KOS Organic Plant Based Protein Powder - Delicious Chocolate - Gluten, Dairy & Soy Free Vegan Protein Powder - Ideal For Meal Replacement Shakes For Weight Loss -1.3 Pounds, 15 Servings 1.3 Pound

It is expensive and fairly small amount

This is the best vegan protein powder I've tried-hands down. Whoever has a problem with the texture/chalkiness is probably not mixing it well. I have tried the blueberry muffin, salted caramel, vanilla and strawberries & cream flavors and I have enjoyed all of them. There is a slight fake sugar/stevia taste but to be expected. Mix in a blender bottle, put in a smoothie or add to a baking recipe- it's great. Worth the higher price point and love the ingredients too.

I am fairly new to the protein shake scene although I have tried a few other brands. Needless to say I thought they were disgusting - I'm not a picky eater at all - but the search to find one that worked for me led me here. First, let me say that most protein shakes or meal replacements I've used are WAY too sweet - we don't need that in our protein shakes or meal replacements. I found this particular brand to have just the right amount of sugar - and I always have a sweet tooth - so it wasn't too sweet and not under sweetened for me. Since it's plant based protein, and is fibrous (I wouldn't describe it as grainy like some meal replacements) this naturally makes it difficult to mix unless you use a BLENDER. So yes, use a blender and this will work much better than trying to shake the ingredients together. If you're ok drinking tiny chunks or the feeling of a wad of plant fibre on your tongue, then do you. It's just a consistency preference. Even blended you're going to feel the "pulpiness" in your mouth. The problem, too, is that even if you use a blender and don't drink it right away, and instead allow it to sit for several minutes (if you're a slow drinker) the ingredients WILL separate. But, this is a decent thickness shake. The fact that the flavour is chocolate and that it's not too sweet helps with the palpability of the drink. I'm satisfied with the ingredients and the fact that they seem pretty clean. I didn't like the idea that there were added probiotics - but I guess a little extra in my diet won't hurt. What I love about this product is that there is no erythritol, gluten or soy, and no artificial flavours or colours (according the the label) and the fact that it is GMP certified AND deemed USDA organic. That being said, "organic" is over-rated because that just means that none of the ingredients have been treated prior with synthetic pesticides - however, the growers of the plants used in the product can still use pesticides that aren't synthetic - like neem oil, pyrethrin from flowers, or certain mineral-based sprays. Everyone thinks "organic" means no pesticides - not true. Certainly the latter isn't nearly as bad for us, but these food items still are not 100% organic in the way most people think - completely free of sprays, etc. So, that fact along with the blendability not being great, makes me feel like this is pretty pricey - it's over $30 for only 20.6 ounces. Even on the subscription it still remains pricey because it doesn't save you a significant amount. One (1) serving - per the directions - requires TWO scoops of the protein powder. If we do the math, that only gives us roughly 9 shakes, with about 3/4 of a cup of powder left over. Essentially, that's $3.33 per shake and I would not consider this KOS "high end" because of the factors mentioned above. Therefore, my opinion is that this product is overpriced by no less than $10. That may not sound like much but to stay "in stock" and ahead to have your protein shakes all month, this would require buying 4 containers a month, which comes out to $120 a month for a dang plant drink. Considering the cost of life, when you break it down like that, who can afford to consistently use this product at that price? If you buy 4 containers per month to stay "in stock" and have your drinks each day of the month for 12 months (an entire year) then you would be paying $1,440 for a simple protein drink. Wow. That's a lot. I can't justify that so I'll have to keep searching to find something more comparable. In case you're wondering, the seal was fine when mine arrived - it's just a piece of paper that's glued around the ring of the container much like when you open a jar of spices. If you can afford KOS, more power to you - you will probably like it, but for my workouts it's a "luxury" I can't sustainably afford.

I hate protein shakes. I hate protein bars. I have never found anything that I could consistently consume without gagging. Yes, I’m being dramatic but if I can’t get them down I’m just wasting money. And I’ve wasted a LOT of MONEY on protein powders. I finally decided to try this brand after going shakeless for a year. I tried it with milk- hmmm, it was ok, but I knew I had to make it more palatable. I came across this blend and I love it and think I can stick with this. I’ve done it for over a week and have stuck with consistently consuming once a day, no problems. I add only one scoop of the protein powder (ten grams), 2/3 cup of vanilla icecream (4 grams of protein), 2/3 non flavored plain yogurt (17 grams of protein), 1/3 whole milk (2.5 grams of protein) - to total 33.5 grams of protein. I have not included the fat content this adds. I am on a microdose of Tirzepatide and maintaining my goal weight consistently so my concern is not the fat but rather trying to increase my daily protein consumption. I am finally very happy with this powder. I did not give it five stars only because I have to add three items to make it work for me. If I had to rate the taste with the powder with just milk- I’d give it a two. After adding milk, icecream, and yogurt I give it five stars.

The Good: Chocolate flavor nice. Just the right amount of sweetness. Non gas producing pea protein. A big plus. Other brands produce big gas problem. Shipping: Fast and well cushioned. Attractive label. Needs Improving: Powder does NOT dissolve in a shaker jar even with multiple vigorous shakes or leaving overnight. Must be blended. Because of this I only use 1 scoop when doing a non blend mix. Would welcome a reduction in container size. Lots of unnecessary empty interior space. Taking up less space on my shelf is a better option and a big plus. .

This is the second time I ordered this. Good value and taste. I will be buying it again, I've tried many protein powders and this tastes the best.