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Plant-Based HempPro 70 Review + Discount Code

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It’s no secret that there’s brand upon brand of protein powder on the market. Some people drink protein shakes daily; some have no idea what the difference is between them. It can get confusing! Well I am here to share with you why Manitoba Harvest HempPro 70 protein powder is one of the cleanest options out there.

HempPro 70 Protein Shake

Disclosure: As part of my #sweatpink ambassadorship with Fit Approach, I had the opportunity to review HempPro 70. I received one sample of chocolate and one sample of vanilla. I did not receive any monetary compensation. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

With that being said, I definitely believe HempPro 70 is a great protein powder. Here are a few reasons why:

  1. It’s entirely plant-based, so it’s perfect for vegetarians and vegans.
  2. It’s the only water-soluble hemp protein powder on the market. It does not need to be blended (but can be if you prefer).
  3. It’s 95% digestible. There are only four ingredients in each flavor (chocolate and vanilla). I will post the ingredients below!
  4. It’s sweetened with organic coconut sugar, so it’s low on the glycemic index.
  5. It’s packed with protein and omegas. Chocolate: 14g protein – Vanilla: 15g protein.
  6. It’s Non-GMO Project verified.
  7. The cocoa used in the chocolate flavor is organic fair trade cocoa.

My only issue with this protein powder is the taste is a bit bland. I mixed the chocolate with almond milk, but I think mixing it with coconut milk would have been better. I feel like it would give it more flavor. I decided to blend some raw cacao nibs in the chocolate, and that helped! So personally, I wouldn’t drink the shakes with just milk. If I was in a hurry, I could deal with it, but I would rather blend it with something.

You can get a bunch of great recipes for the protein powder on Manitoba Harvest’s website here!

HempPro 70 Protein Shake Jaxx

Despite the bland taste, it is one of the better plant-based protein powders I’ve had. I’ve tried three other plant-based powders, and I couldn’t even finish drinking them. With HempPro 70, I didn’t have a problem finishing it!

Here’s the ingredients of the two flavors (chocolate and vanilla, respectively):

HempPro 70 Protein Shake Ingredients HempPro 70 Protein Shake Vanilla Ingredients

I am all about minimal ingredients, so I definitely love this!

As for pricing: you can get an 11oz bag (10 servings) of chocolate or vanilla HempPro 70 for $24.99. That’s about $2.50 per shake- not bad!

Discount Code:

Manitoba Harvest has graciously allowed me to offer a 20% discount on their HempPro 70 chocolate and vanilla protein powders! Simply go to their website and enter code sweatpinkpro70 at checkout. 🙂

You can find Manitoba Harvest on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

  • What do you look for in a protein powder?
  • What is your favorite thing to add to your protein shakes?

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Lyndsay

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Formulx; A Healthy, Non-GMO Protein Shake

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I have been on a search for a good, healthy, non-GMO protein powder for a few months now. I was with a company for the past two years that was my protein shake of choice, however, it no longer fits my needs. I was looking for a good-tasting protein shake that was non-GMO, grass-fed whey, and had natural ingredients. While looking through Instagram one day, I stumbled across Formulx. I had found it!

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Formulx Natural Recovery is a grass-fed whey protein isolate that is non-GMO, undenatured, and contains all-natural ingredients that are scientifically formulated to help people like me: a health conscious, high-intensity athlete trying to build muscle, burn fat, increase work capacity, and assist in quicker recovery. Perfect! I contacted Formulx on their Instagram and talked with one of their employees, Peter. As I’ve said in the past, one of the things that really stands out to me is good customer service. If a company is good to their consumers, and is passionate about what they do and the products they promote, it’s a big plus in my book! Peter is all of those things. I was really excited to receive a sample from Formulx to see if it was as great as it sounded.

I was sent a Formulx shaker cup, two vanilla shake packets, and two chocolate shake packets:

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Guess what? IT WAS DELICIOUS! A lot of protein powders I’ve tried recently are really gross. Most of them I can’t even finish. But Formulx is so so good. The chocolate and vanilla both! As I’m writing this, I have an open packet next to me, and it smells so good, I want to lick the packet haha. Have you ever had a french vanilla cappuccino? That’s what the vanilla smells like. It tastes like it, too! So yummy.

A little bit about what’s in the Formulx vanilla mix:

  • 22g grass-fed whey protein isolate
  • 5.2g naturally occuring BCAA’s (branched-chain amino acids)
  • free of: gluten, soy, hormones, GMOs
  • 130 calories; 25 calories from fat
  • 2.5g fat
  • 50mg sodium (this is the lowest I’ve found so far!)
  • 3g carbs; 4g sugar alcohol
  • various vitamins and minerals
  • manufactured in a GMP facility
  • contains milk (sorry if you’re lactose-intolerant!)

Here’s the back of the packet if you want to take a look:

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Formulx recommends mixing it with 6-10 ounces of water or almond milk immediately after your workout. I mixed mine with about 10 ounces of unsweetened almond milk. SO good! I use it for post-recovery, but I was also looking for a breakfast shake. While the vitamins and minerals aren’t as high as the last protein source I used, I feel better knowing Formulx doesn’t use GMOs. I’ve had a Formulx shake for breakfast for the past three days, and it has worked out great!

I will definitely be ordering more Fomulx ASAP. You can check it out for yourself at formulx.com! They have sample packs if you want to give it a try before ordering a bigger container (free shipping, too!). The big container is $54.95 for 26 servings, which is a lot cheaper (and for more servings) than what I’ve seen! Definitely cheaper than what I was using before.

You can follow Formulx on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and purchase Formulx on their website! If you try it for yourself, takea  picture and tag @formulx and @thebalancedbrunette so we can check it out! And as always, let me know what you think. 🙂

  • Have you tried Formulx before? What did you think?
  • What do you look for in a protein powder?

XO,

Lyndsay

Disclosure: I received free samples of Formulx in the hopes that I would post about it on my blog. I only review products that are good for myself and my readers, therefore all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you Formulx for the opportunity!