Meal Replacement Shakes, Raw Organic, Vanilla Protein Powder with Plant Based Pea Protein, Sprouts, Greens, Probiotics, Dairy Free 14 Servings

I've been using Raw Meal for the past 5 years, and I still think it's the best value for money. My favorite is Vanilla, but I try all other flavors occasionally. If you are really looking into losing some weight and staying healthy, try to invest in a good blender like Vitamix or Blendtec. The taste and texture of the shake drastically improves by using a powerful blender. There has been many concerns regarding heavy metals and this brand, but I did some research and all "Meal Replacement" powders have traces of metals in them. They are not just protein and have other nutrition, so probably you get some heavy metals . Another concern was the pea protein that makes some people bloated and gassy. I do believe this particular issue relates to one's diet and what you eat on a daily basis. If you have enough fibers and probiotics in your daily diet, you should be able to avoid this particular problem. After 5 years, I still follow my original recipe: 1- One Cup of Frozen Fruits preferably from an organic or co-op store (~70 Cal) 2- One Cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk (30-40 Cal) 3- Two Scoop of RAW Meal Powder (240 Cal) Total Calories per Cup: 340-350 I prefer frozen berries mixed with mango. Sometimes I add a fresh banana or an apple to make it taste different than the last one, but make sure you add the fresh fruit calories to the above number! You should experiment with different frozen and fresh fruits mix and find your ideal blend. You may also like to have different kinds for breakfast and lunch, so it doesn't get boring. When I want to lose a few pounds, I continue having four shakes per day for two weeks. It works amazingly great and in just two weeks, you'll start to lose a lot of weight. Also, your body kind of goes into a cleansing state after a few days, which I am not going to repeat what happens since it may be different for each person, but you will definitely notice it when it starts to happen. For maintaining my weight, I only make the shake for breakfast and just use one scoop of powder. So after more than five years, I've maintained my desired weight and only make this once a day. I hardly notice the distinctive taste of the powder anymore, but it’s there. If you are very sensitive to the taste, maybe it helps if you get a better blender as I mentioned above. I have Blendtec 675, and you definitely can tell the difference between shakes made by a hand blender and shakes made by this beast. You certainly don’t feel the fiber texture in your mouth anymore, and the blend is so smooth you less notice the aftertaste. Many of my friends got newer models from Vitamix and Blendtec, and they are very happy. Conclusion: this diet works and you feel amazingly light and healthy after a few weeks. If you have a hard time adjusting to the taste, try vanilla version and mix it with vanilla almond milk and frozen fruits. Also, you can start with one scoop of powder which results in each cup to be about 220-230 calories (without additional fresh fruits). Lastly, don’t forget that your choice of blender can have a huge difference on the aftertaste. Happy shaking and best of luck.

Not my favorite taste it’s a bit grainy too but I know the ingredients are good for me so I drink it fast use chocolate almond milk it makes the taste more bearable

This is for anyone who was looking for a replacement now that GoL has stopped carrying the Raw Organic Fiber Powder. The taste: Not at all like the Fiber powder. Its sweet and would taste good with almond or oat milk. Def was not pleasant chugging with cold water like i used to do with the fiber powder. I prefer the cardboard taste over sweet taste so this is just a matter of preference. Texture: def does not mix as well with cold water. Would recommend mixing with warm liquid if you cant stomach swallowing large chunks. *update- i use room temperature water and it mixes fine if i use a little whisk. Productiveness: Ive only had one glass so i will have to update in a couple days. But if its anything close to how well the organic fiber worked than i will be happy. * I chose this product because it was similar to the ingredients listed and then some to the raw organic fiber powder. *UPDATE* Ive been using for a couple weeks now and it definitely works and is a good substitute for the Raw organic fiber. I have learned to deal with the sweet taste and feel comfortable mixing in with my kids milk. I will continue to buy this product.

Must read if you are looking for TASTE. I started using meal replacement with Herbalife. They are so delicious. But the ingredients are not the greatest. I do not use a meal replacement for weight loss. I have a 4 month old and a two year old. I just need something quick and easy to down while nursing my little one. This product fits the bill. Good healthy ingredients but not a horrible taste. My 2 year old will drink this! That says a lot. It’s not a milk shake from dairy queen (if you want that seriously try Herbalife they are sooo delicious) This powder does Have a little bit of a cardbordy taste. To make it delicious : I scoop of this meal replacement 6oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk 6oz of sweetened almond milk A spoon full of vanilla pudding mix A heaping spoonful of vanilla Greek yogurt About 4-5 ice cubes Blend in blender. Sometimes I add a banana. Sometimes I add apples and pumpkin pie spice. This powder is very low calories that adding all of the extras is not going to hurt if your trying to lose weight. Maybe just use lower calorie of these ingredients. The yogurt really help balance out the taste! I am going to try the slightly sweet version since I’m not a big fan of the stevia taste. Although it’s not totally unbearable.

I decided to try Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal because I have tried Beachbody's Shakeology a few times and like it, but I just simply cannot justify spending what they're asking for it. So I went to the internet and started researching similar alternatives. I wanted something besides just a "meal replacement shake" or a protein powder. I wanted a product with superfoods, natural ingredients, good flavor, minimal sugar and overall nutrition comparable to what Shakeology offers. I found multiple suggestions, but in the end I decided to try Garden of Life. Upon receiving, I was a little nervous to try it out. I had read reviews saying the flavor was decent but not quite as good as Shakeology or other powders. The first morning I made it, it kept me full the whole morning. I had mixed it with some frozen fruit, chia seed and milk and did that for a couple of days, and thought it was pretty decent (although the slightly chalky texture is a little different and something I'll have to get used to). Then I tried mixing it with cold brew coffee for a couple days. As a traditional morning coffee drinker I was hoping that this would be something I could drink in place of my normal morning coffee. I haven't mastered the recipe yet, because to me it just doesn't taste good. I added in some cocoa powder one day and it made it a little better, but still not great. I have since gone back to mixing it with fruit. Overall, I think the product has potential, and maybe a different flavor other than vanilla will be a better fit for me. It is a little hard to mix and it thickens up very quickly which is kind of a pain. I'll probably keep drinking it just because of the good nutrition it has but it does leave a little to be desired in the flavor and consistency category.

I wanted a healthy go-to everyday to make sure I get nutrients and whwn I'm so busy with work I forget to eat then binge on what's around between next meetings. The taste is pretty good. Yes it's a little 9ff and slightly gritty. Going to happen with all natural shakes. But its not overpowering and decent to drink on its own and easily flexible to add anything to it. Natural syrups, fruit, etc. Also I use a vitamix which is unique as those machines don't blend they pulverize...meaning all that grit is gone and inside of 20 seconds is as smooth as batter. What I like best is after a couple days my body feels so much more at ease. No bloat, not sluggish, by stomach issues are pretty much gone. Feeling really solid. Note been drinking 2 a day. So glad I found this product. Now time to look for deals and stock up.

First I want to say that I really really wanted to like this. Its inexpensive and has alot of vitamins. But it was un drinkable. It tastes like playdough, its chunky and super thick. Does not blend well whatsoever. If your going to get a meal replacement just stick to kachava. Its more expensive (averages about 5 dollars a serving) but it has way more vitamins in it, kept me full all day when adding it to 2% milk) tastes great and mixes well.

If you are used to consuming processed and heavily sweetened products, you will likely not care for this one. It is made from, and tastes like, whole real foods. To someone who doesn't eat them, it likely tastes terrible, based on some of these reviews, I think people are expecting it to taste like a fast food shake. It is "chalky" and "gritty" because you're literally drinking whole foods. For me, the taste was delicious, and better than I expected. I mixed one and a half scoops with unsweetened almond milk, a frozen banana, and a scoop of peanut butter. It was thicker than I expected, and I think next time I'd enjoy it a little more watered down. I am not a fan of stevia, however, in this product the taste is mild. Even so, I may order the unflavored version next time to avoid it. A few notes regarding some of the reviews I see here: 1) Do your own research. The levels of heavy metal in this are disclosed on Garden of Life's website, and if you research it, you will see that they are safe levels. Don't fall for people trying scare tactics, screaming about heavy metals. A product like this is still healthier for you than a cheeseburger. 2) Something else disclosed right on the website is the issue of the product "settling." The size of the container is not reflective of the volume of product. I opened mine, and due to settling, it was half full. The product amount that I have purchased is still the same. This happens with any "powder" product you purchase. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. I used to skip breakfast, and now I have a great and healthy alternative.

I love all flavors they have to offer and am glad I can get RAW Meal when in Germany. The price is rather high but well worth it. I use less water when mixing my meal and eat it as a pudding.

Was so disgusted to find a bug living inside AFTER having one portion. And I’m pregnant too which made me extra worrried. Would really appreciate a replacement or at least a refund for this one

The taste is gross for my liking!