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Owyn Protein Vanilla
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Owyn Protein Vanilla

OWYN
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
20g
Protein
4g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

OWYN Protein Vanilla is a 12 fl oz single-serve protein drink that you’ll typically spot in the refrigerated ready-to-drink section or the refrigerated natural beverages cooler, shelved near plant milks, other RTD protein shakes, and refrigerated smoothies. It reads like a grab-and-go adult health option — bought on quick grocery runs for busy mornings, thrown into gym bags for post-workout recovery, or slipped into lunchboxes for older kids and teens who need a protein boost. The brand positions itself as allergy-friendly and plant-forward, appealing to vegans, lactose-intolerant shoppers, and wellness-oriented consumers who want a “clean” alternative to dairy shakes: minimalist packaging, claims like plant-based/dairy-free, and callouts to organic ingredients give it a modern health halo rather than playful kid branding. Labels emphasize natural-sounding ingredients and organics for selected components, while also displaying convenience-focused messaging. In plain terms this is a ready-to-drink, formulated plant-protein beverage that uses processed ingredients and stabilizers to achieve shelf-stable texture and flavor. Sensory-wise it pours as a smooth, slightly creamy vanilla with a pea-protein mouthfeel that can be mildly chalky, a faint green-vegetable undertone from the greens blend, and a clean monk-fruit-tinged sweetness; the texture is drinkable thicker than milk but thinner than a smoothie. Packaged as a small single-serve container, it’s part of the everyday ritual of sipping between meetings, topping off a post-class workout, or substituting a hurried breakfast when time is short. The overall story: convenience-forward, plant-positive nutrition for time-pressed, health-conscious shoppers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 1
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein20g
* 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

Water,, Owyn, Protein, Blend, (Pea, Protein,, Organic, Pumpkin, Seed, Protein,, Organic, Flax, Oil),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Soluble, Fiber,, Organic, Cane, Sugar,, Sunflower, Oil, and/or, Safflower, Oil,, Natural, Flavors,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Greens, Blend, (Broccoli,, Spinach,, Kale), Monk, Fruit, Extract,, Himalayan, Pink, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Gellan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower 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?

This ready-to-drink product contains isolated protein concentrates, added oils, emulsifiers and gelling agents (sunflower lecithin, guar gum, gellan gum) and natural flavors, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods due to formulation and industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Owyn Protein Vanilla

Owyn Protein Vanilla packs a punch with 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, making it a solid choice for a quick breakfast or snack. It's low in sugar, with just 4 grams, which is great if you're watching your sugar intake. Of course, 'healthy' is subjective and depends on your dietary needs, but in the context of a busy lifestyle, this drink is a good option!

Perfect For

post-workout
meal-prep-sunday
back-to-school

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