Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder - Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Chocolate Flavor, 2.2 lbs (1 kg) | Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Protein Supplement for Muscle Recovery & Weight Management | Perfect for Smoothies, Baking & Post-Workout Shakes

I bought this product because I wanted a protein supplement that contains as few artificial ingredients as possible. I purchased this at a friend's recommendation.The good:I feel good about consuming SunWarrior protein. It is made from quality, non-GM ingredients, from a reputable company, and does not contain artificial flavorings, colors, solvents or preservatives.This protein powder also mixes well - no clumps at all after shaking it up with water in a blender bottle.Good source of iron - the iron content was NOT a reason for buying, but rather a "bonus." I tend to be on the anemic side, so this is a big plus for me!The not so good:I bought the chocolate flavor and while it tastes "okay," the flavor is not great. I think I just may be more sensitive to the stevia taste - it has an almost plasticky scent and taste to it. If I buy again I will try the Natural version since it does not contain stevia.It is a bit chalky. If you use this in smoothies along wtih something like fruit or yogurt you may not notice, but if you mix just with water as I do, it is noticeably chalky.Overall, while it is not the tastiest protein powder out there, Sunwarrior Warrior Blend certainly packs a good nutritional punch without a lot of the artificial and unwanted byproducts found in other brands!Update: from 3 star to 4 star!After using this for a while I've sort of gotten used to the taste and like it much better. I don't like the packaging and feel it contributes to the plasticky smell so I store it in an old protein powder container instead of the bag it in. The texture remains but I can get past that - what is more important to me is that it mixes well!If you're looking for the ideal vegan protein, you've found it. I workout heavy five-days each week as a submission grappler. I wrestle, do cardio, and explosive lifting. This protein keeps me going. I've been able to lose 30 pounds of fat and put on 20 pounds of lean muscle since starting this supplement--along with a rigorous lifting routine. I drink one of these shakes every day for lunch and one mid-afternoon. It's filling, low-calorie, loaded with protein, and keeps me from eating junk at work (we have a smorgasbord of unhealthy, free treats).If you're moving from whey protein shakes to this, you'll need some time to get used to the taste. It's not bad by any means, but it's no chocolate milk shake either. I don't mind the taste so much when I consider the health benefits. This is also sweetened with Stevia so I'm not worried about getting cancer from artificial sweeteners.My recommendation: Drink it, but drink it cold. I've also started to alternate between this protein and SunWarrior's brown rice protein (the taste is a bit better).El savor es muy desagradable, no lo pude tomarSince switching from whey products (due to gastronomical discomfort) to vegan proteins I've come to grips with two unfortunate drawbacks that plague the product segment. 1- vegan proteins generally don't taste as good 2- they are inexplicably more expensive than most whey alternatives.I've found this particular product to be "less bad" in both flavor and texture when compared to its competitors, and you'll find that it's among the most affordable among products of its kind. However I found the chocolate flavor to be slightly salty, and in a shaker cup, there are often lumps leftover. I do however like the fact that this is a blend which minimizes the textural drawbacks of single source plant proteins (course, sand-papery hemp, or chalky, uber-lumpy, pea protein, etc) and potentially fills gaps in the protein matrix that may be present in each individual source.This is sort of my default protein powder. Don't love it, don't hate it, but it gets the job done.Most vegan protein powders make one of two errors... being 100% soy protein, and/or containing spirulina. This one commits neither foul, and the chocolate flavor is subtle enough to be mixed with almost any other flavor.Spirulina is nutritionally amazing, but no matter how you mix it, it tastes like the bottom of a moldy pond. There's no chocolate or vanilla flavoring in the world that masks this! Yuck! Even the "will eat anything" eaters in our house gag when spirulina is in the mix.100% soy is also great and complete, if you only have 1 serving per day or less. Long term use of more than 28g per day shows marked effect on men (it is slightly estrogenic); reduced sex drive, increased breast tissue, decreased muscle mass, mood swings. A mix of protein sources is a far better choice given the option.I use this almost daily in smoothies of various kinds as a lunch or post workout option -- since it has BCAAs, it is great. It also tastes great in granola bars or protein bars. If not hungry, I've had some in water before. I've tried many protein options and am not vegan or a raw eater, but this stuff is light, filling, and delicious. It doesn't seem to do so great if you make the smoothies the night before and refrigerate, but I possibly could have experimented with more liquid or ice or something. Plus, I haven't found another powder that does any better. It was less expensive on Amazon than at the store, it arrived quickly, and I shared with friends who are also well versed in protein powders and not vegan, and they both really liked it. It might seem expensive, but it is totally worth it since it is so clean and filling, with no extra junk ingredients that so many powders have.What I do love about this product are the amazing benefits and ingredients. But, unfortunately my system does not seem to digest it well. I'll still continue to use as I do like the flavor. Its rich and creamy. And im sure my gut can get to use to it. Unfortunately does not blend well if you want to drink it right away. I have blend it in a blender so I don't get chunks of the powder. But if I pre mix it and have it a few hours later it does eventually blend up on it's own about 98%.Alkaline, sprouted, complete amino acid base forming a Complete Protein.Outstanding nutrition for muscular development.Outstanding for all ages.The taste is good, not fabulous.With the addition of a banana or some frozen fruit, whatever, taste is not an issue.Diana from CanadaUsing this for injury recovery and general health.Mix-in some ice, soy milk and berries - makes a great low carb, high protein smoothy!Me encanta esta proteína vegana. El sabor al chocolate y su aminoácidos lo hacen un producto perfecto. Lo tomo antes y después de entrenar y estoy muy feliz. RecomendadoSon bastante buena, el sabor como todas las proteínas, con sabor a arena pero hay peores. Lo importante es que son sanas