Sativa Shakes are a relatively new company to the ‘protein market’ but they have seriously got things right! The Viva High Protein shakes are a blend of plant proteins: pea, soy, hemp and brown rice protein and are flavoured with stevia; a natural sweetener (check out my blog about sweeteners for more info).
Viva High Pro come in two different flavours; Chocolate & Caramel and Strawberry & Banana and they are both *delicious* !! They taste AMAZING with milk (almond milk or KoKo dairy free if you’re vegan) and even more delicious in a shake (check out my Mocha Protein Shake recipe) and in chocolate waffles (check out my High Protein Chocolate Waffle recipe) – I used the chocolate & caramel flavour in the mocha shake and chocolate waffles (obviously!) but the strawberry & banana flavour would go perfectly in my Banana Protein Bars or my 3 ingredient protein cookies.. as well as my *super fruity* strawberry & banana protein smoothie which is perfect for either before or after a work-out!
The Viva High Pro are:
- High in Protein (21-22g per 30g serving)
- Complete in their Amino Acid Profile – they contain essential amino acids that our body cannot produce
- Low Carb (1-2g per 30 serving – of which sugars 0.4g)
- Low in Fat (1g per 30g serving)
- High in Fibre (1-2g per 30 serving) – for healthy digestion
- Dairy & Lactose Free
- Gluten Free
- Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans
- Low Calorie (105-6 Kcal per 30g serving)
Sativa also produce Viva Sativa – 100% hemp protein shakes which come in two different flavours; Kiwi & Lime and Toffee. These too contain a complete amino acid profile as well as both soluble and insoluble fibre, omegas 3, 6 & 9, and no artificial sweeteners. Hemp protein does have an acquired taste though and I for one am not too keen (sorry Sativa – I’ll be sticking with your High Protein blends!!).. but if you like hemp protein then no doubt you will like these. Sativa recommend that you mix the powders with either water or a vegan milk (such as almond milk) and they contain; 130Kcal, 13.7g protein, 4.5g carb, 3.7g fat and a whopping 6g fibre per 30 serving.
Available in the Sativa range are the Viva High Pro or Viva Sativa in:
- 900g Protein Pouches (30 servings)
- Single Serving Sachets (handy when you’re travelling)
- Shake ‘n’ Takes (convenient bottles with 30g of protein powder – just add water or milk & shake!)
- Shakers (love the design!)
Protein helps us to feel fuller for longer, which is why having an adequate intake of protein is essential for weight loss and weight maintenance. Protein is also needed for muscle growth and repair. On a daily basis, a non-active individual will need around 0.8-1g of protein per Kg of body weight a day. This increases to 1.2-1.7g per Kg of body weight a day for strength athletes (or for those who are trying to increase their lean muscle mass) and 1.2-1.4g per Kg of body weight for endurance athletes. To find out more about protein check out my videos on protein: Part 1 & Part 2 – and yes I used to have blond hair (!),
**All of the Sativa Shakes are available on sativashakes.com**
**Use NIC15 to get 15% off your order!**
**MAY 2013 GIVEAWAY**
To celebrate the launch of this relatively new company Sativa have offered TWO of my readers a goodie bag containing:
1 x 900g Pouch of Viva High Pro (in either Chocolate & Caramel or Strawberry & Banana)
1 x 30g Sachet of Viva High Pro (in the other flavour!)
1 x Shaker
To be in with a chance of winning simply comment below telling me which flavour you’d prefer the 900g protein pouch to be in: Chocolate & Caramel or Strawberry & Banana. The two winners will be chosen at random by a third-party on May 28th (in 2 weeks time) and the names will be announced at the end of this blog post. Due to postal reasons this giveaway is open to UK residents only. (sorry!)
Good Luck!
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**WINNER UPDATE**
Thank you to EVERYONE who entered my giveaway – It really was great seeing which flavour came up the most!
So.. onto the winners… they are:
A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to you both!
Nic x
*Samples of the product mentioned were supplied to me free of charge however this review is 100% honest and of my own opinion. I was not influenced in any way by the free samples supplied and do not promote this product more than other products that I have not reviewed. The products that I am giving away were supplied to me free of charge however I chose to do this giveaway based on the merits of the product itself (from a personal/professional point of view). I do not promote this product more than others that I am not giving away. This blog post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclaimer page for more information, as well as for my over all view on protein powders/shakes.
Strawberry & banana
Hi there I would love to try the chocolate and caramel please . Xxxxx
Chocolate & caramel please! Xo
Hi, I’d prefer the 900g protein pouch to be in Chocolate & Caramel x
As I eat a banana a day and love any soft fruit, it has to be Banana and Strawberry.
Chocolate and Caramel yummy!! 🙂
Strawberry & Banana would be my choice
Strawberry and Banana please!!
Strawberries &. banana sounds amazing! And perfect so I can try new fruity shake ideas 🙂
I would love to win the Strawberry & Banana flavour 🙂 been waiting for a stevia sweetened protein powder because i avoid sweeteners. I would love to try the perfect fit but the shipping is so expensive 🙁
I’ve been interested in trying this kind of protein! For the competition- I’d would love strawberry and banana!
definitely chocolate and caramel
I want to say banana or strawberry but who am i kidding i would love the chocolate and caramel falvour! thanks nic 🙂
I would love to try the strawberry & banana !
Yes please
Strawberry and banana please thank you
ahh! I would love this.. plus may 28th is my 21st birthday! ahhh! Chocolate & caramel 🙂 nom nom!
Definitely strawberry & banana!
strawberry & banana please! Yummm
strawberry & banana 🙂
I’ve been looking for a good natural and non-whey based protein to help me gain some lean muscle mass. Both flavours sound great but i do think The chocolate and caramel sounds yummy! 🙂
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Chocolate and caramel would be lovely.
Hello! Hope you are well 🙂 I would love to try the chocolate and caramel flavour. Fingers crossed!
tough decision but strawberry & banana please x
Ohh, chocolate and caramel please! 🙂
Chocolate and caramel! Yum! 🙂 x
Chocolate and caramel please!!!! Sounds yummy
Gotta be chocolate and caramel! Winning combination!
I’d prefer the chocolate and caramel one
Chocolate caramel
Banana please xx
Hello,
These sound interesting!
I think the Chocolate & Caramel flavour would be great.
Nicole 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’ve just picked the two winners of my giveaway and your name was picked! Do e-mail me your delivery address ASAP to nichola@nicsnutrition.com so I can arrange for your goodies to be sent off 🙂 thanks! And well done! Nic xx 🙂
Chocolate and caramel sounds AMAZING! That would def be my choice!
This is an easy one:-) being vegan has madey palette crave cleaner eats so i say strawberry and banana 🙂
Ooo both sound wonderful!
But as a chocoholic, it’s got to be Chocolate and Caramel.
Sam x
Hi Nic
If chosen I’d love the Chocolate and Caramel please.
The perfect thing for recovery after a long bike ride.
Cheers,
Lee
Chocolate and caramel please
Strawberry and banana please
Chocolate and Caramel sounds delicious 🙂
Sounds delicious! Think both flavours sound great but strawberry and banana just tops it :)x
I’ve been looking for a non-dairy protein powder that doesn’t taste nasty for months now! This one sounds amazing 🙂 I’d love to try the chocolate and caramel flavour!
Mmm both sound so good but I think chocolate and caramel would be amazing!
Argh, how to choose. I think it would have to be Strawberry & Banana
Strawberry & Banana pretty please .. though soy? mmmm interesting
Chocolate and caramel please!
Chocolate & caramel sounds yum! 🙂
Defo Chocolate & Caramel as I have a mega sweet tooth!
Strawberry & Banana sounds yummy!!
I’d love to try the chocolate & caramel please
Mmmm chovolate a caramel pleeeease!!!!
Fingers crossed and thanks for another good opportunity to win
Strawberry and banana, yum!
I’d prefer Chocolate & Caramel please.
Ooh, these sound AMAZING. I’d love to win the chocolate and caramel! ‘d be over the moon if I won as I’ve only recently started a fitness journey and have realised how important proteins are! xo
Got to be chocolate caramel. 🙂
Chocolate & caramel
Sound delicious!
You can’t beat Strawberry and Banana! That’s a perfect combination.
Oh I would love chocolate and caramel, sounds amazing!
Chocolate and Carmel for sure!!!!! They sound amazing
Strawberry for me please
Def Chocolate and Caramel, yum!!!
Chocolate and caramel please. I have a sweet tooth and a massive chocolate craving 🙂
strawberry and banana, nom nom!
Strawberry and Banana would be amazing thank you 🙂
I started eating clean these past few months – really keen to try new things to keep a bit of variety!
Strawberry & Banana please!
Strawberry & Banana, please.
I’m sure they are amazing with Almond Milk!
Chocolate & caramel please
Choc & caramel 🙂
Chocolate caramel sounds amazing!!!! 🙂 xxx
Oooo, strawberry & banana 🙂
chocolate & Caramel please, sounds lovely
Strawberry & banana! I’d love to win this for my boyfriend. he’s really into working out and is always drinking protein shake.
These proteins sound great! Love your review, thank you for this post & giveaway. I have been wanting to try a plant based protein for quite a while now! Could I please have the Strawberry & Banana if I win? Although both flavours sound great so I’m glad you’re giving away a small pouch of the other flavour too! X
Chocolate please. Sound delicious.
Mmm… Chocolate and caramel please!
The strawberry and banana sounds unreal. Yummm!
Chocolater and caramel..PLEASE
Strawberry & Banana – Pretty much my two favourite fruits, and best milkshake flavours ever 🙂
Chocolate and caramel! 🙂
These sound fantastic. I think I’d prefer the Strawberry & Banana flavour.
I’ve always thought protein powders were for bodybuilders but these sound yummy! Would love to try the choc/caramel flavour if I could choose but the strawberry/banana sounds nice too 🙂
Thanks x
Strawberry & Banana 🙂 I’m uber bored of my chocolate one atm, so a change of flavour would be awesome!!x x x
Chocolate & Caramel sounds delicious! Mmmm
Banana and Strawberry for me please 😉
Oooo I would LOVE to try the chocolate & caramel flavour. What a great sounding product! Thanks for the review! 🙂
Chocolate and caramel… Yum!!!
Strawberry and banana please!! Xxx
Strawberry & banana, lovely summer flavour 🙂
Chocolate has my vote! 🙂
Strawberry & Banana please!
Would love to try these. Strawberry and banana please!
Strawberry and banana, delicious and nutritious, yum yum!
Hi Nic Chocolate and caramel addicted to both yummy…. x
Would love to try chocolate and caramel. Yum!
Strawberry & Banana sounds great 🙂 xx
Strawberry and banana
The chocolate & caramel seems to be good in your recipes, so that one would be good! Xx
Strawberry and Banana please
Chocolate and Caramel please xx
Oh, chocolate & caramel every time!!
I would love to win the Chocolate & Caramel, thanks 🙂
Chocolate and caramel sounds delicious to me 🙂
Oh chocolate and caramel yes please
Strawberry & Banana please!
Strawberry and Banana
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’ve just picked the two winners of my giveaway and your name was picked! Do e-mail me your delivery address ASAP to nichola@nicsnutrition.com so I can arrange for your goodies to be sent off 🙂 thanks! And well done! Nic xx 🙂
Strawberry and banana sounds yum! I have my fingers and toes crossed for this win as would love to try!!
These proteins sound amazing! It’s so hard to choose but I would love to try the chocolate and caramel!! 🙂
Would love the choccy & caramel!
Oooh which one to choose, it has to be the chocolate and caramel that sounds amazing!!
Strawberry and banana for me! Yum!
Chocolate and toffee please, not all treats have to be bad for you….
Chocolate and Caramel please!!! 😀
Chocolate and caramel please 🙂
Chocolate and Caramel please 🙂 so I can make more Wide Awake Mocha drinks!! 🙂
The Strawberry & banana one sounds amazing please!
Chocolate & Caramel would be my choice!
Strawberry & Banana sounds lush.
Chocolate & caramel is the one I’d pick!
Hi I’d love to try the caramel and chocolate flavour thanks.
Hello. I would love Strawberry & Banana please!. Thank you!
I thought I already entered but can’t see my comment! #panicing ……..I would love to try the chocolate and caramel,sounds so yummy!!
Strawberry and banana please
strawberry and banana please!
The chocolate and caramel sounds wonderful!
Both flavours sound yummy but I think I’d like to try the Chocolate & Caramel. 🙂
Chocolate and caramel please as I’m a caffeine fiend and your mocha shake sounds divine!
Chocolate & Caramel for me, would seem more like a treat then
I’m a protein shake virgin, so i’d play it safe with banana flavour. L xx
Is this open to overseas too? Please, we have like zero vegan protein shakes/blends/stuffs in Latvia. 😀
I would prefer chocolate&caramel as I make lots of banana shakes on my own.
Strawberries and Banadas most definitly!!
I’ve only just heard about Sativa and would LOVE to try their products. They sound fantastic! If I was lucky enough to win, I’d love the 900g pouch to be chocolate and caramel 🙂
Strawberry and banana please 🙂 xxxx
Chocolate & Caramel… Please 🙂
chocolate and caramel please!
I would love the chocolate and caramel please!!! xxx
strawberry and banana please :)xx
Chocolate and caramel please! Mmmm!
Chocolate and caramel please. Sounds lovely!
Strawberry and banana please 🙂
Chocolate and caramel! SO want to try there stuff!!
Straw ban 😉
Strawberry & Banana please!
Strawberry and banana please 🙂 athlete inbred of clean protein
Ooo strawberry and banana flavour please! :0)
I’d love to try the (Super Fruity) Strawberry and Banana!! #Fingerscrossed
Would live to try the chocolate and caramel xxx
Chocolate & caramel for me please!
Oooo gotta be chocolate and caramel
Chocolate and caramel please!
Strawberry and Banana oh pleaseeeee 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
choc and caramel pls 🙂
Chocolate and caramel but they both sound yummy!
Chocolate caramel would be amazing, thank you!
It’s a really tough one! I’d have to say chocolate & caramel, as it’d be so great for recipes! 🙂
Has to be Chocolate & Caramel!
Chocolate and caramel please! 🙂
Chocolate & Caramel
Chocolate & caramel!
Has to be strawberry and banana 🙂
The chocolate and caramel sounds so delicious – like liquid mars bars! Would go great in a shake with some chocolate oat milk!
Strawberry and banana sounds awesome!
Strawberry and banana please! 🙂 xx
To cure my cravinga- Choco all the way.
Chocolate & Caramel! I’m a vegetarian and new to protein shakes 🙂 xx
Chocolate and caramel! Keep up the blog it’s doing great x
Love chocolate caramel please
Chocolate and caramel mmmm guilt free craving cure! 😉 x
Chocolate and caramel would be the choice for me!
This is perfect as I’ve just gone dairy-free! I’d love the chocolate and caramel one !
Chocolate & caramel please ! 🙂
Chocolate & Caramel
Strawberry & Banana. would be wicked madddd..
I’d love to be in with a chance if winning the chocolate and caramel flavour. Sounds like a great product! x
Would love the chocolate and caramel to make some healthy waffles 🙂
Chocolate and caramel!
Strawberry and banana 🙂 yum xxx
Oh chocolate and Caramel! Definitely want to try those mocha shakes 🙂
Strawbeeey and banana 🙂 yum xxx
Choc caramel please! Can’t wait to try it with hazelnut milk mmm who needs a snickers 😉
Choc Caramel please!
Chocolate & caramel please 🙂
I’m probably too late 🙁 but chocolate caramel 😀
You were Jade, sorry! But you can still enjoy the shakes with 20% off 🙂 Use promo code NIC20 in June! Enjoy!
Strawberry and banana… it is strawberry season afterall!