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Mm I use only plant based clean ones like truvani or orgain simple. PB2 powder is also good and high protein
I like Orgain Simple
Yes!!! I do this with soy milk, half a frozen banana, and hemp hearts
I'm the same regarding artificial sweeteners and many of the "-oses!" In general, though, I think one should get nutrients from actual food, but I've become sort of lazy regarding meals on the triz. I found Orgain powder, which has coconut sugar and also a relatively short list of ingredients. (FYI: This brand, and other protein items, go on sale at Costco starting tomorrow.)
What I have is Orgain simple plant protein powder (tongue twister!), creamy vanilla flavor, and it's sweetened with "organic coconut sugar." It's from Costco. Edit: I don't know the what percentage of the powder is sugar, but it's one of the last ingredients listed.
Orgain Simple is my choice, Costco has it on sale right now. Really good, plant based protein powder with no junk in it. Plus, one of their top sales people is a Rutgers alum!
I use it multiple times a week - no trouble for me, but I don’t have a sensitive stomach. Look up the ingredients. The Simple recipe is indeed more simple than their regular one. I think you’ll find the ingredients to be compelling for your needs.
I’ve used this brand. Orgain also has a line on Amazon called Orgain Simple (cleaner & less ingredients). It’s great for a quick meal, or when you need to get your protein count in before bed. Fairlife at Costco are premade shakes. A lot of folks drink those too.
For plant based powders: my absolute favorite is Orgain Simple, second place would be Ora Organic. I like the chocolate and vanilla flavors from both brands. Truvani was ok but I really only liked the banana cinnamon, the rest of the sample flavors I tried didn’t taste good enough to purchase again. In my experience so far, plant based powders can be super gritty unless blended so I always make my shakes in a blender with a few frozen banana slices.
I can’t do flavored protein powders, so I use unflavored protein powder (Orgain Simple or Daily Harvest) and add it to a fruit smoothie. Flavored Orgain Simple doesn’t have the artificial sweeteners and are a little better, but I still prefer the unflavored ones added to the smoothie.
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