Love Vital Proteins But Don't Like This
I pre-ordered this product direct from the Vital Proteins website (not from Amazon) when they first announced it was coming out and received it just as soon as the first batch was ready to ship.  I am a big fan of Vital Proteins AND Sarah Ballantyne.  I regularly make smoothies with fresh greens (like kale or collards) plus berries, protein and fat.  I use two cups greens to half or one cup berries (blueberries + raspberries) and don't need to add any sweetener because the berries add plenty of sweetness.  There is no undesirable taste of the fresh greens in my smoothies.  Due to my particular dietary restrictions, I have to be careful about the amount of sugar I consume, including from higher sugar fruits, which is why I stick to berries (no bananas for me).  I was excited about this product because I thought it would be an easy way to add more veggies to my smoothies, or use it in place of fresh greens when I'm running short on time.  However, to me, the taste is very unpleasant and requires that I either use no more than half a scoop OR cover up the taste with plenty of stevia, some vanilla, and cinnamon or cardamom.  Even then, the strong, unpleasant taste still comes through.  I agree that if you are looking for something more on the line of a V8 juice, this will definitely fit the bill.  If you want more of a fruit taste in your smoothie, this won't work unless you use only half a scoop along with your other ingredients, in my experience.  I won't be purchasing this again.
Rating: 2 stars