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      Protein Shakes without Artificial Sweeteners

      Protein Shakes/Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners

      **Always double-check the label since recipes can change. Make sure to confirm “no artificial sweeteners” on the current packaging.**

      🔍 What to Check on Labels

      To be sure a shake has no artificial sweeteners, look for labels that do not include:

      • Aspartame
      • Sucralose
      • Acesulfame-K
      • Saccharin
      • Neotame
      • “Artificial sweeteners” generic label

      Instead look for natural sugar sources or sweeteners like:

      • Cane sugar
      • Coconut sugar
      • Agave
      • Fruit puree
      • Stevia / monk fruit (though if someone wants no non-nutritive sweeteners, they might also avoid stevia/monk fruit)
      • Nothing sweet (“unsweetened” or “plain”)

      List of Products:

      1. Premier Protein Almond-milk Non‑Dairy Shake: 20 g protein, non-dairy; label says “No artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors”. Good for those avoiding artificial flavors & sweeteners.
      2. OWYN Plant‑Based Protein Shake (Dark Chocolate): Plant-based shake; the description states no artificial ingredients or chemicals. Worth verifying the sweetener list carefully (some versions have natural sweeteners like cane sugar or fruit sugar).
      3. Truvani Organic Vanilla Protein Powder: Vanilla powder, organic, minimal ingredients, and claims “No artificial colors. No artificial sweeteners.”
      4. Raw Whey Isolate (Raw Nutrition): Minimalist formula; usually whey isolate with flavoring options. If you send with “unflavored” version it often has no sweeteners at all.
      5. Levels Grass‑Fed Whey (No Added Artificials): This powder says “no added sugars, no artificial ingredients” which often implies no artificial sweeteners—but check flavor variants.
      6. Garden of Life Organic Chocolate Protein Powder: Organic powder, often uses organic cane sugar or other natural sweeteners instead of artificial ones.
      7. Habits Vegan Protein + Probiotics (Cacao): Plant-based, with probiotics, and no artificial sugar in the product description.
      8. Wild Society Grass‑Fed Whey Chocolate: Grass-fed whey, 0 added sugar; check flavoring.
      9. Habits Vegan Protein + Probiotics (Vanilla): vanilla flavor, clean ingredient list.
      10. OWYN Pro Elite 30g Vanilla Shake: Higher protein version; check that the sweeteners are natural (many OWYN flavors use natural/non-artificial sweeteners).

      ⚠️ Other Options / Sources

      • Premier Protein Organic Vanilla Shake – Label claims “No Artificial Sweeteners, Colors or Flavors.”
      • From the article “11 Best Protein Powders without Artificial Sweeteners”, some options:
        • Naked Whey Plain – grass-fed whey without added sweeteners or flavors.
        • Bob’s Red Mill Almond Protein Powder (unsweetened)
        • Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla or Chocolate (uses organic cane sugar instead of artificial sweeteners)

      **Disclaimer: This is not meant to be a product recommendation or prescription. This is simply an internet-based/searched list of protein shakes/powders that claim to not have artificial sweeteners at the time of publication. Always check current packaging and labels for the most up to date information and ingredients. Always check with your healthcare provider first before starting any new dietary supplements.**

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      This content was created with the assistance of AI. Any AI-generated content was reviewed by a Nurse Practitioner.