Ingredients: Protein Blend (Organic Pea Protein, Organic Hemp Protein, Organic Chia, Organic Quinoa) Green Food Blend (Organic Wheat Grass, Organic Alfalfa, Organic Barley Grass, Organic Spinach, Organic Spirulina, Organic Chlorella Powder, Organic Broccoli Organic Alkalized Cocoa, Natural Flavor, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Fruit and Vegetable Blend ((Organic Acai, Organic Banana Powder, Organic Beet Root, Organic Carrot, Organic Goji Extract, Organic Pineapple, Organic Sweet Potato, Organic Raspberry, Organic Rose Hip), Organic Stevia Leaf ExtractĪppearance & Consistency: The shake itself looked like a peanut butter-swirled blend, but was nowhere near as creamy as the dreamy nut butter we begged mom to spread on our sammies as kids.
We want to make sure the protein dust you're scooping into your shake or baking into a cake is free of bloating artificial sweeteners, toxic metals, hydrogenated oils (trans fats), or any other culprit that shouldn't burrow its way into a health supplement. Many tubs contain a slew of funky additives and unpronounceable ingredients that are bad news for your belly. Here are the four metrics we used to determine each protein powder's final grade.īesides ensuring your protein powder has enough (about 15+ grams) of… you guessed it… protein, it's also vital to check for other nutritionals like fat, sodium, sugar, and fiber to ensure you're not wrecking the body goals you hope to achieve by sipping on the stuff. And while you're making healthier habits, be sure to stock up on any of The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. Read on to find out which powdered protein came out on top. That's why we powered through the trouble of taste testing popular whey and plant-based protein powders (mixed with water or organic unsweetened soymilk) and then ranked them based on four standards: Nutrition, Clean Ingredients, Appearance, and Consistency, as well as Taste. But picking a powder can get excessively confusing, especially when there are so many brands, protein sources, flavors, and marketing ploys splattered across elaborate labels. Either animal- or plant-based, they can provide a quick and easy boost during those missed-your-alarm mornings and days when you're stuck in traffic post-workout.