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<\/a><\/p>\nRemedy Organics Plant Based Matcha Fuel<\/p>\n
Nutrition and ingredients (Matcha Fuel)<\/p>\n
AccordionItemContainerButtonNutritional info: 190 cal, 20 g protein, 8 g total fat, 13 g total carbsIngredients: Organic Almond Milk (Water, Organic Almonds), Organic Pea Protein, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Matcha, Organic Natural Flavor, Organic Gum Acacia, Gellan Gum, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Vitamin Blend (Calcium Derived From Seaweed, Vitamin D), Organic Spirulina, Guar Gum, Organic Turmeric, Sea Salt, Organic Monk Fruit, Organic Prebiotic Powder (Derived From Ta\u0440\u0456\u043e\u0441\u0430)<\/p>\n
Remedy Organics\u2019 plant-based protein shakes have an almond milk and pea protein base, contain prebiotic fiber, maca, and MCT oil. They also come in over 10 flavors. After tasting several of them, there were some we quite liked and others we didn\u2019t care for. The Super Chai Fuel was a touch bland, but could be a good option for those who prefer something less sweet. The Cacao Essentials was perfectly drinkable but not something I\u2019d buy again. The Matcha Fuel, however, I thoroughly enjoyed\u2014it tasted like the matcha-infused white chocolate bar I\u2019ve been obsessed with lately. Delicious, but I\u2019d imagine it might be hard to finish a whole bottle in one sitting due to how sweet and viscous it is.<\/p>\n
Ripple Ripple Plant Based Protein Shake<\/p>\n Nutrition and ingredients (Vanilla)<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButtonNutritional info: 200 cal, 20 g protein, 8 g total fat, 10 g total carbsIngredients: Water, pea protein , cane sugar, vegetable oil (sunflower or safflowr oil), natural flavor, contains less than 0.5% of dipotassium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, mixed tocopherols (to preserve freshness), gum arabic, sea salt, monk fruit extract, gellan gum, guar gum<\/p>\n Okay, maybe liked isn\u2019t the best word for our experience with Ripple. The best word I can use to describe the pea protein-based shakes is inoffensive. Each of the three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and vanilla) fared decently in our taste test, eliciting no overtly negative feedback. That said, no one was raving about these shakes, either. If you\u2019re looking for a plant-based shake with a relatively thin consistency and mild flavor, you might give it a try.<\/p>\n Oikos Nutrition and ingredients (Vanilla)<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButtonNutritional info: 170 cal, 30 g protein, 3.5 g total fat, 8 g total carbsIngredients: Filtered Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Micellar Casein Isolate, Inulin, Contains less than 1% of: Coconut Oil and High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, Stevia Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3<\/p>\n Given that Oikos\u2019s flagship product is Greek yogurt, I was expecting its vanilla shake to have more of a lactic tang to it. Instead, this shake delivered a mild (but pleasant) vanilla flavor and a creamy (but not heavy) consistency that testers liked. With 30 grams of protein in each bottle, this is a good milk-protein-based option for the lactose-tolerant.<\/p>\n Forager Forager Project Organic Plant Protein Shake<\/p>\n Nutrition and ingredients (Cocoa)<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButtonNutritional info: 320 cal, 14 g protein, 17 g total fat, 31 g total carbsIngredients: Filtered Water, Cashews, Dates, Coconut Cream, Rice Protein, Cocoa Powder, Organic Flavor, Vanilla Extract.<\/p>\n Forager Project\u2019s protein shakes have an impressively short ingredient list full of recognizable foods like coconut cream, cashews, and dates. They\u2019re a favorite of senior commerce editor Olivia Tarantino<\/a>\u2019s because they use rice protein instead of the more common pea protein, which Tarantino can\u2019t eat. A base of coconut cream and cashew makes these very creamy and thick, which one tester noted made the shake \u201cfeel like a smoothie, but not in a way I enjoy.\u201d Flavor-wise, the Forager Project shakes are quite mild, which someone who\u2019s averse to cloying sweetness may appreciate. We tried the cocoa and coffee flavors, and while the coffee flavor tasted a bit off to most testers, the cocoa had some fans. Given the higher sugar and calorie content of these shakes, they\u2019d make a good option for a post-workout boost.<\/p>\n Koia (Refrigerated) Koia Protein Cinnamon Horchata<\/p>\n Nutrition and ingredients (Vanilla)<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButtonNutritional info: 190 cal, 18 g protein, 7 g total fat, 13 g total carbsIngredients (vanilla): Almond Milk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Koia Proprietary Protein Blend (Brown Rice Protein, Pea Protein, Chickpea Protein), Koia Prebiotic Fiber Blend (Agave Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber), Organic Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Vanilla Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Monk Fruit Extract, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum and Nutmeg. Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds, Coconuts)<\/p>\n In addition to shelf-stable shakes, Koia also has a line of refrigerated plant-based shakes available in 14 flavors. We enjoyed the ones we tried and appreciated the wide variety of options. The Cinnamon Horchata in particular was a favorite for its just-right balance of sweetness and warm spices.<\/p>\n Protein shakes we don\u2019t recommend<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n We tried both the standard 20-gram and the 32-gram Elite Pro protein shakes from OWYN and found that both varieties had a strong pea protein flavor and monk fruit aftertaste we just couldn\u2019t get past. It might be a slightly different situation if you\u2019re looking specifically for protein coffee<\/a>, where OWYN\u2019s Double Shot did make our short list, but there are fewer protein coffees to compare it to than there are standard protein shakes.<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n Slate\u2019s canned protein shakes were drinkable, but not something we\u2019d necessarily buy again. The chocolate had a slight monk fruit aftertaste we didn\u2019t love, and the vanilla had a strangely fruity, cereal-milk-like undertone that was off-putting.<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n Muscle Milk\u2019s Pro line has an impressive 40 grams of protein per bottle, but all three flavors we tried were cloyingly sweet, very artificial tasting, and quite viscous.<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n Orgain makes a few different varieties of protein shakes. We tried the one with 26 grams of protein derived from milk and whey and felt it was aiming to emulate our beloved Fairlife Core Power, and it ended up somewhere closer to Muscle Milk\u2014too sweet, too artificial tasting.<\/p>\n FAQs<\/p>\n Should you drink protein shakes?<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n \u201cPeople may think they need really high amounts of protein because of the protein craze on products left and right, but, actually, most people are getting enough from their food,\u201d says Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN<\/a>. That said, Del Coro explains that some individuals\u2014such as plant-based eaters, older adults, pregnant or breastfeeding adults, people on weight loss medication, highly active\/athletic people, or people recovering from an injury or illness\u2014may need to be more mindful of keeping up their protein intake.<\/p>\n Both Del Coro and Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN<\/a>, encourage anyone trying to increase their protein intake to focus on whole foods first\u2014think beans<\/a>, lentils<\/a>, nuts, seeds, and tofu<\/a>. \u201cAfter that, consider the use of protein shakes as an option, but aim to only use them as supplements, not replacements for quality whole food nutrition,\u201d says Newgent.<\/p>\n What should you look for in a protein shake?<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n Del Coro explains that the first step in choosing a protein shake is thinking about your intention: \u201cAre you drinking it as a meal replacement? Protein booster alongside a meal? A snack between meals? Depending on what your needs are, that will determine what macronutrient breakdown you should target,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Newgent advises checking labels for real ingredients, \u201csimilar to what you might find in a recipe.\u201d She notes that transparency is a major green flag, and that ideally you should try to \u201cstick with brands that provide third-party testing or carry certifications, such as NSF Certified for Sport.\u201d This is especially true if you\u2019re concerned about heavy metals (which I\u2019ll get into below).<\/p>\n Both Del Coro and Newgent advise keeping an eye on the amount of added sugar, and Del Coro notes that some non-nutritive sweeteners may have GI side effects for some.<\/p>\n Del Coro says that finding a protein shake with fiber is important if you\u2019re intending to use it as a meal replacement, but warns that the form of fiber often added to a shake (typically some form of inulin or acacia gum) can cause GI symptoms for some people. \u201cIf you can find fiber added in the form of a whole food like chia, flax, or hemp, that is ideal since it mimics a homemade smoothie and is less processed,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Should you be concerned about lead in protein shakes?<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n On October 14th, 2025, Consumer Reports put out an article<\/a> about its discovery of lead in certain protein powders and shakes. If you\u2019re wondering whether you should be concerned, I would advise reading through the report and doing your own research\u2014but I also asked Del Coro and Newgent for their thoughts on the matter as registered dietitians.<\/p>\n According to Del Coro, the levels of concern cited in the CR article \u201cwere measured against California’s state laws (CA Prop 65), which has a much lower maximum allowable dose level for lead compared to the FDA guidance (0.5 mcg per day vs. 8.8 mcg per day); FDA’s guidance is an \u2018interim reference level\u2019 (IRL) designed to protect against lead toxicity for adults.\u201d No amount of lead is safe, but Del Coro explains that \u201cthe greatest health risk will come from repeated or continuous exposure at high doses.\u201d If you\u2019re a daily protein shake drinker, it\u2019s worth it to seek out brands that are NSF Certified for Sport\u2014\u201cor at the very minimum confirm some type of third party testing for heavy metals,\u201d Del Coro says. \u201cKeep in mind that heavy metals can naturally occur in the soil, so it’s about selecting brands that regularly test their products for contaminants and that are transparent about findings,\u201d Newgent says.<\/p>\n More stories for protein loversWhile protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks<\/a> will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.Jump-start your morning with these high-protein cereals<\/a> that actually taste good.I tasted more than 40 whey protein powders<\/a> to find the best one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What we love: Koia\u2019s shelf-stable shakes are incredibly smooth and creamy\u2014somewhat of a rarity in the world of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":261920,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[97,269,520],"class_list":{"0":"post-261919","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-shopping"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=261919"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261919\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/261920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=261919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=261919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=261919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Ripple](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ripple%20Plant%20Based%20Protein%20Shake.png\"\/)
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