Unboxed: 9 products packed with plant protein
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No longer does protein just mean a hunk of steak. As consumers cut back on their animal product intake, manufacturers are rising to meet them by packing traditionally carb-laden snacks with diverse sources of plant protein, from lentils to hemp to peas. Try these options, which all contain 5 or more grams of protein per serving, to help shoppers include more of this important macronutrient into their diets. Want your product reviewed on Unboxed? Tweet to @JennaBlumenfeld
Vegetables, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes and even cheese appear in this savory, smoky and intensely spicy snack bar. Just 4 grams of sugar, each 180-calorie bar delivers 9 grams of plant protein. Also packed with golden flax seeds and chia seeds. Why go savory? “People are hungry for new flavors and want less sugar,” explains co-founder Lisa Murray. Also available in a Parmesan, Tomato & Herb flavor. Learn more about Savory Harvest
Crispy, satisfying orbs of quinoa flour, rice flour and pea protein are flavored with gourmet add-ins including sea salt and truffle oil, or herbes de Provence (thyme, rosemary, basil, marjoram, parsley and oregano). A creative, gluten-free way to incorporate quinoa into snack time. 5 grams of protein per serving. Learn more about i heart keenwah.
This hemp brand’s first snack product is a five-ingredient concoction of shelled hemp seeds, organic evaporated cane syrup, brown rice syrup, organic vanilla flavor and sea salt. Both crunchy and chewy, these tasty squares are a fiber- and protein-rich treat. Learn more about Manitoba Harvest
I know, another bar. But Redd's new chocolate-flavored bar contains an impressive blend of high-nutrient foods like quinoa, chia, oats and superfood powders including acai, acerola, blackberry, mangosteen and even the Brazilian fruit jabuticaba. Each 250-calorie bar delivers 10 grams of protein derived from yellow peas. Bonus: You'll receive 50 mg caffeine from yerba mate extract. Learn more about Redd Bar
Behold, a fragrant USDA Organic granola not just sprinkled with chia seeds but packed with them. Nickel-sized chunks of rolled oats are covered in chia seeds and bound with pea protein, brown rice syrup and virgin coconut oil, delivering 10 grams protein per serving. We especially love the flavor burst from dried blueberries. Learn more about Mamma Chia
Vega’s clean, plant-based ingredients continually impress. So imagine our delight when we learned the company recently improved upon its already stellar All-In-One Shake by pumping up the protein by 33 percent and doubling the greens. Non-GMO Project Verified and soy-free, this shake combines a variety of plant proteins (hemp, pea, sacha inchi seed) with broccoli, kale, spirulina, carrot, beet, cranberry, apple, blueberry and more to offer complete nutrition—all for just 160 calories per serving. Available in palatable flavors including French Vanilla, Vanilla Chai, Natural, Chocolate and Berry. Learn more about Vega
Beyond Meat’s new plant-based burger is designed to attract omnivore consumers. Pea protein isolate, oils from flax, sunflower, canola and sustainable palm, tapioca starch, natural flavors and more lend a convincing texture to this juicy and meaty burger. An impressive blend of boosters like sea buckthorn, moringa leaf and pomegranate seed powder up the nutrition. Learn more about Beyond Meat
A rainbow of organic hemp protein bars that deliver on taste and nutrition. My fave: Cacao Dragon (in blue), which contains figs, brazil nuts, dragon fruit, hemp protein powder, hemp seeds, cacao powder, coconut nectar, dates and even blue-green algae. From a brand dedicated to legalizing hemp agriculture in the United States (yes, it’s still illegal to grow this non-hallucinogenic crop). Learn more about Evo Hemp
I love the name of these 62-gram orbs of energy because it appeals to endurance athletes. No wonder, then, that Bonk Breakers boast they’re the official bar of Ironman races and USA Cycling. Certified Gluten-Free, most flavors contain less than 11 ingredients that range from cashews to brown rice syrup to rice protein isolate. While not USDA Organic, Bonk Breakers employ organic dark chocolate and dried bananas. Plus, they’re smartly sized to fit in the pocket of your cycling jersey. Learn more about Bonk Breakers
I love the name of these 62-gram orbs of energy because it appeals to endurance athletes. No wonder, then, that Bonk Breakers boast they’re the official bar of Ironman races and USA Cycling. Certified Gluten-Free, most flavors contain less than 11 ingredients that range from cashews to brown rice syrup to rice protein isolate. While not USDA Organic, Bonk Breakers employ organic dark chocolate and dried bananas. Plus, they’re smartly sized to fit in the pocket of your cycling jersey. Learn more about Bonk Breakers
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