Evolve Plant Based Protein Shake, Double Chocolate, 20g Vegan Protein, Dairy Free, No Artificial Sweeteners, Non-GMO, 10g Fiber, 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) - (Formula May Vary)

I was looking for a protein shake that tastes good to replace a couple of meals. I tend to not eat until I'm ravenous and then make really poor food choices. That led to a ten pound weight gain in a short space of time. So I'm trying to right the ship while staying realistic about how I operate. I wanted something easy, with grab-and-go convenience, and it had to taste decent. I also did not want any dairy products because, and this is idiosyncratic to me, whey protein/milk protein isolates make me gain weight. So even though I love the taste of whey protein products, they were off table. Let the search begin! I read a few online reviews for the best meal replacement shakes and this one popped up on a couple of the lists and the Amazon reviews looked promising. Now down to the nitty gritty. Does it taste like a real chocolate shake?? Absolutely not. lol. Does it taste amazing? No on that too. But is the flavor decent for what it is? YES!! Look, it's a low-cal vegan protein shake. It's not gonna taste like melted ice cream or even melted non-dairy ice cream. Let's just be realistic here. It does taste like chocolate- Yay! It has a bit of an aftertaste which I think is coming from the artificial sweetener. I do not drink diet sodas or use artificial sweeteners regularly, so I'm pretty sensitive to those kind of tastes. Honestly, my first sip was not great, but as I worked my way through my first shake I got a bit more accustomed to that aftertaste/artificial sweetener taste, and I was able to ignore it. That might not seem great to you, but that's pretty amazing to me. I have jars of other low cal vegan protein powders lying around because I just couldn't get past the taste (I also paid like $50 for each of them and have somehow convinced myself that if I keep them long enough, I'll somehow have gotten my money's worth. lol) I'm on day two of the shake and honestly, I've gotten used to the flavor and I'm finding it pretty tasty. The texture is beautifully smooth and not at all gritty. So overall, I think this is a total win. They're convenient, pretty tasty, they keep me full and I think the price is quite reasonable. I will definitely be repurchasing.

Best shakes I’ve found. Clean- minimal additives and vegan. Only thing is they are slightly too sweet for my tastes. I’ve learned I csb chic that by adding a little bit of cinnamon it espresso powder. I’ve also learned to turn them into delicious pudding using a sugar free , Sucralose free, pudding mix I buy on line.

Vega: * Pros: Vegan/ soy free/ gluten free, extra supplemented vitamins/ minerals, ‘green powder blend’ for extra nutrition, 4 grams fiber * Cons: Chalky, chocolate flavor is a miss, difficult aftertaste Evolve: * Pros: Vegan/ soy free/ gluten free, 10 grams fiber, great chocolatey taste, smooth * Cons: less supplemented vitamins/ minerals The background: In the last month I found myself needing to go on a very restricted diet (nut/ dairy/ soy/ wheat free) as I worked through what my nursing baby was sensitive to. Not being able to have my regular premixed whey protein shake to turn to on busy mornings was rough, so I set out on trying to find a suitable replacement. SO many people recommended Vega, so I started there. Chocolate is always my flavor of choice, vanilla flavored anything isn’t really my jam. Long story short- they were tolerable. I could drink them if I had to.... but found myself opting to just be hungry and eat an early lunch rather than grab one (which completely defeated the purpose for me). The texture was chalky, the chocolate flavor didn’t quite taste chocolatey, and I always had to follow it with gum because the lingering aftertaste wasn’t great. It checked all of my required boxes, but I was looking for something more than that. I decided I’d try something else in spite of the fact that Vega got good reviews and many people seemed to be settling with ‘Vegan protein just isn’t that good.’ Evolve was my next trial- and though I planned on sampling several others in order to give a thoroughly rounded review, I decided to stop with Evolve. Why? Because it’s actually good! The chocolate flavor is rich and chocolatey, the texture is super smooth, and it’s still Vegan + soy/ gluten free. I’m compromising in pretty much all areas of my diet right now, but this doesn’t feel like a compromise and I’m thrilled to have found something that meets all of my current requirements and is enjoyable to drink. The only real thing it’s missing is the extra vitamins/ minerals that Vega has, but I’m happy to just continue eating well and taking a multivitamin rather than relying on my protein shake to supplement in that area.

I’ve been ordering this product for 6 months for myself and my teen. We both need more protein and after trying many shakes/other brands, we settled on this make and flavor. Unlike many other shakes we tried this one doesn’t have an unpleasant aftertaste. It also contains real sugar rather than any of the many gross substitutes that other shakes often use (monk fruit, stevia, etc), which we also appreciate. Neither of us like the vanilla flavor at all, but the chocolate is tasty and not hard to digest. That’s all the good news. The bad news? The price of his item has gone up by $20 in the last two weeks - alarmingly close to double the price now of what it has been. We can’t afford this luxury item any more.

If you LUVED Slimfast prior to dairy free - THIS will be your JAM!!! I've missed Slimfast SO MUCH since cutting out dairy and because of recently needing to increase protein, I came across this (as a recommendation). I had almost ZERO hope this would be decent, much less amazing. Each shake is 20g of Protein, only 150 Cals and 2.5g of Fat. For me, there couldn't be a more perfect ratio, high Protein, Lower in Calories and ONLY 2.5 grams of Fat. And the taste, I just loved it. Can't recommend it enough. I saw where a few people complained about the price being too high. But honestly, at around $2.50 a shake, it's cheaper than Starbucks and is totally worth it to me. Actually, after the first sip, I stopped what I was doing, logged on and bought another "case."

These are excellent for those of us that are sensitive to dairy and additives. For me it is hard to find something my body is ok with. The problem is the price jumps significantly and it feels like I’m being scammed. Feels like prices keep pushing higher to see how much I’m willing to pay. When it went from 28$ to 54$ I refused to get it. And surprise surprise the price went back down again after I had not purchased. It is a very regular order for me if the price isn’t gouging me

Fantastic supplemental drink. 20g of protein, 10g of fiber, 4.5mg of iron, only 2g of sugar for 150 calories is awesome. I bought these because I don’t meet the daily protein, iron, or fiber intake dietary recommendations more often than not. I’m trying to stay healthy. It’s fairly filling which is nice for when I’m at work and can’t take a lunch break. It’s not chunky so I suppose you could mix it into a smoothie if you wanted to add fruits, chia seeds or whatever else. My only complaint is the price, but most protein drink are expensive so I might as well as complain about the sky being blue. I’m not even a vegetarian or have any kind of dietary restrictions but it’s pretty impressive that this is plant based. 10/10 will buy again.

I am a repeat buyer. I really love this stuff and it keeps me full all day. It tastes great and is very healthy. As a vegan, getting protein is always a thing, or so they tell me, but this takes care of that.

Great chocolate taste. No sugar alcohol after-taste and no chalky texture.