Garden Life Greens Protein Powder Reviews Summary

Taste

Pros:

• "This was so delicious!! It was light in texture and the banana and coconut water gave it enough sweetness so no sweetener was needed."
• "This is pretty good tasting and healthy."
• "Tastes great, not chalky and blends well."
• "The taste is absolutely delicious."
• "The flavor is delightfully tasty, and it's a treat knowing it's vegan-friendly!"
• "The taste is amazing and it's gluten-free and low carb, which is perfect for my dietary needs."
• "It tastes delicious when mixed with (vanilla) almond milk."

Cons:

• "But seriously, it's not as smooth as whey protein but it's tolerable I guess."
• "It tastes like play doh and is so chalky and disgusting."
• "Had to say it. Like vomited veggies tar taste."
• "Tastes awful. Wanted no sugar but this…! Man!! Sooo yucky."
• "Even tried mixing it in my oatmeal and other foods. Just plain nasty and gritty."
• "The flavor and consistency are like chalk and I couldn't even taste the banana and strawberries mixed in."
• "It's like adding chalk to your smoothie."

Texture

Pros:

• "This one actually tastes good and fills me up."
• "The powder mixes well with water and is pleasant tasting."
• "Mixes well and has good flavor."
• "It's surprisingly delicious when mixed with just water - no need for fancy additions."
• "Blends well, tastes good, no complaints at all !!"
• "It doesn't blend completely but it's a lot better than some powders I've tried."
• "I actually like the taste and put it in a small glass of organic milk."

Cons:

• "It is advertised as not gritty, it is. Not chalk tasting, but gritty."
• "This one seemed to be very chalky and even left a ‘chalky’ after taste."
• "The grittiness felt like a sandy beach party in my mouth that I didn't sign up for."
• "All plant protein powders taste like pea chalk, and this one is no different."
• "I added one scoop to my strawberry and banana smoothie and it was so chalky."
• "The texture is gross."
• "This is chalky and unpleasant to drink."

Ingredients & Health Benefits

Pros:

• "It's sweetened with stevia, which is great! It doesn't have a bunch of junk additives."
• "It is low in fat, carbs, sugar & sodium with no dairy or soy."
• "This powder packs 20 grams of protein in a single serving."
• "Great ingredients, which is why I got it."
• "Excellent amino acid blend."
• "It's loaded with probiotics!"
• "The addition of greens and probiotics is a bonus for overall health."

Cons:

• "Plant-based proteins may have higher contamination levels because the plants are especially prone to absorbing heavy metals from soil."
• "Apparently, Stevia was working against me by increasing my glucose sensitivity and levels."
• "The ingredient list is great but the taste isn't and it is a bit chalky."
• "The sweetener they use for it taste really strong and nothing I can do overpowers the taste."
• "Taste is powdery and grainey and I don’t like Vanilla flavor."
• "That strange aftertaste."
• "It’s chalky, doesn’t mix well, and leaves an aftertaste."

Value & Packaging

Pros:

• "The only downside is that it could be more affordable, but considering the quality and benefits, it's definitely worth the investment."
• "I'm always impressed with the products by Garden of Life - they're expensive, but they always seem to be very high quality."
• "Overall, a product that's well worth the investment."
• "Love this stuff. I buy it over and over again because of the quality of the ingredients."
• "It's a FANTASTIC product & the actual description states - with a photo - there will be settling of the product."
• "Not only is it certified vegan, but it also contains probiotics for digestion and nutrient-rich greens."
• "It’s a great product I would recommend it for anyone that wants a dose of protein in the mornings with amino acids probiotics are in it and your greens."

Cons:

• "Only complaint is it literally came unopened, sealed up with the container having HALF the powder."
• "The giant jug is actually only about half full."
• "And like so many other reviewers, why use so much plastic to make a container that's half full?"
• "Also, for the price the container was half full. I had to take a picture of it I couldn't believe how low it was, my niece thought it was a used product when I showed it to her."
• "Just opened a new container of this Garden and Life Raw Protein and Greens powder, and it is only half full!"
• "But here's the only downside - I wish it came with more servings per canister."
• "Also, when the container arrived new, it was half full. Fix your packaging, or fill it up!"