NuZest sent me some of these protein powder samples to try out, and I was so thrilled when I saw the flavors! Not only do they make the traditional chocolate and vanilla, they also make strawberry, cappuccino and natural-flavored vegan protein. This is definitely a first for me, so I went all-out and tried NuZest’s Clean Lean Protein in a few smoothies. I really love having a protein smoothie in the morning because it’s easy and a good way to get in extra nutrients when I don’t have a ton of time. Check out just a few ways you can enjoy their protein powders in some gluten-free, protein-packed, and nutritious smoothies!
I wanted to start with the Smooth Vanilla, in one of my all-time favorite smoothie combos. In here, I blended 1 pack of the vanilla, 1 cup almond milk, 1 frozen chopped pear, 1 heaping tbs sunbutter (or other nut butter), dash of cinnamon, and ice. It turned out to be perfectly sweetened from the protein powder and the texture was thick and creamy. If you like vanilla flavored drinks, this is a great, versatile option for you!
Next, I went for the Rich Chocolate. It had a nice chocolately and sweet flavor, but since I like really strong chocolate I added a little extra cacao powder along with a frozen banana, maca powder, almond milk, and ice. This was a little less thick than the first smoothie but that was likely because I didn’t add any nut butter or as much ice.
Next, the Creamy Cappuccino which was one of my favorites! It had a nice and sweet coffee flavor that wasn’t bitter in any way. I blended a pack with some almond milk, a frozen banana, maca powder, and ice. This tasted like a creamy and sweet frappuccino but with much less sugar and plenty of protein!
Lastly, the Wild Strawberry which was another favorite. Honestly though, all of these proteins were fantastic, I just prefer the more unique flavors that I haven’t been able to find in other vegan proteins. I blended a pack of the strawberry with vanilla almond milk, a frozen banana and strawberries, maca powder, peanut butter, and ice. This was super filling yet full of good protein and perfectly sweet. I love the fact that I don’t need to add any extra sweetener to these smoothies. The texture of all of them was also quite pleasant and not chalky at all in these smoothies. I highly recommend NuZest if you’re looking for a tasty, clean, and lean protein!
oh nice, I’m glad to read this review. I’ve heard other vegans talking about this protein powder on Instagram, but I haven’t seen it in the stores yet. I’d love to try the cappucino flavor! Raw Protein makes a Marley Coffee flavor that I like, but I’d love to try a different brand’s spin on that flavor.