Drinks & liquids · Powders
Plant protein powder
Dairy-free protein powder from pea, soy, rice or hemp; used in shakes, smoothies and some bakes.
Also called: soy protein powder, pea protein powder, vegan protein powder
What it is
A powder of concentrated plant protein, most often pea or soy isolate, sometimes blended with rice, hemp or pumpkin seed protein. It tastes more earthy than whey and can be grittier. Products vary widely in flavour, sweetness and allergen content.
How it’s used
- Vegan shakes and smoothies
- Stirring into oats and yoghurt alternatives
- Protein pancakes and baked goods
- Energy bars and balls
Characteristics
- Taste
- Earthy, beany or flavoured.
- Texture
- Fine to slightly gritty powder.
- When cooked
- Absorbs a lot of liquid and thickens; can make bakes dense.
- Sold as
- powder
- Cooking uses
- Usually eaten raw, Suitable for baking
- Common in
- International, American
Storage
Cool, dry and dark. Keep sealed and dry, away from heat.
Diet, allergens and safety
Contains Soy.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Caffeine-free
- Soy-based powders contain soy; pea protein is unsuitable for some legume allergies. Check labels for other allergens and cross-contact.
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy
- 388 kcal
- Protein
- 55.56 g
- Carbohydrate
- 28.89 g
- Fat
- 5.56 g
- Fibre
- 6.7 g
- Sugars
- 22.22 g
USDA FoodData Central: Beverages, Protein powder soy based.
Substitutes
Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.
- Whey protein powder — If dairy is fine; smoother texture.
Related ingredients
Recipes with plant protein powder
Plant protein berry shake
International · 4 min · 373 kcal · Vegan