6 Best Peanut Butter Protein Powders

This product from quest boasts 23g of protein per serving, 1g of sugar, is low carb an gluten free. It’s also one of the most popular peanut butter protein powders on the market.

A bit think to note here is that it includes fast and slow absorbing protein (whey and casein). My personal opinion is that unless you have a good reason to have slow releasing proteins, stick to 100% whey. Some reasons to use casein would be to:

• Reduce hunger
• Absorb protein slowly for more enduranced based activities
• To have before sleeping to give your muscles nutrients to recover over night

$1.23/ounce

If you’re looking to avoid dairy products, and would prefer something organic, Orgain might be the one for you. It has 21g of Plant Based Protein, Low Net Carbs, Non Dairy, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, No Sugar Added, Soy Free, Kosher, Non-GMO.

That’s quite the list. The highlights for me are that there are no added sugars, which can be quite common in protein powders. Also, the fully plant based solution is becoming more popular over time as more people move away from dairy, which can be trouble for some people’s gut health.

Mix with water, milk, or your favourite protein shake recipe for a quick breakfast or snack drink. Use when baking to give your cakes, muffins, brownies, or cookies a protein and energy boost.

$0.97/ounce

Ryse sports 25g of protein with a whey/casein mix, meaning it’s a combination of fast and slow releasing protein which has it’s pros and cons (see Quest). It also boasts one of the best flavours on the market.

Moreover, this powder includes prebiotic to aid your digestion and MCT’s (Medium Chain Triglycerides) to help boost your metabolism so you don’t have to worry about stomach bloat or backed up digestion. All in all, it’s a solid product with some standout benefits. Here’s what they have to say for themselves:

“PREMIUM INGREDIENTS ONLY:Not only do we use the best patented ingredients that are backed by research, we TEST multiple times. You’ll always get what the label says and only use the highest quality ingredients, many are patented.”

$1.28/ounce

Here we have another isolate mix. To be very honest, I think both Ryse and Quest protein powders would be a better fit for me personally. I say this because they have more benefits for my goals vs this product which is quite samey.

That being said, you may get a lot from the taste. I’ve added this as a solid addition as it’s cheaper than the other two isolates, but I would be tempted to pay a little bit extra for the added benefits.

You’ll get 25g of protein from each serving, just remember that it’s an isolate mix, so some of that protein will be slow releasing.

$1.04/ounce

I’m a big fan of this option. 26g of whey (isolate mix, fast and slow releasing), digestive enzymes, nut butter and cookie pieces for those with a sweet tooth.

Whilst it’s a little more expensive than some of the competition, where it sets itself apart is the taste, texture and brand. I’m not usually one to get sucked into marketing but they’ve done a great job of setting themselves apart. From the brand:

BE SEEN: As a premium active lifestyle brand, GHOST is powering and empowering users to BE SEEN beyond the walls of the gym. The name GHOST and mantra “BE SEEN” come from that feeling of being behind the scenes and wanting to be heard, waiting to make an impact. We’re all Ghosts. This is our time.

$1.17/ounce

Right, there’s a lot that’s good about this product, and one thing I don’t like. Firstly, you get 30g of whey protein per serving which is the highest on this list. The blend also contains vitamin C, D and zinc, great. Furthermore, there’s also no gluten and it’s CHEAP.

However, whilst this product is very popular, one thing is kept very quiet…there’s 3g of sugar in each serving which is quite a bit higher than a lot of the competition.

Furthermore, this powder is quite high in carbs. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but this protein is probably better suited to those on a bulk, or are in need of a lot of calories, vs someone who is doing what they can to stay/get lean.

$0.81/ounce