Orgain Organic Vegan Protein Powder Vanilla Bean

I’ve tried a lot of protein powders over the years—some gritty, some slimy, some that tasted like despair. But Orgain’s Vanilla Bean protein powder? Surprisingly solid for a vegan blend. First off, it checks all the boxes: organic, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, kosher, and free from any sketchy artificial sweeteners. Basically, it’s the people-pleaser of protein powders. The scoop comes included and you get 21 grams of protein per 2-scoop serving, plus a bit of fiber, but not so much that you need to be with 50 feet of a bathroom at all times. A serving has 150 calories and less than a gram of sugar. Flavor-wise, it is nicely vanilla-y but very sweet in a stevia kind of way. It plays very nicely in smoothies. (My current fave is mango, banana, OJ, coconut water, ice, this powder and a spin in the Nutribullet.) It blends up really well with no weird chalky texture or mystery clumps. If you’re the type to just shake it up with water, it’s…fine. Not amazing. But it doesn’t taste like punishment, which is honestly a win when it comes to protein powders. Bottom line: Great for smoothies, less thrilling solo, but a solid, sweet-tasting, not-weird-textured option that’s worth a try.