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Flavor Name: Vanilla

Brand	Garden of Life
Flavor	Vanilla
Item Weight	34.2 Ounces
Protein	20 Grams
Item Form	Powder

About this item

• WHAT’S THE SCOOP: Why have a snack when you can have the whole meal? This all-in-one protein shake is made for any time of the day: 20g of complete plant-based protein will leave you satiated longer thanks to 7g of fiber in just 150 calories per serving
• DOWNRIGHT DELICIOUS: We’re taking a stand against chalky and bringing tasty back; Not only is Raw Organic Meal now easy to mix and silky smooth, but our Vanilla Flavor is downright delicious; Mix with water, blend in smoothies or add it to baked goods
• SHAKE IT UP: Raw Organic Meal has been shaken up to provide improved texture and mixability; Organic peas, sprouted grains, seeds, and legumes plus whole food vitamins and minerals deliver the nutrients you need while also being low in net carbs and 0g sugar
• DON’T TAKE THE HEAT: Made at low temperatures, Raw Organic Meal is anything but ordinary; Scoop up digestive enzymes like lipase, lactase, and papain plus live probiotics including probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111 for digestion and proper absorption
• EXTRAORDINARY STANDARD: Raw Organic Meal is not only downright delicious but also provides clean Third-Party Certified nutrition—Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Vegan, Kosher, NSF Certified Gluten Free & Contents Certified

Product Description

We’re taking a stand against chalky and bringing tasty back to your protein. Raw Organic Meal has been shaken up to provide you with improved texture, mixability, and downright delicious taste! What’s the scoop? 20g of clean and complete plant protein with whole food vitamins and minerals plus raw probiotics, prebiotics, superfoods, and digestive enzymes to help build muscle and provide digestive support.† Adults mix 1 scoop with 8oz of water or plant milk. Parents should discuss the product with their kids' pediatrician or nutritionist if they recommend additional protein. Not a reduced-calorie food. †These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Product details

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6 x 8.53 inches; 2.14 Pounds
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 101866
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2012
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Garden of Life
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007S6Y74O
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Domestic Shipping: Currently, items can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.

Important information

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the safety seal is broken or missing. The density of the powdered ingredients in this product naturally varies from lot to lot and requires space in the container at the time of packaging. Over time the powders settle, causing the container to appear less full than when it was first packaged. This product is sold by weight and not by volume.

Ingredients

Organic Sprouted Protein Blend: Organic Pea Protein, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Amaranth (sprout), Organic Buckwheat (sprout), Organic Millet (pearl & sprout), Organic Quinoa (sprout), Organic Chia Seed (sprout), Organic Adzuki Bean (sprout), Organic Flax Seed (sprout), Organic Garbanzo Bean (sprout), Organic Lentil (sprout), Organic Pumpkin Seed (sprout), Organic Sesame Seed (sprout), Organic Sunflower Seed (sprout), Organic Flavor Blend: Organic Vanilla Flavor with Other Organic Natural Flavors, Organic Erythritol, Organic Stevia Extract (leaf), Sea Salt, Organic Fiber Blend: Organic Tapioca Fiber, Organic Guar Gum, Organic Flax Meal, Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend: Organic Spinach (leaf), Organic Baobab (fruit), Organic Apple (fruit), Organic Beet (root), Organic Broccoli (stalk & flower), Organic Carrot (root), Organic Tomato (fruit), Organic Green Bell Pepper (fruit), Organic Brussels Sprout (leaf), Organic Ginger (root), Organic Garlic (bulb), Organic Onion (bulb), Organic Strawberry (fruit), Organic Cherry (fruit), Organic Parsley (leaf), Organic Cauliflower (flower & stem), Organic Blackberry (fruit), Organic Cabbage (leaf), Organic Blueberry (fruit), Organic Raspberry (fruit), Organic Kale (leaf), Organic Cucumber (gourd), Organic Celery (stalk), Organic Asparagus (flower & stem), Organic Greens Blend: Organic Alfalfa Grass Juice, Organic Spirulina, Organic Barley Grass Juice, Organic Oat Grass Juice, Organic Wheat Grass Juice, Whole Food Vitamin & Mineral Blend: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Niacin, Zinc, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Biotin, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin), Vitamin K, Chromium, Probiotic & Enzyme Blend: Lipase, Protease, Aspergillopepsin, beta-Glucanase, Cellulase, Bromelain, Phytase, Lactase, Papain, Peptidase, Pectinase, Hemicellulase, Xylanase, Bacillus subtilis DE111® (250 million CFU at time of expiration). Contains Sesame. Made without dairy or soy ingredients, tree nuts, added sugars or filler ingredients. Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg, milk, soy, wheat, fish, tree nuts, and sesame. May contain traces of soy due to agricultural practices.

Directions

Mix 1 level scoop (scoop included) with 8oz of cold water. Delicious with unsweetened almond milk.

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Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Customer questions & answers

Question:

I would love a breakdown of what is in this product like the minerals, vitamins, greens, and proteins...

Answer:

Hi! Organic Raw Sprout blend: sprouted brown rice protein, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, garbanzo bean, lentil, adzuki bean, flax, sunflower, pumpkin seed, chia seed, sesame seed, flax & coconut flour blend, cacao. *Raw green food & fruit blend (Organic): oat grass juice, spirulina, high protein chlorella, alfalfa gra… 
By M on February 1, 2014

That's a great question. Aside from the listed ingredients, I wanted to know the mg. of each category of ingredients listed. Without that information, they could just be selling cheap rice protein and we the consumer wouldn't know. Their response to my question was as follows; "I am so very sorry but the information… 
By James on October 6, 2018

We recommend checking out the Nutrition Facts panel and the list of Ingredients in the product images section for each flavor of Raw Organic Meal.
You can also view the Nutrition Facts and Ingredients on our website:
https://www.gardenoflife.com/content/product/why-choose-raw-organic-meal/… 
By Garden of Life on March 31, 2017

Question:

My husband ordered this elsewhere and it was not soy-free. The picture on Amazon shows that it is soy-free. Have you ordered it lately and is it soy-fr

Answer:

(here is the bottom of the ingredients list. If you don't like to read, it says Made without soy ingredients but may have traces because it's Made where they use soy): Made without dairy or soy ingredients, tree nuts, added sugars, filler ingredients, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives. Manufac… 
By peacemaker on September 23, 2022

This is free of soy. The vitamin K2 that is in this product comes from a fermented soy product. The vitamin K2 is extracted and placed into this meal. Same as one would extract vitamin C from an orange. The vitamin C may come from the orange but there is no orange in it. Same principle. I have utilized this for almost … 
By phdorgchem on July 24, 2018

On the front of my container, it says Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Soy Free. We have tried chocolate, vanilla, and vanilla chi. We use the shakers that have the wire ball in them and put the liquid in first and then the Raw Meal. We also prefer vanilla and vanilla chi so you can add fresh fruit to give it a chance.
By MK on December 5, 2013

Top reviews from the United States 

3.0 out of 5 stars The definitive review of...whatever is actually in this tub.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 28, 2014

Flavor Name: VanillaSize: 34.2 OunceVerified Purchase

First off, the short version: This is the worst-tasting stuff I've ever actually put in my mouth, and I just ordered another tub.

It's amazing what the human body can get used to. Seriously. The taste is bad. Like, ground-up elephant dung mixed with sand.

A little about me: 38, used to be in shape, then got kinda fat and decided to do something about it which entailed T-25 and an improved diet. I also waited to write this review until after I had finished my first tub of Raw Meal and went to regular protein powder instead so that I could compare the results. Let it be known that I am not a raw foods, vegan, vegetarian, health or exercise nut or anything like that. Just a regular guy trying to correct years of eating and drinking whatever it occurred to me at the time to consume.
Part of my diet is a breakfast smoothie, which is where this product came in. I read the reviews (just like you) and decided to give it a go because I had no intention of drinking it straight, but instead was planning to mix it as an ingredient in my smoothie. The other things I blend in my smoothie include ice, juice, almondmilk, frozen berries, ground flax, and chia seeds. The first day I added this to my smoothie, I thought someone must have mixed up at the Raw Meal factory and put ground up latex paint in a tub and sent it over. Awful. Really bad. Anyway, I got that choked down, and decided to try it again the next day...and the day after that...and so on. Every day it got slightly less bad and eventually became something I got used to like paying taxes, going to the dentist, or spending time with my in-laws.
The problem started one day when I made my wife's smoothie too thick (Did I mention that I make a smoothie for both of us in the morning? The only difference between them is that she refuses to drink the Raw Meal and instead gets regular vanilla protein powder.) and had to drink it down a little to put more liquid in. OMG. It tasted like licking angel tears off a unicorn's horn. I couldn't believe it. So good. Then I mixed up my Raw Meal smoothie and cried.
I finished my Raw Meal about 2 weeks ago, and went back to regular protein powder. There really is no compairison when it comes to taste. The only way they could make the Raw Meal taste worse would be if they somehow added durian fruit to it. New problem is that taste isn't the only thing to consider here. With the protein powder, I'm HUNGRY in an hour. With the Raw Meal, I wasn't hungry for lunch until early afternoon. Now whether this is because it keeps you from feeling hungry because it's so great, or because it makes you a little nauseous for several hours is up for debate. All I can say is that I'm eating a bunch more food now than I was when Raw Meal was part of my diet.
Now let's do some Pros and Cons:
Cons:
Absolutely everything that has to do with the sensory perception of Raw Meal. Taste, smell, sight, texture, etc. They are all really bad. Have I made that clear? Only some vegan who'd given up on life would think this stuff tastes good.
Pros:
Everything else. Feel better. Full for longer. Eat less. Poop better. Etc.
It's really a good product, it just tastes like the south end of a northbound rhino.
A couple of things I've found to make it tolerable:
Mix it with more liquid than it recommends. This stuff is THICK and gets thicker the longer it sits. If you were to let it sit for an hour, you could probably lay bricks with it.
Never mix a banana with it. Bananas make it WAY thicker than it already is. You'd have to eat it with a spoon.
Drink it kinda quickly. No need to sit around and sip this stuff.
I never even tried it without mixing it in a smoothie, and I never will. Do yourself the same favor, and at least put some juice or something with it.
In conclusion, if the taste is important to you, look elsewhere. If you can deal with putting this in your mouth and are more interested in the nutritional benefits, you can't beat this product. Understand that your body will get used to it if you force it to. You'll probably be glad you did.