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We know leafy greens and dark green vegetables are important for our health, and yet, most Americans do not consume enough of them. In an ideal world, adults would be consuming at least 2 to 3 cups (if not more) of vegetables per day, with one of these being green vegetables like kale, spinach, Swiss chard, collard greens, or broccoli leaves. These plants are chock full of nutrients that can slow cognitive decline, help prevent cardiovascular disease, clear skin, and support mental health and well-being.
No supplement can take the place of eating whole fruits and vegetables, however, if you could benefit from a nutrient boost or you are looking for a way to get your greens in when on the go, a greens powder might be the right fit for you, notes Kimberly Snyder, a plant-based celebrity nutritionist, holistic wellness expert. Green powders, she explains, are concentrated forms of greens that can be mixed with water or added to smoothies, yogurt, or baked goods. Most green powders feature grasses like wheat, barley, oat, and alfalfa grass. These greens are rich in nutrients, such as vitamins A, B, and K, as well as magnesium. Many greens powders also contain traditional vegetables like kale, spinach, and broccoli.
We tried some of the top-rated formulas out there, our testers taking note of ingredients, taste, and value. We also looked at what types of certifications each product has. Our team then combined these results with our own research and registered dietitian-recommended picks to create this list.
Best Overall
Sakara Organic Protein + Greens Super Powder
Pleasant vanilla flavor with no aftertaste
Smooth texture that mixes easily
Includes greens and protein
Taste may be too sweet for some
Taste is a major factor when it comes to selecting a greens powder that you'll drink consistently, and this one from Sakura delivers. It contains organic coconut sugar, organic vanilla powder, and stevia extract that provides a creamy, sweet flavor. While we were drinking it, we loved that we didn’t have to drink something else after to cleanse our palate (which is often the case for greens powders) and that it tastes great and blends easily just mixed with water. We also gave this powder the #1 spot because it’s a multitasker—having greens as well as 12 grams of protein. It has a completely plant-based formula, with pea and hemp protein to improve energy levels and wheatgrass and barley grass to support detoxification of the body. We love that it comes in ten single packets for easy measuring and serving.
Key Ingredients: Pea protein, spirulina, wheatgrass, hemp protein | Certified: Organic, gluten-free | Dosage: 1 pouch daily
Best Splurge
AG1 by Athletic Greens
Made with high-quality, non-GMO ingredients
NSF-certified
Great taste
Doesn’t mix as well with a spoon
If you want one of the highest quality greens powders available, no matter the price, we recommend this formula from AG1. For $79, you get a morning drink that’s filled with vitamins, nutrients, and probiotics to support digestion, metabolism, energy levels, and more. It even has a boost of protein per serving to start your day off right.
When we tested it for ourselves, we loved that the taste was sweet without being overpowering and had a slightly fruity aftertaste. It has a creamy consistency that you can just mix with water or milk and doesn’t require any extra sweeteners or sugar. We thought that the texture was completely smooth once blended and didn’t have any loitering grains or clumps, but we did notice that there was some leftover powder at the bottom of the glass after drinking. But we’re still giving it top marks for its science-backed formula and great flavor.
Key Ingredients: Pea protein, spirulina, wheatgrass, probiotics | Certified: Non-GMO, NSF-certified | Dosage: 1 scoop daily
Best Matcha-Alternative
Amazing Grass Greens Blend
Sweet matcha latte flavor
Boosts energy
Plant-based ingredients
A little grainy once mixed
You can get a variety of superfoods and antioxidants in your daily morning matcha with the Amazing Original Greens Blend. While it's not technically matcha or matcha-flavored, we were surprised to find that it tasted just like a latte you would get from your favorite coffee shop. It has a sweet but not artificial taste, with only one gram of total sugar and zero grams of added sugar per serving.
It contains a greens blend, a fiber blend, as well as active cultures to support the gut, boost immunity, and increase energy levels. While it was a bit grainy when we mixed it with a spoon, we think using a blender or an automatic whisk would give you a perfectly smooth texture with no clumps.
Key Ingredients: Wheatgrass, barley grass, rosehips, probiotics | Certified: Non-GMO, gluten-free | Dosage: 1 scoop daily
Best for Bloating
Ancient Nutrition Organic SuperGreens
Comes in multiple flavors
Contains fermented ingredients and probiotics to improve gut health
Clinically-studied
Could be sweeter
As you have probably heard, having poor gut health can lead to a myriad of problems—one of the biggest being frequent bloating. The Ancient Nutrition powder not only has 25+ superfoods to give you a serving of fruits and vegetables but also fermented herbs and clinically studied probiotics to keep your gut and digestive system in tip-top shape.
We loved the earthy and sweet taste of this powder and found that you could truly taste the berries that were included in the formula. It was able to mix easily with water, left no residue behind, and didn’t have an offensive smell. It gets extra points for its creamy texture that was enjoyable to drink.
Key Ingredients: Alfalfa grass juice, oat grass juice, flax seed, ashwagandha root | Certified: Organic, Non-GMO, gluten-free | Dosage: 1 scoop daily
Affordable
Supports antioxidant and cardiovascular health
Great value
Leaves an aftertaste that lingers
This powder from BioSteel contains 30 servings for $40 ($6 less if you want to subscribe and save), making it less than $2 a day for a drink that contains beneficial antioxidants and probiotics. The vegan and plant-based formula is made with a greens mix and herbs that are able to boost cardiovascular health and even provide elevated muscle support. We would describe the taste as fruity with hints of mint and lemon, which wasn’t delicious but wasn’t too offensive. If you’re big on taste, we recommend blending with a smoothie—but if you don’t mind, we did love that it mixed easily in water with just a spoon. It did have a slight aftertaste, but the top-notch formula and great value still make it one of our favorites.
Key Ingredients: Spirulina, barley grass, goji berry, turmeric | Certified: Non-GMO, gluten-free | Dosage: 1 scoop daily
Best Fermented
Dr. Mercola Fermented Greens Powder
Filled with fermented, organic ingredients that aid in digestion
Mixes easily and quickly
Zero sugar
Unpleasant taste and aftertaste
If you’re looking for a greens powder that will be the most beneficial for your health with little to no regard for the taste, give this one from Dr. Mercola a try. It contains a multitude of fermented ingredients (everything from greens to veggies and herbs) that your body can digest and absorb easier than non-fermented formulas. It’s low-carb and has zero grams of sugar, making it a great choice for those who are on ketogenic diets. The biggest con, however, is the taste, which was savory and tangy with a strong vegetable flavor. It doesn’t taste great just mixed with water, and wouldn’t go well with fruit smoothies, but might work better mixed with a vegetable soup or something similar. However, we love that it blended easily into any liquid, without any thick clumps.
Key Ingredients: Wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, kale | Certified: Organic, Non-GMO, soy-free | Dosage: 1 teaspoon daily
Best for Smoothies
Ora Organic Easy Being Green
No aftertaste
Mild orange flavor
Third-party tested
Thick texture that can’t mix easily in water
Greens powders often go well in smoothies, but we think this specific powder from Ora Organics is the best option to add to your morning blend. It has a thick, almost creamy texture and a light orange flavor that fits perfectly with a fruit smoothie. It isn’t too sweet (which we prefer), and didn’t have an aftertaste—making it an overall enjoyable experience. One scoop provides three to five servings of more than 20 organic greens from land and sea, including kale, spirulina powder, wheatgrass juice, oat grass, broccoli, dulse, and sea kelp. We also love that these greens are USDA-certified organic and certified vegan.
Key Ingredients: Barley grass, wheatgrass, alfalfa leaf, oat grass | Certified: Organic, Non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan | Dosage: 1 scoop daily
Best Low Sugar
Primal Harvest Primal Greens
No aftertaste
Made with no artificial sweeteners
Can drink up to twice a day
Bland flavor
A lot of “healthy” green smoothies and juices actually contain way more sugar than you’d expect, making this powder from Primal Harvest a great choice if you’re trying to watch your sugar consumption. It contains less than a gram of sugar and is made without any added or artificial sugars. While this does make it less sweet than others we tried, the taste was not offensive and was undetectable enough to blend with smoothies or even drink with water—it also had a slightly sweet kick that we appreciated with no aftertaste.
It didn’t have a thick formula and mixed in seamlessly with water, which encouraged us to drink it more regularly. We also love that you can drink it up to twice a day for an extra boost and that it includes gut enzymes for increased digestive support.
Key Ingredients: Alfalfa leaf, carrot, wheatgrass, spinach | Certified: Soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free | Dosage: 1 scoop daily
Best Organic
True Grace Broccoli Microgreens
Mild flavor
Simple ingredient list
Would go well in smoothies and juices
Not a good pick for those who don’t like broccoli
This broccoli microgreens powder is exactly that—only organic broccoli. The good news is that it’s made without any filler or artificial ingredients— the bad news is it simply tastes like broccoli. But when we tried it for ourselves, we were surprised at how mild the taste was, and it wasn’t strong even when mixed with water. We think it would taste better blended with a smoothie or juice, but it mixed evenly and quickly with water and was clump-free.
It’s also not only certified organic—but Regenerative Organic Certified—which is an even higher standard that represents the quality of the agriculture surrounding health products. We also love that it’s third-party tested for the best quality.
Key Ingredients: Broccoli microgreens | Certified: Organic, non-GMO | Dosage: 1/4 teaspoons daily
Best Consistency
Your Super Super Green Mix
Delicious earthy taste
Made with high quality ingredients
Mixes easily in water
Has a slight aftertaste
Clumps of green powder in your morning beverage can turn you off from buying one entirely, but we recommend this one for a super smooth drink. It mixed completely in water in about 15 seconds, without any being left over at the bottom of the glass (which is rare for any kind of powdered beverage). We loved the grassy and clean flavor that wasn’t too sweet and found it very enjoyable to drink. It also has a short ingredient list full of organic, high-quality ingredients. The best part is that it’s only $30 for 30 servings, meaning each drink is only $1— much cheaper than a smoothie from your local juice bar.
Key Ingredients: Wheatgrass, barley grass, moringa, baobab, spirulina | Certified: Organic | Dosage: 2 teaspoons daily
What to Look for in Green Powders
- Taste: Green powders are not the most pleasant-tasting supplements. The lack of palatability is because concentrated greens have a strong grassy taste and can have a gritty texture. We recommend purchasing a powder without added sugars, artificial sweeteners, or flavors, and instead, improving the taste yourself by adding your powder to smoothies, coconut water, or water with lemon and a teaspoon of honey. If you need a flavored powder, look for options that use monk fruit or stevia to sweeten and feature organic flavoring.
- Additional ingredients: Common complementary ingredients that are added to green powders are probiotics, digestive enzymes, adaptogens, and additional fruits and vegetables. As a guiding principle, we recommend keeping it simple when choosing a supplement. Additional ingredients that are meant to be of benefit may not be tolerated by all individuals. It's better to choose a separate probiotic for women, for example, with a formula that works for your individual needs. If you are new to green powders, start with a simple product that only has greens and a few other vegetables and fruits listed on the ingredient list. After consulting with your healthcare practitioner, you can then try a product with more ingredients.
- Price: Quality matters when buying supplements, and often, higher-quality products have a higher price tag. There are some ways to stretch your dollar and make sure your powder is top quality while doing so. First, avoid products with tons of complementary ingredients like probiotics, digestive enzymes, or “blends” other than greens; this will help keep the price down. In addition, pay attention to serving size and servings per container. Some products will only have 15 servings per container but will be the same price as products with 30 servings.
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Shannon Stubbs is a staff commerce writer at Byrdie, where she covers beauty. She’s frequently trying new skincare and makeup products to recommend the best of the best to readers.
As a registered dietitian, Sydney Greene takes supplement recommendations seriously. Every product has been researched and vetted by her against clinical research, product reviews, and third-party testing websites. These are products she would not only feel comfortable recommending to her clients but would take them herself if needed.