Chocolate Banana Plant Protein Drink, 12 FZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the refrigerated grab-and-go cooler or the plant-based beverage section of a grocery store, often picked up for quick breakfasts, post-workout recovery, or a portable snack. It gives a health-forward, slightly indulgent chocolate-banana vibe—nostalgic flavor but marketed as protein-rich and prebiotic. The long, engineered ingredient list (protein blends, emulsifiers, gums, natural flavors and sweeteners) and smooth, stable texture are telltale signs of industrial processing associated with ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
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, COCOA, POWDER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, AND, GELLAN, GUM..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (proprietary protein blend, emulsifiers like sunflower lecithin, gelling agents such as locust bean and gellan gum, natural flavors, added sweeteners and fiber isolates) and is formulated for texture and shelf/palatability rather than minimal processing, which aligns with NOVA 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Chocolate Banana Plant Protein Drink, 12 FZ
That depends on your definition of healthy! This drink packs in 18 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, making it a filling option for a snack or post-workout boost. Compared to sugary sodas or overly processed snacks, it’s a solid choice, but remember that 'healthy' really depends on your individual dietary goals and preferences.