# Happy Viking Protein Powder Review

> Happy Viking reviewed from the label: 30 g pea and rice protein, 10 g fiber, cane sugar and ashwagandha, the old 20 g packs to avoid and the real cost per 25 g.

- **URL**: https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/happy-viking-protein-powder-review/
- **Updated**: 2026-11-02
- **Author**: [Best Protein Powder Editorial Team](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/authors/editorial-team/)
- **Publisher**: [Best Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/)

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Venus Williams' Happy Viking is a vegan meal shake with 30 g of protein and 10 g of fiber after its 2025 reformulation. Here is what is in it, which listings still sell the old formula, and what each gram of protein costs.

**How we rank:** We judge every powder on the label, not the marketing: protein per scoop, cost per 25 g of protein, the full ingredient list and third-party testing. No paid placements, and commission never sets a ranking. [Read our methodology](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/how-we-test/)

Happy Viking is a solid vegan meal replacement and an expensive protein powder. Per the brand's label at the time of writing, two scoops of the reformulated Everyday Bag give 30 g of pea and brown rice protein, 10 g of fiber and about 250 calories, with 5 g of added cane sugar, MCT oil, probiotics and ashwagandha. At about $60 for 15 servings, that is roughly $3 to $3.40 per 25 g of protein, so buy it to replace a meal, not to top up protein after training.

## Our Top Picks

| Award | Product | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Happy Viking Pick | [Happy Viking Plant-Based Protein + 100 Superfoods, Triple Chocolate (Everyday Bag)](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/happy-viking-protein-powder-review/#happy-viking-plant-protein-triple-chocolate) | The Happy Viking to buy: a filling 30 g vegan meal shake, priced as a meal rather than a protein. |
| Best for Smoothies | [Happy Viking Plant-Based Protein + 100 Superfoods, Vanilla (Everyday Bag)](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/happy-viking-protein-powder-review/#happy-viking-plant-protein-vanilla-bean) | The flavor to choose if you blend smoothies rather than drink it straight. |
| Best Way to Try It | [Happy Viking Plant-Based Protein + Fiber Core Sampler Variety (4 Pack)](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/happy-viking-protein-powder-review/#happy-viking-core-sampler-variety-pack) | Buy it once to find your flavor, then switch to the Everyday Bag. |
| Alternative: Certified Plant Protein | [Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/happy-viking-protein-powder-review/#garden-of-life-sport-organic-plant-based-protein) | The plant protein to buy for training or drug-tested sport, at a lower cost per gram. |
| Alternative: Budget Plant Protein | [Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/happy-viking-protein-powder-review/#orgain-organic-protein-plant-based) | The cheap, familiar plant protein for people who do not need a full meal in the scoop. |

## 1. The Short Verdict

Happy Viking is good at what it now claims to be: a vegan meal replacement. The reformulated shake delivers 30 g of protein from yellow pea and brown rice, 10 g of fiber, healthy fats from MCT oil, and a long list of vitamins, minerals and plant extracts, in about 250 calories per two-scoop serving. As a quick breakfast or a lunch you drink at your desk, that is a well-built profile.

It is much less convincing as a protein powder. At about $60 for a 15-serving bag, you are paying roughly $3 to $3.40 for every 25 g of protein, two to three times the cost of a plain pea or pea and rice protein. You are also getting 5 g of added cane sugar, 6 g of saturated fat and an adaptogen with every scoop, which you may not want in a simple post-workout shake.

The one trap to avoid is buying the old formula. Amazon still lists 20 g single-serve packs from before the 2025 relaunch alongside the new 30 g bags and packs. Check that the title says 30 g of protein before you buy. The Triple Chocolate Everyday Bag is the product to start with, and our [plant-based protein powder rankings](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-plant-based-protein-powder/) cover cheaper plant proteins if you only need the protein.

In short: buy Happy Viking if you want a vegan meal shake with more protein and fiber than most, and you are happy with a little added sugar. Skip it if you want the cheapest plant protein per gram, a sugar-free shake, or a certified product for drug-tested sport.

> **THE VERDICT**
>
> **A strong vegan meal shake, an expensive protein powder.**
>
> Buy the 30 g Triple Chocolate Everyday Bag to replace a meal. If you want protein for training, a plain pea and rice blend gives you the same grams for half the price or less.

## 2. Who Makes Happy Viking

Happy Viking was created by tennis champion Venus Williams, who says on the brand's site that plant-based, high-protein nutrition helped her manage an autoimmune disease and recover as an athlete. The brand lists investors including golfer Michelle Wie West and soccer player Megan Rapinoe. Celebrity founders are common in this category, and Williams has been unusually public about following a mostly plant-based diet for years, which gives the product a credible origin story.

The product has changed significantly. Earlier versions were sold as a 20 g plant protein shake, including ready-to-drink bottles and single-serve powder packs. In late 2025 the brand relaunched the powder around what it calls a 30 and 10 formula, 30 g of protein and 10 g of fiber per serving, removed erythritol and repositioned the product as a complete meal replacement with more than 100 superfoods, vitamins and minerals.

Today the core product is the Everyday Bag, a resealable bag of about 15 two-scoop servings, plus 12-count boxes of single-serve travel packs and smaller sampler packs. Flavors at the time of writing include Triple Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Strawberry and Berry Parfait, with travel-pack flavors such as Cookies and Cream, Greena Colada, and coffee latte versions that the brand says contain about 80 mg of caffeine.

Happy Viking sells direct through its own site, with a 10 percent subscription discount and a 30-day money-back guarantee per the brand, and on Amazon, where both the new Everyday Bags and older single-serve packs are listed. We have not tasted or tested it. Taste and texture notes in this review are buyer feedback, and nutrition figures come from the brand's labels and Amazon listings.

## 3. The Label, Line by Line

The Triple Chocolate label is the one we could read in full on the brand's site at the time of writing. A two-scoop serving of about 63 g, mixed into 16 oz of liquid, lists the figures below. The brand recommends almond or oat milk, which will add calories and, with soy or pea milk, more protein. The other flavors' panels on the brand page sit within a few calories and grams of these figures.

| Per 2 scoops (63 g) | Triple Chocolate | What it means |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calories | About 250 | A light meal, before milk |
| Protein | 30 g | Yellow pea and brown rice |
| Fiber | 10 g | Acacia, guar and other sources |
| Total and added sugar | 5 g, all added | Cane sugar plus Reb M |
| Fat / saturated fat | 9 g / 6 g | Mostly MCT oil from coconut |
| Sodium | About 410 mg | Moderate for a meal |

The protein is a blend of yellow pea and brown rice protein, the classic vegan pairing because rice fills in the methionine pea is low in, and pea fills in the lysine rice is low in. Together they make a reasonably complete protein. At 30 g per serving, the shake clears the roughly 2.5 g of leucine that sports nutritionists often use as a rule of thumb for a muscle-building dose, which most 20 g plant shakes do not.

The fiber comes from acacia fiber, organic guar gum and xanthan gum, plus the whole-food blends, and 10 g is a lot for one serving, around a third of the daily target. That is good for fullness and why the brand markets it for appetite control. It is also a lot of fiber to add suddenly if your diet is usually low in it, so expect some adjustment. The fat is mainly MCT oil, which explains the 6 g of saturated fat.

The rest of the label is a long list of blends: an Everyday Superfood Blend of fruits, vegetables and berries, a whole-food nutrient blend, phytonutrient and antioxidant blends, an ancient grains blend of amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa and chia, Moro red orange extract, KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract and two probiotic strains. The shake also provides a meaningful share of daily iron, calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus, per the label.

## 4. Happy Viking Products and Alternatives, Ranked

Happy Viking sells its reformulated shake as a 15-serving Everyday Bag and as single-serve travel packs, in flavors including Triple Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Strawberry and Berry Parfait. The three listings below are current-formula products we could confirm on Amazon. Two clearly labelled alternatives from other brands follow for readers who want a cheaper or certified plant protein. Figures are per the brand or listing at the time of writing and vary by flavor.

### 1. Happy Viking Plant-Based Protein + 100 Superfoods, Triple Chocolate (Everyday Bag)

**Award:** Best Happy Viking Pick | **Type:** Vegan meal replacement shake

- **Protein / serving:** 30 g (label)
- **Calories:** About 250
- **Fiber:** 10 g
- **Best for:** Vegan meal replacement

Triple Chocolate is Happy Viking's bestselling flavor and the one with a full label on the brand site. Per the label at the time of writing, two scoops give about 250 calories, 30 g of pea and brown rice protein, 10 g of fiber and 5 g of added sugar from cane sugar, with Reb M, MCT oil, probiotics and ashwagandha. The Everyday Bag holds about 15 servings. Buyers describe it as thick and chocolatey, especially with almond or oat milk.

**Bottom line:** The Happy Viking to buy: a filling 30 g vegan meal shake, priced as a meal rather than a protein.

**Pros:**

- 30 g of plant protein and 10 g of fiber per serving (label)
- Reformulated without erythritol
- Broad vitamin, mineral and superfood premix
- Cheaper per gram of protein than Ka'Chava

**Cons:**

- Roughly $3 to $3.40 per 25 g of protein
- 5 g added sugar and 6 g saturated fat per serving
- Contains ashwagandha, not suitable for everyone

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094DX54WJ?tag=sktiger-20)

### 2. Happy Viking Plant-Based Protein + 100 Superfoods, Vanilla (Everyday Bag)

**Award:** Best for Smoothies | **Type:** Vegan meal replacement shake

- **Protein / serving:** 30 g (brand)
- **Calories:** About 240-250
- **Fiber:** 10 g
- **Best for:** Smoothies, coffee

The Vanilla Everyday Bag uses the same reformulated base, which the brand lists at 30 g of plant protein and 10 g of fiber per two-scoop serving, with calories in the same range as Triple Chocolate, about 240 to 250 per the brand's nutrition panels. Vanilla is the more flexible choice for smoothies with fruit, nut butter or coffee, and it avoids cocoa, which tends to carry more heavy metals across the category. Check the panel for the exact sugar and fat figures.

**Bottom line:** The flavor to choose if you blend smoothies rather than drink it straight.

**Pros:**

- 30 g of protein and 10 g of fiber, per the brand
- Easier to blend with fruit and coffee
- No cocoa

**Cons:**

- Same premium cost per 25 g
- Exact flavor panel should be checked on the bag
- Ashwagandha in every serving

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094DVDWRM?tag=sktiger-20)

### 3. Happy Viking Plant-Based Protein + Fiber Core Sampler Variety (4 Pack)

**Award:** Best Way to Try It | **Type:** Single-serve vegan meal shake packs

- **Protein / serving:** 30 g (listing)
- **Servings:** 4 packs
- **Third-party testing:** None confirmed
- **Best for:** Trying flavors, travel

The Core Sampler is a four-pack of single-serve travel packs of the current 30 g formula, described on Amazon as 30 g of plant protein with fiber per pack. It is the low-commitment way to try several flavors before buying a 15-serving bag. It is the most expensive way to buy Happy Viking per gram of protein, at more than $6 per 25 g at the price we saw, so treat it as a trial or travel option rather than a daily purchase.

**Bottom line:** Buy it once to find your flavor, then switch to the Everyday Bag.

**Pros:**

- Current 30 g formula in single-serve packs
- Try several flavors for a small outlay
- Easy for travel and gym bags

**Cons:**

- More than $6 per 25 g of protein at the price we saw
- Only four servings

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXCFKM11?tag=sktiger-20)

### 4. Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein

**Award:** Alternative: Certified Plant Protein | **Type:** Organic pea-based protein blend

- **Protein per serving:** About 30 g (label)
- **Calories:** About 170
- **Third-party testing:** NSF Certified for Sport (per brand)
- **Best for:** Lifters, tested athletes

If you want Happy Viking's 30 g dose without the meal-shake extras, Garden of Life Sport is the alternative. It delivers about 30 g of protein per two-scoop serving and roughly 170 calories, from organic pea protein with garbanzo bean, navy bean, lentil and cranberry seed protein, sweetened with organic stevia, per the label at the time of writing. The brand and retailers describe it as NSF Certified for Sport and USDA Organic, which Happy Viking cannot claim.

**Bottom line:** The plant protein to buy for training or drug-tested sport, at a lower cost per gram.

**Pros:**

- About 30 g of protein per serving (label)
- NSF Certified for Sport, per the brand
- USDA Organic
- Lower cost per 25 g than Happy Viking

**Cons:**

- Not a meal replacement: little fiber or vitamin premix
- Stevia taste is noticeable for some buyers

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7DTD98?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

### 5. Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder

**Award:** Alternative: Budget Plant Protein | **Type:** Organic pea, rice and chia protein blend

- **Protein per serving:** About 21 g (label)
- **Calories:** About 150
- **Third-party testing:** No sport certification confirmed
- **Best for:** Budget plant protein

Orgain is the budget alternative for people who mainly want plant protein. Per the label at the time of writing, two scoops of about 46 g give 21 g of protein from organic pea, brown rice and chia seed, at roughly 150 calories, sweetened with organic erythritol and stevia. It is easy to find in warehouse clubs and online, and its cost per 25 g of protein is a fraction of Happy Viking's. It is a protein powder rather than a meal, so add your own fruit and fat.

**Bottom line:** The cheap, familiar plant protein for people who do not need a full meal in the scoop.

**Pros:**

- Much lower cost per 25 g of protein
- USDA Organic
- Widely available

**Cons:**

- Only about 21 g of protein per serving
- Contains erythritol, which Happy Viking removed

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

## 5. Old 20 g vs New 30 g Formula: Buy the Right One

This is the most important practical point in this review. Happy Viking reformulated in late 2025, but older products have stayed on sale. At the time of writing, Amazon still lists 8-count single-serve packs described as 20 g of protein, including a variety pack and a vanilla pack, alongside the newer Everyday Bags and sampler packs described as 30 g of plant protein with 10 g of fiber.

The difference is not trivial. The older ready-to-drink Triple Chocolate shake, for example, was listed by grocery retailers at about 20 g of protein and 160 calories per 11 fl oz bottle. Older powders also used erythritol, which the reformulation removed. If you have read an older review that complained about erythritol or a thinner shake, it may not describe what Happy Viking sells now.

How to tell them apart: look for 30 g of protein in the listing title or on the front of the pack, and for the Everyday Bag or 10 g fiber language. On Amazon, the current listings are titled Happy Viking Plant-Based Vegan Protein Powder with 100 superfoods or with fiber, while the older packs say Created by Venus Williams, 20G Protein. When in doubt, check the nutrition panel image before you buy.

If you already bought the older 20 g version, it is not a bad product, just a smaller serving. Add a scoop of plain pea protein or blend it with soy milk to bring a shake closer to 30 g. And if you mainly want the convenience of single-serve packs, the current 30 g travel packs are the better buy than the older 8-counts, even if the older ones look cheaper per box.

## 6. Cost per 25 g of Protein

An Everyday Bag costs about $60 for 15 servings at the time of writing, on both the brand site and Amazon, and subscribers on the brand site save 10 percent. That is about $4 per serving. At 30 g of protein per serving, a bag holds roughly 450 g of protein, so the cost per 25 g works out at about $3.30 one-time and about $3 on subscription. Prices change, so treat those as approximate.

> **By the Numbers (approximate)**
>
> - **30 g**: Protein per serving
> - **15**: Servings per bag
> - **~$4**: Per serving
> - **$3-3.40**: Per 25 g of protein

Single-serve packs cost more. The four-pack Core Sampler on Amazon was listed at about $30 when we checked, which is around $7.50 per serving and more than $6 per 25 g of protein. Sampler packs make sense for trying flavors before committing to a bag, not as an everyday purchase.

For comparison, a plain pea or pea and rice protein typically costs about $1 to $1.50 per 25 g, and budget tubs can go lower. Ka'Chava, the best-known rival meal shake, lists 25 g of protein per serving and costs around $4 to $4.70 per 25 g, per our [Ka'Chava review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/kachava-review/), so Happy Viking is actually the cheaper meal shake per gram of protein, with more fiber too.

The fair way to judge the price is per meal. About $4 for a 250-calorie, 30 g protein, 10 g fiber breakfast with a vitamin and mineral premix is reasonable next to a coffee-shop breakfast, and expensive next to oats, yogurt and fruit. If you would drink it in place of buying food, it can pay for itself; if you would drink it on top of meals as a protein shake, it is a costly way to get protein.

## 7. Meal Shake or Protein Powder?

A protein powder is designed to deliver protein with as little else as possible. A meal shake is designed to replace a meal, so it adds fiber, fat, carbohydrate and micronutrients. Happy Viking now sits firmly in the second group, and that changes how you should use it. Drinking a 250-calorie meal shake after a workout on top of normal meals is a quick way to add calories you did not plan for.

Where it shines is in replacing a meal you would otherwise skip or eat badly. Busy mornings, travel days and a desk lunch are where buyers say it fits, and the 10 g of fiber plus 30 g of protein is a combination that tends to keep people full for several hours. Mixed with a plant milk, it becomes a 300 to 350-calorie meal with a better nutrient profile than many breakfast options.

For weight loss, it can help as a structured meal replacement, which research generally supports as one effective tool for some people. But it is not magic, and the brand's appetite and weight claims should be read as marketing. Our [weight loss protein powder guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-protein-powder-for-weight-loss/) compares lower-calorie options if that is your main goal.

For muscle gain, use a dedicated protein instead, or alongside. Thirty grams of pea and rice protein is a good dose, but you can get the same protein in a plain shake for half the cost or less and without the sugar and fat, then eat a real meal. Our [whey vs plant protein guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/whey-vs-plant-protein/) explains how plant blends compare for training.

## 8. Sweeteners, Ashwagandha and Testing

The sweeteners are cane sugar and Reb M, a stevia-derived sweetener. The 5 g of added sugar per serving is modest, about a teaspoon, and the reformulation removed the erythritol older versions used. Still, it is not a sugar-free shake, and people who avoid all added sugar, or who are managing blood sugar, should know that before buying. Gums from guar and xanthan help the thick, creamy texture buyers describe.

Every serving includes KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract, an adaptogen marketed for stress. Ashwagandha has some research behind it, but it is not suitable for everyone. It is generally advised against during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it may interact with thyroid medication, sedatives, immune-suppressing drugs and some others. People with autoimmune or thyroid conditions should talk to a doctor before taking it daily.

The coffee latte travel packs add about 80 mg of caffeine per serving, per the brand, roughly a small cup of coffee. That is worth knowing if you drink one in the afternoon or are sensitive to caffeine. The probiotic strains, Bifidobacterium lactis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, are common, generally well tolerated additions, though their benefit in a shake is hard to measure.

On testing, we could not find any third-party certification, such as NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Choice or Clean Label Project, for Happy Viking on the brand page or Amazon listings at the time of writing. Plant proteins, rice protein and cocoa in particular, tend to carry more heavy metals than whey, so ask the brand for current test results if that matters to you. Our [protein powder safety guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/is-protein-powder-safe/) explains what to ask for.

## 9. Who Should Skip It

Skip Happy Viking if you want the cheapest plant protein per gram. A plain pea protein or pea and rice blend gives you the same 30 g for half the price or less. Our [pea protein powder picks](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-pea-protein-powder/) and plant-based rankings cover the best-value options.

Skip it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take thyroid or immune-modulating medication, or have an autoimmune or thyroid condition, unless your doctor agrees, because of the ashwagandha. Anyone with kidney disease should check any high-protein product with their care team. This review is not medical advice, and a registered dietitian can help you decide whether a meal replacement suits your situation.

Skip it if you compete in a drug-tested sport, since there is no sport certification we could confirm. Garden of Life Sport, which carries NSF Certified for Sport per the brand, is the safer plant choice in that case. And skip it if you want a sugar-free product or a low-fat shake, since each serving has 5 g of added sugar and 6 g of saturated fat.

Finally, approach the fiber with care if your diet is usually low in it or you have irritable bowel syndrome. Ten grams of fiber in one shake is a lot, and gums and fibers like guar can cause gas and bloating at first. Starting with one scoop instead of two for the first week is a simple way to see how your stomach handles it.

## 10. Happy Viking vs the Rivals

Ka'Chava is the closest rival. Per our [Ka'Chava review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/kachava-review/), it lists 25 g of plant protein, about 240 calories and around 6 g of fiber per serving, sweetened with coconut flower nectar and monk fruit, at roughly $4 to $4.70 per 25 g of protein. Happy Viking gives more protein and more fiber for less per gram, while Ka'Chava avoids stevia-type sweeteners and adaptogens like ashwagandha.

Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based is the budget plant protein most people will know. It lists about 21 g of protein in about 150 calories per two-scoop serving, from organic pea, brown rice and chia, and costs far less per 25 g. It is a protein powder, not a meal shake, so it has less fiber and no big vitamin premix. Our [Orgain review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/) covers the range.

Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein is the choice for certified plant protein. It lists about 30 g of protein in around 170 calories per serving, carries NSF Certified for Sport per the brand, and is USDA Organic. It matches Happy Viking's protein dose without the meal-shake extras and at a lower cost per gram.

Huel is the other meal-replacement brand to consider, with powders built around a full nutrient profile per serving; our [Huel review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/huel-protein-powder-review/) compares its lines. If you mainly want plant protein, our [best plant-based protein powder guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-plant-based-protein-powder/) ranks the strongest options on protein quality, testing and cost per 25 g.

## 11. Common Mistakes to Avoid

### Buying the old 20 g packs by accident

Amazon still lists 8-count single-serve packs from before the 2025 reformulation, titled with 20 g of protein. They look cheaper per box but give a third less protein and use the older recipe. Check that the title or panel says 30 g of protein and 10 g of fiber before you order.

### Drinking it as a post-workout protein shake

At about 250 calories with fiber, fat and sugar, Happy Viking is a meal, not a protein top-up. Drinking one after training on top of normal meals adds calories quickly. For training, a plain pea and rice protein gives the same 30 g for half the cost or less.

### Ignoring the ashwagandha

Every serving contains KSM-66 ashwagandha. It is generally advised against in pregnancy and breastfeeding and may interact with thyroid, sedative and immune-suppressing medication. Read the label and check with a doctor if any of those apply, rather than assuming a plant shake is automatically gentle.

### Jumping straight to two scoops a day

Ten grams of fiber per serving is a lot if your diet is usually low in fiber, and gums like guar can cause gas and bloating at first. Start with one scoop, or one shake a day, for the first week, and drink plenty of water while your gut adjusts.

### Paying sampler prices every week

The four-pack sampler and single-serve travel packs cost far more per serving than the 15-serving Everyday Bag. Use a sampler to choose a flavor, then buy the bag, ideally on the brand's subscription with its 10 percent discount, to bring the cost down to about $3.60 a meal.

## 12. Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Happy Viking protein powder good?

It is a good vegan meal shake. The reformulated version lists 30 g of pea and brown rice protein, 10 g of fiber and about 250 calories per serving, with a broad vitamin and superfood premix. As a pure protein powder it is expensive, at roughly $3 to $3.40 per 25 g of protein, and it contains added cane sugar and ashwagandha.

### How much protein is in Happy Viking?

The current formula lists 30 g of plant protein per two-scoop serving of about 63 g, per the brand at the time of writing. Older products, including some single-serve packs still on Amazon and earlier ready-to-drink bottles, list about 20 g. Check the title or nutrition panel for 30 g to be sure you are buying the current version.

### Did Venus Williams create Happy Viking?

Yes. Happy Viking was created by Venus Williams, who says plant-based, high-protein nutrition helped her manage an autoimmune disease and recover as an athlete. The brand lists investors including Michelle Wie West and Megan Rapinoe. The shake was reformulated in late 2025 around 30 g of protein and 10 g of fiber per serving.

### Is Happy Viking a meal replacement?

Yes, that is how the brand now positions it. A serving provides about 250 calories with protein, fiber, MCT fat and a vitamin and mineral premix, and becomes a 300 to 350-calorie meal with plant milk. That makes it suitable for replacing a breakfast or lunch, but heavy as an extra shake on top of normal meals.

### What sweetener is in Happy Viking?

Cane sugar and Reb M, a stevia-derived sweetener, per the label at the time of writing. A serving has about 5 g of added sugar. The 2025 reformulation removed the erythritol used in older versions. If you avoid all added sugar or manage blood sugar, factor in those 5 g or choose an unsweetened plant protein instead.

### Is Happy Viking third-party tested?

We could not find a third-party certification such as NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Choice or Clean Label Project on the brand page or Amazon listings at the time of writing. Drug-tested athletes should choose a certified plant protein, such as Garden of Life Sport. Anyone concerned about heavy metals can ask the brand for its latest test results.

### Where can I buy Happy Viking?

On Happy Viking's own site, which offers a 10 percent subscription discount and a 30-day money-back guarantee per the brand, and on Amazon, which lists the 15-serving Everyday Bags, travel packs and samplers. Amazon also still lists older 20 g packs, so check the protein figure in the title before ordering.

## Related Plant Protein Guides

- [Best Plant-Based Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-plant-based-protein-powder/): Vegan proteins ranked on protein quality, testing and cost per 25 g.
- [Ka'Chava Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/kachava-review/): The best-known vegan meal shake, checked against its price.
- [Best Pea Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-pea-protein-powder/): Cheaper single-source plant protein for training shakes.

## The Bottom Line

Happy Viking is now a capable vegan meal shake: 30 g of pea and brown rice protein, 10 g of fiber and about 250 calories per serving, with a broad premix and no erythritol. It costs about $4 a serving, or roughly $3 to $3.40 per 25 g of protein, and carries 5 g of added sugar and ashwagandha in every scoop.

Buy the Triple Chocolate or Vanilla Everyday Bag if you want to replace a meal with a filling vegan shake, and make sure the listing says 30 g. If you just want plant protein for training, Garden of Life Sport or a plain pea and rice blend gives you the same grams for less, with certification in Garden of Life's case.

## More in Brand Reviews

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- [Best Plant-Based Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-plant-based-protein-powder/)
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- [Orgain Protein Powder Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/)

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