Vegetarian protein

Vega protein powder (vanilla) is pretty tasty

I'm not a vegetarian, but I try to limit red meat to 3 oz./week, so plant protein is my primary source. I *love* hemp protein--fiber and protein combined, but it does taste like delicious sand, so you should use in something thick.

Use a good Whey Isolate instead. No lactose, and much higher biological value than pea protein.
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The protein in protein powders isn't artificial. It's just as real as other protein.

But if you want to avoid it, plant sources of protein include beans, grains, vegetables, seitan, tofu, tempeh, and nuts/seeds. You could meet your needs from these foods and never touch protein powder unless you chose to.

I've been ovo-lacto vegetarian for over 41 years. I strongly dislike fake meats, protein powders, bars, etc. - I prefer to get protein from Real Food (TM) as much as possible. To me, it's just tastier & more satisfying. I'm currently getting 100g/day on 1800 calories net (I'm heading into maintenance - it was probably closer to 80g/day when I was in a 2lb/week deficit) . . . though quite a chunk of that is eggs or dairy in my case, I admit.

What I think is key is trying to not only look at major protein sources to include in each meal, but also incorporate protein-containing foods in other categories - salads, snacks, veggies, grains, etc. Some of those ancillary sources may only contribute a few grams, but they add up over the course of the day in a surprising way. The small contributors (like veggies) also have lower protein quality (in terms of amino acid completeness), but this is partially mitigated by mixing your sources.

Major sources, for me:

• Soy foods, like tempeh, edamame, dry-roasted soybeans, edamame/mung fettucine.
• Beans & legumes of all types. Besides just eating them (as in refried beans or bean/pea soup), I put them in mixed soups, blend them to thicken "cream" soups or sauces, put them in salads, etc. There's also chickpea flour or soy flour that can replace some of the regular flour in baked goods (start with 1/8 bean flour, 7/8 regular, and go up from there as long as results are good). You can get chickpea pasta, which has much more protein than regular pasta. (To me, it tastes a little flatter, so I prefer it with strongly-flavored sauces.) I also like Indian puppodums for a snack (though they're salty - Sharwoods is my favorite brand). Crispy chickpeas are also a good snack - commercially available, or make your own. Freeze-dried snap peas are another snack option. Hummus is good.
• Peanuts, peanut butter and PB2 peanut butter powder. I use the powder to make peanut sauce for the edamame pasta & veggies (mix it with soy sauce, brown rice vinegar, maybe a dash of toasted sesame oil, maybe hot sauce, can season with ginger and/or garlic, etc.)
• Nuts of all types, especially walnuts (for the omega-3s). Reasonable portions, of course, since they're caloric. I put them in my oatmeal, put them in my car & gym bag in pre-portioned snack sizes, and more. Also good in salads.
• Seeds, again in reasonable portions. I especially like shelled sunflower seeds blended into soups or sprinkled on top, and pepitas (hull-less pumpkin seeds) on salads. Tahini (sesame seed paste) can be used to make salad dressings, and it's a hummus ingredient. Consider things like hemp & chia, too.
• Grains: There are ones that are better in protein than rice, and can be used similarly. Quinoa, spelt, triticale, spelt, buckwheat, oats, amaranth, and more. Also popcorn for snacks.
• Some veggies have protein: broccoli, asparagus, green peas, spinach, and many others.

Check out this thread: Carbs and Fats are cheap. Here's a Guide to getting your PROTEIN's worth. Fiber also... . It links to a great spreadsheet with lots of protein-foods on it. There are lots of meats at the top of the spreadsheet (it's kind of in protein-efficiency order), but keep scrolling and you'll find many non-meats as well.

Clearly, I could go on & on. But I'll stop now.

Beans and lentils are your best friend. I have been vegetarian all my life, never taken any artificial supplement. 2 cups of lentil and bean soup will give you enough protein.

I honestly wouldn't sweat it, so long as you are eating a "balanced" vegetarian diet.. one full of fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans then you should be getting more than enough protein without having to use supplements.