{"title":"Vanilla Protein Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in a vanilla protein powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein on its own doesn't taste like vanilla, so the flavor has to come from somewhere. Many protein powders list it as \"natural flavor.\" Under FDA rules, a natural flavor can be an extract or essence from a wide range of sources, including spices, fruit, vegetables, bark, roots and dairy, as long as its main job is flavor rather than nutrition.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The label doesn't have to say which one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimal Plant Protein lists organic vanilla by name, with no \"natural flavors.\" The whole ingredient list is four items: organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic vanilla and organic monk fruit.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in a serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving (36g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptimal Plant Protein, Vanilla\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g, including 1g fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor from\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic vanilla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweetened with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic monk fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural flavors, gums, stevia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures are from the Nutrition Facts label.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e It's USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free. With nothing else in the scoop, it tastes like a light, simple vanilla rather than a sweet milkshake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy vanilla?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla is the most flexible flavor to have on hand. It works in a plain shake, goes with almost any fruit, and disappears into oatmeal, yogurt and baking without taking over. If you're only going to buy one protein powder, vanilla is the easiest to use every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSweetened with monk fruit, not stevia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany vanilla protein powders are sweetened with stevia, sucralose or sugar alcohols. Stevia's sweet compounds also activate bitter taste receptors on the tongue, which is why some people notice a bitter aftertaste.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Optimal is sweetened only with organic monk fruit. Read more about \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/monk-fruit-protein-powder\"\u003emonk fruit protein powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stevia-free-protein-powder\"\u003estevia-free protein powder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use vanilla protein powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving with a cup of unsweetened almond, oat or soy milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothie:\u003c\/strong\u003e blend with frozen berries and half a banana. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/nutrition\/delicious-plant-protein-shake-and-smoothie-recipes\"\u003eprotein shake recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOatmeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir it into oats after cooking, or try our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/overnight-plant-protein-oats\"\u003eovernight plant protein oats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePancakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap some of the flour for protein powder, like our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/simple-protein-pancakes\"\u003esimple protein pancakes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"optimal-organic-plant-protein-powder","title":"Optimal Plant Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eOptimal Plant Protein is organic plant protein powder made with just four ingredients: organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic vanilla and organic monk fruit. Each 36g serving has 26g of protein, 150 calories and 0g of sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26g of protein per serving from organic pea and brown rice protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetened only with organic monk fruit, with no stevia, erythritol or added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gums, natural flavors, dairy or soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and certified gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metal results from the independent lab Light Labs published on the product page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla flavor, 30 servings per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"fitppl","offers":[{"title":"Vanilla \/ 30 Serving Bag","offer_id":49098912825625,"sku":"OPP-V-30BAG","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/files\/updated-optimal-bag.jpg?v=1788114381"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/collections\/VG-Glass_305b21bb-019f-48e5-a82f-c2a6e6cb8965.jpg?v=1794082368","url":"https:\/\/fitppl.com\/collections\/vanilla-protein-powder.oembed","provider":"fitppl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}