Tester:<\/strong> Kelsey Jane Youngman, senior service editor<\/p>\n Why we love it:<\/strong> NorCal Organic Pea Protein powder contains only pea protein isolate, sourced from USDA-certified organic yellow peas. Each crop is third-party tested for nutritional content, allergens, and heavy metals (test results are shared on its site). It\u2019s a complete protein, a strong source of iron, and has an impressive amino acid profile for a vegan product\u2014NorCal claims \u201c4.8 grams of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) and 2.18 grams of arginine per serving.\u201d<\/p>\n Because it\u2019s unflavored and unsweetened, NorCal Organic tastes rather neutral, perhaps slightly earthy, on its own. It\u2019s a great option to blend into my morning smoothie because it doesn\u2019t alter the taste at all. I\u2019m personally sensitive to sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners (like sucralose), so I love having an option that doesn\u2019t contain anything but protein. I use it mostly for smoothies, but I stirred some into overnight oats and hot oatmeal and both tasted great.<\/p>\n I\u2019d recommend it for vegans\/vegetarians, anyone with allergies or intolerances, and folks who prefer an unflavored, unsweetened option without fillers or additives. It\u2019s an excellent single-ingredient option.<\/p>\n What we\u2019d leave:<\/strong> As with all pea protein, NorCal Organic remains a bit gritty, even after blending. This is not a protein powder that will completely dissolve, so I\u2019d recommend it only for shakes, smoothies, and oatmeal to disguise the texture. A single serving is two scoops, and the powder is quite finely milled, so it\u2019s a bit messy to portion out.<\/p>\n The NorCal pea protein is unflavored, making it great for shakes, smoothies, and oatmeal.<\/p>\n <\/span>Kelsey Jane Youngman<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Neue Theory 2-in-1 Plant-Based Probiotic Protein Powder<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"NorCal](\"https:\/\/assets.bonappetit.com\/photos\/683725573b6ecb76013a9591\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/16CB5F2B-10B2-4F9D-AA30-C2FCDFC36843.JPG\"\/)
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