Koia Plant Based Protein Shake, Vanilla Bean, 20g Protein, 3g Sugar, 6g Prebiotic Fiber, 21 Vitamins & Minerals, Meal Replacement Drinks, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)

For medical reasons, I had to go vegan. On top of this, I also have celiac disease, which means no gluten. Then the addition of side effects from several medically necessary medications causing me nausea and other unpleasantness. This stuff here? Perfect thickness, no additional sugar, packed with nutrients, and a texture that doesn't make me gag. It's also DELICIOUS! I have one every morning, and an hour later I'm able to eat without gagging. I also have one before dinner, reducing my appetite and resulting in no heartburn when I go to bed a couple hours later (up at 5AM, in bed by 9PM). It would be nice if the containers were recyclable. I contacted my local recycling place and inquired about it. Big nope. I also asked my doctor and a nutritionist about these, and they gave the thumbs up. I haven't lost any significant amount of weight since I started drinking these about a month ago, but my body feels better, sleep has improved, and I have more energy through the day. Fun fact: standard cereals are high in carbs, which give a short burst of energy, but will leave you crashing later. You need a breakfast high in protein to get through to lunch without crashing a couple hours after breakfast. Lunch should be your largest meal, also high in protein, for energy and no crashing. Dinner is ideally the lightest meal. Going to bed with a full and heavy stomach is a great way to have horrible heartburn and terrible sleep. Snacking on low-carb foods between meals is also very healthy for you, according to the nutritionist I saw. You can have a high protein diet while vegan. These have more than 30% of the protein most people need per day. Two of these are around 70% of my personal protein needs. If it's in your budget, give these a go. If you don't like them, give them to someone else. Several stores also carry the individual plastic bottle versions in their refrigerated goods section, so grab one of each flavor and see which one you like best. Oh, and these also have a hefty amount of necessary fiber. If your bowels have been less than cooperative in one extreme or the other, fiber will help with that.

Great tasting and such an easy way to get protein into my diet. I mix it with oatmeal for a great breakfast that lasts well I to the afternoon. Great by itself too. I love that it is shelf stable and can simply be packed without needing refrigeration!

I have tried a lot of different dairy free protein shakes. Most I don't like the way I feel after drinking them. This is by far the best I have tried. Tastes good, digests good, and doesn't stop me up like some of the others. I think I finally found one I can drink.

light flavor, not chalky or gritty

Healthy Protein & fiber with great taste! Choose Any of Koia flavors that suits you! There are a variety of them! Satiates any hunger for quick snack or even enough for a light meal! Although, would like a variety of consistencies if this shake as well... A larger size would be welcomed! This shake is not chalky! I normally choose the vanilla flavor, it's scent is enticing! Demrink @ room temp, cold for the Summer months or warmed in a mug for colder seasons. The vanilla is a great choice since you can add & or blend in any other flavor you desire & make your own unique shake. "Bottoms up" with Koia

I tried one of these recently after a workout and was surprised how good it tasted, especially for a non-dairy protein supplement. The only thing is that it is very sweet in spite of the fact that it is low sugar. I would buy these over some of the other protein drinks as I do enjoy the taste.

I went nuts and bought two of every flavor to taste test. This includes both the refrigerated flavors and non-refrigerated 12-packs. For me, this non-refrigerated vanilla, while just "plain" vanilla is the best for an everyday drink. The chocolate flavored ones are nice, but I would get sick of them if I drank them daily. Comparing this non-refrigerated vanilla to the refrigerated version, and, focusing only on taste (not nutritional content), I much prefer this vanilla because it is less sweet. The refrigerated vanilla is very sweet. This version is slightly sweet, more like a creamy milk, which I prefer. I can drink this one every day and not get sick of it. My second favorite flavor that I can drink almost daily is the Cinnamon Horchata. It's light, but still creamy with a nice touch of cinnamon. I highly recommend getting the vanilla 12-pack, especially when amazon has a sale. This item was included as part of amazon's recent Prime Day sale, and my guess is it will be on sale again. I shall stock up then!

I AM REGULAR CONSUMER OF THIS TYPE OF NUTRITIONAL DRINK AMD HAVE TRIED MANY BRANDS . KOIA IS VERY AVERAGE ..THE TEXTURE IS RATHER THIN ...WATERY …THE FLAVOR IS WEAK ..IT MAY CONTAIN ALL THE NUTRIENTS IT CLAIMS TO HAVE BUT ITS NOT VERY TASTY.. PRICE IS O.K AND PACKAGING IS ADEQUATE . .I TRIED THE VANILLA FLAVOR ..AND COMPARED IT TO BOOST, ENDURE , CARNATION ETC