My Fave Protein Powders

One question I get asked all the time is what protein powder I use! I’m happy to share my favorites because I know how challenging it can be to find a good, high-quality protein powder that actually tastes great too.

It’s no fun to spend money on a huge tub of protein powder only to realize it has a chalky texture and has the flavor of wet cardboard. Been there, done that!

Whether you’re making protein shakes or making recipes with protein powder, the type and brand of protein powder you use will definitely affect the recipe’s outcome. For the recipes here on EBF, I always specify what type of protein powder to use because it does make a difference.

How to Choose the Best Protein Powder?

There are so many protein powders on the market. From whey, soy, egg white, casein, collagen, hemp, rice, pea, etc. If you’re new to protein powder, learn more about the seven best types of protein powder. In general, it’s hard to know which protein powder is right for you. It really depends on your dietary needs and how well your body digests the different protein sources.

I personally like using plant-based protein powders, but I will occasionally use whey as well for certain recipes.

Besides good flavor (which is one of the biggest factors for me!), this is what I look for when choosing a protein powder:

• Complete protein with all nine essential amino acids.
• High in protein (obviously) – I look for powders with at least 15 grams of protein per serving.
• Low in sugar – I look for options with less than 5 grams of sugar per serving.
• No artificial sweeteners like sucralose or aspartame. I’m okay with natural sweeteners like stevia and monkfruit.
• Free of soy, milk, yeast, wheat, and other allergens that often cause allergic reactions.

Why Use Protein Powder?

Let me start by saying that I don’t think you need protein powder to eat healthfully or lose weight. In college, when I lost over 20 lbs, I didn’t use any supplements or protein powder (I just ate healthy real food). At this point in my healthy eating journey I try to get most of my daily protein intake from whole, minimally processed foods like fish, dairy products, eggs, beans, grains, nuts and seeds. But protein powder makes for quick protein-packed snacks and on-the-go meals when needed.

I personally love using protein powder to help make macro-balanced meals and snacks. If you’ve been a blog reader for a while, you know that I recommend having every meal consist of lean protein, fiber and healthy fats. I love adding protein powder to certain meals (especially snacks) to up the protein level, especially after a workout. The extra protein makes meals more satisfying and keeps you feeling full longer. Some examples?

• Protein balls + energy balls
• Protein bars
• Protein oatmeal
• Protein pancakes
• Protein shakes
• Protein muffins
• Protein cookies
• Chia pudding
• Overnight oats

My Favorite Protein Powders

Truvani

Why I like Truvani:

• Super short ingredient list (almost all of their flavors have less than 8 ingredients)
• Great nutrition facts
• No fillers, preservatives, artificial sweeteners or stevia
• Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, lectin-free and non-GMO
• Easy to digest
• Both the vanilla and chocolate have a great flavor and aren’t gritty.

My picks: Vanilla + Chocolate

Coupon Code: use this link or the code EATINGBIRDFOOD for 10% off your oder

Clean Simple Eats

Why I like Clean Simple Eats:

• Great nutrition facts
• 100% grass-fed whey
• No artificial flavors or sweeteners
• Soy-free, made with all-natural ingredients and a digestive enzyme blend.
• One of the only whey protein powders that’s easy for me to digest
• Third party tested

My picks: Simply Vanilla + Chocolate Brownie Batter

Coupon Code: use this link or the code EBF for 10% off your oder

Nuzest Clean Lean Protein

Why I like Nuzest:

• Super short ingredient list (almost all of their flavors have less than 5 ingredients)
• Great nutrition facts
• Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, lectin-free and non-GMO
• Easy to digest
• Both the vanilla and chocolate have a great flavor and aren’t chalky

My picks: Smooth Vanilla + Rich Chocolate

Coupon Code: use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.

Sun Warrior

Why I like Sun Warrior:

• Great nutrition facts
• Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, organic, synthetic free and non-GMO
• Easy to digest
• Complete amino acid profile with 6 grams of BCAA’S per serving
• No added sugar because it’s stevia sweetened
• Delicious flavor – not chalky at all

My pick: Vanilla Warrior Blend

Active Stacks

Why I like Active Stacks:

• Only four simple ingredients and no artificial sweeteners
• Keto and paleo friendly, easy to digest, and great for those avoiding dairy or whey
• Naturally high in collagen and BCAAs for muscle, skin, and joint support
• Smooth, dessert-like taste without chalkiness, with real flavor from cocoa or vanilla extract

My pick: Chocolate

Coupon Code: use code BRITTANYEBF for 10% off your order!

Equip Prime Protein

Why I like Prime Protein:

• 21 g of complete protein per scoop with added collagen for gut, skin, and joint health
• Made from grass fed beef with clean, real food ingredients and no fillers or artificial junk
• Third party tested for quality and purity
• Tastes creamy and blends well without a meat flavor
• Can be used for baking

My picks: Vanilla + Chocolate

Coupon Code: use code eatingbirdfood for 20% off your first order or 35% off a subscription.