Sunwarrior Clear Protein Refresh Raspberry 420g Tub (30 SRV)

I was looking for a replacement since my favorite brand of clear protein was discontinued. So many of them are SO expensive, and I searched far and wide for an affordable option when I found this one. The flavor isn’t my favorite, but it pairs well with other add-ins to make a fruity lemonade or other fruity beverages. I also love reading the ingredients list and finding NO JUNK! I’m allergic to red dye, so I was very happy when I read only good things on the label. I see people complain on every kind of protein powder about mixing, but y’all! You need to use a blender or a blender bottle or it’ll clump! That’s literally how all protein powders work! I think this one tastes like Kool-aid and especially for the price, I’ll definitely be purchasing again.

I wanted to love this. I love the idea of a clear protein powder and as a vegan there are very few options. The smell is lovely but the taste is syrupy sweet with barley and monk fruit flavors overwhelming any other. As a dietian I am skeptical of its clear liquid status, even after frothing for over a minute and letting it sit it was translucent at best. I tried adding lemon juice to the glass on the left to improve the taste (helped a bit but not enough) and it rapidly curdled bringing the protein out of solution creating a gritty flavor and absolutely making it non-compliant with clear liquid restrictions. I like this product in concept, the upcycled sourcing, the beet root powder to help with muscle recovery. . . But I could never recommend it.

I bought this because I keep hearing that women my age (perimenopause) should be starting the day with protein, like within 30 minutes of waking up. The last thing I want first thing in the morning is something milky or thick. I bought the raspberry flavor. I enjoy the taste. I shake it in a shaker and it mostly dissolves well. But as other people mentioned, you have to use 2 scoops to get the amount of protein most of us are looking for. So the canister doesn't last as long and costs more than desired for the amount. I finished this and bought a different brand to try that has more protein per scoop and comes in a larger container, but if that one tastes bad I'm coming back for more of this!

I've purchased the raspberry flavor multiple times - a single scoop in my 32 oz water bottle is a light and refreshing way to squeeze in a little extra protein every day! However, something is wrong/different about the peach mango flavor. The texture is gritty and grainy, and would NOT dissolve. I could shake that bottle 10 times and still end up with multiple clumps. Not only is that unpleasant to drink, but it was nearly impossible to clean that gunk out of the bottle top.

When I finish at the gym I don’t want a milk based protein shake so this was perfect. What sucks is you have to use 2 scoops to get the same amount of protein so there’s only 15 servings. Not cost effective for me to continue buying. Also taste isn’t bad I just add a little of my sweetener to it. Better than choking it down bc it’s overly sweet