Vegan Plant Protein (Vanilla)

The same fava bean and fermented nutritional yeast protein base as our Chocolate, in a clean vanilla that works on its own or as a neutral foundation for smoothies and recipes. Dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free. 21g of complete plant protein per serving at 110 calories.

What's inside and why it matters:

1. Tendra® Fava Bean Protein Isolate: Complete amino acid profile with all nine essential amino acids. High in protein and fiber, free from soy, dairy, and gluten.
2. YESTEIN™ Fermented Nutritional Yeast Protein: Fermentation improves digestibility and bioavailability. Contains naturally occurring B12 — the most commonly deficient nutrient in plant-based diets.
3. MCT Oil Powder: Fast-absorbing fat for energy and satiety. Improves shake texture.
4. Apple Pectin: Soluble fiber for digestive support and sustained fullness.
5. Neutral vanilla flavor: Works in any smoothie or recipe without competing flavors. More versatile than the Chocolate for mixing with fruits, greens, or other ingredients.

Here's the Science

The protein science is covered in the Chocolate description. Key points: fava bean protein is a complete protein with a solid amino acid profile, and fermentation of the nutritional yeast component improves digestibility and nutrient bioaccessibility significantly. For full research context, see the Vegan Plant Protein (Chocolate) description.

The vanilla version is the better choice for people who use protein powder as an ingredient — in smoothie bowls, overnight oats, baked goods, or blended with fruit and greens. Vanilla doesn't compete with other flavors the way chocolate does, making it more useful across a wider range of applications.

For plant-based athletes or anyone avoiding animal products, the combination of fava bean isolate and fermented yeast protein covers the amino acid gaps more completely than single-source plant proteins. Fava beans are particularly strong in lysine and arginine — amino acids that pea protein (the most common plant protein base) tends to be lower in.

Environmental note: fava beans fix atmospheric nitrogen into soil, reducing the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. This makes fava-based protein genuinely lower-impact than soy or pea protein from a land and resource use perspective.

Suggested use: Mix two scoops with 6-8 oz of water or plant-based milk. Works as a post-workout shake or anytime protein supplement.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.