The 8 Best Greens Powders to Buy in 2018

From Nested Naturals, this super greens powder gets high marks all around. With more than 40 alkalizing and antioxidizing ingredients including spirulina, chlorella, spinach, kale and barley grass, this powder is designed to help boost your energy and improve your digestion and overall health. It’s free of many common allergens, including soy and dairy, and is 100 percent vegetarian. To use, you mix one scoop with water, juice or a smoothie and drink it down. Each serving has 35 calories and 1 gram of sugar. If you don’t like it, they’ll give you a full refund, anytime.

Customers say that while it’s not the best-tasting concoction, the results are worth it. Plus, when mixed into a well-made smoothie, the flavor can be masked. They cite a boost in energy, appetite control and weight loss with use.

Made from plants, fruits, and herbs, this formula is designed to keep you active, fit, and feeling good. The manufacturer promises three times better absorption of the ingredients than other brands too. Each serving contains 40 calories and 45 mg of sugar, and it’s free of most common allergens, including gluten, dairy, egg, and peanuts. It comes in travel packets, which are great to take on-the-go. Simply mix with water and drink it down.

While it’s more expensive than other greens powders, fans say this option is worth it. Customers note the great taste and like the fact that it leaves them feeling great with more energy and overall improved health.

For those who want their greens without a dose of added sugar, this sugar-free organic blend from Amazing Grass is worth a try. It’s made from organic greens grown on a family farm in Kansas and comes in several different flavors including chocolate, berry and orange dream. Each scoop is equal to one to two serving of fruits and vegetables and contains 25 calories. You can mix the powder with water, milk, juice or your favorite smoothie, or you can add it to muffins or other foods you bake up in your oven.

Not everyone loves the taste, but most say this powder leaves them feeling healthier overall and say you get used to the flavor. It also comes in capsule form for those who would rather just swallow a pill.

Certified organic, this greens powder from Organifi contains 12 superfoods including turmeric, coconut water, wheatgrass and matcha green tea. It promises to help reduce stress, improve mental clarity and help your body detox. To drink, you mix one scoop with your favorite beverage two times per day. Each serving contains 25 calories and 1 g of sugar. It’s gluten-free and soy-free.

Customers say that while it’s on the expensive side for a greens powder, it tastes good and they like the pure ingredients. Some report an increase in metabolism, a boost in energy and an overall improved feeling of wellness.

From Green Vibrance, this powder not only provides a blend of greens from 27 plants include spirulina, wheat grass, barley, alfalfa sprouts and more, but it also includes a hefty dose of probiotics (25 billion CFU) and enzymes for added digestion assistance. One scoop contains 40 calories and 1 gram of sugar. You mix it with water or your favorite beverage and drink 30 to 45 minutes after eating.

Customers give this blend high marks, but say it tastes best if mixed in with a smoothie, as the taste with water alone isn’t the best. Many report a boost in stamina, strength and mood with use.

This blend from Vega combines a protein shake and the power of a greens powder into one. Each serving contains 20 g of protein, which comes from plants including broccoli, kale and alfalfa grass. One serving (one scoop) contains 110 calories and 1 g of sugar, and you can shake it, blend it or bake into your favorite beverages and foods. It comes in six flavors including vanilla, chocolate and coconut almond.

Customers say it’s filling and they like the taste and the fact that they get in both protein and greens in one drink. Some have reported problems with the packaging, but the majority of customers give this powder a thumbs up.

While it’s true you can’t put a price tag on your health, if you can save a few greenbacks while getting in your greens, all the better. This mix of organic greens from Purely Inspired packs in a host of healthy ingredients for a lot less money than some of the other leading brands. Gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan, it’s naturally sweetened and made from 40 greens, grains, sprouts, fruits and vegetables. One scoop contains 35 calories and can be added to beverages, shakes, sauces or even soup.

Customers like the blend of fruits and vegetables with probiotics. While some report an aftertaste and say it’s not great with water alone, most say it mixes well with other ingredients, such as smoothies.

Getting little ones with picky palettes to eat all the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables each day can be tough. This greens powder, designed especially for kids by Amazing Grass, can help. With more than 30 fruits and vegetables, each serving packs a serious nutritional punch. Just stir, blend or bake it into their favorites drinks and foods, and they’ll probably never notice. Organic, and free of gluten and dairy, each serving (one scoop) contains 20 calories and 2g of sugar.

Customers say most kids love it, though sometimes they have to experiment to find a combination that works best for them. Overall, parents feel good about giving this to their kids to make sure they get in some extra nutrients, and some parents admit drinking it themselves too.