Snack Smart, Live Bold! 🌟
Smart for Life Soy Protein Puffs are a high-protein, zero-sugar snack made from non-GMO edamame protein isolate. Each serving contains 20 grams of protein and only 2 grams of carbs, making them an ideal choice for keto and low-carb diets. With 53 servings per 3-pound box, these crunchy puffs are perfect for on-the-go snacking, muscle recovery, and weight management, all while being gluten-free and manufactured in a high-quality facility.
W**A
Crispy Treat
Soy is great. I add it to my cereal, soups, and salads. High protein and I like the crunchiness.The last forever.p.s. I spread a little over my dog's food and he goes crazy eating up. A little extra protein can't hurt him.
J**N
Upped My Cereal Game
I love making my own cereal from oats, nuts, fruit, and zero calorie sweetener. The only problem I had was that this breakfast wasn't very high in protein, although quite satiating for the calories. I was searching for a solution when I came across these. I have never left a review in my life but I decided I'd write one for these because I love this stuff. Here are some notes if you are considering buying.1. The macros are awesome. 20 grams of protein per 100 calories makes this easy to fit into whatever your macro goals are.2. Flavor is fairly neutral and a little earthy. This isn't a pro or a con but might be helpful to know. I prefer this because I can flavor it however I like. Personally I use erythritol to sweeten, and I like adding cinnamon and maple extract to my cereals.3. Crunchy; similar to puffed rice but takes more time to break down. Doesn't leave any residue feeling in my mouth (like some high protein cereals might).4. By volume, 25 grams is approximately 2/3 cup.
A**.
Tiny, not actually "puffs," and upset my stomach
I have a high tolerance for odd health foods and can force myself to like almost anything if it has good stats. But even I would not recommend these.Pros:-Great protein-to-calorie ratio.-They have a nice crunch to them.-They don’t really have much taste, but they don’t taste bad - it’s more of a generic unflavored crunch.Cons:-They upset my stomach. Although admittedly my stomach is sensitive (mostly to sugar alcohols and things of that sort), it’s never been upset by protein puffs in the past.-Despite reading the reviews that said the puffs were tiny, I was surprised by how small they are. Each pellet is smaller than a popcorn kernel. (See photo.) Given the size, it’s misleading to call them “puffs” - they have no puff and can't realistically be eaten as a finger food.-They come in a large bag that’s easy to get crushed.-When you open the bag, you’re hit with a smell that reminds me of dry dog food.
K**H
A good purchase
Nuggets are smaller than I expected. And a bit crunchier/ less airy but this is a great product. Would buy again
J**N
Wish it came in small size
Updated review 2/7/24:These were unavailable for a few months. I didn’t realize how much I rely on them for hitting my protein macro marks every day and had to ration what I had left, and checked every single day for random sellers who would have some.When they came back I bought 8 bags. I didn’t have space to store 8 bags in my kitchen but I made space.Things I still stand by:-they still smell a bit fishy right out of the bag, but not when I’m actually eating them.-still wish there were smaller bags but since I use them so regularly I know I will use up the bag eventually.-their price is the same which kinda sucks cause I wish they were cheaper but also I’m glad they didn’t raise it so kinda neutralGood thing worth updating about, they stayed crisp this time around! They’re fairly neutral in a smoothie or added to protein oats, and I crave that crunch now. Buuuut I did add them to a bowl of cheerios and don’t recommend that, it did end up giving them kind of a sandy texture and made them a bit less tasty. Not in an unpalatable way, but in a “I’d rather just eat this in a smoothie or oats and just fully enjoy my bowl of Cheerios” kind of way.Please keep making these! Seriously helps with my vegan gainsOG Review:I mean…. Is there a reason you have to buy a gigantic bag of these? I wish it came in a smaller size, like a small cereal box amount or something. Especially because it smells like cat food, so I wish I didn’t have such a large bag of it throwing out that scent every time I open it. Plus, my airtight containers can’t keep these crisp for a super long period of time. So, smaller size would be amazing.As for the product itself, as I said, smells like cat food. If you can get over that and throw it into something quickly enough without smelling it, it then becomes just a flavorless crunch when folded into smoothies. My fave has been adding to my chocolate protein smoothies because it reminds me of cocoa krispies in cereal milk.Value-wise, I feel it’s a bit pricey. I still don’t know if I’ll buy another bag because it might just be cheaper and easier to just eat some tofu instead of these.So, that’s why I gave it 3 stars. Don’t know if I’ll buy again - don’t hate them, don’t love them, and not cheap enough to shrug and deal with the “cons”…
A**E
No gatekeeping
Wow! what can be said for these: vegan-keeps in the pantry-helps to meet protein goals…downside is the sodium content but otherwise this is a game changer.
G**G
I am very pleased!
They're crunchy, have no flavor at all, but the macros are very good. If you need something extra for your fruit bowl, yogurt, or for making protein balls, these are a good choice!
P**P
Dubious nutrition information
The amounts of amino acids listed on the nutritional label are almost certainly incorrect, which makes me concerned that the overall protein content listed is also incorrect. If the label is somehow correct, the amino acid profile is so wildly unbalanced that the actual protein digestibility would be close to zero. The manufacturer hasn't responded to any questions for clarification.Things that are alarming:1. The relative amounts of amino acids are extremely unusual for a soy-based protein (797.5 mg of phenylalanine vs 30 mg valine)2. The total volume of amino acids relative to the protein content is extremely low (1.7 grams of essential amino acids vs 20 grams of protein)3. Several grammatical mistakesThe taste is decent - sort of a bland, very crunchy, rice cereal. I would very happily continue to buy and eat this if I could be confident in the nutritional information.
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