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Two cocoa oat smoothies in glasses, with oats and peanut butter on a light surface.

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Verdant Plant Protein — Cocoa Oat

Our plant-based pick for dairy-free training

Panel approved

A pea and brown-rice blend gives a complete amino profile, and the cocoa oat flavour is genuinely smooth — no grit, no earthy aftertaste in our taste panel. We recommend it for vegans and anyone cutting dairy.

Why we suggest it

  • Complete pea and rice amino profile
  • Dairy-free, soy-free, vegan
  • Smooth cocoa oat flavour
  • 21g protein per serving

Pros

  • complete amino profile from pea and brown rice
  • smooth, no grit
  • dairy-free

Cons

  • slightly less protein per scoop than whey
  • costs more than basic concentrate
  • thicker when mixed with water

How we tested it: blind-tasted by our 12-person panel in water, milk and oats, with the label checked against independent lab data.

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