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Chocolate Banana Plant Protein Drink, 12 FZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Chocolate Banana Plant Protein Drink, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
6g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this single-serve KOIA Chocolate Banana Plant Protein Drink in the refrigerated plant-milk or grab-and-go protein beverage section, grabbed for mornings, gym bags, or a quick sweet boost. It reads as a convenient, protein-forward indulgence—creamy and comforting—while the long ingredient list (proprietary protein blends, emulsifiers, gums, natural flavors, added sugar and prebiotic isolates) signals an industrially formulated ultra-processed product engineered for smooth texture and stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BOTTLE
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium280mg12%
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, 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
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 and formulations—proprietary protein blend, prebiotic isolates, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), stabilizing gums, natural flavors and added cane sugar—characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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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.

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeindulgent
$4.29
per package