Popsugar Health & Fitness Protein Best Protein Products Shake Up Your Protein Plan With These 10 Sweet and Satisfying Snacks, Drinks, and Powders 15 May 2019 by Maggie Ryan Image Source: Svelte Organic Protein Shake As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. It's a simple equation: post-workout protein equals muscle growth. But that doesn't mean you have to scarf down a chicken breast on your way out of the gym (although if you feel like it, hey, more power to you). There are so many protein bars, powders, and drinks out there now that it can actually start to feel overwhelming — so many delicious sources of protein, so little time! We've rounded up our 10 favourite options just to make it a little easier on you. Eat (or drink) them with a healthy source of carbs, like a piece of fruit, to fill out the post-workout snack and fast-track your way to strong, lean muscles. Related: 9 Delicious Vegan Friendly Protein Bars You'll Never Guess Are From Amazon 1 Aloha Plant-Based Protein Drink Image Source: ALOHA Smooth, sweet Aloha Protein Drinks ($15 for a four-pack) come with 18 grams of protein, just 5 grams of sugar, and are made of all-natural ingredients. The coconut milk base gives it a creamy texture that I loved; the vanilla flavour is my favourite. (Even better: it's available at Target!) Aloha Protein Drinks $15 from aloha.com Buy Now 2 Truwomen Plant Fuelled Protein Bars Image Source: amazon.com Delicious Truwomen Plant Fuelled Protein Bars ($28 for a 12-pack) come in a variety of supersweet flavours, from doughnut to cookie dough to red velvet (!), but have just 7-10 grams of sugar apiece. Truwomen Plant Fuelled Protein Bars $28 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 No Cow Protein Bar Image Source: amazon.com Just one tasty, convenient No Cow Protein Bar ($30 for a 12-pack) gives you 20 grams of protein and a measly single gram of sugar — and it's totally plant-based, so a great choice for vegans. No Cow Protein Bar $30 from amazon.com Buy Now 4 Vega Protein & Energy in Classic Chocolate Image Source: amazon.com Beyond the full 20 grams of protein per serving, Vega Protein & Energy in Classic Chocolate ($38) also offers solid doses of potassium, calcium, and iron, along with MCT oil, a healthy, filling fat that's great for weight loss. And if you need help staying awake after your morning workout, the plant-based powder also comes with 100 milligrams of caffeine. Vega Protein & Energy in Classic Chocolate $38 from amazon.com Buy Now 5 Pure Protein Chocolate Deluxe Bar Image Source: pureprotein.com Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Pure Protein Chocolate Deluxe Bar ($8 for a six-pack), which tastes and feels exactly like dark chocolate — just much more filling, healthy, and with only 3 grams of sugar. Pure Protein Chocolate Deluxe Bar $8 from pureprotein.com Buy Now 6 Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie Image Source: store.nutiva.com A single scoop of vegan Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie ($37) has only 2 grams of sugar and 22 grams of protein — not a bad trade-off. It's a great choice if you're looking to build muscle and lose weight; just plop a scoop in your smoothie or mix it into plain water and enjoy. Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie $37 from store.nutiva.com Buy Now 7 One Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar Image Source: amazon.com Craving peanut butter cups? Same, pretty much all the time. Satisfy that sweet tooth with a One Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar ($25 for a 12-pack), which has a single gram of sugar and 20 grams of protein — a perfect mid-morning pick-me-up. One Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar $25 from amazon.com Buy Now 8 PlantFusion Complete Protein Creamy Vanilla Bean Image Source: plantfusion.com We're in awe — PlantFusion Complete Protein Creamy Vanilla Bean ($34) has just 2 grams of carbs and no sugar at all, plus 21 grams of plant-based protein per serving. Count us in. PlantFusion Complete Protein Creamy Vanilla Bean $34 from plantfusion.com Buy Now 9 Svelte Organic Protein Shake Image Source: Svelte Organic Protein Shake Svelte Organic Protein Shakes are so cute — and so healthy. One vegan, gluten-free premade shake makes for a quick, tasty shot of protein (11 grams) and the sweet saying on the front can't help but make you smile. Throw one in your gym bag for a convenient post-workout drink. ProteinHealthy SnacksHealthy Living