Disclosure: I am a Sweat Pink Ambassador and was sent two samples for review. The below is my honest opinion.
Those of you who know me know I’ve been on a never-ending search for a healthy protein powder NOT sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or stevia. It’s been a hard search. Imagine my delight when I received two samples of Manitoba Harvest HempPro 70 Protein Powder and saw that they’re sweetened with organic coconut sugar!
Harvest HempPro 70 Protein Powder
What It Is
- The only water soluble hemp protein powder on the market – it doesn’t need a blender (read: Vitamix, Ninja, Nutribullet) but you can if you want to. (I did.)
- Plant-based protein that’s 95% digestible – there are only four (4!) ingredients.
- Sweetened with organic coconut sugar – yes! Anything that’s not stevia or corn syrup is an automatic win!
- 15g of protein (Vanilla) and 14g of protein (Chocolate) – this is great as a supplement or snack (depending on what you do with it!)
In theory, you could throw the powder into any liquid and shake it up to drink. In practice, I like my Vitamix and Nutribullet and use them often. However, if you wanted to drink up in a pinch, this powder could be your go-to!
What I Did
While I’m not lifting weights or getting back into running yet, I am breastfeeding. I am burning a ton of calories, and I eat like a truck driver. I took an early lunch one day (as in “elevensies“) and needed a snack to hold me over until dinner time. I pulled open the chocolate protein powder and made myself a shake:
- HempPro 70 chocolate protein powder
- 1.5 cups of unsweetened almond milk
- 3 ice cubes
- 1/4 cup of cashews
- 2 tbsp milk chocolate nibs (optional)
With the vanilla protein powder, I made vanilla pumpkin spice cold oats for breakfast:
- HempPro 70 vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup – steel cut oatmeal
- 1-1/2 cup – unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice (I used TJ’s)
- Squeeze of agave (optional)
Note: I blended the almond milk, pumpkin spice and vanilla powder first in my Nutribullet. Then I added the oats and let it sit overnight.
What’s It Tastes Like
My chocolate protein shake tasted a little chalky. I think that is something that plant protein powders all have in common. It blended well with almond milk, and I’d love to try this with coconut milk as well. I didn’t taste much sweetness from the coconut sugar, so that’s a pro and a con in my book. A pro if you’re watching your sugar intake. A con if you like things a little sweeter. I ended up adding a couple tablespoons of milk chocolate nibs and re-blending my smoothie for a sweeter shake. #NOMS
My vanilla pumpkin spice cold oats was just OK. I think I need to futz with the recipe because it tasted chalky to me. But now I can be one of the cool kids who eat “proats!” I love cold oats because it’s so easy to make and it’s been so dang hot to cook up oats. Adding the protein powder is new to me, and I can see myself continuing this when I begin training again.
Buy or Chuck: You’re in Luck – Buy!
I say BUY. Here are my reasons:
- Not sweetened by stevia.
- Plant-based protein – important if you’re not into whey or soy protein powders.
- Four ingredients. That’s it!
- Did I mention that it’s NOT sweetened by stevia?
Last reason: 20% promo code! Try Manitoba Harvest HempPro 70 protein powder yourself… at a discount! Take 20% off your order of chocolate and/or vanilla – use the code: SweatpinkPro70.

Manitoba Harvest HempPro 70 Protein Powder – promo code: SweatPinkPro70
But wait there’s more! You’ve got until the end of the month (September 30, 2014) to particpate in a contest! Take a pic and tag @manitobaharvest on Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #pro70. You’ll be entered for a chance to win a case of your favorite flavor! Come on! It’s a chance for FREE product! Good luck!
If you’ve tried these protein powders, how about telling me your favorite recipes in the comments? Or if you have a recommendation for other Manitoba Harvest products, let me know!
Disclosure: I am a Sweat Pink Ambassador and was sent two samples for review. The above is my honest opinion and review. Post contains affiliate links.
Agreed! Chocolate is better! Also, jealous of your nutri bullet! However, I’m fairly certain you meant to say it is the only water soluble HEMP protein powder on the market. Lots of dairy based ones are water soluble.
Thank you for the correction! HSN just showcased the Nutribullet 900 a few days ago! You might be able to score one at the same cost of the old 600 model!
Oooh! Thanks for the heads up!