Sprout Living Epic Protein Vanilla Lucuma
The taste winner among vegan powders per Health.com's dietitian testing, but it is priced as a premium product, which keeps it out of the top tier under this lens. Buy it for enjoyment, not value.
Backed by one cited source so far - limited coverage
See the source1 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Only 20g of protein per serving at an artisan price makes it one of the lowest protein-density options on the board. Orgain delivers more protein per scoop for a budget price and is the rational plant-based buy.
Flagged 16 September 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Scored some of the highest taste ratings of any vegan powder in Health.com's dietitian testing
- ✓ Mixes well with water alone
- ✓ Recommended as the alternative to the overpriced vegan trap in this category
- ✓ Rated among the best-tasting vegan powders by Health.com and Verywell Fit
- ✓ No fillers
- ✗ Priced as a premium product rather than a value buy
- ✗ Boutique brand with less ownership history than the names above it
- ✗ Only 20g of protein per serving, one of the lowest protein densities in the category
- ✗ Premium artisan price for the protein it delivers
The sources behind this ranking
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Frequently asked questions
It ranks #15 of 18 on our protein powders tier list, in D tier. That placement rests on one cited source.
Priced as a premium product rather than a value buy. Boutique brand with less ownership history than the names above it. Only 20g of protein per serving, one of the lowest protein densities in the category. Premium artisan price for the protein it delivers.
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