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Banana Creme Protein Shake, 12 FZ
beverages/juice
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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 KOIA Banana Crème protein shake in the refrigerated grab-and-go cooler or chilled alternative-milk aisle—an easy snatch-and-go option for busy mornings or a post-workout boost. It reads like a health-forward indulgence (banana pudding vibes) but the long list of additives, emulsifiers and gelling agents suggests a smooth, engineered texture and processing level typical of ultra-processed 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (natural flavors, proprietary protein blend, emulsifiers like sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum and gellan gum, added sugars) and formulations designed for texture and shelf/stability, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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:

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$4.29
per package