Anthony's Premium Pea Protein, 2 lb, Plant Based, Gluten Free, Unflavored, Vegan, Keto Friendly, Made from Peas

I was looking for a pure plant based protein with no fillers, aminos, preworkout crap and other things that add up in both price and effects of the final product. I'm not vegan but after trying so many whey-based protein powders that made me feel bloated, with stomach pain in some cases and producing intestinal gas I switched to plant based proteins and those problems disappeared. However the cost per serving of plant-based proteins is much higher than whey so I'm always looking for good quality alternatives that don't cost a lot. Protein shakes have the convenience of making them fast by just adding the liquid of your choice, mix it and off you go but that comes with the added costs. So when I found out this pure protein without any fillers or flavors and with more than 90 servings per bag and at a low price I immediately decided to try it. Keep in mind that the serving suggestion is one tablespoon and the protein content of one serving is just 8g (compared to more than 20g of protein per serving of many other protein shakes available) however since I like to make my own protein shakes with different ingredients I just need two tablespoons of this protein plus add other thngs to easily make a shake with more than 20g of protein. Even by using two tablespoons I get more than 45 servings of this bag which is awesome. Many people complain about the consistency when mixing and the flavor but honestly compared to many protein powders I have tried this one mixes really good and easy. I use a magic bullet and I add the protein after adding the rest of the ingredients. The flavor, well this a pea protein and since it says unflavored then, obviously, it has to taste like peas. If it was flavored then it would taste like maybe vainilla or chocolate or whatever flavor they would have added. Here's the recipe for the protein shake of the picture: 2 tablespoons of protein powder 1 small banana 3 tablespoons of whole grain oats 1 oz of assorted dry nuts (peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc) or 2 teaspoons of peanut butter Some berries of your preference Milk of your preference Mix all ingredients together, be sure to add the protein powder last to avoid it sticking to the bottom That shake provides more than 25g of protein, tastes good and can substitute or compliment a meal. Hope you enjoy it.

Much like my adventures in trying pre-made pea protein drinks, finding a similarly, well-made and fine tasting product led me to try Anthony's Pea Protein. I was already familiar with Anthony's products having purchased their Acacia Senegal powder which I mix with water and juice to calm my IBS (Irritable bowel Syndrome). If you 're having issues with either constipation or diarrhea (or both), Acacia Senegal powder is what you need to be taking. People with IBS cannot tolerate soy or milk products and that is the reason why pea protein is an ideal substitute for whey and milk-based protein powders. I had been buying a different brand of pea protein powder up until few months ago when the seller no longer stocked it, which is why I went looking for a suitable replacement. My three requirements were (1) good tasting with none of the gritty and harsh consistency of other powders, (2) thoroughly and easily mixable with almond or cashew milk, and (3) sizable quantity at a sizable savings. Anthony's Pea Protein met all three with flying colors. I make my shakes in a 14-speed Hamilton Beach blender that I bought at Wal-Mart for under $20. Besides being inexpensive, what I like about this blender is its self-cleaning function: you fill it with water and press the button marked "Self Clean," rinse and repeat two more times and you're done. I fill the blender with either organic spinach or kale and add about a cup of unsweetened almond milk. I run the blender on PULSE for a few times until the greens start to get chopped up then push the SMOOTHIE button to liquefy it. I remove the center cap and pour in two cups of Wyman's frozen Wild Blueberries ( which have 2x the antioxidants of regular blueberries and a 3lb bag costs me $13) . After letting that liquefy, I then drop in a ripe organic banana. Sometimes I add other fruit like strawberries or a honey mango but usually it's just the blueberries and banana. Lastly, I take a measuring cup that was left over from my last container of whey protein, fill it to the brim with Anthony's pea protein and carefully but quickly pour it into the blender. If I had to name the only downside to using this protein is that the powder is extremely fine - like the consistency of baby powder. If you're not careful, you'll be wearing some of it. What I've done when the contents get low is to cut off the excess top of the bag so that I don't have to navigate the scoop up and out of a tall bag. Since that also cuts off the resealable strip, I use a chip clip (or any spring-loaded plastic or metal clip will also work) to keep the bag tightly closed. I let the blender run on MIX which is like the 2nd lowest setting for about 30 more seconds before stopping the blender and pouring it into one of the containers left over from my Ninja Bullet blender that died a year ago. I forgot to mention that the powder does not have any flavor of its own, so keep that in mind when you make your smoothies. You might wish to add some sweetener to it which I do if I'm using kale as my greens. That's another thing worth noting. I buy Erythritol which is the only sugar alcohol (stuff that end in "ol" like Sorbitol, Mannitol, Xylitol, etc.) that is not metabolized in the colon. In fact, very little winds up in there having first been processed by the liver and kidneys. This is also why it's a safe artificial sweetener to use...in moderation. Here's the product that I buy on Amazon. A 3lb bag costs only $14.99: Erythritol Sweetener Natural Sugar Substitute 3lb - Granulated Low Calorie Sweetener High Digestive Tolerance Suitable for Diabetes Keto and Paleo - Baking Substitute Non GMO https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079X4G97G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Protein is good, but it is not flavorless. It has a mild flavor which you can definitely taste if you make pancakes, etc. The bag is horrible and impossible to close. I had to dump it in another bag.

Great value and a quality protein source (with no added sugar!) to throw into my smoothies! Tastes great, doesn’t ups wet my. Stomach and adds a creamy texture.

On my 3rd bag. I have hyper mobile ehlers danlos, m.c.a.s, lots of tummy problems, lots of food intolerances and am happy to have found a low histamine protein. It doesnt add to the flavor much or take away. I blend mine with frozen fruit, mostly blueberries & blackberries, coconut milk & water. Always tastes like the fruit, not the added protein. I dont find it grainy, i think it blends nicely and i am a fan! Thanks Anthony's for what seems like a clean product. I was having serious issues digesting any foods before going low histamine and finding this product. The pic is of the cut bag bc it's time to reorder, lol.

The person who is writing about how strong the flavor is has not tried other pea proteins. This is the best I've found and the "grind" is the best for mixing in water. Others I tried had a finer grind that didn't mix well. I know people who hate the taste of plain whey powder. I don't. Pea protein is a bit stronger flavor than many other powders and, guess what, it tastes like green peas. To me the flavor is mild, but again, as I say, I don't mind plain whey powder either and I have friends who gag on it. In any case, if I want something delicious, I buy Haagen Daaz Mint Chip, not a pea protein powder. This is about meeting protein needs that I should meet with real food, but don't. The best vegan protein is a 50/50 mix of rice and pea protein. I'm not personally a vegan, but am just saying that if you're looking for the best amino acid profile, that's how to get it. Some people say that it's actually a better profile than whey. I don't know about that, but it is very similar. Whether better or worse probably depends on what else you're eating and what you need. Anyway, this is the best pea protein I've found and I match it with the NOW nutrition sprouted brown rice protein, which also mixes well and has very little flavor. Personally, I never buy pre-mixed shakes. I find most taste disgusting and would much rather just have a mild pea flavor than that. I'm surprised by the person who didn't like the taste of this and was worried about whether it was GMO (it's not), so was going back to some vanilla shake that is probably loaded with flavoring and stevia and all kinds of things like that. No thanks! I wish I was better at getting protein through real food, but I'm not, so I take supplements. But for me, I love it when I find supplements like this with one and only one ingredient. If I don't like the taste, I'll add my own cocoa or whatever, thank you very much. Very sorry to see that this product is "on hold" right now because of some customer complaint. I went to the Anthony's website to buy the product, even though it costs slightly more there. I've tried enough of the other pea proteins that I'm not switching.

I’ve been using the powder for years- it’s no nonsense and gets the job done. I have zero tummy issues with it. It’s unflavored but does have a distinct taste- so if I use it in smoothies I add frozen fruit and monk fruit sweetener. If I drink it plain I’ll add cinnamon and ice cubes with really cold water. I use it very often to make vegan protein muffins and it bakes wonderfully- actually gives the baked goods nice density and structure. In terms of macro counting it’s one of the best for vegans. High protein, no fat and barely any carbs. I tend to like my smoothies thicker so that’s my preference, but if I use it with just water and cinnamon it blends fine. I don’t find it grainy at all (it’s electrostatic lol it seems to fly everywhere if you bang the scoop) I always use this as part of my game day breakfasts (rugby) along with fruit and toast and it’s amazing fuel. Filling and digestible. Would recommend to vegan athlete friends. Or anyone looking to add protein into baked goods.

Firstly, pea protein isn't truly tasteless, so you can’t just add it to anything at any time. I added 1 tablespoon of it to a vanilla ON whey shake and it was almost unbearable—very earthy and bitter. Pea protein often has a noticeable beany, grassy or astringent aftertaste, and many brands contain saponins or phenolic compounds that contribute to this flavor profile 12. Although its macros look solid—about 8 grams of protein per tablespoon when used in baking—it isn’t a complete protein. Pea protein contains all nine essential amino acids, but it's relatively low in methionine (+ cysteine), the sulfur-containing amino acids 34. Importantly, pea protein’s leucine content is actually quite good—typically around 8–8.5% of total protein, which is sufficient to support muscle protein synthesis 35. However, because it lacks in methionine, athletes often pair it with whey or another complementary source. So in summary: • Taste: Earthy, bitter, beany—definitely not flavorless. • Macros: Adds about 8 g protein per 1 tbsp in baking. • Amino acid profile: Good leucine level (~8%), but low in methionine and cysteine—so for full muscle recovery it helps to combine it with whey or other complete proteins