Protein Powder Recommendations

minawnguyen
minawnguyen Posts: 2 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi,

I'm looking for a dairy & gluten free protein powder that is good for baking (e.g. pancakes, muffins, etc.). I have a very sensitive palette and I absolutely HATE the taste of protein powder which is why I don't mix it into shakes, and use other ingredients to drown it out in my baking (e.g. dark chocolate). If you could recommend one that is actually flavourless, I'd really appreciate it!

I'm located in Canada for reference.

Thank you!
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  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 538 Member
    I'm curious as to what other people are going to add here. There's pea protein but it has a strong taste.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,221 Member
    How is someone suppose to guess what a picky eater likes?
  • minawnguyen
    minawnguyen Posts: 2 Member
    edited April 28
    I'm not asking for guesses, I'm asking for recommendations. From there I'll try them out myself and report back. I'm "picky" because I test out hundreds of different ones like anyone else. Baking is an art, and different powders will produce different outcomes. Thanks for being so helpful.
  • MargaretYakoda
    MargaretYakoda Posts: 2,994 Member
    Whey is out.

    I’ve tried hemp protein but it takes like dirt, so probably not what you’re looking for.

    I see one on Amazon called Orgain organic protein powder. It’s got 4.3 stars out of over 6k reviews. Might be worth a try.
  • FibroHiker
    FibroHiker Posts: 398 Member
    I use Orgain collagen protein powder almost every day. It does take two scoops to get a full serving of protein so that can be a lot to add to recipes. I used to make protein bars with it but now just dissolve it in herbal tea. I think it would work great in pancakes. It does tend to make a recipe a little dry so you may need to adjust the water or oil in your preparation. Pancakes sound like a yummy way to use that product.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,455 Member
    Nugo makes a chocolate and a vanilla pea protein powder. Both are very good. I’ve made pancakes with the chocolate and they cooked up terrific.

    Not cheap, but if you sign up for texts, they’ll send discount codes frequently.

    Their dark chocolate protein bars are fantastic, too.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,455 Member
    edited April 30
    PS have made smoothies with their vanilla powder, milk (you could substitute), fresh ginger root, apple and cottage cheese (maybe could sub soft tofu?). Delicious. No icky protein powder taste like others I’ve tried.
  • Hobartlemagne
    Hobartlemagne Posts: 566 Member
    edited May 13
    I've had Orgain powder in vanilla and chocolate. I think it tases pretty good.
    I think most other vegan protein drinks taste like play-doh.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,630 Member
    edited May 13
    Have you tried egg white powder? I've never used it, but my guess is it would be good for baking. You probably wouldn't have to change the recipe much, but it would make what you baked drier and more structured?
    And of course, OP is gone.
  • kbunn06
    kbunn06 Posts: 18 Member
    edited May 16
    I just started using Equip Prime Protein because it is dairy free and clean. It's made with beef isolate instead of whey. It doesn't upset my stomach at all which is awesome! The chocolate is great. I'm waiting on my next order of vanilla to come in.

    It's not super cheap (about $2 per serving) but I realized I had been drinking Fairlife shakes which are close to $5 a piece! The price is worth it to miss out on the stomach aches.

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