Quality may start with taste, but you should also investigate whether the product is: pesticide free, certified organic, GMO free, the manufacturing process that allows retention of minerals and vitamins (cold extraction), and whether the product contains heavy metals.
The latter is important based on a Consumer Reports study that shows some of the most popular protein powders contained cadmium, arsenic and lead. Other considerations can include fair trade and green manufacturing facilities.
One of my personal pet peeves is artificial sweeteners. I like my protein shakes without fake sugar, and I don’t think you can effectively “fake” sugar without some drawbacks. Certain natural sweeteners in small amounts are generally the best option, but many protein supplements do not even need sweetener to begin with.
Without further ado, here are three of the top sugar free protein powders, perfect for protein shakes without artificial sweeteners.
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Warrior Blend™ by Sun Warrior®
Although originally designed for vegans, it is quickly becoming a favorite among non-vegans and natural protein fans as well. You can read my full review of Sun Warrior here.
This organic powder stands on its own as a source for amino acids, easily digested, non-GMO, doesn’t contain any sugar, soy, gluten, yeast, animal proteins, dairy, any of the common allergens, and is completely raw.
The cranberry, hemp, and pea protein blend make this an excellent low carb option and their use of coconut oil for medium chain triglyceride fats offers the energy boost as well as protection against inflammation. Sweetened with stevia and just 80 calories, it is high in antioxidants, nutrients, and protein.
The Warrior Blend Organic Protein is free of artificial colors and preservatives. It is made using a cold extraction process and available in Chocolate, Vanilla, and Natural. Each flavor varies slightly in content; Chocolate, Per Serving: 34 g protein, 100 calories with 10 calories from fat, total fat 1g, total carbs= 3 g, calcium 3%, iron 36%.
Warrior blend nutritional supplements bring you the perfect combination for an organic plant-based protein powder. Make the ultimate plant-based protein shake with Warrior Blend vegan chocolate protein powder!
Vanilla
Per Serving:
- 19 g protein
- 100 calories with 15 calories from fat total fat 2 g
- total carbs = 2 g
- calcium 2%
- iron 32%
Natural
Per Serving:
- 20 g protein
- 100 calories with 10 calories from fat
- total fat 1 g
- total carbs= 1g
- calcium 1%
- iron 26%.
You can find the Warrior Blend for a reasonable price here.
Tera’s Organic Whey
Created through sourced organic farming communities, using proteins from ethically treated and organic, rBGH-free goat or cow milk sources. Ingredients include super fruits high in antioxidants and paired with stevia which is low glycemic. Created with care in small batches at their ‘green factory’ where each ‘whey’ component is kept completely separate.
The factory uses sustainable energy and the ultrafiltration process includes a heat exchange that maintains cool temperatures and then the concentration is dried for preservation of nutritive values.
Tera’s Organic Whey is certified organic and chemical free. Available in a larger array of flavors, many of which are used in baking and culinary products, including Organic: Blueberry, Bourbon Vanilla, Coffee, Fair Trade Dark Chocolate, and Plain. 1 oz and 12 oz servings. Each flavor varies for nutrition information.
Our organic, grass fed whey protein is blended with organic Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla for a perfect combination of great taste and pure health. Certified Gluten Free, rBGH/rBST and antibiotic free, and Non-GMO.
Plain
Per serving:
- 22 g protein
- 110 calories with 15 calories from fat\
- total fat 1.5 g
- total carbs= 3 g
- vitamin A 2%
- calcium 10%
- iron 2%.
You can find the Tera’s Organic Whey for a reasonable price here.
Nutiva® Hemp Protein/Protein Hi Fiber
100% certified organic products sourced from green facilities and operations using fair trade certifications. You can check out my full review of Nutiva here.
Plant-based organic hemp protein and fiber made from raw hempseeds, non-GMO, vegan; hemp contains all twenty amino acids including nine essential, Omega 3&6 essential fatty acids, cold process manufactured, chemical free, non-irradiated, containers that are non-BPA.
Organic Hemp Protein and Protein Hi Fiber are highest quality plant proteins containing branch-chain amino acids, highest content on the planet of 66% edestin (bioactive globulin protein for easy digestion).
This is listed as the third choice due to the fact that not all prefer the taste of hemp. It may be an acquired taste, however, this powder can be mixed with other sources to improve the taste quality.
Rich in plant protein, fiber, magnesium, iron, zinc, and sustainable source of amino acids, fatty acids, protein, and edestin—one serving provides 10 grams of raw organic protein and 12 grams of fiber with no trans or saturated fats.
Ingredients include
Organic Hemp Protein 15 g contains:
- 50% proteins
- 26% fiber = 10% soluble
- 90% insoluble
- iron
- magnesium
- zinc
This protein is hemp based for flavor, however protein shakes are available in Chocolate and Vanilla. For pricing options, see this listing.
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