These Are the 4 Low-Carb Protein Powders I Love — They Have 3 Grams or Fewer!

Updated on March 11, 2020 at 10:50 AM

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As a plant-based eater, the high-protein foods I eat, including beans, lentils, whole grains, and tempeh, also tend to be pretty high in carbs. And since the rest of my diet is also high in carbs since it's filled with veggies and fruit, I like to find other quick protein sources that are low in carbs, like these protein powders.

I add them to smoothies, baked goods like banana bread and whole-wheat pancakes, two-minute baked oatmeal, no-bake bars, and protein balls. The protein powder has to taste good, though, and these are a few of my faves. The best part? All of them have three grams of carbs or fewer. Check them out ahead.

Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean

This is one of my absolute favorite vegan protein powders for the creamy texture and the sweet vanilla flavor that doesn't taste fake or leave a weird aftertaste. I also love that this brand sells single-serving packets, so I can take them on trips.

Ingredients: pea protein isolate, artichoke protein, organic sprouted amaranth powder, organic sprouted quinoa powder, whole algae protein, bromelain, alpha galactosidase, natural flavor, stevia extra powder, silica, guar gum powder, lucuma powder, luo han guo extract, yacon powder

Serving size: 30 grams
Calories: 120
Carbs: 2 grams
Protein: 21 grams

Nutiva Vanilla Plant Protein Powder

I never knew how silky smooth a protein powder could be until I had this! The vanilla flavor is subtle, and this powder offers the most protein compared to the others. I love using it for smoothies and pancakes.

Ingredients: organic protein blend (organic pea protein, organic sunflower protein, organic pumpkin protein, organic hemp protein), organic creamer base (organic coconut milk powder, organic inulin, monk fruit extract), organic natural flavors, fruit and vegetable blend (spinach, broccoli, carrot, beet, shitake mushroom, tomato, apple, cranberry, orange, blueberry, strawberry), himalayan sea salt, organic cinnamon, d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin e), bifidobacterium longum, enzyme blend (protease, amalyse, lipase, cellulase, papain, bromelain)

Serving size: 31 grams
Calories: 110
Carbs: 3 grams
Protein: 22 grams

Tone It Up Organic Vanilla Protein Powder

This protein powder is sweet and delicious — perfect for a smoothie or adding to oatmeal.

Ingredients: protein blend (pea protein isolate, pumpkin seed protein, natural flavors, medium chain triglycerides, guar gum, gum acacia, sea salt, stevia leaf extract, monk fruit extract)

Serving size: 24 grams
Calories: 100
Carbs: 3 grams
Protein: 14 grams

Ripple Vanilla Protein Powder

As a huge fan of Ripple milk, I also like this protein powder. I love that it doesn't have a huge list of ingredients, it tastes great, and it's smooth and sweet.

Ingredients: pea protein, contains less than 2 percent of natural flavors, organic guar gum, organic gum acacia, xanthan gum, and monk fruit extract

Serving size: 27 grams
Calories: 110
Carbs: 2 grams
Protein: 20 grams