When I did Refine ReGroup back in June, all the participants worked with Brynn on identifying and maintaining a healthy habit as part of the program. My healthy habit was making sure I incorporated (enough) protein into all my meals. I struggle with that, mostly out of laziness, but also out of… OK, laziness.I’m a vegetarian who doesn’t cook, and I can only eat so much almond butter and hummus.
I’ve never been one to drink a protein shake after a long run or intense class. I know I should, I know it would help muscle recovery, but I don’t. I bought a big expensive thing of protein powder last year and proceeded to never use it. Then I gave it away.
That said, when I read Ashley’s review of PlantFusion, I wanted to give it a try. It seemed simple — just pour into a cup with water and shake — and I really liked the ingredients. It’s vegan, gluten-free and soy-free. For someone with chronic GI problems, this is a dream. The proteins are easily-digestible and hypoallergenic. Their website has some helpful features, like comparisons of PlantFusion versus whey and soy proteins, which I found helpful.
I reached out to the company and they sent me a few sample packets to try. The powder comes in four flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Berry and Unflavored.
After my run this morning, I mixed the Vanilla Bean powder with water, shook it up and drank it. While the drink had a slightly chalky taste, I actually liked it a lot! It was easy to drink, didn’t have any weird aftertaste and took literally 10 seconds to prepare. I was surprised I liked it so much because, well, it’s protein powder. I drank it up quickly and I’m looking forward to having more.
I’m also looking forward to giving the chocolate a try! I’d also like to use the unflavored in a pancake mix soon. The one thing I do cook is breakfast.
If I was non-lazy enough to open my Magic Bullet blender, I’d make a smoothie, but I really don’t see that happening anytime soon. That’s fine since I really enjoyed the protein shake with just powder and water. Easy and tasty. I plan to drink these after Refine classes when I remember, especially on weekends when I’m running around all day.
Giveaway
PlantFusion generously offered to give a one-pound bottle to a reader. Here’s how to enter:
1. Leave a comment below telling me which flavor of PlantFusion you’d like to win.
2. Bonus entry: Like PlantFusion on Facebook and leave a comment saying you did so.
I hope you like PlantFusion as much as I did!
Ends midnight Tuesday, October 16. No purchase necessary to enter. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning. Open to US Residents age 18 and older. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received.
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NYC Fit Girl
October 9, 2012 at 9:13 am (12 years ago)oo so fun! I would like to try the chocolate. Funny thing is I never really eat chocolate but for some reason with protein shakes I love the chocolate flavors and hate the vanilla.
NYC Fit Girl
October 9, 2012 at 9:13 am (12 years ago)Bonus Entry: I like them on Facebook 🙂 Name: Megan Mazza
Ashley
October 9, 2012 at 9:17 am (12 years ago)My favorite flavor is Chocolate! It mixes really well with water, almond milk, soy milk, rice milk etc. Great review!
Ashley
October 9, 2012 at 9:17 am (12 years ago)I like Plant Fusion on Facebook
Chase
October 9, 2012 at 9:30 am (12 years ago)I’ve been wanting to give Plant Fusion a try! I like the no soy, no whey concept. I’m a vanilla bean kind of girl 🙂
Jen
October 9, 2012 at 10:25 am (12 years ago)I would love to win the vanilla bean. I’m a new vegan, runner, and can’t have soy (or whey, obviously :).
Jen
October 9, 2012 at 10:26 am (12 years ago)I liked Plant Fusion on FB.
Heather
October 9, 2012 at 11:29 am (12 years ago)I am always curious about different protein powder, but am always afraid to buy a jar and not like it. I’d love to try the berry. Thanks for the offer.
Kristy Krus
October 9, 2012 at 12:16 pm (12 years ago)Berry sounds like it would be refreshing after a sweaty run!
Audrey
October 9, 2012 at 1:23 pm (12 years ago)I would love to try the vanilla bean!
Audrey
October 9, 2012 at 1:28 pm (12 years ago)I like PlantFusion on FB
Jen
October 9, 2012 at 2:27 pm (12 years ago)Yum! Love a good protein powder! I’d love either the vanilla or the unflavored one so I can throw anything in with it and not worry about the flavors not working together.
alanna
October 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm (12 years ago)Chocolate. No Vanilla. Umm, definitely chocolate. I love a chocolate banana smoothie!
Brandi
October 9, 2012 at 6:13 pm (12 years ago)I’d like to try the vanilla bean. I love a good plant based protein powder! It’s so hard to find brands that dont taste gross.
Brandi
October 9, 2012 at 6:21 pm (12 years ago)Liked them on facebook!
Katie
October 9, 2012 at 8:12 pm (12 years ago)More protein was my healthy goal at ReGroup too! Sadly I’ve also fallen off the wagon so would love to try this, especially b/c I too don’t love smoothies (or the hassle) so would love the ease of just mixing it with water. I’d love to try just the plain vanilla, don’t need anything fancy – just the quick protein!
Amber Constant
October 9, 2012 at 9:19 pm (12 years ago)I consider myself a nutritional health nut always being so active! I always make my own protein bars from scratch with all natural organic ingredients! I’d like to win the no flavor so it will even more versatile with all of the recipes I could use it with! I’ve tried an array of berry, chocolate, and vanilla. I’ve never had a “no flavor” one. I also liked them on facebook! Hope I win! 🙂
Umi
October 9, 2012 at 9:38 pm (12 years ago)I would love to try the chocolate.
Jordan D
October 9, 2012 at 11:04 pm (12 years ago)I’d love to try the chocolate! Plant Fusion sounds great, thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Jordan D
October 9, 2012 at 11:04 pm (12 years ago)I liked Plant Fusion on facebook!
Megan
October 9, 2012 at 11:56 pm (12 years ago)I would love to try the Vanilla Bean.
Megan
October 9, 2012 at 11:57 pm (12 years ago)I liked Plantfusion on Facebook
Mariell
October 10, 2012 at 10:21 am (12 years ago)I’d love to try Plant Fusion in vanilla. It’s so hard to find a powder that tastes good and doesn’t infuriate my stomach- this sounds like a potential winner!
Lena
October 10, 2012 at 1:16 pm (12 years ago)I’d love to try the chocolate flavor
Sam
October 10, 2012 at 2:06 pm (12 years ago)Unflavored!
Jen Correa @ Mom's Gotta Run
October 10, 2012 at 3:35 pm (12 years ago)I like the chalky taste. I’d like vanilla bean. 🙂
Brittany @ Barr & Table
October 10, 2012 at 4:19 pm (12 years ago)I’d love to try the unflavored.. so versatile!
Brittany @ Barr & Table
October 10, 2012 at 4:19 pm (12 years ago)I like Plant Fusion on facebook! (Brittany Barr)
Carolyn
October 10, 2012 at 4:52 pm (12 years ago)chocolate! Mmmmmm.
Raymond
October 10, 2012 at 4:53 pm (12 years ago)I would love to try Unflavored so I can make my own fruit flavored smoothies and use it in hot cereals too!
Raymond
October 10, 2012 at 4:54 pm (12 years ago)I like Plant Fusion on Facebook too!
Jenna Z
October 10, 2012 at 5:55 pm (12 years ago)I’d love some vanilla bean!
Jenna Z
October 10, 2012 at 5:56 pm (12 years ago)I already like them on facebook. 🙂
Kasey F
October 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm (12 years ago)I would love to win the vanilla! New vegetarian here 🙂
Kasey F
October 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm (12 years ago)I also like them on FB!
Amanda
October 10, 2012 at 9:54 pm (12 years ago)I’d love to try the chocolate! I’m lactose intolerant, and I’m having trouble finding a good dairy-free protein powder.
Renata
October 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm (12 years ago)The Berry sounds delicious!
Renata
October 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm (12 years ago)I like Plant Fusion on Facebook too! Thank you!
Georgiana
October 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm (12 years ago)I would choose the unflavored!
Georgiana
October 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm (12 years ago)Facebook fan of Plant Fusion too!
Sinead
October 11, 2012 at 1:17 pm (12 years ago)I’d love to try the unflavored PlantFusion just because it’d be more versatile- you could add to it to make any flavor. I’m curious to try this protein since I’ve started working out regularly- weightlifting, running, and spinning! My muscles hurt and I need to take better care of them. 🙂
Brandi
October 12, 2012 at 8:43 am (12 years ago)I would like to try the chocolate flavor!
Jackie
October 12, 2012 at 10:42 am (12 years ago)Would love to try the chocolate flavor. I’ve been interested in trying out protein powder but hate to spend the money before knowing how it tastes.
katherine d
October 12, 2012 at 12:15 pm (12 years ago)vanilla bean – yum!
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katherine d
October 12, 2012 at 12:22 pm (12 years ago)i like planfusion on fb
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Debbie (accidently delish)
October 13, 2012 at 12:29 pm (12 years ago)I have heard so many great things about plant fusion! I would love to try the chocolate!
Debbie (accidently delish)
October 13, 2012 at 12:30 pm (12 years ago)I like plant fusion on fb!
j.
October 14, 2012 at 9:36 pm (12 years ago)i like them on facebook!
flavor i’d like to try: chocolate! good ol’ chocolate.
Jenn's Adventures
October 16, 2012 at 3:28 am (12 years ago)I’d like to try the Multi-Source Chocolate:)