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Banana Creme Protein Shake, 12 FZ
beverages/juice
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Banana Creme Protein Shake, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
6g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated grab-and-go cooler or near refrigerated smoothies — a banana‑creme plant-based protein shake aimed at busy mornings, post-workout refuels, or a sweet snack. Its smooth, custardy vibe feels both wholesome and slightly indulgent, and the use of emulsifiers, gums, a proprietary protein blend and natural flavors points to industrial processing that creates a uniform texture and flavor consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA) products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BOTTLE
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars6g
Protein18g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

BLEND, OF, ALMOND, MILK, AND, COCONUT, MILK, (FILTERED, WATER,, ALMONDS,, COCONUT, CREAM), KOIA, PROPRIETARY, PROTEIN, BLEND, (BROWN, RICE, PROTEIN,, PEA, PROTEIN,, CHICKPEA, PROTEIN), BANANA, PUREE, KOIA, PREBIOTIC, FIBER, BLEND, (AGAVE, FIBER,, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, POTASSIUM, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, LOCUST, BEAR, GUM, GELLAN, GUM, AND, VANILLA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list includes multiple industrial formulations and additives (proprietary protein blend, natural flavors, emulsifiers like sunflower lecithin, locust bean and gellan gums, added sweeteners and fiber isolates), which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods, so it scores NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Banana Creme Protein Shake, 12 FZ

The Banana Creme Protein Shake can be considered healthy, especially if you're looking for a quick protein boost or a nutritious snack. With 18 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, it offers a satisfying balance that can keep you fuller longer. However, 'healthy' can be subjective—it's important to consider your overall diet and lifestyle.

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeindulgent
$4.29
per package