Review on 🌱 Naked Seed Four Seed Protein Powder: Organic, Gluten-Free & Vegan, With Chia, Watermelon, Sunflower, and Pumpkin Seed Protein – GMO-Free, No Artificial Sweeteners – 15 Servings by Jennifer Johnson

As I already use three of the four protein components of this powder I am already familiar with the potential of the product. The only protein I don't already have in my protein stash is watermelon seed protein. I understand that a 30 gram serving provides 20 grams of protein. It should be noted that it contains only 1.5 grams of total fat (with 0 grams of saturated/trans fats) and only 5 grams of total carbohydrates (and that's 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of total sugars!). The amino acid profile is typical of plant proteins and I find it very decent. It lacks tryptophan, which is not found in plant proteins. So remember, this essential amino acid is not present in this protein blend. I added it to a cinnamon raisin bread recipe using a bread maker. I used 2 scoops in a 1.5lb bread recipe and added a little more water to compensate for the increase in dry ingredients. I didn't substitute flour, some people substitute protein powder for flour on equal terms. I've had good results by sticking with the original recipe, simply adding protein powder with a little water. To get an extra 30 grams of powder, I added just under 1/8 cup of water to an existing recipe. After 3 hour cycles of kneading, rising and baking, the loaf just needed some time to cool. It smelled too good to wait long. We cut a few pieces. We didn't feel any plant-based protein, all flavor notes were drowned out by cinnamon. So we counted this as a success because you really just want a healthier product that tastes like cinnamon raisin bread. We love this plant-based protein product. However, $30 for 15 servings can seem a bit pricey. However, given the ingredients in this plant-based protein blend, the price is reasonable. Consider that 1 pound of pumpkin seed protein powder sells for $26.10 per ounce, watermelon seed protein costs over $22 and sunflower seed protein sells for over $30 per pound. The cheapest chia seed protein can be bought for around $12 to $15 per pound. (These are not the lowest cost, just random/representative examples of products and costs). So with these cost considerations for the 4 ingredients in this plant-based protein blend, the cost is reasonable. I'm a little concerned that there are no certifications on the product label. I would respect and appreciate the product more if it had GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification. I am most satisfied with this plant-based protein blend. I'll probably use it mostly for baking to add to the healthy look. It gets a rating of 4.5 to 4.75 stars with a high recommendation.