Pea Protein Powder

Here is another one of my favourite products. I thought it was time I take some time out to share some info about it…

Smoothies are a favourite in our home. My husband Peter makes a smoothie most mornings to have with breakfast or to have for his mid morning snack and it’s a quick breakfast on the go for me too. We discovered pretty quickly that a fruit or vegetable smoothie on its own was not enough to fill us up and so we started searching for a natural protein powder which would tick all the boxes when it came to food sensitivities and natural ingredients. A lot of the ones on the market at our local health food stores were full of whey powder, sugars, milk solids or lots of additives. Both Peter and I started searching online and eventually discovered Vital Protein. At the time our local health food store didn’t stock it so we were buying it in bulk online but after a few months we noticed it on the shelves and discovered many more in their product range. So we have been purchasing it in store ever since.

It contains a naturally complete protein and I don’t seem to bloat from it which is definitely an added bonus. It is sweetened with natural Thaumatin sweetener. Thaumatin is derived from the sweet katemfe fruit found in West African rainforest regions. From what i’ve found when looking into this sweetener, like Stevia it is safe for human health when consumed. Thaumatin is apparently suitable for diabetics as it does not have a high GI and is natural. The actual protein powder itself is vegan, free from soy, dairy, lactose, wheat and gluten. Different flavours are available including vanilla, chocolate, coffee (decaffeinated green coffee), plain unflavoured and just recently I was given a sample strawberry sachet to try from my local Go Vita store.

Vanilla is our household favourite and we don’t just use it in smoothies but I also add it to my muffin, cake and pancake mixtures as well to add some extra protein. We love that it’s completely natural, allergy free and has no hidden ingredients. Plus it does it’s job and fills us up for longer!

Give it a go and see what you think.

Enjoy!