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    Published: May 7, 2024 by Stephanie · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

    Best Vegan Shakeology Alternatives | Clean Plant-Based Protein Shakes

    These Vegan Shakeology Alternatives are some of the very BEST clean, plant-based protein shakes and can save you money!

    10+ Vegan Shakeology Alternatives

    This post was originally published in 2020, but I've updated it with current pricing and info 🙂


    Hey guys! I've been dying to get a post like this out for SO long! The question of "What are some less expensive Shakeology substitutes?" is one I get all the time. I procrastinated on it (as I am wont to do) because I knew it would be a ton of research and there are always a million other things on my list!

    Anyway, it's finally here and I hope it's helpful to you!

    What is Shakeology?

    Shakeology is a nutrition shake from Beachbody (the company behind P90x and 21 Day Fix, among many other workout programs). It comes in several flavors, each with the option of being whey-based or plant-based. According to Beachbody, Shakeology is neither a meal replacement nor a protein shake, but it does count as a protein for their nutrition plans. 

    According to Beachbody, Shakeology can: 

    • Benefit your overall health so you can feel better
    • Provide healthy energy
    • Support healthy weight loss
    • Support regularity and healthy digestion
    • Curb cravings

    I personally don't buy into all of that, but I know a lot of you LOVE Shake-o, but hate the cost - or hate the taste of Shake-o and are looking for something you might like a little better. 

    So that you can compare for yourself, here is all of the info for Vegan Vanilla Shakeology:

    How much does Shakeology cost?

    All varieties of Shakeology currently cost $130.00 for 30 servings, which comes to $4.33 per serving.

    What is the nutritional information for Vegan Vanilla Shakeology per serving?

    • 160 calories
    • 3 grams of fat
    • 16 grams of protein
    • 0 grams of cholesterol
    • 15 grams total carbohydrates
    • 6 grams of fiber
    • 7 grams of sugar

    What ingredients are in Vegan Vanilla Shakeology?

    Vegan Protein Blend (Pea protein, Flax (seed), Rice protein, Quinoa (seed)), Pea fiber (seed), Rose hips (fruit), Pomegranate juice powder(fruit), Yacon (root), Acerola juice powder (fruit), Astragalus (root), Bilberry juice powder (fruit), Blueberry (fruit), Camu-Camu (fruit), Chicory fiber (root), Bacillus coagulans, Organic cordyceps (fungi),
    Lycium juice powder (fruit), Ashwagandha (root), Organic chaga (fungi), Organic maitake (fungi), Organic reishi (fungi), Spinach (leaf), Enzyme Blend (Amylase, Cellulase, Lactase, Glucoamylase, Alpha-Galactosidase, Invertase), Kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) (leaf), Schisandra (fruit), Matcha green tea (leaf), Maca (root), Cinnamon (bark), Luo Han Guo extract (fruit), Chlorella.                                       OTHER INGREDIENTS: Organic cane sugar, Natural flavors, Xanthan gum, Stevia leaf extract, Himalayan pink salt, Mixed tocopherols (to maintain freshness).

    What I looked for in Vegan Shakeology Alternatives:

    1. I wanted it to be a much less expensive alternative to Shakeology (around half the cost or less)
    2. Have at least 15 grams of protein (and would count as a red for 21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix).
    3. Contain no artificial sweeteners or other questionable ingredients.

    Flavor/Nutrition Disclaimer:

    I ONLY looked at the vanilla flavors of these products (as of September 2020) unless there wasn't a vanilla (I will mention when this happens). Other flavors/product lines from these brands may have varying ingredients and nutritional information, so I can't speak for any specific products that aren't on this list (however, it is likely that other flavors of these products will also work, just read your label carefully). 

    - Btw, some of these shakes also have a probiotic blend and/or a superfood blend, the way Shakeology does, and I've noted the ones that do for anyone looking for those. 

    Sweetener Tip!

    If you're not down with natural, zero-calorie sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit, quite a few of these brands offer unflavored/unsweetened varieties that might be worth checking out. Then you can sweeten them yourself by blending in some banana or adding a little honey or maple syrup. 🙂

    Interested in checking out some whey-based Shakeology alternatives while you're at it?

    Here's my Best Whey Shakeology Alternatives post!

    Want some delicious protein shake recipes to go with your new mix? Check these out!

    Chai-Cider Protein Shake

    Chai-Cider Protein Shake

    Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake in a Jar

    Peanut Butter Pumpkin Protein Shake

    Peanut Butter Pumpkin Protein Shake in a glass next to straws and mini pumpkins

    If you guys try any of these Vegan Shakeology alternatives, please let me know what you think! You can leave a comment below or tag me on Insta @thefoodieandthefix. Or if you’re in my private Facebook group, I’d love to see a photo of your shake creation in there! I hope you enjoy ♥

    Don’t forget to save this list of Vegan Shakeology Substitutes to Pinterest! ⇓

    10+ Vegan Shakeology Alternatives

    Clean, Plant-Based Protein Shakes | Best Vegan Shakeology Alternatives

    Less expensive alternatives to Vegan Shakeology Alternatives!

    Vega Protein and Greens Protein Powder, Vanilla

  • $30 for 25 servings $1.20 per serving
  • Flavor: Vanilla 
  • Sweetened with stevia
  • Contains a superfood blend
  • PlantVital Unflavored Organic Vegan Protein Powder

  • $26.09 for 14 servings $1.86 per serving
  • unflavored
  • unsweetened
  • Includes a probiotic blend and a superfood blend.
  • Garden of Life Vegan Protein Powder

  • $46.98 for 28 servings $1.68 per serving
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Sweetened with stevia
  • Includes a probiotic blend and a superfood blend.
  • KOS Vegan Protein Powder

  • $49.99 for 28 servings $1.79 per serving
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Includes some superfood ingredients.
  • Sweetened with stevia and monk fruit.
  • Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein & Greens

  • $33.54 for 20 servings $1.68 per serving
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Sweetened with stevia.
  • Includes a probiotic blend and some superfood ingredients.
  • Ora Organic Protein Powder

  • $35.99 for 20 servings $1.80 per serving
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Sweetened with brown rice syrup, monk fruit and stevia
  • Includes a superfood blend. 
  • Vega Essentials Plant Based Protein Powder

  • $28.93 for 18 servings $1.61 per serving
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Sweetened with stevia
  • Includes a superfood blend.
  • Nuzest Clean Lean Pea Protein Powder

  • $44.95 for 20 servings $2.25 per serving
  • Flavor: Smooth Vanilla
  • Sweetened with thaumatin (a natural sweetener derived from the fruit of a West African plant)
  • Vega Organic All-in-One Vegan Protein Powder

  • $46.15 for 18 servings $2.55 per serving
  • Flavor: French Vanilla
  • Sweetened with stevia
  • Includes a probiotic blend and a superfood blend.
  • EarthChimp Organic Vegan Protein Powder - with Probiotics

  • $37.99 for 26 servings $1.46 per serving
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Sweetened with monk fruit extract
  • Includes a probiotic and digestive enzyme blend
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    1. Melanie Hernan says

      October 09, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      Which one of the alternatives have you personally tried? Which do you like taste wise the best?

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        December 20, 2021 at 12:15 pm

        Hi! I do plan to try them all, but the only one I've tried so far is the Earth Chimp and I liked it! I'm a little sensitive to sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit, but I didn't find the monk fruit overpowering like I often do.

        Reply
    2. Jill W.Dixon says

      July 16, 2021 at 9:21 am

      I really appreciate your research and will purchase one of these on your site this week! this is my first time on your site and I'm excited to explore it!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        July 25, 2021 at 11:36 am

        Thank you so much! Happy to have you here - I hope you find some new favorite recipes!

        Reply
    3. Nina says

      April 27, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      With the Vega plus greens , is a scoop one red and does it count as a green ?

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        April 29, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Hi! I would just count one scoop of Vega Protein and Greens as 1 Red. It doesn't really have enough calories in it to count it as anything else, but I also think of it as being similar to shakeology in the way of having added fruits and veggies, and we only count shakeology as a red. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    4. Beth says

      November 08, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you for doing this!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        November 11, 2020 at 8:46 am

        You're so welcome!

        Reply

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