NuzestClean Lean Protein (pea), Vanilla, 1.1 pounds

Finally, a protein powder that is GF, and soy/whey/dairy-free - and it tastes good! I have been dairy free for years, and last summer learned I can't tolerate any gluten. Found it super tough to find a protein powder that meets all my odd needs, so I was thrilled to find this. The vanilla is my fav, and the chocolate in a peanut butter banana smoothie is fabulous (I use it for a healthier version of dessert. :) The "Just Natural" is just too bland for me, but my co-worker likes it better than the one she was using.I had tried another product I picked up from my local food co-op but the taste was bleh, and I was still hungry. This stuff in a smoothie holds me for several hours; I use it to replace breakfast or lunch most days. A bit pricey, but as someone who isn't crazy about cooking, this is an easy protein add-in to make a quick, get-out-the door meal.

I was looking for a good quality protein powder that is not soy, whey or egg based and that doesn't contain rice as I have lots of allergies. I also avoid artificial sweeteners and do not tolerate Stevia. The sweetening agent in this product is Thaumatin which I had to google. It comes from a West African plant and is low in calories. It tastes great and provides enough sweetness for my vegetable smoothies that contain a fair amount of kale and red beets. I highly recommend this pea protein and bought myself 2 more cans of the Vanilla.

I've always been interested in protein powders, and was excited to receive this one.First, I love that it's plant based - I'm someone who's always worried about the potential for iffy ingredients in health supplements, so seeing that it is plant based (in addition to being vegan and dairy free) with an ingredient list only three ingredients long immediately eased my mind!I am someone who loves a healthy smoothie, especially during the summer. I love tropical smoothies (made with things like coconut water, mango, pineapple, etc) and, much to my surprise, the taste 1 scoop worth of the vanilla flavored powder didn't clash with my tropical ingredients at all! Instead, it added a bit of a delicious vanilla-y boost. (I also think it'd be really delicious in healthy "milkshakes" made with ingredients like chocolate, bananas, and almond milk, though I have yet to test that theory.)Additionally, the powder is really fine so it does not leave a grainy texture to my drinks. Since it's a protein powder, it has also been leaving me feeling full and safisfied for hours after my morning smoothies without adding excessive ingredients.Love it!I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

All I could taste was salt. Not a fan, although it does contain good ingredients. I wouldn't buy again. Tried a few recipes, but still didn't care for this product. Just a salty taste, no other flavor. I bought the chocolate.

As someone who has tried several expensive vegan protein powders, I have continued to search for one that tastes good, doesn't contain fillers and added soy, gluten, artificial sweeteners or thickeners. Finally, I found NuZest and it exceeded my expectations! A short ingredient list, high quality vegan pea protein, and a natural sweetener that doesn't add chemicals or calories. I have blended the vanilla flavor with pineapple and coconut water, so good! And I've used cold coffee and ice in a blender cup, making a delicious morning "iced latte". It doesn't need extra sweetener or tons of fruit to cover up the natural flavor. I didn't taste the pea flavor I have tasted so strongly in other vegan proteins. My sensitive stomach had no issues with this product, and I had great energy throughout the day after using it. NuZest is taking health to a whole new level of flavor and quality, I'm glad I found them via Instagram. Thanks!

NuZest is definitely the best vegan protein powder I've tried. I've tried the other brands and NuZest is the smoothest and most delicious. I've tried the Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Cappuccino and they are all GREAT. Taste is huge but the nutritional profile is awesome too. It is so clean, packs in a lot of protein, and one of the best parts is that they sweeten the protein powder with fruit! There are no artificial sweeteners at all, no stevia or anything like that. The price is good. I only wish it was available in my area! My fave protein!

This is one of the tastiest vegan proteins I've tried, and I love that it contains just pea protein, a plant derived sweetner and vanilla. However, I am not happy that it contains a whopping 500 mg. of sodium per serving. I consider that excessive for protein powder, even though the sodium in naturally occurring in the pea protein itself. Too bad the company doesn't source a lower sodium pea protein isolate.

The first shake I made (just milk, water and 1/2c frozen berries) was pretty good, but I just tried one with 1c almond milk, a frozen banana, and about 5 strawberries and it was really yummy. Was an excellent post workout snack- that recipe landed at 241cal, 19.2g Protein, 34.8g Carbs, and 3.5g Fat.I really like that the carbs are so low in the protein powder itself (only 1.2g in NuZest vs my old brand has 21g). It gives me more freedom to play with different recipes and flavors and keep the carbs down. I'm used to a whey protein shake that has a milk component, and love that the NuZest would allow me to blend in veggies for a great taste too (my friend loves hers with spinach and carrots).Looking forward to experimenting with other recipes!