by Team RunRun coach Kyle Fulmer
Along with the many perks of being a Team RunRun coach, I was able to try Naked Nutrition’s Naked Pea Protein Powder over the last three months, both the Double Chocolate and Chocolate Peanut Butter flavors. Naked Pea Protein has the least amount of ingredients I’ve ever seen in a protein supplement, mixes fairly well, and comes in super simple flavor profiles. This sample trial was well timed, as a focus of mine in the new year has been to hit the gym! I’ve been lifting real weight twice a week, adding an occasional third day of body weight exercises.
Drinking the Naked Pea first thing in the morning has been a solid addition to the morning routine. Instead of diving into the breakfast sweets straight away, I’ve started the day with 16oz of water and the Naked Pea. No need to rush into that donut and spiced latte just yet! I am not trying to bulk up, but I do feel less sore than I might perhaps otherwise, and I am performing well in the gym – so it must be the Naked Pea!
Now what you’ve come here for, the proper Naked Pea Protein Powder review:
Taste – 8.5/10
The taste is good, especially the Double Chocolate variety! I’ve been mixing the powders with water, whole milk, almond milk, and oatmilk. Since Naked Pea uses real cacao I feel like I am drinking a chocolate beverage, rather than a formulated drink. I also mixed the Naked Pea with everyone’s favorite green powder for a month, and that was pretty tasty too! Best combo has been oatmilk, banana, and Naked Pea mixed in the blender.
Ingredients – 10/10
This is where Naked Pea shines! The ingredients of the Naked Pea are top notch and spartan. The Double Chocolate flavor only has six ingredients. Yes, S-I-X! And, yet still has a full amino acid profile. Those ingredients are: pea protein, organic coconut sugar, organic cacao, alkalized cocoa (Dutch and Brazilian), sea salt and potassium salt. Stop right there Naked Pea, you had me at Dutch and Brazilian alkalized cocoa! I have no idea what alkalized cocoa is, but it sounds fancy and delicious.
Viscosity – 9/10
Mix it in the blender and you’re golden with your Naked Pea; get lazy (like I am most days) and mix it with a fork and you’ll have a little residue. But, not much! You never feel like you are wasting your Naked Pea: I just stir for amount 30 seconds, and 95% of my Naked Pea is ready to drink! The other 5% of Naked Pea is easily washed down with a cold splash of water. Blended with your favorite beverage, bananas, or other add-ons in the Vitamix is a treat. Even without a blender, it mixes smooth and easy.
TL:DR from Team RunRun: BUY Naked Pea Protein!
Naked Nutrition’s Naked Pea Protein Powder lays it all out there, and has nothing to hide. Simple and basic ingredients, with no additives, and light on the tummy; I’ll even drink it right before heading out the door for a run!
Naked Pea Protein highlights:
- Pea protein powder
- Certified vegan
- Informed Choice-certified
- GMO-, dairy-, gluten-, and soy-free
Nitty gritty details:
| Serving size: | 13 Tsp (2 Scoops) |
|---|---|
| Servings per container: | 15 (1 Lb) Or 76 (5 Lbs) |
| Price per serving: | $1.33 (1 Lb) Or $0.76 (5 Lbs) |
| Protein per serving: | 25–27 G Depending On Flavor |
| Carbs per serving: | 2–8 G Depending On Flavor |
| Fat per serving: | 0.5–4 G Depending On Flavor |
| Flavors: | Unflavored, Chocolate, Vanilla, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate |
Kyle Fulmer is a Boulder-based running coach with Team RunRun. He describes himself as an “ultra coach, a little old school, a little new school, and all about exploring the trails and finding fulfillment along the way!”