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With 20g vegan protein, 28 vitamins and minerals, Omega-3s and 6s, and a perfect balance of carbs, fats and proteins in every serving, Soylent is more than a protein powder Makes 12, 12oz Shakes – Each healthy, affordable meal replacement has a plain, creamy, slightly sweet flavor you’ll enjoy every day; every tub comes with its own scoop for no-fuss measuring Make it Your Way – Mix in smoothies and shakes for added nutrition, or add our Flavor Boosts (sold separately) for some extra variety so you can satisfy hunger your way, any time of day Simple to Make at Home or On the Move – Mix and drink immediately, or pre-measure powder into a shaker bottle and mix when you need it, great for gym sessions, road trips, or airport travel Plant-Based Goodness – We use sustainable vegan protein with less environmental impact than other plant-based proteins, our products contain all 9 amino acids, slow-burning carbs and no nuts or dairy
Marvin Lipschitz –
This is a great product. Nourishing and easy. Doesn’t taste unnatural or weird. This is a meal replacement with all the necessary, well-balanced nutrients. This is not a weight loss product. But, for those like me with ADHD that lack structure, it can be very helpful in having a healthy diet. Also, it can be a very affordable way to eat.
J. R. Kanu –
UPDATE: I’m upgrading my review to 5 stars because either I just got a bad batch the first time around or I’ve just gotten accustomed to the taste, but in any case, my shipment from Soylent arrived and as per my recommendation below I continued using almond milk to make my shakes — initially will all almond milk, then with half almond milk and half water. Well, today I decided to use all water again for the first time since I ordered my first tub from Amazon — and it tastes fine! Pretty good, actually, and barely any difference from using almond milk! Again, I don’t know if it’s just because the first batch was bad or I’ve just gotten used to it, but either way I’m only going to be using water from now on unless it starts tasting bad again.Below is my original review:When made as directed (with water), I personally found the flavor of the cacao variety revolting. It had a chalky, medicine-like flavor and a shiver-inducing after-taste. Finishing even just a 200 calorie portion was an unpleasant chore, and had I left it at that then I probably would have never ordered this again.However, on the recommendation of some of the other reviewers here I substituted water with almond milk (sweetened vanilla or original in my case, haven’t tried unsweetened yet) and that made a huge difference. It now tastes like thick chocolate milk, akin to the premixed ones you’d buy at a grocery (to clarify, I mean premixed chocolate milk, not premixed Soylent 2.0, which I haven’t tried). I also like adding blueberries, spinach and nuts when I can and mixing it the blender for added flavor, texture and health benefits, but in a pinch just the power and almond milk in a blender bottle is perfectly fine.I’m knocking off a star from my review because when made as directed on the can, the product is, in my opinion, practically unusable. However in every other regard I am satisfied with it. Within the past week or so I have used it to replace most of my meals, and to my surprise it actually is pretty filling. It saves me from the bad (and expensive) habit of ordering takeout, heating up a TV dinner or eating some other junk when I don’t feel like cooking. So for someone like me it has the added benefit of improving my overall nutrition — not only because the shakes themselves are nutritious, but because it has a positive effect on my other eating habits. Now when I do cook or eat out, I’m more conscious of making healthier choices.In the future I’d like to try the Original Soylent flavor to see if I can stomach it with just water, so that I can (1) reduce the cost per meal, and (2) reduce the amount of sugar intake.Final note: as others have noted, buying Soylent directly from the company’s website is much cheaper per pound. They offer free shipping with a fairly low minimum purchase threshold (twenty-something dollars I think), as well as discounts for enrolling in automatic subscription ordering. Shipping speed is fairly slow, however; from California to New York took a week in my case, so plan accordingly. I bought this tub of cacao from Amazon to hold me over in the interim while waiting for the 7 pouch shipment from Soylent.
alphajuice14 –
It tastes like pancake batter, it’s filling, and it doesn’t make me feel sick.I’m on compounded semaglutide, so finding sustinence that is nutritious, balanced, and doesn’t worsen my nausea is a big ask. Soylent does it all. In the beginning, I only drank protein shakes, however those are not complete and do not have enough carbs or fat to keep my body happy. A combination of Soylent, protein shakes, and actual food have been the best thing for my body.
l.hare –
This is a go to for adding protein to my daily smoothie. No weird texture or flavor. It makes a smoothie a complete meal and gets me closer to my protein goals for the day. One caveat, if you batch your smoothies you may notice that it gets a little grainy on texture as it sits but I’ve found rebranding it fixes that. Works well blended with kefir and dairy as well as oat and soy milk.
Jasper Holton –
It makes a great snack and is perfect to have on hand for a nice simple meal at home, a liquid meal on the go, or any other nutritional need. The taste is pleasant and slightly sweet, although balanced and refreshing.
Heike –
I recently purchased this product. I was surprised to find that it tastes just like chocolate.
Amazon Customer –
We were purchasing the bottled version and they are hard to find. I wasn’t happy with the packaging so decided to try this for my kids. They love it just as much and it lasts much longer and is less expensive than the bottles and uses less plastic. I only wish it came in better packaging
Sideburngiant –
Soylent’s plant-based complete nutrition powder is a game-changer for those seeking a convenient and nourishing meal substitute. Packed with 20g of plant-based protein, 39 essential nutrients, and a balanced mix of omega-3 and -6 healthy fats, it’s a comprehensive solution to fill in any nutritional gaps. With 400 calories of slow-burning carbs, it keeps you feeling satisfied and energized for longer periods. The easy preparation—just add water and shake—makes it perfect for on-the-go lifestyles, whether you’re hitting the gym, embarking on a road trip, or navigating airport travel. Soylent’s commitment to sustainability adds another layer of appeal, ensuring that you can nourish your body while minimizing your environmental impact. Whether you’re aiming to manage your weight, increase plant-based protein intake, or simply make better food choices, Soylent’s meal replacement powders offer a delicious and accessible solution for all.
Shakaira Mollock –
I mix 2/3c with 12oz unsweetened almond milk and a handful of ice in the nutribullet for a few seconds. The texture is creamy and indistinguishable from a creamy chocolate milkshake. Very filling and utterly satisfying. I wasn’t hungry for the next 5 hours-ideal for those of us skipping lunch.Don’t forget to drink lots of water though-it makes you very thirsty!
J. Murszewski –
To give you some background I use this as a brunch meal filler to get me through my workday which begins at 5:30AM and lasts until I get home at 6:30PM. I also always pack meal replacement shakes while traveling in the event of that accidental delay and not wanting to pay $15 for an airport sammie.When selecting a protein/meal replacement shake I don’t really care what my protein makeup is as I don’t have issues with whey, pea, or different forms. What I look for most for me is a decent amount of protein, fiber, low saturated fat, and low in sugar or something that utilizes stevia or sugar alcohols. I tend to prefer vanilla shakes more but will always poke around and try different flavors. I do take daily vitamins every single day but I always skew towards having something that does have magnesium/potassium or other minerals added because it is always helpful. Personally when reading reviews I like to know how and why someone likes something and how they use it so I hope this will help!To give you some background, I have run the full gamut of protein/meal replacement shakes: Phood (recommend if you uber thick shakes), Vega One (meh.), Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal (I tried on this one but could not finish the tub. AWFUL liquid cardboard), Field Work Nutrition, Yuve, Ascent protein, and more. I have never tried Soylent prior but took a leap and bought the cacao. This morning I tossed it in a blender bottle with water and whipped it up. Totally drinkable and rather perfect. This is one of the tops I have truly ever had as it scores high across the board: consistency is smooth, creamy, taste is great, zero clumping, no grit, and it’s balanced. You aren’t overpowered by this strong cloying heavily flavored monstrosity. You also don’t need to add more water or cut it. I would describe this as a medium-thick thickness shake which I love since I go for thicker shakes. Specifically addressing flavor, if you’ve hopped into the plant based protein world already, you know what to expect as far as that back tone of earthiness in flavor vs whey which has that milky almost baby formula type of flavor. Not horrible tasting in my option, just for someone entering into the plant protein world, it’s there and that’s what you are tasting across the board with all plant protein shakes, not just this one.I absolutely will repurchase this and even set up to be autodelivered the bottles as well.Suggested improvements: My one main caveat with Soylent products is the sugar content across the board, premix and powdered alike. The powdered is a whopping 15g in Cacao and the premix bottles hover around 9g. While I get it HAS to be palatable, I would LOVE if stevia, xylitol, or erythritol were used. I would be singing Soylents praises from mountaintops if they chose stevia or sugar alcohols.