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The Review
The Sprout Living Epic Protein Vanilla Lucuma presents a significant departure from traditional whey-based powders in a Ninja Creami pint. The vanilla flavor is present, but it is not the dominant note. Instead, there are clear and strong undertones of pea or bean, likely stemming from the 'Epic Protein Base' which includes yellow pea, sunflower, pumpkin, and sacha inchi seeds. This creates a unique and complex flavor profile that is distinctly earthy and not purely vanilla, complemented by other ingredients like lucuma, baobab, ginger, and cinnamon.
Despite the complex flavor, the texture achieved in the Creami pint is surprisingly smooth and creamy after a re-spin. It produces a thick consistency, characteristic of a well-processed pint, with only a hint of chalkiness remaining. This powder is best suited for those who appreciate a more natural, earthy flavor in their protein ice cream and are open to a less conventional vanilla experience, especially given its plant-based origin.
Score Breakdown
Flavor accuracy, no off-notes
Creaminess, scoop-ability
Protein-to-calorie efficiency
How It's Scored
Plant Protein: More Challenging to Spin
Plant proteins are generally harder to spin smooth in the Ninja Creami. Pea protein can produce a slightly grainy or earthy texture, rice protein tends to be drier, and blends vary widely. Getting a creamy plant-based pint usually requires more recipe tweaking — extra fat sources, gums, or a longer freeze time.
Protein type is one of the biggest factors in Creami texture. See how different proteins compare.
Texture guide →Macros Per Pint
Tested with The Standard Recipe.
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2 rounded scoops (38g)Macros for the protein powder alone, as printed on the label — not including any recipe ingredients.
Full Pint Nutrition Facts
Per Full Pint (pure — no Oreos)
Natural
Calculated from the powder's nutrition label + The Standard Recipe baseline (375g Fairlife 2%, 1 tbsp erythritol, 2 tsp non-fat milk powder, 1/8 tsp vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp xanthan gum, 1/2 tsp glycerin).
Ingredients
Banana, Coconut Crystals, Epic Protein Base (Yellow Pea, Sunflower Seed, Pumpkin Seed, Sacha Inchi, Cranberry Seed), Himalayan Pink Salt, Jerusalem Artichoke, Sweetener (Stevia Leaf), Vanilla Lucuma Blend (Lucuma Fruit, Ceylon Cinnamon, Baobab Fruit, Acerola, Vanilla Bean)
As printed on the label. Always check the current product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient information.
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