1

Here you can get it for 12.56 a pound if you buy the 2 pound jar.

Edit: plus the fudge kind is cheaper and still tastes good imo.

Orgain is my fave protein powder. Blend with 1 cup frozen blueberries and 2 cups of 30 calorie almond milk you're at 295 calories per smoothie.

https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Vanilla-Packaging/dp/B00J074W7Q

Pasta and rice are so low in protein that it wouldn't even compare to these sources listed. Nope! I was wrong! Editing these in!


Pea protein is almost identical cost to whey.

Pea protein on Amazon is $20 for 2.2 lbs: https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Pea-Protein-Powder-Kilogram/dp/B00RPMMFWM/

Whey protein on Amazon is $24 for 2.2 lbs: https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Isolate-BulkSupplements-kilograms-Unflavored/dp/B00E7IODXQ/


The Pea is a bit cheaper, but the whey has a bit more protein content (27g vs 24g per serving).

So I'd say they're nearly identical in price.

I suspect you may not be eating enough or replenishing electrolytes, but here's a basic run down of what I eat throughout the week. High carb, plant based diet.

Short Run Day (Less than 10 miles):

• Breakfast - 30g Wheat Square Cereal, 30g of Uncle Sams Bran Cereal, 14g Walnuts, 13g Milled Flax, Banana, 20g Golden Raisins, 6oz Almond Milk
  
• Lunch - 300g Brown Rice, Mixed Frozen Veggies
  
• Dinner - Whole Wheat Spaghetti with No Sodium Added Diced Tomatoes and Garlic, Spinach or Kale Salad with Avocado and Nutritional Yeast
  
  Mid Run Day (10-18 miles):
  
  
• Same as above, but I'll add in a snack of fruit or a Clif bar. Skratch or Gatorade if needed.
  
  Long Run Day (18+ miles):
  
  
• Two days out from a long run and up until the night before, I eat similar foods, but up the portion sizes.
  
• The day before I'll cut back on leafy greens, fat and protein. Basically, anything that might make me feel bloated.
  
• I do my long runs in the morning, so I like to get up 3 hours prior to the run and get some food in and give it some time to digest. Usually a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and banana. I'll also drink an 8oz glass of Green Machine and another 8-12oz of water.
  
• During the run, I'll consume a handful of gels and some water.
  
• Post run, I try to get 15-20g of protein in within the first 20-30 minutes. Pea Protein and Brown Rice Protein are good vegan friendly alternatives to the whey based products. If I'm feeling lazy, I'll mix it in with some Green Machine, otherwise, I'll grab some Kale, Frozen Pineapple, Spirulina and Water and blend it all together.
  
• If you're feeling a little crummy afterwards try drinking a little bit of Coke. It's not exactly a health food, but it's got carbs, sugar and calories.
  

https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483584281&sr=8-1&keywords=vegan%2Bprotein&th=1

You might like this option better just based off ingredients

I like [Orgain] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q)

I like this one by Biochem. It's kind of expensive though.

I'm in Canada, this is the protein powder I like. https://www.amazon.ca/NAKED-PEA-Vegetarian-Essential-Preservatives/dp/B00NBIUGA2/ref=nav_signin?ie=UTF8&qid=1537651873&sr=8-3&keywords=pea+protein&dpID=51mxh2ngfxL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&

Instead of getting ripped off by paying $60 bucks for 20 servings of cricket protein, you could try pea protein or Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder.

That cricket stuff seems like a gimmick.

My best advice is to get "pure" protein powder - not the ones with all that added sugar, etc (check the ingredients). I'm vegetarian and am trying minimize dairy intake, so lately I've been using soy and pea. Personally I would not suggest rice protein, it had an awful grainy texture and made me gaseous (gross!)

If he is a vegan, it isn't whey based. You can easily get pea protein powder on Amazon at a similar price level.

I found this tub and it looks like a great deal. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1O9I0PFIHK5TL&psc=1

But is there something you mean about an incomplete amino acid profile? I'd hate to buy 7 lbs of pea protein and find out it was missing something.

I'm combined both this post and reply into next months order: Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder, Vanilla Bean, 2.03 Pound; I've only seen chocolate at Costco and leading up to big runs, I stop all caffeine intake, including chocolate (this way I can take caffeine just before/during the run).

Thanks op & Jackoco1!

I like this unflavored pea protein, which sounds like it would work with your dietary needs.

Pros:

• 24g of protein per scoop.
  
• 35% iron, 1g of carbs with 0g sugar, 2g fat (not sure what you need for your other macros, but for me this is a great profile)
  
• Cost is low at $8.18/lb. Compare that to ON whey at $11.60/lb.
  
  Cons:
  
  
• Bit of an earthy scent to it. Not a big deal for me because I bake or cook it into things like protein bars, brownies, pizza dough, etc. But if you only want to make shakes, that would be a problem.

You can get some reasonably priced protein powder from Amazon (e.g., this pea-based powder)

I’ve been rocking Naked Pea from Amazon lately. The chocolate flavour is much more bearable than the unflavoured kind.

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527104515&sr=8-7&keywords=pea+protein

Pea protein has 120 cal | 2g fat | 1 g carbs | 24g protein per scoop.

I usually mix my powder with many other ingredients in a smoothie, so unflavored works for me. I had been buying this rice protein that comes out to about 30 grams per dollar, but if you can handle the flavor of pea protein then this one is 44 grams per dollar.

If you only mix your protein with water, then flavor matters a lot more. At that point I would just get whatever tasty brand is cheapest at the time between Orgain, Vega, PlantFusion, and SunWarrior.

If you want a protein powder Now Pea Protein is cheap. $48 for seven pounds (96 servings) each serving is 24g of protein.

I ordered this pea protein. It's highly rated on Amazon, and it's exactly what it says it is. In small print, I believe the company indicates that their items are sourced from China.

I tend to make my own Soylent inspired by 2.0, and I use this pea protein, soy milk, chocolate powder, applesauce, ground flax, and xantham gum as the base. I'm on my second kg. of the bag, and no problems with it at all. It's half the price of the other ones.

I understand why most manufactured items are cheaper made in China. For dried peas, though, I find it puzzling.

Yep, that's what I've been using. I got the Evolve stuff

I did a ton of research and this stuff is the safest... gotta be careful with vegan powder because lots of times there's heavy metals in them from the pesticides... the evolve stuff is the lowest amount of heavy metals of any other vegan powder tested. It's just kinda expensive though.

I realize that methionine may be an issue, but whey still has less than beef. Also, pea protein has even more than the whey I posted above. Since protein in larger amounts is required for me, it seems I have to deal with it.

Could always try selling her on the "organic" stuff.

I've been using this plant protein blend lately

I just looked up the price difference. A kilogram of pea protein is actually cheaper than a a kg of whey protein

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Pea-Protein-Powder/dp/B001DB4MFO/
http://www.amazon.com/NUTRIBIOTIC-VEGAN-RICE-PROTEIN-Vanilla/dp/B00014DLC4/

beast burgers and pea protein.

• https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Meat-Beast-Burger-Frozen/dp/B00TFXEUXG/ref=sr_1_1_a_f_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1517907590&sr=8-1&ppw=fresh&keywords=beast+burgers
  
• https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1517907635&sr=8-4&keywords=pea%2Bprotein&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Naturals-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B007TWNH48

chocolate flavored pea protein powder. Perhaps should have been more descriptive first time around

Now Foods makes a pea protein my boyfriend used to use when he was vegan. Now Foods Pea Protein

I've used this brand before:

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540404405&sr=8-3&keywords=pea%2Bprotein&th=1

24g protein, 1g carb, 120 calories.

A lot of people use protein shakes. Not just body builders.

Pea or Rice

I am lactose intolerant. This is the protein I am currently using

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE

This is what I buy. I don't go through enough to justify buying a 20kg bag.

Now Sports Pea Protein... get the unflavored version (no sweeteners) and if you can't stand the taste mix it with some peanut butter powder (like PB2) or cocoa... about 30g of protein.

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/
https://www.amazon.com/Plantation-PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter/dp/B00H8YGKTQ/

Check out this super cheap pea protein:
https://www.amazon.com/Bulksupplements-Pea-Protein-Powder-Kilograms/dp/B01BW5Q52S

Have you tried Naked? I’ve been using their chocolate flavored pea protein for a couple months now and personally think it’s delicious.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBIUGA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xSYVDb99YQEH2

Pea Protein is awesome!

Umm, how much protein do you think there is in standard whey protein powder? It's 25g, about. Here is a pea protein with 27g https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBIUGA2?th=1

I use a vegetable protein (Orgain) because it's lactose free... maybe try that instead?

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1526012451&sr=1-5&keywords=now+pea+protein+powder

I have used this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

but I switched back to Whey recently.

Is this Protein powder decent for the price or is there a different one i should get?

Also, should i buy some fish oil?

I buy NOW unflavored. Keep in mind that it is not a complete protein though so you don't want to use it as your primary protein source.

Not true man, [here] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RPMMFWM/ref=sxts_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506354273&sr=1) but it's unflavored so You're gonna wanna get some kinda flavoring

I looked at this further and it appears this pea protein is not Non-Gmo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RPMMFWM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00RPMMFWM&linkCode=as2&tag=phytomaniac0e-20&linkId=6959d68eb41a8f714e1c6db1e55928c3&th=1

Thanks again for the info

You can get Rice or Pea protein, for ~$15 per 2 lbs. It is hard to find any protein cheaper than that unless you go Whey. As for proper food at least here in Sweden minced meat or frozen chicken is the cheapest choices I've found and then add rice or potatoes and some veg.

You can supplement with something like pea protein. Mmmm, harness the power of the pea for sick gainz.


http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Pea-Protein-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408586930&sr=8-1&keywords=pea+protein

I wanted to get some feedback on this nutrition shake I came up with. I've been drinking it almost on a daily basis for about a year now. I usually have it for breakfast or after I workout. My goal was to make a high calorie, high protein meal that was low in sugar. Let me know what you think.


Summary:

Pea Protein: 1 scoop, 120 cal, 2g fat, 24g protein

Hemp Protein: 2tbsp, 70cal, 2.25g fat, 10g protein

MCT oil: 1.5Tbsp, 189cal, 21g fat

Peanut Butter: 3Tbsp, 270cal, 24g fat, 12g protein, 7.5g carbs

Whole Milk: 1.5cups, 154.5cal, 3.6g fat, 12g protein, 18g carbs

Rolled oats(uncooked): 1.5cup, 150cal, 23g carbs, 5g protein, 3g fat,

1Tbsp coco powder and 3 squirts of stevia for taste

Macros:

Protein: 63g

Fat: 34.9g

Carbs: 48.5g

Calories: 953.4



Pea Protein:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DB4MFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hemp Protein:

https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-protein-Serving/dp/B002CPVTH4/ref=pd_nav_hcs_rp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6M2HFKEY9EWJB2C9EM9C

MCT oil:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QL083S4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Peanut Butter:

https://www.laurascudderspeanutbutter.com/product/natural-peanut-butter/smooth

I honestly hated the Vega brand, I prefer orgain organics much more

https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Plant-Based-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t?th=1&psc=1

134 g per dollar?!
that is crazy!

I'm GF and have bad reactions to pure whey, so this is what I use post lifting and in smoothies in the morning. Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder, Vanilla Bean, 2.03 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_H4-EwbF1STEY3

Purely Inspired. It doesn't mix as easy as whey protein but the blender has no problem mixing it.