vegan unflavored protein powder

Need gut-friendly protein?

Try our gut-friendly vegan unflavored protein powder. 

Our vegan unflavored protein powder is additive-free.

Most protein powders contain emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, and flavors. Even in small amounts, these extra ingredients can cause uncomfortable gastrointestinal (GI) side effects such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, and stomach pain.

common additives in protein powder:

acacia gum, acesulfame potassium, artificial flavors, aspartame, carob bean gum, carrageenan, cellulose gum, dextrin, dextrose, erythritol, gellan gum, guar gum, gum arabic, inulin, locust bean gum, “natural” flavors, maltodextrin, rice syrup solids, soy lecithin, silica, sucralose, sunflower lecithin, xanthan gum, xylitol

Additives cause side effects, especially for individuals with pre-existing gut issues, because they look nothing like real food. Ingredients that do not look like real food are hard to digest and spend extra time in your digestive tract. This can cause your colon to absorb extra water, leading to diarrhea, or feed your hungry gut bacteria. Gut bacteria release gas as they eat, which causes bloating, flatulence, and even constipation.

Think about how fast small amounts of food additives can add up if you drink a protein shake each day. Even if you do not have a sensitive stomach, these extra ingredients can slowly disrupt regulatory pathways in your intestines, triggering the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other systemic inflammatory disorders. Food additives, notably artificial sweeteners, can also disturb your gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms help you digest food. In short, food additives are bad for both your short-term and long-term gut health.

our ingredients:

almonds

the alternative:

Protein Matrix Comprised of (Whey Protein Concentrate,  Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Micellar Casein, Milk Protein Isolate, Egg Albumen, Glutamine Peptides), Polydextrose, Sunflower Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Corn Syrup Solids,  Sodium Caseinate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Tocopherols), Natural and Artificial Flavor, MCT Powder (Medium Chain Triglycerides, Nonfat Dry Milk, Disodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide), Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Salt, Yellow 5, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Papain, Bromelain

Our vegan unflavored protein powder is dairy-free.

Our vegan unflavored almond protein powder is made with real foods.

Almost all other protein powders contain protein concentrates or isolates, which are food stripped of everything except the protein. These protein sources are called “pea protein” or “whey protein” instead of “peas” or “whey.” Unlike real foods, concentrates and isolates go through a lot of mechanical and chemical processing to become protein powder. Sometimes, chemicals like hexane are used to extract the protein. As a result, the protein powder you put in your smoothie does not really look like real food.

Your stomach is made to handle real foods that are only slightly processed to not processed at all. Eating something heavily-processed like a protein isolate can therefore cause side effects. While experts are still learning about the long-term impacts of consuming processed foods, new studies suggest that they might upset the balance of microorganisms in your gut.

The gut microbiome is not just important for digestion, it also acts as a protective barrier against harmful germs, teaches the immune system, and factors in many physiological processes. Research has found that when the balance of the gut microbiome is not right, the risk of developing a number of chronic diseases increases dramatically. Given this link, it is a good idea to think twice about using protein powders made with protein concentrates and isolates.

Instead using protein concentrates and isolates, we made the vegan unflavored almond protein powder using California almonds. The almonds are roasted, pressed to remove some oil, and ground into a fine powder. They are an easy-to-digest and gut-friendly alternative to protein concentrates and isolates.

Almonds contain enzymes and natural digestive aids that break down food. Protein isolates and concentrates, on the other hand, have been stripped of these helpers, which makes them harder for the body to digest and absorb. Almonds also contain lots of fiber, which is important for healthy digestion and regular bowel movements. Plus, research shows that almonds act like prebiotics and can make the gut microbiome more diverse and balanced.

Protein powder is, to put it simply, a powdered version of high protein foods. It is not nutritionally superior to any other dietary protein, it is just more convenient. The source of dietary protein in our unflavored almond protein powder is California almonds. The almonds roasted, pressed to remove some of the oil, and ground into a fine powder. Compared to what it takes to extract protein from other foods (peas, milk etc.), this is hardly processing. In fact, our unflavored almond powder is the most natural (least processed) plant protein powder on the planet.

Adding vegan unflavored protein powder to your diet is simply an easy way to boost your protein intake. Protein powder is not nutritionally superior to any other type of dietary protein, it is just easier to eat. If you cannot get enough protein from other protein sources, protein powder can help you balance your diet. Many of our customers use our protein powder because they have trouble digesting other forms of protein. They choose our vegan unflavored protein powder because it is made specifically for people with gut issues and sensitive stomachs.

We recommend adding vegan unflavored protein powder to smoothies. If smoothies are not your thing, you can add unflavored protein powder to recipes like pancakes and overnight oats. Check out our vegan unflavored protein powder recipes for more ideas.

Use vegan unflavored protein powder any time you need extra calories and protein. This may be first thing in the morning, right after a workout, or with a meal. Replacing part of a meal with a vegan unflavored protein shake is a popular way to use unflavored protein powder, but drinking a shake as a snack works too. If you are hungry, or simply looking for a protein boost, vegan unflavored protein powder is a great option.

Our vegan unflavored protein powder is made in Plymouth, Massachusetts in a FDA-Registered, GMP-Certified facility. Although we source ingredients from around the world, our primary ingredients (egg whites, almonds, oats, etc.) come from US farms.