We’ve put together a list of Clean Keto Protein Powder brands to help when you need a quick and healthy meal replacement or feel like a protein shake in the morning or after a workout while eating Keto.

Understanding protein powder on Keto – Can I have protein shakes while eating a keto diet?

Yes, keto protein shakes are a convenient and healthy way to ingest a lot of protein in one “meal”.

Be sure to follow the guidelines for the keto diet. While it can vary person to person, the keto diet typically follows a nutritional breakdown of 75% fat, 5% carbs and 20% protein.

A good reminder from the Keto Certified Standards is: “According to the Keto Certified Standards, “Meal and Meal Replacement products must not contain more than 10g net/effective carbohydrates per serving. For products which contain minimally processed, whole-food ingredients or ingredients with reduced digestibility, 12g net carbohydrate per serving is permissible.””

What to look for in a clean keto protein powder?

Look for brands that are low-carb and low-sugar or sugar free. Many powders do not contain much fat, which you can easily remedy by adding coconut oil, nuts, nut and seed butters, avocados, and full-fat greek yogurt. (For our post on healthy fats for the keto diet, click here).

What to avoid in a keto protein powder?

Avoid brands that contain high amounts of sugar as well as artificial sweeteners. Be sure to read the labels and avoid artificial flavors, preservatives, filler ingredients, GMO ingredients and allergens such as gluten and soy. (more details below)

protein powder on keto

Types of protein used in keto protein powders:

This list is in order of our preference:

  • Beef Protein – made from Swedish grass-fed beef protein isolate
  • Collagen – made from animal byproducts (can be bovine or marine)
  • Egg – made from egg yolk and/or egg white
  • Whey – made from cow’s milk
  • Casein – made from cow’s milk
  • Pea – vegan option made from split peas
  • Hemp – vegan option made from powdered hemp seeds

Some notes on which type of Keto protein powder to choose:

If you knowingly have issues digesting dairy, stick away from whey or casein protein powders. OR you can try them individually and see how you feel afterwards. Additionally, be weary of sweeteners and emulsifiers. Because of the lack of unsweetened or cleaner sweeteners in these keto protein powder brands, we have included brands that sweeten with stevia, erythritol, and/or xanthan gum. Stevia has been shown to have pharmacological properties, endocrine-disrupting properties, and antimicrobial effects that can negatively effect the gut microbiome (source). And in terms of sugar alcohols like erythritol, they can lead to gut issues like diarrhea, nausea, dysbiosis, leaky gut, gas, and bloating (source). Lastly, let’s look at emulsifiers, thickeners, and stabilizers like xanthan gum, guar gum, carrageenan, cellulose gum, and lecithin. These ingredients have a slew of issues, mainly around digestive distress (source).

Our List of the Best Clean Keto Protein Powder Brands:

This is our list of the cleanest keto protein powder brands, WITHOUT disruptive sweeteners or emulsifiers.

Be Well by Kelly Protein PowderBe Well By Kelly Swedish Grass-Fed Beef Protein Powder

I LOVE Kelly Leveque’s protein powder. All 3 flavors (unflavored, chocolate, or vanilla) are all 3 ingredients or less and sweetened with Monk Fruit Extract!

Unflavored 

Ingredients: Beef Protein Isolate

Zero Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 24g

Chocolate

Ingredients: Beef Protein Isolate, Organic Cacao Powder, Organic Monk Fruit Extract

1g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 28 g

Vanilla

Ingredients: Beef Protein Isolate, Organic Vanilla Bean Powder, Organic Monk Fruit Powder

Zero Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 24g

Shop for Be Well By Kelly protein powders online at Amazon or online at her website.

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

I add Vital Protein’s Collagen Peptides to my coffee every single morning, and I can definitely tell this squeaky-clean Protein Powder keeps me fuller longer! I’ve also noticed faster hair growth, stronger hair, clearer skin, and most importantly- decreased back and joint pain!

Vital Proteins has TONS of clean, Clean Keto Protein Powder options!

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Unflavored

Ingredients: Bovine hide collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Zero Net Carbs per 1 scoop

Shop for Vital Proteins Keto Protein Powders online at Amazon or at the their website.

Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder

Protein per serving: 15 g

This Hemp Protein Powder is a sustainable source of amino acids, fatty acids, protein, and edestin. One serving provides 15 grams of raw organic protein and 8 grams of fiber!

I love adding Hemp Protein to my smoothies. We love this clean, single ingredient protein powder!

Ingredients: Organic Hemp Seed Protein

2g Net Carbs per 4 Tbsp / 30g (Total Carbs 8g – Dietary Fiber 6g)

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Pea Proteins for the Keto Diet:

We list NINE different brands of unsweetened, Keto-friendly Pea Protein brands in our post here if you’d like to check them out! These are great vegan protein powder brands, especially because they are typically single-ingredient products that are unsweetened and very clean!

Other Keto Protein Powder Brands:

Julian Bakery Paleo Thin Egg White Protein

Unflavored Ingredients: Egg Whites, Sunflower Lecithin

Zero Net Carbs per 1 scoop

Protein per serving: 25 g

This is a great option for a minimal ingredient egg-white protein. It’s naturally low-carb and no-fat. Egg white protein has a complete essential amino acid profile, which promotes optimal recovery from workouts!

I like this specific egg white protein because they are cage-free chickens that are fed non-gmo feed. The eggs cooked and pasteurized.

Click here to snag Julian Bakery Paleo Thin Egg White Protein on Amazon!

PaleoPro Protein Powder

Protein per serving: 26 g

I like this protein powder because it’s a mix of egg protein and grass-fed beef protein (from the beef itself, different than gelatin!)

The “Plain Naked” flavor is Whole30 approved, but the other flavors are NOT because they are sweetened with stevia.

Ingredients: Beef Protein Isolate, Egg White Protein, Sunflower Lecithin.

Zero Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 30g (Total Carbs 1g – Dietary Fiber 1g)

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Orgain Keto Protein Powder

Orgain offers both a Collagen Keto Protein Powder and a Plant-Based Keto Protein Powder

Orgain Keto Collagen Chocolate Protein Powder

Ingredients: Collagen Peptides, Coconut Medium Chain Triglycerides, Organic Alkalized Cocoa, Acacia, Sea Salt, Organic Reb A (Stevia Extract)

2g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 20g (Total Carb 3g – Dietary Fiber 1g)

Orgain Keto Collagen Vanilla Protein Powder

Ingredients: Collagen Peptides, Coconut Medium Chain Triglycerides, Natural Flavors, Acacia, Sea Salt, Organic Reb A (Stevia Extract)

3g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 20g

Orgain Keto Plant Protein™ Organic Keto-genic Chocolate Protein Powder

Ingredients: Orgain organic keto plant creamer™ (organic coconut oil, organic acacia, organic avocado oil, organic cocoa butter), organic pea protein, organic erythritol, organic alkalized cocoa, organic and natural flavors, organic rice bran extract, organic guar gum, sea salt, organic stevia, xanthan gum.

4.5 Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 22g (Total Carbs 8g – Dietary Fiber 1g – Erythritol 2.5g)

Orgain Keto Plant Protein™ Organic Keto-genic Vanilla Protein Powder

Ingredients: Orgain organic keto plant creamer™ (organic coconut oil, organic acacia, organic avocado oil, organic cocoa butter), organic pea protein, organic erythritol, organic and natural flavors, organic rice bran extract, organic guar gum, sea salt, organic stevia, xanthan gum.

5.5 Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 22g (Total Carbs 8g – Erythritol 2.5g)

Shop for Orgain Keto Protein Powders online at Amazon or at the Orgain website

Sunwarrior – Vegan

Sunwarrior Organic Warrior Blend Protein Powder

  • Vanilla – 1g Net Carb per 1 scoop / 25g
  • Chocolate – 0g Net Carb per 1 scoop / 25g
  • Mocha – 0g Net Carb per 1 scoop / 25g
  • Berry – 1g Net Carb per 1 scoop / 25g
  • Unflavored – 0g Net Carb per 1 scoop / 25g
  • Maple French Toast – 3g Net Carb per 1 scoop / 25g

Ingredients for Unflavored Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Protein Powder: Proprietary Protein Blend (Organic Pea Protein, Organic Hemp Seed Protein, Organic Goji Berry), Organic Medium-chain Triglycerides oil

Buy Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Protein Powder online at Amazon or at the Sunwarrior Website

Perfect Keto Protein Powder

Perfect Keto Chocolate Keto Whey Protein

Ingredients: Whey Protein Isolate (Grass Fed), Cocoa Powder processed with alkali, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract [REB A], Gum Acacia.

2g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 25g (Total Carbs 3g – Dietary Fiber 1g)

Perfect Keto Vanilla Keto Whey Protein

Ingredients: Whey Protein Isolate (Grass Fed), Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract [REB A], Gum Acacia.

4g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 24g

Stock up on Perfect Keto Protein Powder at a retailer near you by using the Perfect Keto Store Locator or buy online at Amazon

Keto Science

Keto Science Chocolate Meal Shake

Ingredients: KetoGenic Blend [Coconut oil, MCT oil, avocado oil, grass fed butter], KetoProtein Blend (whey protein concentrate, hydrolyzed collagen, egg white), cocoa powder, natural flavors, Vitamin / Mineral Blend, xanthan gum, Himalayan pink salt, acacia fiber, silicon dioxide, stevia, flaxseed powder and monk fruit.

3g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 20.75g (Total Carbs 3.5 – Dietary Fiber 0.5)

Keto Science Vanilla Meal Shake

Ingredients: KetoGenic Blend [Coconut oil, MCT oil, avocado oil, grass fed butter], KetoProtein Blend (whey protein concentrate, hydrolyzed collagen, egg white), natural flavors, Vitamin / Mineral Blend, xanthan gum, Himalayan pink salt, acacia fiber, silicon dioxide, stevia, flaxseed powder and monk fruit.

3g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 21.1g 

Shop for Keto Science online at Amazon or at the Keto Science website or use their Store Locator for a retailer near you

Vega – Plant Based

Vega Sport Premium Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder

Ingredients: Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Alfalfa Protein, Tart Cherry Powder, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract, Probiotics, Xanthan gum, Bromelain, Turmeric Extract, Black Pepper Extract

2g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 41g (Total Carbs 4 – Dietary Fiber 2)

Vega Sport Premium Plant-Based Chocolate Protein Powder

Ingredients: Pea Protein, Cocoa Powder, Natural Flavor, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Alfalfa Protein, Tart Cherry Powder, Beet Root Powder, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract, Probiotics, Xanthan gum, Bromelain, Turmeric Extract, Black Pepper Extract

4g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 44g (Total Carbs 6 – Dietary Fiber 2)

Vega Sport Premium Plant-Based Mocha Protein Powder

Ingredients: Pea Protein, Natural Flavors, Cocoa Powder, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Alfalfa Protein, Tart Cherry Powder, Beet Root Powder, Stevia Leaf Extract, Sea Salt, Probiotics, Xanthan gum, Bromelain, Turmeric Extract, Black Pepper Extract

3g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 43g (Total Carbs 5 –  Dietary Fiber 2)

Vega Sport Premium Plant-Based Berry Protein Powder

Ingredients: Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Alfalfa Protein, Strawberry Powder, Tart Cherry Powder, Beet Root Powder, Stevia Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sea Salt, Probiotics, Xanthan gum, Apple Powder, Rice Flour, Bromelain, Turmeric Extract, Black Pepper Extract

4g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 42g (Total Carbs 6 – Dietary Fiber 2) 

Vega Sport Premium Plant-Based Peanut Butter Protein Powder

Ingredients: Pea Protein, Dark Roast Peanut Flour, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Natural Flavors, Alfalfa Protein, Tart Cherry Powder, Beet Root Powder, Stevia Leaf Extract, Xanthan gum, Probiotics,  Bromelain, Turmeric Extract, Rosemary Extract, Black Pepper Extract

3g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 43g (Total Carbs 6 – Dietary Fiber 3)

 

Isopure

Isopure Unflavored Whey Isolate Protein Powder

Ingredients: Whey Protein Isolate, Soy Lecithin

0 Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 29g

*Important to note here that there are other Isopure Whey Isolate Protein Powder Flavors, but they include sucralose (Splenda), which we do not recommend. 

Buy Isopure Protein Powder online at Amazon or on the Isopure website or click on where to buy for a retailer near you.

Ancient Nutrition

Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Keto Protein Powder

Ingredients: Chicken Bone Broth Oil, Chicken Bone Broth Protein Concentrate, Beef Bone Broth Protein Concentrate, Medium Chain Triglycerides (Coconut), Organic Ashwagandha Root Extract, Organic Coffee Fruit Extract, Organic Fermented Long Black Pepper Fruit, Organic Fermented Ginger Root, Organic Fermented Turmeric Root, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Black Pepper Fruit Oil, Organic Ginger Root Extract, Organic Turmeric Root Extract. Natural maple flavor, natural vanilla flavor, xanthan gum, guar hum, stevia leaf extract, luo han guo fruit extract

1g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 31.7g (Total Carbs 2 – Dietary Fiber 1) 

Ancient Nutrition Chocolate Keto Protein Powder

Ingredients: Chicken Bone Broth Oil, Chicken Bone Broth Protein Concentrate, Beef Bone Broth Protein Concentrate, Medium Chain Triglycerides (Coconut), Organic Ashwagandha Root Extract, Organic Coffee Fruit Extract, Organic Fermented Long Black Pepper Fruit, Organic Fermented Ginger Root, Organic Fermented Turmeric Root, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Black Pepper Fruit Oil, Organic Ginger Root Extract, Organic Turmeric Root Extract. Natural chocolate flavor with other natural flavor, organic cocoa powder processed with alkali, natural maple flavor, xanthan gum, guar hum, stevia leaf extract, luo han guo fruit extract (monk fruit)

1g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 31.7g (Total Carbs 2 – Dietary Fiber 1) 

Stock up on Ancient Nutrition Keto Protein Powder at Amazon or buy online at the Ancient Nutrition website

Natreve

Natreve Fudge Brownie Keto Protein Powder

Ingredients: Fats Blend (Sunflower Lecithin, MCT), Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Collactive™ Marine Collagen), Cocoa Powder (processed with alkali), Natural Flavor, Gum Blend (Guar Gum, Gum Acacia, Xanthan Gum), Stevia Leaf Extract and Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophiles, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum).

3g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 31g (Total Carbs 4 – Dietary Fiber 1) 

Natreve French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Keto Protein Powder

Ingredients: Fats Blend (Sunflower Lecithin, MCT), Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Collactive™ Marine Collagen), Natural Flavor, Salt, Gum Blend (Guar Gum, Gum Acacia, Xanthan Gum), Stevia Leaf Extract and Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophiles, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum).

3g Net Carbs per 1 scoop / 31g

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