Naked Pea Protein Isolate Powder, Unflavored, 1 lb (15 Servings)

Naked Pea protein is an unflavored pea protein isolate from Naked Nutrition with a single ingredient: yellow pea protein. This listing is the 1 lb bag with 15 servings, with no sweeteners or flavors added.

Who it suits

It suits vegans and anyone who wants a plain plant protein for smoothies, oatmeal or cooking. The unflavored version tastes noticeably of peas, so if you want a ready-to-drink flavor, Ritual Pea Protein or Orgain Vegan Protein may suit you better. Find more in our protein powders and shakes.

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Key facts

• One ingredient: yellow pea protein (Naked Nutrition)
• Each 30 g serving (about 2 scoops) lists 27 g of protein and 120 calories, with 15 servings per bag (Naked Nutrition)
• 0 g added sugars, 2 g total sugars and 2.85 mg iron per serving (Naked Nutrition)
• The label carries the NSF Contents Certified mark (Naked Nutrition)
• Listed as vegan and gluten free (Naked Nutrition); the brand also describes it as soy free and GMO free, made from US and Canadian yellow peas by mechanical water extraction (Naked Nutrition)

What reviewers say

Healthline picked Naked Pea as its best vegan protein powder overall; its tester compared flavors and liked that the flavored versions use coconut sugar instead of stevia or monk fruit. BarBend gave the single-ingredient formula a perfect score and liked its creamy texture in oatmeal, but said the unflavored version tastes strongly of peas and can be a little gritty.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Single ingredient, no sweeteners, vegan and gluten free
• Pro: 27 g protein per serving, NSF Contents Certified
• Con: Strong pea taste when unflavored
• Con: Can be slightly gritty

Cautions

• People with legume or pea allergies should avoid it.
• The unflavored version has a noticeable pea taste; it works best blended into smoothies or recipes.