MyProtein Vegan Protein Blend Review — Is It Worth It?

MyProtein Vegan Protein Blend is the budget entry point for plant-based protein in the UK. It does the nutritional job adequately at a low price, but the taste and texture reveal why it costs half what the premium plant proteins do.

What Is It?

The Vegan Protein Blend combines pea protein isolate with faba bean protein — a relatively unusual choice for the second source, though it complements pea protein's amino profile reasonably well. It's positioned as MyProtein's everyday plant-based protein equivalent to Impact Whey.

Ingredients & Nutrition

Per 30g serving, you get 22g of protein, 1.9g of fat, and 2.5g of carbohydrates at 110 calories. The protein content is solid — 73% protein by weight is respectable for a plant blend. The amino acid profile is complete but not exceptional: BCAAs sit at around 4g per serving with approximately 1.7g leucine — which is on the lower end for triggering optimal muscle protein synthesis.

The ingredient list is minimal: pea protein isolate, faba bean protein, natural flavouring, sweetener (sucralose), and emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). Clean and simple, which is MyProtein's hallmark.

Taste & Mixability

This is where the budget shows. Chocolate is palatable but has the earthy, slightly chalky undertone that characterises most pea protein products. Natural Vanilla is better — lighter and less distinctive. The texture in a shaker is gritty; noticeably more so than whey. With milk or blended with a banana, this improves considerably.

Some people become accustomed to the pea protein taste quickly; others never do. If you're new to plant protein, try a small bag before committing to a larger size.

Effectiveness

The protein content is sufficient for post-workout recovery, and the pea and faba combination provides all essential amino acids. The slightly lower leucine content compared to whey means that body composition outcomes may be marginally inferior at equivalent protein doses — though the difference is small enough to be irrelevant for most people with adequate overall protein intake.

Value for Money

At £22.99 for 1kg (roughly 33 servings), you're paying approximately £0.70 per serving. That's significantly cheaper than Vivo Life or Form, and it's the main selling point. On MyProtein sales, it frequently drops to around £15–18, making it genuinely competitive. If budget is the primary consideration, this wins the comparison easily.

Verdict

MyProtein Vegan Blend is adequate plant protein at the lowest price point. It will hit your protein numbers, and if you're blending it with fruit and liquid rather than shaking with water, the texture and taste issues largely disappear. However, if taste, texture, and functional extras matter to you, the step up to Vivo Life or Form is worth considering — the gap in quality is more pronounced here than between budget and premium whey.

Rating: 6/10