Dairy-free protein powder

[Cupcake Girl]

Are there any tasty ones out there?

I tried one over the weekend - Protein Plus, I believe is what it was called and it was gross.

I have recently learned I am allergic to dairy.

I used to have a protein shake after my morning workout and then eat breakfast. So I am looking for that shake replacement.
Thanks

[Jwolf]

I use Genisoy. I like it (vanilla flavoured).

Vega is supposed to be good if you don't want soy but it costs about 2-3 times as much.

[hezzy]

We started using this one in smoothies:

http://thegreatbalancingact.files.wordp ... =336&h=497

It says vegetarian but it's actually vegan. It's pretty good and not too expensive. We get it at Superstore.

ETA: we use the chocolate one. I haven't tried the unflavoured one.

[abirdd]

We're a Vega family. The product lineup can be expensive at regular price, but if you watch/wait for sales, it can be affordable.

Shoppers Drug Mart puts the large Health Food Optimizer and Sports Protein tubs on sales for $50-$52 on a regular basis (watch the flyer). I also get some of the products shipped in from http://www.canadianvitaminshop.com/ - they run great promos, and shipping is free with a $70+ purchase.

If you want to try Vega without making a "tub" commitment - look for the little sample type pouches (one serving package) at Loblaws, health food stores, etc.

[babysteps]

I use rice protein powder as I can't do soy.

[ultraslacker]

I also like Genisoy. I used to use the powder, but now I use the bars for long runs. :)

[Cupcake Girl]

Thanks.

It looks like Vega may be the next one I try. I can't have sugar, so 15g in the Genisoy is not good.

abirdd wrote: If you want to try Vega without making a "tub" commitment - look for the little sample type pouches (one serving package) at Loblaws, health food stores, etc.

Thanks! We saw the full tubs at Zehr's last weekend, but no samples. We're going into a larger city this weekend with a Supercentre, so I'll take a look for the single serve there. I hate buying a big container only to find it tastes horrible.
Thanks

[eme]

I use Manitoba Harvest Hemp Protein powder (it is a complete protein).

http://www.manitobaharverst.com

My morning smoothie is:

- 1 cup frozen berries
- 4 Tbsp Hemp Protein powder (I use the Hemp Pro 50 - 15 grams of protein/5 grams carbs 4 fibre/1 sugar per serving)
- 1 1/4 cup of Chocolate Hemp Milk - Manitoba Harvest Hemp Bliss (you can use soy milk as well, but you will need about 1 1/2 cups as it is thicker than hemp milk)

Blend up and enjoy!

I have it at about 6:30 or 7:00 in the morning and I am good until about 10:00 (morning snack time)

They also make a Dark Chocolate Protein powder (8 grams of protein/17 grams carbs 9 fibre/6 sugar per serving) as well, but I haven't gotten around to trying it.

[abirdd]

Thanks! We saw the full tubs at Zehr's last weekend, but no samples. We're going into a larger city this weekend with a Supercentre, so I'll take a look for the single serve there. I hate buying a big container only to find it tastes horrible.
Thanks

Exactly what we worried about the first time. I know for sure the Smoothie Infusion comes in a "single packet", and the Whole Food Optimizer comes in a "snack pack". Sports Protein and Sports Optimizer also come in "singles", but seem harder to get. Granted I live in a very small town, so like you, the trip into a larger city always yields better results.

You might also try calling Sequel at 1-866-839-8863, telling them your position (re: no sugar) and seeing if they have a promo/sample pack

[dwayne_runs_far]

Vega is nutritionally great, I however, struggle with the taste.

Hemp protein, as mentioned by eme above, is great. We also have a big tub of NitroFusion, but it has a bit too much sugar in it.

[Cupcake Girl]

Saw the Vega line up at the city grocery store yesterday. But as it was $50, I had to pass. No samples around. I e-mailed the company asking for samples. I figured, can't hurt to try. No hemp stuff at this store.
Thanks!