Plant protein shake mixed with water, unsweetened cacao: Cleanit

I'm the type who gets extra curious whenever something is chocolate flavored haha. 😆 I love everything from chocolate milk to chocolate desserts, so when it comes to protein shakes too, I always hope to find one that actually tastes good.

This time I tried Cleanit Protein Cacao, and just the word "cacao" in the name got me excited. Protein shakes usually make you think of something you force down for health reasons, but once I actually mixed this one up, it tasted way better than expected. Especially for someone like me who loves chocolate — this was right up my alley!

A plant-based protein made with pea protein + rice protein

Cleanit Protein Cacao is a plant-based protein shake made with pea protein and rice protein. It contains no dairy, so it works even for people who find dairy products heavy, and it seemed good as a light meal replacement or snack. I also liked that it has zero sugar and zero artificial sweeteners.

Even though I love chocolate, an overly sweet chocolate flavor gets tiring fast. Cleanit's cacao flavor wasn't like that sugary chocolate-milk feel — it was closer to a plain, nutty cacao taste, so it didn't feel heavy at all.

A cacao protein shake that tasted good even mixed with plain water

Opening the pouch, you find a fine cacao-colored powder inside.

I put Cleanit Protein Cacao into a shaker, poured in water, and shook it up to try. I worried it might taste too watery mixed with plain water, but I was pleasantly surprised — it was better than expected! The distinct cacao flavor came through gently, and it wasn't chalky at all, so I finished the glass quickly. A direct hit for a chocolate lover like me, haha.

I imagine it would taste even richer and smoother mixed with soy milk. They also say adding espresso turns it into something like a cacao latte, so next time I'll try adding coffee too.

Just one glass, but surprisingly filling!

What satisfied me most was actually how filling it was. I just had one simple glass of protein shake, but it kept me full longer than I expected. I think it would be handy for mornings when you skip a proper breakfast on your way to work, or for those hungry afternoon slumps at the office.

Especially when you're busy, you tend to reach for bread or snacks the moment you feel hungry, but making a glass of this instead felt just as convenient and much more filling.

It's simple to make, too. Just scoop out the powder, shake it with water or soy milk, and you're done! It's also easy to bring to work, so it seems great as a protein shake for office workers.

At the end of the day, no matter how good a product is, if it doesn't taste good you won't keep reaching for it. Since I already love chocolate flavor, just the fact that it's cacao-flavored won me over, and I liked that I could enjoy that chocolate taste without it being overly sweet.

After finishing a delicious glass of Cleanit Protein Cacao, my stomach felt satisfied too. It went down smoothly and left me full.

Would I buy it again?

As a chocolate lover, I think I'll keep this on hand for whenever I get hungry. :) Since it's a powder, it's easy to portion out what you need into a shaker and carry around, and you can whip it up quickly with just water, which also makes it convenient to keep at the office.

With protein shakes, taste is what ultimately determines whether you'll keep drinking them consistently, and as someone who loves chocolate, I was satisfied with how this one tasted. If you like an unsweetened cacao flavor or you're looking for a plant-based protein shake, I think this is worth trying. It's tasty, convenient, and one glass keeps me full, so I've been reaching for it lately whenever I get hungry. I'd definitely repurchase! 😊