Naked Pea - Vanilla Pea Protein Isolate from North American Farms - 5lb Bulk, NSF Certified, Plant Based, Vegetarian & Vegan Protein Power, Easy to Digest, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Soy Free

I will say this is not the tastiest protein powder out there. I didn’t come to this powder for taste, rather I sought it in order to reduce additives in my diet. It does mix pretty well and chunks up like most whey powders so an electric whisk is best and blender bottle second. My favorite flavor is for sure vanilla. I just think they did the best job masking some of the bean profile compared to the others. Chocolate is good but tastes more on the strait cacao side. And of course, unflavored is unflavored. I have tried them all. Vanilla is also very usable in ice cream, baking, and other uses in the kitchen. Give this protein a shot if you truly are interested in your digestion and gut health. I can drink a lot of this and feel fine unlike the casein/lactose counterparts. It does not taste the best and is granular in texture. Do not drink with water if you care about flavor profile. Overall, it mixes well. I recommend mixing two scoops of this with A2 milk 2% 20 oz, two tablespoons of pumpkin puree, and a dash of cinnamon. Maybe add some vanilla extract. Gradually add the ingredients and stir with an electric wand. It tastes great!

I'm trying to up my protein lately, but I can't have dairy products, soy or artificial sweeteners, so I'm kind of limited with protein powders. I got this specifically because it didn't have stevia or other gross fake sweeteners in it. This was my first time trying pea protein, and it's better than I expected based on many of the reviews. Yes, it's a little chalky, but I expected that. I wouldn't necessarily recommend just mixing with water, as it will likely taste very chalky. I've been blending with frozen bananas, oat milk, and chia seeds (and sometimes tossing in other fruit for more flavor), and it tastes pretty good. It blends well in my blender, and the sweetness of the fruit plus the sugar in the powder makes the resulting smoothie plenty sweet. I do taste the vanilla flavor, and while I'm not sure I love it, it's fine. Next time I'd probably opt for the unflavored version, and just add a dash of real vanilla extract to my smoothie if I want it. The pea protein hasn't caused any digestive issues for me, but I'm only using it 2-3 times a week at this point. I don't know if it's the addition of fruit as well, but the smoothies I make with this make me feel pretty full and could almost be meal substitutes. Given that protein powder in general is expensive, and it's even more difficult to find something with real sugar in it, I feel like this was a pretty good value for the money. I'll likely repurchase when I run out.

I really wanted to like this protein powder. The price is great, and the ingredient list is clean and simple, which I really appreciate. I also like that it’s plant-based, making it a good option for a variety of dietary preferences. However, the flavor just didn’t work for me. I actually thought I might have accidentally ordered the unflavored version at first because the vanilla taste is extremely mild and barely noticeable. It also has a slightly gritty texture, even when blended. That said, it does have some positives. It blends well in a smoothie without clumping, and I didn’t experience any digestive issues or stomach discomfort, which is important for me with protein powders. I’ve been using it in protein shakes, and while I’ll finish the container, I personally wouldn’t purchase it again due to the lack of flavor and texture. If taste isn’t a priority and you’re looking for a very clean, simple protein powder, this could still work for you.

I’ll be honest — this is not the best tasting or easiest mixing protein out there. It’s a little grainy and takes some effort to shake properly. But that’s exactly why I bought it. This is one of the few proteins that is truly clean. No additives, no sweeteners, no weird ingredients — just straight pea protein. And if you’re trying to avoid all the extra stuff, that matters. Also, no emulsifiers or mixing agents. Most protein powders add those to make it dissolve easier and feel smoother, but they’re still extra processed ingredients your body has to deal with. They don’t add real nutritional value — they just improve texture and shelf life. Most “smooth” proteins are smooth because they add things to make them that way. This one doesn’t. So yeah, you give up a little convenience and texture… but you know exactly what you’re putting in your body. For me, that trade-off is worth it. If you want something clean and simple, this is a solid choice at least for me.

I needed a non-dairy protein shake. Naked Pea is good quality protein at a fair price. There is a catch. If you are looking for a protein you can add milk or water and shake...this isnt it. Doing it that way is horrible. No flavor, chalky, etc. If you have the time, adding fresh fruit, 1/2 tblsp honey as a sweetener, 1/2 tsp of vanilla bean paste for flavor, 10-12 oz milk, and ice in a blender...it taste perfect. Highly recommend if you have the time to doctor it up.

I purchased this protein mix because of the clean ingredients and the fact that there is no fake sugar in it. I thought it was going to be the perfect protein drink for me, but unfortunately, the taste does not agree with me. It does not taste anything like vanilla. It might be great for most people, but my taste buds had other ideas. Hopefully I can gift this to someone.

Doesn't tasted great. If you're looking for a protein powder to possible use alone with milk I would not recommend. To make it taste good you need to add sweeteners in addition to fruit which defeats the purpose in my opinion. Good thing about it is that its cheap, but would not purchase again due to taste. I'm using protein powders as a meal replacement and for post-workouts, the taste alone made me take a break which isn't ideal, so if you need something to keep you on track in your journey, this isn't the best choice. Since I still have it, I will try baking with it to see if that helps with the taste.

Applied vanilla serving size into 8 OZ of water shaken slightly well in mason jar. Mild pea flavor undertone with salt along with vanilla. Mixes well in mason jar shaken quickly. Occasionally salt is added to enhance vanilla although prefer little salt. Very likely may purchase chocolate because vanilla is tolerable for hardcore committed protein junkies but not for the faint hearted tourist! Tried a mix with too much water far beyound the recommended serving size and so became faint hearted and so stay with portion control... Update: Just purchased chocolate flavor only because vanilla was not a liquid snickers bar experience! One may fortify with snickers bar but not unfortify... Update: The chocolate is devoid of sweet and tons of cocao powder and prominent salt is a mystery and so only blend with 8oz water and mixes very well... I only mix with water and abandoned all other other mixes. It will take a nutritional wizard alchemist to diminish the inherent flavor and this would likely give a witches brew of popularity... I like salted chocolate and raw cacao in hot milk with hint of sweet but that's just me... I give 3 stars because of mysterious propensity of salt and peas are devoid of salt but otherwise 5 stars being a hardcore protein junkie!

I gave it a 5 star for the following reasons which also has its cons to them, but easily worked around: - It's not overly sweet. In fact the barely there sweetness makes it almost a turn-off. However, compared to other brands that are "too sweet", I can control the sweetness factor to my liking by adding fruit and whatever else I want to my liking. -to get 25gr of protein per serving, you need the too large scoops. Technically this would equate to 2.5lbs of any other supplement that requires the one scoop for the same amount of protein. Still a deal! -The list of ingredients is as clean as you'll find out there! Just for this reason alone this is a great purchase! -If baking with this and want to get the same amount of protein per servings as the one scoop counterpart, you'll have to change up the recipe a bit to accomodate the extra dry ingredients to liquid ration. -I made chocolate protein icing with the chocolate version on my protein brownies.............the possibilities are endless! Just make a few adjustments and trust me, you'll end up loving it!

Tastes like an early Joe Weider formula I used to favour. However there is no vanilla taste to this product at all which is very disappointing. Guess I'll be stuck with ordering the one without vanilla next time.

Tastes disgusting

DO NOT BUY!! This is the worst protein powder I have ever tasted. I had it once mixed with my usual yogurt and fruit and it’s the worse thing I have ever tasted and my stomach was immediately upset. Also buyer beware. They won’t return unopened containers.

I really like this product. I use it regularly to get more protein in my diet. It might be a little grainy for some people, but since I down it in one shot that's not an issue to me. It doesn't have to be super sweet as I blend it with fruit and juice.