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Plant protein powder is a concentrated source of protein without dairy. Pea and fava bean protein both contain all nine essential amino acids, so you're getting a complete protein from plants. That makes plant protein a solid alternative to whey, plus, Clean Nutrition keeps it simple, with no fillers or bulking agents.
The range covers two single-source proteins. Pea protein isolate is made from non-GMO golden peas and gives you 23g of protein and 4.1g of BCAAs per 30g serve, with a slightly thicker, earthier texture. Fava bean protein uses Australian-grown fava beans and delivers 17.2g of protein per serve at around 100 calories. It has a lighter feel and blends noticeably smoother, so it's a good pick if gritty plant shakes have put you off before. Both suit vegans and anyone avoiding dairy, including people who find whey hard on the stomach.
If building muscle is the main goal, pea protein gets you more protein per scoop and per dollar. If taste and texture matter more, or you're blending it into smoothies and oats most days, fava bean is the easier daily drink. One serve after training or alongside a lower-protein meal works well for most people. For the numbers side by side, read our whey, isolate, pea and fava bean protein comparison. To see why fava mixes so differently, have a look at what makes fava bean plant protein different.
Every Clean Nutrition plant protein is blended in New Zealand with nothing added that you don't need, at a price that works for an everyday shake. Both powders come with our 5 Scoop Guarantee, and orders over $30 ship free anywhere in NZ, so it's easy to try a flavour or two and find the one you'll look forward to drinking.
FAQs
It can help as part of a calorie deficit, mainly because protein keeps you fuller for longer than carbs or fat do. A serving of fava bean protein is around 100 calories, so it's an easy way to add protein without adding many calories. Your total intake across the day still matters most, so use it to replace a snack rather than adding it on top.
It appears so, as long as you're getting enough protein overall. A 12-week trial (Babault et al., 2015) found pea protein produced similar gains in muscle thickness to whey in people doing resistance training. If muscle gain is your main goal, pea protein is the better pick of our two, with 23g of protein per serve.
Most people do well with one or two serves a day, depending on how much protein they get from food. If you're training to build muscle, aim for around 1.6g of protein per kg of body weight a day. Use powder to top up your diet, not to replace whole meals.
Yes. Pea and fava bean protein both work in pancakes, muffins, bliss balls and overnight oats. Plant protein soaks up more liquid than whey, so add an extra splash of milk or water and expect a slightly denser result. Fava bean's smoother texture makes it the easier of the two for baking. Check out our recipes page to get started.
It can be, especially if you're lactose intolerant. Whey concentrate contains lactose, while pea and fava bean protein are naturally dairy-free. Some people do get bloating from legumes, but protein isolates have most of the fibre and gas-causing sugars removed, so they tend to be gentler than eating whole peas or beans.
Clean Nutrition's pea and fava bean proteins are both naturally free from soy, gluten and dairy. That makes them a good fit if you're avoiding the common allergens found in many protein blends. Always check the label if you have a severe allergy.
You can buy pea and fava bean protein directly from Clean Nutrition, made in New Zealand and delivered nationwide. Orders over $30 ship free, and most arrive within a few working days.