The Best Greens Powders You'll Actually Want to Drink Every Day

Pros

• Balanced flavor profile
• Vast ingredient list

Cons

• Pricey
• A bit grainy

• Nutrition: 40 calories, 2 g fiber, <1 g sugar
• Price per serving: $3.30
• Available flavors: Original, Tropical, Citrus, Berry

Active Superfood and Prebiotic Complex: Organic apple powder, pea protein isolate, organic spirulina, lecithin (>65% phospholipids), inulin (chicory root) powder, citrus bioflavonoids extract, organic chlorella powder, ginger root powder, cocoa bean powder, licorice root powder, bromelain, beta glucan, artichoke aerial parts (15:1) extract, slippery elm bark powder, rhodiola root (15:1) extract, astragalus root (4:1) extract, cocoa seed extract, organic matcha leaf powder, ashwagandha root (5:1) extract, dandelion whole herb (4:1) extract, eleuthero root (10:1) extract; Daily Phytonutrient Complex: Organic apple powder, pea protein isolate, organic spirulina, lecithin (>65% phospholipids), inulin (chicory root) powder, citrus bioflavonoids extract, organic chlorella powder, ginger root powder, cocoa bean powder, licorice root powder, bromelain, beta glucan, artichoke aerial parts (15:1) extract, slippery elm bark powder, rhodiola root (15:1) extract, astragalus root (4:1) extract, cocoa seed extract, organic matcha leaf powder, ashwagandha root (5:1) extract, dandelion whole herb (4:1) extract, eleuthero root (10:1) extract; Dairy-Free Probiotic Blend: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, Lactobacillus casei LC-11, Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115; Other ingredients: Natural flavors, citric acid, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, silica

Pros

• Minty flavor masks greens well
• Fine powder

Cons

• Mint flavor might not be for everyone
• On the sweeter side

• Nutrition: 30 calories, 3 g fiber, <1 g sugar
• Price per serving: $2
• Available flavors: Original, Wild Berries

Super Greens Proprietary Blend (wheatgrass leaf, barley grass leaf, chlorella broken cell wall, moringa leaf, spirulina, oat grass juice powder, alfalfa leaf, barley grass juice powder, broccoli, nopal cactus cladode, parsley leaf, spinach leaf, kale leaf, nettle leaf, burdock root, dandelion lead, horsetail, peppermint leaf, kelp leaf, dulse, ginger root), digestive enzyme complex (papain, bromelain, vegetarian pepsin), dairy-free probiotics, natural flavors, monk fruit extract.

Pros

• Taste great
• Easy-to-eat gummy format

Cons

• Pricey

• Nutrition: 50 calories, 6 g fiber, 8 g sugar (low sugar variety); 20 calories, 6 g fiber, <.5 g sugar (sugar free variety)
• Price per serving: $2.86 (low sugar variety); $3.14 (sugar free variety)
• Available flavors: Original

Core nutrients blend: Organic Alfalfa, Organic Kale, Organic Parsley, Organic Spinach, Organic Broccoli, Organic Cabbage, Organic Spirulina, Organic Astragalus, Organic Wheatgrass, Organic Chlorella, Organic Carrot, Organic Oat Grass, Organic Barley Grass (Gluten Free), Organic Beet, Organic Lemon, Organic Apple, Organic Blueberry, Organic Raspberry, Organic Strawberry, Organic Tomato, Organic Acai, Organic Acerola, Organic Amla, Organic Cranberry, Organic Goji, Organic Jabuticaba, Organic Maqui, Organic Mangosteen, Organic Pomegranate, Organic Shiitake, Organic Inulin, Tapioca Fiber (FiberSMART); Other ingredients: Cane sugar, water, pectin, natural flavors, citric acid, vegetable juice.

Pros

• Taste great
• Well-priced

Cons

• Only four gummies per serving

• Nutrition: 20 calories, 5 g fiber, 3 g sugar
• Price per serving: $1.67
• Available flavors: Strawberry Kiwi

Greens, Fruits & Veggies Blend: Tapioca Fiber, Chicory Root Inulin, Organic Apple (Malus domestica), Organic Barley Grass, Organic Beet (Beta vulgaris), Organic Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), Organic Carrot, Organic Green Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), Organic Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala), Organic Parsley, Organic Spinach (Spinacia oleracea), Organic Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum), Organic Blueberry, Organic Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris), Organic Raspberry, Organic Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), Organic Strawberry, Organic Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin; Bacillus coagulans SNZ 1969 (2 Billion CFU) — 20 mg; Other Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Pectin, Agar, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Turmeric (color), Spirulina Extract (color), Organic Tapioca Starch, White Mineral Oil, Carnauba Wax, Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A).

Pros

• Nice mix of greens
• Subtle taste

Cons

• Not third party tested

• Nutrition: 16 calories, 2.2 g fiber, .2 g sugar
• Price per serving: $2.17
• Available flavors: Original

Cleanse Blend (green banana resistant starch powder, sprouted pea fibre powder*, Jerusalem artichoke inulin powder*, barley grass powder*, choline bitartrate, milk thistle extract powder, globe artichoke extract powder, apple cider vinegar powder*, collard greens powder*, kale powder*, spinach powder*, chlorella powder*, spirulina powder*, Digestive Enzyme Blend (amylase, protease, lipase, lactase and cellulase), broccoli sprout powder*, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GUT5Y™), Bio-Fermented Nutrient Blend with Flora Culture™ (chickpeas*, mung beans*, brown rice*, sweet potato*, lentils*, buckwheat*, millet*, quinoa*, turmeric powder*, anthocyanins (from black carrot extract), sea minerals, linseed*, pepitas*, sunflower seeds*, maqui berry powder*, molasses*, agave*, queen garnet plum*, ginger powder*, lemon juice concentrate), natural apple flavour, thickener: acacia gum powder, natural sweetener: stevia extract powder*. *organic ingredients

Pros

• Refreshing taste
• Available in single serving packet form

Cons

• Not third party tested

• Nutrition: 20 calories, 2 g fiber, 0 g sugar
• Price per serving: $2.30
• Available flavors: Original

Greens & Fruits Blend: Kale (leaf) powder, spirulina (algae) powder, spinach (leaf) powder, broccoli (stem and floret) powder, acerola (fruit) extract, alfalfa (leaf) extract, chlorella (broken cell wall) powder, carrot (root) powder, beet (root) powder, pomegranate (fruit) extract, blueberry (fruit) extract, strawberry (fruit) powder, tart cherry (fruit) powder, acai (fruit) extract, cranberry (fruit) extract, goji (fruit) powder, raspberry (fruit) powder; Gut Health Blend: Chicory (root) inulin, Jerusalem artichoke (root) inulin, flax (seed) powder, DE111 Bacillus subtilis (1 billion CFU), Bifidobacterium bifidum BB-06 (1 billion CFU); Adaptogen Blend: Lion's mane (fruiting body) extract, Reishi mushroom (fruiting body) powder, Sensoril® Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)(root & leaf) extract , Rhodiola (root) extract, Turmeric (root) powder; Energy Blend: Aslan Ginseng (herb, stem, & leaf) extract, Ginger (root) powder; Other ingredients: Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Stevia (leaf) Extract (Reb A & M)

Pros

• Great taste
• Smooth texture
• Nice alternative to traditional greens flavors

Cons

• Quite sweet
• Doesn't mix as well with water

• Nutrition: 10 calories (vanilla) or 20 calories (chocolate), 2 g fiber, 0 g sugar
• Price per serving: $1.93
• Available flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate

Essential Green’s Blend (Organic Barley Grass Powder, Organic Kale Powder, Organic Alfalfa Grass Powder, Organic Wheatgrass Powder, Organic Oat Grass Powder, Organic Spirulina Powder, Organic Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Chlorella Powder, Organic Astragalus P.E. 10:1); Kid’s Digestion Blend (Organic Millet, Organic Amaranth, Organic Apple Pomace, Organic Buckwheat, Organic Quinoa, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Chia, Organic Quinoa Sprout, Organic Amaranth Sprout, Organic Millet Sprout, Organic Garbanzo Sprout, Organic Adzuki, Organic Alfalfa Sprout, Organic Broccoli Sprout, Organic Buckwheat Sprout, Organic Flax Sprout, Organic Lentil Sprout, Organic Pumpkin Sprout, Organic Sunflower Sprout, Organic Turmeric, Organic Ginger, Organic Garlic); Kid’s Superfoods Blend (Organic Acai, Organic Banana, Organic Cranberry, Organic Mango, Organic Pineapple, Organic Beet, Organic Blueberry, Organic Broccoli, Organic Brussels Sprouts, Organic Cabbage, Organic Carrot, Organic Cauliflower, Organic Onion, Organic Parsley, Organic Green Pepper, Organic Raspberry, Organic Spinach, Organic Strawberry, Organic Tart Cherry, Organic Tomato, Organic Asparagus, Organic Cucumber); Core Development Blend: Aquamin AG™ Calcareous Marine Algae (Lithothamnium sp.) (Provides 38 mg Calcium), Vitamin D2 mushroom (agaricus bisporus) powder (Earthlight®) (Provides 8 mcg Vitamin D2); Other Ingredients (vanilla): Organic Inulin Powder, Organic Madagascar Vanilla Powder, Organic Coconut Oil Powder, Hydrolyzed Oat Creamer Powder (Tapioca Starch, Coconut Oil, Gluten Free Hydrolyzed Oat Powder, Pea Protein, Sea Salt, Flavor), Monk Fruit Extract, Sea Salt; Other Ingredients (chocolate): Cocoa Powder, Organic Madagascar Vanilla Powder, Organic Coconut Oil Powder, Hydrolyzed Oat Creamer Powder (OatyCreme™), Xanthan Gum, Stevia Leaf Extract, Sea Salt.

“I am a fan of this product. There are many different greens here, and I love that the probiotics are paired with fiber. When probiotics have a prebiotic to feed off of, they have a higher likelihood of surviving transport through your gut,” says registered dietitian Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN. She was very impressed by the high dose of vitamin K (one serving has a whopping 85% of the recommended daily dose), and lack of added sugars. This greens powder supplement also contains vitamin A and vitamin C.

In our taste test, this powder was among the sweetest, but it still featured “earthy and honest” grassy notes that we enjoyed. Tasters noted hints of matcha and “a raspberry iced tea vibe that would be stellar in a smoothie.”

This powder is not third party tested, and the level of sweetness may be overpowering for some.

While Shapiro notes that the greens blend in this one isn’t as “robust” as some of the others, she appreciates that Primal Greens includes a variety of ingredients, like “deep purple fruits and vegetables to promote circulatory health and cognitive function.” The product also contains pre- and probiotics to promote gut health, and adaptogenic mushrooms that might help boost overall immunity and reduce stress. According to the product label, this greens powder is also very high in vitamins C, E, B12, and zinc.

But Mascha Davis, MPH, RDN says not to “expect miracles”; the powder doesn’t offer enough of most of these ingredients to have any sort of major impact. Flavor-wise, this stuff was so sweet it reminded some reviewers of diet soda. That’s because it’s made with stevia, which is at least 50 times as sweet as sugar. The greens tasted almost imperceptible in this one; a boon for drinkers with a sweet tooth and the vegetable-averse but not so much for those who like their spinach to taste like spinach. Primal Greens would also be great in a smoothie made with more acidic fruits, like plums, pineapples, or citrus.

“I’d never heard of broccoli sprouts or sulforphane until my colleague Carina Finn said I needed to try Broc Shot,” Kassin says. She opted for the Pineapple + Mint flavor, which despite the added natural flavors and sweetener, manages to taste clean and natural. She loved the reusable shaker (all the packaging is worthy of keeping out on your counter) that helps measure out the perfect serving size and liked how efficient it felt to take the Broc Shot as a quick one-gulp shot. “As someone with a lot of gut-related issues, I was shocked to see how quickly I saw an impact on my digestion and regularity within just a few days." In general, Broccoli Sprouts definitely lean to the earthier side of taste (think wheatgrass shots), though the flavored varieties have natural flavors and sweetener that mask the taste. The powder, when dissolved, is on the thicker side, and requires a good stir or shake in the stainless-steel reusable shaker (basically the size of a shot glass) to combine.

This is the greens powder for the person who wants the benefits of having practically every food and vegetable under the sun in one glass. There’s also a raw probiotic and enzyme blend. That said, our testers just didn't like the flavor of this powder. To put it simply, it tastes like a green juice from a juice bar—it’s grassy, has a gritty texture (as if the vegetables were juiced on-site and not in powdered form), and has a nutty aftertaste (most likely from the added sprouts like flax and amaranth). In the unflavored variety, there is still some sweetness from added fruits like apple and from the added pineapple flavor. The brand also offers Apple and Chocolate flavors.

These single-serving pouches are easy to take on-the-go and can be consumed in seconds, making this a good supplement to use for travel. "I immediately found an energy spike the first time I tried the super greens as if I just drank a cup of coffee,” says Kassin. But, while they were easy to drink, we didn't find these greens all that pleasant to drink. They come in single-serving pouches that you can either squeeze right into your mouth or stir into your favorite beverage. The texture is viscose and is reminiscent of an energy gel or “goo” that cyclists or runners take. Because it comes in a citrus lime flavor, there’s a sweeter tang (created by organic cassava syrup and various citrus flavorings like organic lemon oil) that masks the overall grassy taste you’d expect from a greens supplement.

We tried a few flavors of Bloom's Greens and Superfoods and found them a bit hit or miss. The original flavor was, in our opinion, the epitome of “true neutral.” The greens flavor was well-disguised, and it didn't taste like much besides stevia. We understand why these have broad appeal, but ultimately didn't feel strongly enough about any of the flavors for them to end up on our list of top picks.

Be Amazing makes some of our favorite vegan and whey protein powders, and the brand makes greens products as well, which come in both powder form and recently-launched ready-to-drink cans. We tried both, and were ultimately put off by their cloying sweetness—though they might be good options for anyone with a serious sweet tooth looking for a greens powder that tastes absolutely nothing like greens. The powder comes in five flavors, two of those being collaborations with Dole (orange peach mango) and SunnyD. The cans come in pink lemonade, peach mango, and mixed berry. Note that the two formats have different greens and ingredient makeups: The powders has 35 different fruits and vegetables, while the cans have 10. The powders mixed up to a smooth, slightly viscous consistency that had a pleasant-enough, slightly nostalgic flavor, but were overwhelmingly sweet. Our testers enjoyed the thin, drinkable consistency of the canned beverages, which was a welcome reprieve from the opaque, often sludgy nature of most greens drinks. However, as with the powders the cans were very sweet.

This powder from Laird Superfood combines three wellness trends in one: Along with a greens blend, it also features a prebiotics blend and a medley of functional mushrooms. Unfortunately though, our testers didn't love the flavor of this powder, which one taster described as “gummy bear with grassy notes.” We did appreciate that this powder comes in single-serving packs (as well as the typical multi-serving bag), which would make it convenient for travel or taking on the go.

Groove's powder has a robust blend of greens and comes in three flavors that reminded Chou of the bottled Snapples of her youth—if those Snapples were sweetened with a heavy hand of monk fruit. While those flavors did a pretty good job at masking the grassy notes of the greens blend, we found each one to be too sweet for our liking, and disliked the aftertaste the monk fruit lended. That said, if you're a fan of the OG Kiwi Strawberry or Peach Tea Snapple flavors you may like these.

Possible's Supergreens powder has a solid assortment of fruits and vegetables in its ingredient list, but unfortunately we couldn't get past the flavor. This tasted like kale sweetened with monk fruit—which is to some extent what it is, to be fair.

Thorne is a supplement company known for its high quality, science-backed products, so we were eager to try its daily greens powder. Unfortunately, we couldn't get past the taste: The best way I can describe it is that it tastes like a stalk of kale sprinkled with monk fruit.