As a plant-based eater, the high-protein foods I eat, including beans, lentils, whole grains, and tempeh, also tend to be pretty high in carbs. And since the rest of my diet is also high in carbs since it's filled with veggies and fruit, I like to find protein other quick sources that are low in carbs like these protein powders.
I add them to smoothies; baked goods [1] like banana bread [2] and whole wheat pancakes [3], two-minute baked oatmeal [4]; no-bake bars' and protein balls. The protein powder has to taste good though, and these are a few of my faves. The best part? All of them have 3 grams of carbs or fewer. Check them out ahead.
Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean
This is one of my absolute favourite vegan protein powders for the creamy texture and the sweet vanilla flavour that doesn't taste fake or leave a weird aftertaste. I also love that this brand sells single-serving packets, so I can take them on trips.
Ingredients [6]: pea protein isolate, artichoke protein, organic sprouted amaranth powder, organic sprouted quinoa powder, whole algae protein, bromelain, alpha galactosidase, natural flavour, stevia extra powder, silica, guar gum powder, lucuma powder, luo han guo extract, yacon powder
Serving size: 30 grams
Calories: 120
Carbs: 2 grams
Protein: 21 grams
Nutiva Vanilla Plant Protein Powder
I never knew how silky smooth a protein powder could be until I had this! The vanilla flavour is subtle and this protein powder offers the most protein compared to the others. I love using it for smoothies and pancakes.
Ingredients [7]: organic protein blend (organic pea protein, organic sunflower protein, organic pumpkin protein, organic hemp protein), organic creamer base (organic coconut milk powder, organic inulin, monk fruit extract), organic natural flavours, fruit and vegetable blend (spinach, broccoli, carrot, beet, shitake mushroom, tomato, apple, cranberry, orange, blueberry, strawberry), himalayan sea salt, organic cinnamon, d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin e), bifidobacterium longum, enzyme blend (protease, amalyse, lipase, cellulase, papain, bromelain)
Serving size: 31 grams
Calories: 110
Carbs: 3 grams
Protein: 22 grams
Tone It Up Organic Vanilla Protein Powder
This protein powder is sweet and delicious — perfect for a smoothie or for adding to oatmeal.
Ingredients: [8] protein blend (pea protein isolate, pumpkin seed protein, natural flavours, medium chain triglycerides, guar gum, gum acacia, sea salt, stevia leaf extract, monk fruit extract)
Serving size: 24 grams
Calories: 100
Carbs: 3 grams
Protein: 14 grams
Ripple Vanilla Protein Powder
As a huge fan of Ripple milk, I'm also a fan of this protein powder. I love that it doesn't have a huge list of ingredients, it tastes great, and is smooth and sweet.
Ingredients: [9] pea protein, contains less than 2 percent of natural flavours, organic guar gum, organic gum acacia, xanthan gum, and monk fruit extract
Serving size: 27 grams
Calories: 110
Carbs: 2 grams
Protein: 20 grams