My Favorite Protein Powders

Updated on 9/21/2026

In my never-ending quest to get more protein into my diet on a daily basis, I have tried several protein powders over the years. There are so many out there, and too many of them contain ingredients that I want to avoid. I look for protein powders that are thoughtfully sourced, have organic ingredients, NO "natural flavors," and NO gums, thickeners, or stabilizers. I also make sure that the companies I buy from use third-party testing to confirm that their products are free of contaminants, pesticides, and heavy metals. And... it has to blend well, digest well, and taste good!

My 4 favorites check all of the boxes for me, and I actually use all 4 regularly. I like having different protein sources to mix things up a bit, especially since I incorporate them into my diet almost every day.

Here are my current favorites...

AGN Roots Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein

I use a heaping scoop of this every morning in my matcha. It blends so well and it is creamy and delicious. It is exclusively sourced from independent sustainable family farms, and AGN Roots uses accredited third-party testing to confirm their protein powder is heavy metal and pesticide-free. It is by far the best whey protein I have tried, and I appreciate that it is a nutrient-rich, superior quality

protein!

Signals Satisfaction Shake Mix

Signals is so much more than a protein powder. I still had to include it here because it is such an important part of my daily protein intake. Signals is a complete shake mix that has everything you need. You only have to mix it with water, and it is a full meal! It contains high-quality protein, beneficial fats, micronutrients, prebiotic fiber, and resistant starch to keep you full and satiated for hours. It is so quick and easy to use... I blend it with water and ice in my Beast blender. It is a godsend when I am starving and need something fast and healthy. Signals gets its protein from beef protein isolate and egg white protein, so you get a full set of essential amino acids. The best part of a Signals shake is that it tastes AMAZING! I have both the vanilla and chocolate flavors and love them both. I have honestly never had a healthy protein shake that tastes this good. I am super picky about a stevia or monk fruit aftertaste, and Signals manages to get the balance just perfect. I like to add a scoop of colostrum (this is my favorite) to my shakes and sometimes I will throw in a handful of frozen berries. There is so much good info on their website about all of the ingredients and what they do. I have been using Signals for about 2 years now, and I still look forward to my shakes! You can use my code RIRL for a discount on your purchase.

Sava Protein Powder (Formerly Taylor Dukes Wellness)

I love this bone broth protein powder for when I want a simple, unflavored protein to add into baked goods or to mix into my yogurt. It is a key ingredient in my Banana Protein Power Muffins, and I have used it in many other baked goods with great results. It contains 100% grass fed highly bioavailable bone broth protein that rich in collagen and free of dairy and gluten. It also comes in some great flavors that people love, but I find them to be on the sweeter side so I like to stick with the unflavored.

Ora Daily Superfood Plant Protein

I tried several vegan protein powders in the past and decided they weren't for me because I didn't care for the taste or texture. Well, that is not the case with Ora's protein powder. It is the first plant-based protein powder that I have truly enjoyed. It is actually created by a chef and has 18 organic superfoods. I don't get any digestive issues or bloating, thanks to the added digestive enzymes. I don't think that plant-based protein powders blend quite as well as whey or bone broth, but this one is definitely better than some others that I have tried. I prefer to use Ora's protein blended into my smoothies or added to baked goods. I made Ora's Peanut Butter Protein Balls and they were delicious! I actually used the unsweetened/unflavored protein powder and added my own vanilla and a bit of date sugar. One serving is 120 calories and 23 grams of protein. Ora's ingredients are organic, non-GMO, and third-party tested.

If you are looking for a great protein powder, I hope this helps! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below!

This post is not sponsored by anyone and these opinions are my own. If you order from Amazon or Signals using my links, I receive a small commission.