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Naked Nutrition Protein Powders: The Power of Pure

Disclaimer: Naked Nutrition provided their protein powders sample pack to me free of charge in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

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I’ve had the opportunity to try several high quality protein powders lately, and they have all ranked high on the approved by Going Dad list so far. Some are higher than others, but I’d feel confident giving any of them to friends and family. Oh, and I care about my friends and family, just to make that clear. 🙂

The one thing that sets Naked Nutrition apart from all of the other protein powders I’ve tried is that they are all unflavored. When you check the ingredient list for any of their powders, you will on find one thing, the protein!

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See that, right there in bold? Whey Protein Concentrate, that’s it, done, nada, clean and pure. Just my kind of product.

Their whey is sourced from grass-fed cows never treated with growth hormones or antibiotics, is GMO free, has no artificial mumbo jumbo, is cold processed, and full of branched chain amino acids ready to fuel and repair muscles.

Yes, protein powder is still a processed item, but why make it any worse with all of the crap you see in so many powders on the market? Naked Nutrition cuts the crap and gives you the only thing that really matters which earns my full respect. And this is not just their whey protein, but in all of their products!

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy tasty stevia sweetened protein powders, but when I’m having a post workout protein drink, I don’t need something to sip and savor. I simply want a quality protein to get into my system quickly and will just quickly drink it down. To review the Naked Nutrition protein powders I received, this is how I mainly used them.

I sampled these by mixing each one with water in a shaker cup to truly get an accurate taste. Here are my thoughts:

Naked Nutrition Pea Protein

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I’ve tried other plant-based powders in the past, but never from peas, so this I had to try first. After mixing in the shaker cup, there was still a bit of chalkiness, but it mixed better than expected. The taste was earthy, as I would expect from a plant, but not unpleasant. What I liked most is that this is protein did not give me any stomach distress which has happened with other powders in the past. I can see the pea protein going well in a green smoothie or mixed with your favorite non-dairy milk if you don’t want to simply mix with water.

Naked Nutrition Goat Protein

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Another intriguing, never-tried-before protein I was eager to test. There is a slight scent of goat milk when opening the package which I take as a good sign since it is goat protein. There was only a hint of goat cheese flavor and just in water, the mix turned nice and creamy. We love our goat cheese in this house, so I wouldn’t mind a stronger goat dairy flavor, but even it’s not your favorite, don’t be scared to give this one a try. For smoothies, this would be perfect blended with strawberries to make a creamy strawberry protein shake.

Naked Nutrition Rice Protein

Naked Nutrition Rice Protein Powder

 

 

 

 

Like the pea protein, this one was a bit chalky, and even a little gritty. The earthy flavor is not as noticeable, but there is also no flavor or creaminess after mixing. Of all proteins, this is my least favorite and one I would not buy if I had a choice. That said, if you need a dairy-free protein source, it’s still a great option since you’d be hard-pressed to find a cleaner rice protein than Naked Nutrition’s.

Naked Nutrition Casein Protein

Naked Nutrition Casein Protein

 

 

 

 

Casein, unlike whey, is a slow-digesting protein and therefore best consumed at night to allow it work on repairing muscle as you sleep. For that reason, I drank it at night, but still mixed with just water. I enjoyed the creaminess and imagine it being great to mix with Greek yogurt and pumpkin puree for a healthy, muscle building nighttime treat. There was no strong taste, it was actually pretty bland, so it should take on whatever flavor you add.

Naked Nutrition Whey Protein

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I saved the most common one for last. As it turned out, it’s also the best in my opinion. Creamy, slightly sweet, and no sign of grittiness. I could easily drink this plain after a workout with no issue. Unlike most whey proteins, there was no associated stomach upset which is HUGE!

Of all of these, the whey was my favorite. It’s easy to mix with anything, provides plenty of quality protein, and even tastes good on its own. For a non-dairy/vegan option, the pea protein is definitely better than the rice. If you want to try them all for yourself, Naked Nutrition offers the sample pack to buy so you can find one that suits your preferences best.naked nutrition protein powder

I know these are all high in price, but also high in quality. The saying “You get what you pay for.” applies here as you are getting protein powders from the best sources and treated with care. I appreciate how much Naked Nutrition cares about their products and how passionate they are, which is something I look for in any business I give my business to. I hope you have the chance to give their products a try for yourself.

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Thank you, Naked Nutrition, for the opportunity to sample your Naked Protein Powders!

Make sure to keep up to date on the latest products, specials, and training advice by following Naked Nutrition on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

Healthy NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata Recipe

Remember that frittata recipe I never made? It had NuttZo, cinnamon, and a ripe banana combined with eggs to make a sweet and satisfyingly healthy frittata.

Well, I made it, and it was just as delicious as I imagined. If not better! As usual, my recipe tester approved!

I tried giving her a bottle of milk to wash it down, but she quickly handed it right back and demanded more NuttZo banana frittata.

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Since Avery is my boss, I obliged. Extra NuttZo on top just for brownie Daddy points.

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And then it disappeared into a happy (and healthy) belly.

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Want a happy and healthy belly full of this NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata for yourself? Here’s what you do….

Whisk 2 eggs, 1-2 tablespoons NuttZo of choice, lots and lots of cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice. If you want extra sweetness, add a few drops of vanilla or regular liquid stevia, a packet of stevia, or a tablespoon of honey.

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Slice a ripe medium-sized banana into 1/4 inch circles.

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Saute banana slices in grass-fed butter or coconut oil on a skillet over med-high heat until they caramelize on both sides.

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If you’ve never tried sauteed banana, you must steal a bite! After stealing a bite, pour egg mixture evenly over the banana slices.

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Allow to set a couple minutes. Lift the sides with a spatula to let the middle drain under and cook.

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After 4 or 5 minutes of this, finish your delicious dish off in a preheated 425°F oven for another 2 – 3 minutes or until you see the middle is cooked.

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Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before attempting to remove from skillet. I know, it’s hard. Have a scoop of NuttZo while you wait.

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Once cooled, place frittata on a cutting board and cut into triangles just like a dessert pizza. Serve with more NuttZo as icing on the top and keep the resulting grin on your face all day!

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The cool thing about any frittata is that they are good hot or cold, so it’s perfect to grab and go if you need. I recommend making time to sit and savor this one at home if you can though!

Healthy NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata

by RC Liley

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Keywords: saute breakfast dessert snack nuttzo

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 2 Whole Eggs
  • 3 T Unsweetened Almond (or other) Milk
  • 1 – 2 T NuttZo
  • Lots of cinnamon
  • Optional: packet of stevia or tablespoon of honey for extra sweetness
  • Dash of sea salt
  • 1 ripe medium banana
  • 2 tsp grass-fed butter or organic coconut oil

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 425 F

Whisk eggs, NuttZo, cinnamon, milk, sea salt, and optional sweetener until well combined.

Slice banana into 1/4 inch circles

Add butter or oil to small oven-proof skillet on med-high heat and swirl to coat

Saute banana slices until caramelized on both sides; about 3 minutes

Pour egg mixture evenly over banana circles and let set 2 – 3 minutes

Lift edges on side and tilt skillet to allow liquid in the middle to drain underneath and cook

After 2 more minutes, finish off by putting on the middle rack of your pre-heated oven for about 3 minutes or until eggs are set in the middle

Remove and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges and having a delicious treat the whole family will love

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Have a great weekend and MAKE. THIS. NOW!

2016 NuttZo Ambassador + 5 Healthy Recipes

Exciting news in the Going household, I’m on for my second year as a NuttZo Ambassador! If you’ve followed the blog or any of my social media pages, you’d know we’re all NuttZo Fanatics over here, and I am looking forward to sharing the #NuttZoLove with everyone in 2016!

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Sure, peanut butter is good, but why choose good when you can have out-of-this-world awesome with organic nuts and seeds providing a host of healthy benefits? It’s delicious and something I feel good about giving to my precious little girl, Avery. She definitely has no complaints either.

Breakfast with NuttZo

Actually, I often have trouble getting it back from her.

Holding NuttZo Up

It’s almost a daily stand-off. Guess it’s no surprise when she hugs the jar and proclaims her love for NuttZo.

Since we’re all busy in midst of the holiday season, I wanted to kick off my renewed role as a NuttZo Ambassador by sharing 5 of my favorite quick and healthy recipes I shared this past year. These are perfect for entertaining or making just for yourself.

Microwave NuttZo Banana Bread

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Sweet & Spicy NuttZo Carrot Dip

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NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata – Perfect Christmas morning breakfast!

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No-Bake Mini NuttZo Pumpkin Cake

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Single Serving NuttZo Oatmeal Cake

Oatmeal Cake with Yogurt Frosting

It’s also good in savory meals like soup. Just stir a little in for that flavor *pow* that’ll have everyone asking for the secret recipe. Or at least saying they like it. 🙂

Annnddddd, there’s always Plan B for those not into putting something together. I even made a little rhyme…

If you’re in the mood for snacking,

but your time is seriously lacking,

just grab NuttZo and a spoon

and you’ll be happy really soon.

Hey, I’m no Robert Frost, but you get the point. Eat NuttZo, be happy and healthy.

Can’t wait to share more NuttZo goodness in 2016! Have a wonderful Christmas (or other holiday) season!

Do you plan on having NuttZo as part of your holiday eats?

What’s your favorite way to use NuttZo or other nut butter?