Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+, Vanilla, 15 Servings (1 lb)

Ritual pea protein, sold as Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+, is a vanilla vegan protein powder from Ritual that comes with a Supplement Facts panel. The 1 lb bag holds 15 servings and uses organic pea protein with a short ingredient list.

Who it suits

It suits vegans who want a smooth vanilla shake with 0 g sugar and brand-reported contaminant testing. If you prefer a single ingredient with no sweetener, Naked Pea Protein is the simpler pick. Browse our protein powders and shakes for more.

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Key facts

• Each 1/3 cup (about 31 g) serving lists 20 g of protein, 120 calories, 3 g carbohydrate and 0 g sugar (Ritual)
• Protein comes from organic pea protein; the brand says the peas are regeneratively farmed in North America (Ritual)
• Sweetened with rebaudioside M and monk fruit extract, with added L-methionine and choline (Ritual)
• The brand reports Clean Label Project certification and third-party lot testing for heavy metals and microbes (Ritual)
• The brand notes the product is not organic overall, mixing organic and non-organic ingredients (Ritual)

What reviewers say

BarBend found it dissolved in water with no clumps and without the earthy taste of many pea proteins; it docked a little for sodium, and price was the biggest complaint. Fortune ranked the vanilla among the better-tasting plant proteins but found it costly. Healthline liked the creamy texture and contaminant testing but noted cost and few flavors.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Mixes smoothly without an earthy taste
• Pro: 0 g sugar and brand-reported contaminant testing
• Con: High cost per serving
• Con: Small flavor range

Cautions

• The brand label carries a California Prop 65 warning for lead.
• Sodium is 290 mg per serving.
• Talk to your doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.