Nuzest Clean Lean Protein - Vegan Pea Protein Powder Smooth Vanilla 1.1 lb | 20 Servings with 20g Protein, Sugar & Dairy Free, GMO Free, Only 3 Ingredients, Plant Based, 9 Essential Amino Acids + BCAAs

I’m really happy with this protein. The flavor is very pleasant without being overly sweet, and the texture is smooth and not grainy at all. It mixes really well, even with just water and ice. Shipping was also very fast. Definitely a great first impression!

I have been using Clean Lean Protein for over a year and I am a huge fan. I have tried many other types of protein powder and brands and am so glad I found NuZest. I was searching for a clean pea protein powder with natural ingredients for myself but also to recommend to my clients (I run a personal training business and am a nutrition coach). Whey protein is fine for some but not for myself who has a dairy intolerance. A lot of my clients feel too bloated after whey protein shakes and even hemp but this pea protein does not have that effect. I use it every day in my morning smoothie (full serving, 2 scoops) and sometimes add only one scoop to a smoothie as a snack in the afternoon. I typically blend my smoothie with ice in a blender (with some sort of leafy greens, some berries and/or 1/2 banana, chia seeds maybe some almond butter or coconut oil or avocado, a little unsweetened almond or cashew milk and water...sometimes maca powder or raw cacao powder..green tea matcha...whatever you like!) but you can add it to a shaker (they sell one on their site) and mix with water. I would assume that any power mixed with water this way might be a bit gritty but I have never drank it that way. I like thick smoothies with ice and both the chocolate and vanilla taste delicious as they are sweetened a bit with stevia. I am not a coffee or strawberry fan so I haven't tried those. The plain works well if you want to add more fruit or your own sweetener or as I use it, for baking. I have added the plain to my 4 year old's pancakes or muffins that I make and he has no clue. I always advocate getting your nutrition from whole foods first. But for someone like me who is on the go, active and eats only eggs and fish ( no meat or dairy) this works well for me as part of a healthy, balanced diet. If you feel that the price is high, compare it to other quality powders out there. I want clean with no fillers and for about $1.50/ serving, this is a good deal. The customer service is excellent as well. You can return it if you do not like the product. They also have recipes on their site.

I haven't used protein powders in quite some time because I've had mixed results from previous brands. This one was recommended by a company that focuses on women's health and acne. I've been using it now for two weeks, and I've had great results! I've had ZERO breakouts. It took some time getting used to the "vanilla" flavor, but by the end of the first week it was fine.

If you're searching for a very clean protein it's great. It doesn't really have much taste and it can be quite dry (live every vegan protein in general) but it goes well in smoothies or iced coffes

I have had this twice already and enjoy the taste. It blends well and does not clump. It also keeps me full until my next meal.

First impressions - this was delivered to my mailbox, which it didn't actually fit in, in a padded envelope. When I opened it, the powder had spilled into the envelope and was coating the container. The plastic seal on the lid was intact, but the paper seal under the lid was open, which is how it spilled. Quite the mess. I wanted a protein powder for my oatmeal, to prevent the mid-morning jitters, but this isn't it. It mixed well enough with water, but my oatmeal tasted like vanilla pudding with too much vanilla in it. This was with two scoops in 1 1/2 cups cooked oatmeal. I expect if you wanted a protein vanilla shake, this might be good, but I can't imagine any food other than desserts that you could mix it in to increase the protein content. The flavor is way too strong. It has a decent consistency (pudding) and a strong vanilla smell which is not unpleasant Honestly, it could be worse, but I won't be using the rest of it. And they spam your email incessantly after purchase. And it's not returnable.

I’ve been sampling lean vegan protein powders across the board to see if I can find one with an ideal calorie to protein ratio that my body responds to better than the whey I’ve used over the years. My personal priorities in a powder are: simple ingredients, natural sweeteners (if any), responsible sourcing, good for smoothies. I had really high expectations for this one (maybe my own fault), and ultimately felt it fell short, somewhere on middle ground. None of them have been perfect, but this definitely isn’t my favorite I’ve tried, and not my least favorite. The nutrient profile and ingredient list are 10/10 and check all of my boxes. No concerns there. One of the best options on the market in that regard (though there are others that can compete!) My issue comes down to flavor. I went with vanilla (same flavor as the whey I used in the past) and found it sweet, but not in a good way. I like some sweetness, but this is chalky... almost like a birthday cake flavored pepto bismol texture/aftertaste? Sorry that’s not a pleasant comparison. Either way, the flavor profile is nonexistent aside from this forced/unnatural tasting sweetness, and I think that’s what turned me off the most. The texture is pretty good, again, still dense/chalky but I find that with 90% of vegan protein anyway. Worth it for the nutritional and environmental benefits of vegan sourced protein. Overall, I probably won’t buy this one again because of personal preference. I think I’m more sensitive to sweetness than others and tend to prefer earthy vegan flavors with added nature-made sweeteners in my smoothies (fruit). I can see some preferring this flavor and based on the ingredients and nutrient profile, I think it’s well worth the investment if that’s the case.

I love this product.