Sprout Living Review 2026: Plant Protein Flavoured by Real Cacao, Lucuma and Vanilla Bean
The blender is already out: frozen banana, a splash of oat milk, a spoon of nut butter. What goes in next decides whether the smoothie tastes like a milkshake or like chalk. Sprout Living bets on the first one, with plant protein powders flavoured by real cacao, lucuma fruit, coffee, cinnamon and vanilla bean instead of "natural flavors," and with no gums at all.
We went through Sprout Living's protein powders, flavours, sizes, prices and policies in October 2026. This review sticks to what's in the tub and how it works in your kitchen: ingredients, formats, taste notes and recipes. Here's what you get and how to pay less.
The Story: A Kitchen, Not a Lab
Sprout Living is "A Brand of Luchi Organics," and its About page is signed "Mark and the Sprout Living team." The brand says it makes its products "by a passionate team in a kitchen (not a lab)," and that everything it makes avoids common additives in plant powders: no gums, no "flavoring" and nothing synthetic.
Its real obsession is ingredients. Sprout Living says it sources about 80 different ingredients across the range, naming matcha from Japan, baobab from South Africa, acerola from Brazil, sea buckthorn from Tibet and maca from Peru. Want a chai note? It uses organic cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg. Need a smooth texture? Banana and sunflower seeds stand in for gums.
What Makes It Different: Flavour From Food
Most flavoured powders lean on added flavourings and thickeners. Sprout Living's labels read more like a pantry list:
- Simple Protein, Pea, Vanilla lists just five ingredients: pea protein, pink Himalayan salt, banana, stevia leaf and vanilla bean.
- Epic Protein, Chocolate Maca combines pea, pumpkin seed and sunflower seed protein with cacao, maca, Ceylon cinnamon, coconut sugar, lucuma, baobab, chia seeds and banana, among others. The brand describes the taste as "strong and rich dark chocolate flavor with hints of caramel and cinnamon."
- Certified organic and vegan, with the site also listing non-GMO, gluten-free and kosher badges.
- Kitchen-friendly. Sprout Living says its proteins mix into smoothies, oatmeal, pancakes and baked goods, and suggests shaking Epic Protein with 10oz of cold water.
The upshot for you: a scoop that tastes like what's on the label, so your pancakes taste like vanilla and not like a lab.
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The Lineup: Simple, Epic and the Pantry Extras
Sprout Living splits its powders into two families. In its own words, Simple Protein powders "are made with just one or a handful of clean ingredients," while Epic Protein blends layer in fruit, spice and plant ingredients for flavour.
| Product | Price | Buy this if… |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Protein, Pea (unflavoured) | $29.95 (1lb), $54.95 (2lb), $99.95 (5lb) | You want a neutral base for savory cooking, baking and smoothies |
| Simple Protein, Pea, Vanilla | $32.95 (1lb); $3.75 single packet | You want a lightly sweet vanilla with a five-ingredient label |
| Simple Protein, Pumpkin Seed (plain or Vanilla) | $32.95 (1lb plain); $34.95 (1lb Vanilla); $124.95 (5lb plain) | You like an earthier, seed-based powder |
| Simple Protein, Sunflower Seed | $24.95 (1lb) | You want a "neutral, slightly nutty" single-ingredient powder |
| Epic Protein, Chocolate Maca or Vanilla Lucuma | $34.95 (1lb), $64.95 (2lb), $139.95 (5lb) | You drink it shaken with water and want dessert-like flavour |
| Epic Protein, Complete Coffee | $39.95 (1lb), $74.95 (2lb) | You want a coffee-flavoured shake in the morning |
| Epic Protein, Original (Unflavored) | $34.95 (1lb) | You want the multi-seed blend without added flavour |
| Single-serve packets and boxes of 16 | $2.95–$4.50 per packet; $52–$72 per box | You travel, or want to taste before buying a pound |
| Lucuma or Maca powder | $19.95 (1lb) | You bake and want fruit or root powders for flavour |
| Electric Frother & Mixer | $19.95 | You make lattes and shakes in a mug, not a blender |
Chocolate Maca vs. Vanilla Lucuma
Both are Epic Protein blends at the same price. Chocolate Maca is described as "rich, chocolate flavor with spiced depth," built on cacao, maca and cinnamon. Vanilla Lucuma brings a "creamy vanilla flavor with caramel-like sweetness" from lucuma fruit, baobab and cinnamon. Buy Chocolate Maca if you want a mocha-style smoothie with banana and nut butter. Buy Vanilla Lucuma if you mix it into oatmeal, pancakes or fruit smoothies where chocolate would take over.
Simple or Epic?
Simple Protein is your blank canvas. The unflavoured pea and sunflower versions disappear into savory recipes and baking, and the vanilla versions add only banana, vanilla bean, stevia leaf and salt. Epic Protein is the one to drink on its own, shaken with cold water. Buy Simple if you cook with it. Buy Epic if you sip it.
Not sure which flavour you'll like?
That's what the Build Your Own Sample Kit is for. You pick single packets from about $2.95 to $4.50 each, and the kit gets 15% off 4–6 items, 20% off 7 or more, and ships free. It's a cheap way to taste Chocolate Maca, Vanilla Lucuma and Complete Coffee before committing to a pound.
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Shipping and Returns
| Policy | What Sprout Living says |
|---|---|
| Free shipping | One-time orders over $60 (after discount); subscription orders over $50 |
| Shipping fee | Flat $10 below those thresholds in the contiguous U.S. |
| Outside the contiguous U.S. | Flat rate by weight (includes Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) |
| Processing | Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days; carrier delivery can take up to 8 days |
| Returns | Refund or store credit within 30 days of purchase, "within reason," via the Returns Form |
| Return costs | Customer pays return shipping; refunds deduct a $10 shipping fee plus a 7% restocking fee |
| Not returnable | Bulk sizes (2lb, 5lb, 50-packets), third-party purchases, giveaway items, gift cards |
| Damaged orders | Contact right away with three photos of the label, the product and the box |
The return terms are a good reason to start with a 1lb bag or a sample kit: bulk 2lb and 5lb sizes can't be returned, and refunds on other items lose the $10 fee and 7% restocking.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Flavour from real ingredients; no gums or "natural flavors" | Returns carry a $10 fee plus 7% restocking |
| Certified organic and vegan | Bulk 2lb and 5lb sizes can't be returned |
| Single-ingredient Simple options for cooking | Free shipping needs $60 on one-time orders |
| Sample kits with up to 20% off and free shipping | Premium price per pound vs. basic powders |
| Subscribe & Save takes 15% off | Some flavours sell out (e.g. a few snack packs) |
Who Will Love Sprout Living?
- Smoothie makers who want chocolate, vanilla or coffee flavour from actual cacao, vanilla bean and coffee.
- Vegan home bakers who want an unflavoured plant powder for pancakes and muffins.
- Label readers who want to recognise every ingredient.
- Travellers who like single-serve packets and a shaker bottle.
- Curious tasters who'd rather build a sample kit than gamble on a full bag.
How to Save at Sprout Living
- Subscribe & Save 15%. A 1lb Chocolate Maca drops from $34.95 to $29.71, with deliveries every 4, 6 or 8 weeks.
- Build a sample kit for 15% off 4–6 items, 20% off 7+ items and free shipping.
- Clear $60 on one-time orders ($50 on subscriptions) to skip the $10 shipping fee.
- Join the email list for "exclusive offers."
- Check our deals page before you check out.
Sprout Living FAQ
What's the difference between Epic Protein and Simple Protein?
Simple Protein powders are made with one or a handful of ingredients. Epic Protein blends add fruit, spice and other plant ingredients for flavour.
Can I bake or cook with Sprout Living protein?
Yes. The brand says its proteins mix into smoothies, oatmeal, pancakes and baked goods. The unflavoured Simple powders are the most flexible for savory dishes.
What's in the vanilla pea protein?
Five ingredients: pea protein, pink Himalayan salt, banana, stevia leaf and vanilla bean.
Can I return an opened bag?
Refunds or store credit are offered within 30 days of purchase "within reason," minus return shipping and a 7% restocking fee. Bulk sizes aren't covered.
Our Verdict
Sprout Living makes plant protein that tastes like its ingredients: cacao, lucuma, coffee and vanilla bean, without gums or added flavourings. Start with a sample kit or a 1lb bag, then switch to Subscribe & Save once you've found your flavour. Visit our Sprout Living deals page before you order.
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How we wrote this: MollyReviews researched Sprout Living using its official website, product listings, ingredient lists, prices and policies in October 2026. This article describes ingredients, flavours and formats only.We haven't personally tested these products and we don't invent ratings or discount codes. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.