PhD Nutrition Diet Plant, High Protein Lean Matrix, Vegan Diet Protein Powder, Belgian Chocolate, 19g of Plant Protein, 40 Servings Per 1 kg Bag (Packaging May Vary)

I have been using this protein powder for a month now and I must admit at first I wasn't a fan. Having read the reviews I was sceptical, but decided to give it a try. This is my first time trying protein powder. I was looking for a way to reduce calories but increase daily protein intake without using whey. I followed the instructions on the pack to the letter and found the same as others, it was watery, gritty and quite frankly off putting. Using a protein shake shaker or shaker of any kind does not work! So I experimented with milk instead of water both cows milk and plant based {oat and almond} and I experimented with how I prepared it (hand wisk and powered hand blender). For me the best combination was semi skimmed cows milk using an electric hand blender. I use 200ml of cows milk (instead of 175ml of water) and one scoop of powder and blend with the stick blender using the whisk attachment for 1 minute. It tripples in volume, becomes creamy and the flavour is there to taste. I have found that I have to chug it all or it does become gritty after a few minutes. This just means that breakfast is over and done with in less than 5 minutes. FYI check your pack for a scoop, mine had one but I didn't find it until 2 weeks after opening as it was buried down near the bottom. Easiest way is to check before opening by gently squeezing and feeling for a hard lump. That's the scoop!

Tried the protein shake first time today 4/5/24. First thing when I opened the bag is quite a sweet smell just how chocolate should be, it’s a very fine powder that mixes well and just like many protein shakes I’ve tried in the past. Texture is just like any other protein powder and yes it leaves a slight aftertaste but nothing unpleasant and a quick drink of water and it goes. The bag seal a faff but if you just put ya fingernail or a tooth pick down it and get rid of the powder it seals perfectly. And yes you get a scoop that comes with it. So yes just another protein powder like any on the market but plant based and I think good value for money 👍

Very good for a protein catch up but tasted slightly different this time , more powdery flavour

Disgustingly sweet and super chalky. I had subscribed but there is no cancellation option unfortunately

Had this on S&S for a few years now - it's a little on the pricy side, but I always find it mixes really well with either water or milk, has a nice consistency and tastes good too. Some other vegan/plant based protein powders I've tried have tasted disgusting and really artificial, but I don't get that from any of the PhD plant flavours. I just wish they did more varieties, as I'm now a bit bored of the 3 available

Protein shakes are not a naturally occurring whole food, I get that, so they're always going to taste a little bit synthetic. I tend to find though that the vegan versions taste a little bit less processed and artificial, although unfortunately the same cannot be said for this product. It blends reasonably well with water to create a smooth, if thin, shake. I find I have to add a bit of glucomannan/konjac powder just to thicken it. I haven't tried it with any kind of plant or dairy milk so can't comment on that - maybe it's better, who knows. It tastes.... OK. It's not terribly satisfying or moreish, but it's fine. It has a distinct flavour, although not of salted caramel particularly. If you ever had Angel Delight as a kid, it tastes a bit like the butterscotch flavour of that, but more artificial and slightly salty. You can also use it to create a protein dessert type thing by just adding less liquid and mixing. This has a really pleasing consistency, much like the aforementioned Angel Delight, and it kind of tastes like a blander, more synthetic, salted version of that I guess. Again, it's fine, but not delicious. I've also tried baking with it (to try and use it up, as I'm a bit sick of it as a shake) and the artificial taste again takes over, so not a huge success, but if you like the taste of the powder I guess it works well enough. I do like that this packs a lot of protein for the calories, and I like the fact they offer a flavour other than chocolate, which seems to be the main flavour for the vegan shakes. It does also blend well. Also it's good value when on offer and a bag lasts me a while. Unfortunately I won't be rushing to repurchase this unless I'm out of better options.

My favourite meal replacement by far. Brilliant product and so few calories. Using for 5months. Lost 3.5 stone so far. Easy to use and brilliant value for money

The whey one made me very explosive. (lol?) this one doesn’t. Texture I find ok. But I mix it with a banana/spinach/blueberries etc in a nutribullet and comes out very tasty.