- Equip Foods Prime Protein Powder | Clean, Grass Fed Beef Protein Powder | Carnivore Protein Isolate, Keto Friendly | Gluten & Dairy Free | Helps Build & Repair Tissue | 30 Servings, Vanilla (No Sugar)

This vanilla protein powder has quickly become a staple in my daily routine. The flavor is smooth and not overly sweet, which makes it easy to mix with water, milk, or in smoothies. It blends well without leaving clumps, and the texture is creamy without feeling heavy. I’ve noticed it’s gentle on my stomach compared to other protein powders I’ve tried. The quality of ingredients feels solid, and it keeps me full and energized after workouts. Overall, a great option if you’re looking for a clean, reliable vanilla protein.

I’ve tried a lot of protein powders, but Equip’s Prime Protein in Vanilla has really set itself apart. It’s made with beef isolate instead of whey, which means it’s much easier on my stomach—no bloating, no heaviness, and it digests cleanly after workouts. The vanilla flavor is smooth, not overly sweet, and mixes well with just about anything—water, almond milk, or blended into a smoothie. I especially like that it doesn’t have that chalky texture you find in a lot of protein powders. It’s versatile enough to use post-training or even for baking high-protein snacks. From a performance standpoint, it gives me exactly what I need—high-quality protein that supports muscle recovery, strength, and lean muscle growth without any junk ingredients. I also really value Equip’s transparency in sourcing: clean, grass-fed beef protein with no fillers, gums, or artificial flavors. As a hybrid athlete balancing HYROX, CrossFit, and endurance work, recovery is everything. Equip Prime Protein has become a daily staple for me, and I genuinely notice the difference in how I feel and perform. If you’re looking for a clean, great-tasting protein that’s easy to digest, the vanilla Prime Protein is a no-brainer.

I am absolutely amazed! This stuff blends so well, so quickly. There’s no gritty taste, smooth as silk. The vanilla flavor is delicious. You would not know that it was made from beef, there’s no beef or gamey flavor at all. No stomach issues, no bloating. Expensive? Yes, but for me worth every penny!

Okay so I want to start by saying that I am a very optimistic/positive person by nature so it takes a lot for me to write a negative review. BUT I feel that it’s necessary because of the overall good rating on this protein powder and I want people to know that there are more opinions out there on this. I used to drink the Gold Standard vanilla whey, have tried a pea protein one… and on my quest to have more natural ingredients in my life, I recently tried NAKED and then Prime Equip. I was so excited to try this one because I’d heard good things and I love the simplicity of the ingredients. The package arrives on my porch, and I’m so excited so I run out and grab it and tear open the package. The smell is overwhelming. It’s smells like vanilla cake batter but like a very chemically processed smell along with it. I wasn’t going to judge solely off smell though. So I put some in a glass with milk and used my handheld frother to mix it up. HOW do people get this mixed in? It’s sticky on your hands/everything it touches, and it doesn’t break down in a blender bottle or with a frother. Which is a huge convenience factor for me. It’s super chunky and after it’s mixed in (even with the nutribullet, which is what I would recommend), it separates to the top and gets chunky again. I’m so disappointed. I got the chocolate and the vanilla, and the chocolate taste is better than the vanilla (which just tastes like straight chemicals I don’t know how). But they’re both pretty bad. For the price of these, it’s a real bummer that you can’t return them. A sample packet would be nice to be able to taste test in future but overall I’m really disappointed and would not recommend this protein powder.

I was vegan for 12 years and I still don’t do dairy, so I’m very cautious with protein powders. Most whey or plant proteins either upset my stomach or taste overly sweet and artificial. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the Vanilla Equip. I seem to tolerate it really well — no bloating or weird after-effects — which is huge for me. The flavor is subtle but good. It almost tastes like marshmallows? Not in a sugary way, just kind of soft and lightly sweet. It does not mix well just shaken in water. I tried that first and it was clumpy. This definitely needs to be blended or added to a smoothie for the best texture. My favorite smoothie lately is banana, dragonfruit, strawberry, a scoop of this protein, and a spoonful of nut butter. Blended, it’s creamy and actually feels like a treat while still being simple and clean. I also use it in all my Ninja Creami ice cream concoctions, and it works great there. It adds a mild vanilla flavor without making things overly sweet, which I appreciate. Also if I can get some gains while having my ice cream - I’m happy. Giving it 4 stars because I wish it mixed better on its own, but overall I love it, it’s one of the few proteins I actually feel good taking.

Best Protein Powder I have tried!!! Easy to blend into coffee, smoothies, matcha, and to cook/bake with. I never have any clumps, which is my favorite thing about this protein powder. The vanilla flavor is not overpowering but tastes very natural, but not too sweet. Additionally, this protein powder does not break me out similar to other Whey Proteins. Definitely acnes safe. Highly recommend this powder!!!!!

So far I'm quite satisfied with this protein powder. Looking at many other options, this product has the least number of ingredients compared to many others I looked at, and the ingredients are organically/naturally sourced. I prefer beef collagen protein over whey and unlike what other reviewers have said, this does not even remotely smell like beef. I put one scoop in my first morning coffee; I usually have 2-3 cups daily. I use a frother vs a spoon to mix, and have no issues with clumping like other reviewers mentioned..it actually looks like a cappuccino. It is a bit on the sweet side, but if it really bothered me I would just do half scoop in each cup. For context I'm using the vanilla flavored. Price point is a bit steep, but then again anything natural/organic usually is.

If I could give 3.5 I would, the ingredients are great, which was the biggest selling point to me. I have tried the unflavored and the vanilla now. Both taste pretty alright, the vanilla is a little too stevia sweet for me unless mixed with a more earthy or bitter flavor like coffee. My biggest gripe with this protein is that it clumps like crazy. I have tried making it in a shaker, a blender, and a milk frothier ( all with cold temps) and ever method remains a lot of clumps which is either textually unpleasant to gulp down, or wasteful as its stuck to the mixing tool of your choice. I assume it's the amount of collagen in the protein powder, which would be good, but overall I find myself still adding milk to the shakes to help the texture and taste, which at that point I could just be paying for a clean high quality whey protein, I am still open to trying another flavor, but if anyone can recommend a method that minimizes the clumps, I am all ears..

Simple clean and tastes fabulous

This is rich in collagen as it’s naturally derived out of beef. You get the complete protein profile of all amino acids and nitrogen to lean out and build a dense muscle. I preferred chocolate flavour but vanilla is also not that bad.