Vega Protein + Recovery review

Vega renamed Vega Sport Premium Protein to Protein + Recovery, and the formula is aimed at training days. Each scoop has 30 g of plant protein from pea, pumpkin seed and organic sunflower seed, with 12 g of essential amino acids and 5 g of glutamic acid, plus tart cherry and probiotics. It is NSF Certified for Sport, vegan and gluten free, which makes it the only plant protein on our list with that certification and a natural pick for vegan athletes who face testing. Vega suggests one scoop in 12 fl oz of cold water or a non-dairy drink, and it can go into smoothies or recipes. Flavors are vanilla, chocolate, mocha, berry and peanut butter, sold in a large 19-serving tub, an XL 44-serving tub or 12 single servings. The large tub costs $64.99, about $3.42 a serving, which is the main reason it ranks seventh. The XL tub lowers the cost per serving.

Who it is for

Vegan athletes who need an NSF Certified for Sport protein.

Price

$64.99 for a large 19-serving tub.

PROTEIN + RECOVERY $64.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• NSF Certified for Sport, vegan and gluten free
• 30 g of plant protein and 12 g of essential amino acids per serving
• Pea, pumpkin seed and organic sunflower seed protein blend
• Tart cherry and probiotics added
• Five flavors in 19 and 44 serving tubs or 12 single servings

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Most protein per scoop on this list at 30 g
• Strength: The only NSF Certified for Sport plant protein here
• Strength: Dairy free for people with a milk allergy
• Weakness: About $3.42 per serving on the large tub, the highest we could calculate here
• Weakness: 19 servings in the default large tub
• Weakness: Plant blends often taste earthier than whey

Key facts

• Price: $64.99 for 19 servings
• Protein per serving: 30 g
• Protein type: Pea, pumpkin seed and sunflower seed
• Testing: NSF Certified for Sport
• Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mocha, Berry, Peanut Butter

Where it ranks

Vega Protein + Recovery is No. 7 in our Best Protein Powders verdict.