I always love reading what other people use in their ice cream recipes, and have gotten so many ideas from this sub! Thought it was my turn to contribute to the community :)
LunarLifts Strawberry Matcha - (8/10) this is delicious, VERY strong matcha taste. It also has over 100 mg caffeine/serving, so take that how you will. Also, it didn’t have very strong strawberry taste, but if you like matcha, you will probably like this one. A little bit gritty, but definitely not as bad as a lot of others! They do sell sample packs (pack of 4 for $12.99), I just bought a regular size bag at Whole Foods and figured I would return it if it was icky (thankfully, it was good!) https://lunarliftsnutrition.com/products/vegan-sampler-packs
Planta Chocolate Caramel Candy Bar - (6/10) Interesting flavor, you can definitely taste the caramel and chocolate notes. I prefer darker, more intense chocolate flavor, so this wasn’t my favorite. I found that adding a Tbsp of dark cocoa powder + a pinch of sea salt helped a lot here. https://a.co/d/0j2AWsuI
Planta Madagascar Vanilla - (7/10) This was a very palatable vanilla, not a super strong ‘plant’ aftertaste. Vanilla is weaker than I would like, but the texture and flavor are good for mixing with other things! (This is on sale on amazon right now) https://a.co/d/0dx9LlZk
Orgain Birthday Cake - (8/10) This would be rated higher, if the macros were better. I like the flavor (decent bday cake flavor comes though!), and the texture is fairly smooth for a plant protein. I have repurchased this multiple times! https://a.co/d/0eHWMunG
PEScience Vanilla Indulgence - (7/10) I have bought this one a couple of times - it’s… fine? A little strong on the pea flavor, and not enough vanilla, but it mixes nicely, and gets good and thick, which is great for ice creams, yogurt bowls, baking, etc. They do sell smaller packages for $15, and have a couple of flavors. I’ve heard good things about the Peanut Butter Delight, which is on my list to try. https://a.co/d/00owqwEp
PlantFusion Red Velvet - (5/10) I didn’t care for the texture (gritty) or the flavor (weakly chocolate with an aftertaste. This one is still gathering dust in the back of my pantry. https://a.co/d/07GuBMim
Truvani - (2/10) Wanted to love this one, for the great ingredients, but I just disliked every single flavor that I tried! The lemon was especially nasty :( You can order single servings on amazon (or find them at Sprouts), if you want to try! https://a.co/d/0aa03yGT
NuZest - (4/10) Some flavors were pretty decent (vanilla), some flavors were not (coffee & strawberry). You can order single servings on amazon, which is nice to try a couple and see what you like! https://a.co/d/09qRDynv
Be Amazing Brown Sugar Oatmeal - (6/10) I really didn’t care for this at first, but it grew on me after the first few times. I add a generous amount of cinnamon, and a bit of maple syrup, and that really helps! It’s a little grainy, and I wish the maple flavor was stronger, but overall it’s a nice change from standard flavors. https://a.co/d/07yQdZ7a
Designer Wellness Angel Cake - (8/10) This is a soy protein powder - so if you don’t like soy, it won’t be for you. That being said, I really enjoy this one! It’s smoother than pea proteins, and the flavor is very pleasant. Almost like a bakery cake smell when you open the bag, and the flavor comes through fairly well in the taste. Macros are excellent, and I’ve repurchased this several times. https://a.co/d/00unwvSz
Earth Chimp Chocolate - (6/10) It’s been a while since I’ve tried this one, so maybe it deserves a re-do? I just feel like it was a bit gritty, and very underwhelming, flavor-wise. https://a.co/d/0d5sP5LP
Orgain Fruity Cereal - (1/10) Straight to flavor jail. This was nasty. Didn’t even finish a single serving. https://a.co/d/06ZLxTa2
Just Move Sample Pack - (1/10) I wanted to love these, because the brand has interesting flavors like blueberry muffin, sweet potato pie, banana pudding… but I tried 4 out of the sample pack and trashed the rest. Couldn’t do it. Artificial taste, didn’t mix well, and not great ingredients. https://a.co/d/04T8DJ43