Plant Based Protein Powder

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Apologies if this has been done to death but I’m pretty late to the game with all things protein.

I lift several times a week and have for years, but have never really gone deeply into how much protein that I consume, but as I approach my mid 50s and, as a vegetarian, I’m thinking that I could probably benefit now by adding a protein powder into my diet, but I have no idea where to start.

I’m obviously looking for a plant based, unsweetened variety but there are so many to choose from and they’re not cheap! So would really appreciate some recommendations.

I use this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D9R5ZGVM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

it’s fine, unflavoured so a bit ‘mealy’ but to be fair they do say that. I mix with fat free skyr and a splash of vanilla extract and it’s ok- no protein powder is great especially unflavoured but this is the best one I’ve found.

My protein impact vegan powder. No soy, no whey. A variety of flavours. The coconut one is yucky though!

Thanks both for the recommendations and advice. Will have a good look into them.

Honestly, plant based protein powders are rarely great. There's also an issue with some having high levels of heavy metals, not for any nefarious reason but due to these naturally occurring in plants, and then becoming highly concentrated as the product is made.

You mention you're vegetarian, is there a reason you're looking for plant based specifically, or could you have a dairy option?

I use this one too.
I have tolerance issues with lactose, soya and artificial sweeteners which massively restricts options.

I nickname it my "vegan sawdust" but it's fine blended into my breakfast smoothie.

Are vegan if you are looking for plant based? I’m vegetarian ( but generally prefer almond or oat milk ) so I use the normal whey protein with plant milk. I have also recently started using the clear whey protein which you just add water to and it’s more of a juice ( the peach tea one is lovely )

Tbh is just pick one. They all taste like they've came from Satan's armpit. Just make sure you don't pick up a mass builder by accident like I did once.

What happened @gamerchick ? I always buy "diet" protein powder - I must have low tastes, as I quite like one brand's vanilla ice cream flavour, mixed into Greek yoghurt with a banana. Protein powders give me a sweet hit & get my protein up to around 130g a day.

Does the "mass builder" have loads more calories per serve?

Welleco is not cheap but is delicious

Well it's a mass builder. It's designed for blokes (or people) who want to bulk up.

Yes a lot more calories per serving.