Clean Plates Names Mikuna the Best Plant-Based Protein Powder

Why CleanPlates Named Mikuna the Best Plant-Based Protein Powder

Finding the best plant-based protein powder isn’t easy — especially when so many options on the market taste gritty, chalky, overly sweet, or include long lists of additives and fillers. CleanPlates editor and wellness writer Rebecca Strong shared this exact struggle in her review of dozens of vegan protein powders. After years of trying products that didn’t deliver, she discovered the one brand that finally stood out: Mikuna Chocho Superfood Protein.

CleanPlates highlighted Mikuna for its clean ingredients, neutral taste, digestibility, and whole-food simplicity. Here’s why Chocho earned the top ranking and why so many people are switching to this new category of plant protein.

What Makes Mikuna Different

At the heart of Mikuna’s protein is Chocho, an ancient Andean legume grown for centuries in Ecuador and Peru. Unlike many protein sources, Chocho is naturally:

• A complete protein with all nine essential amino acids
• High in fiber (7g per serving)
• Rich in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E
• Low glycemic and easy on digestion
• Regeneratively grown and sustainable for soil health

This combination is rare in the plant-based protein world — and it’s why CleanPlates highlighted Chocho as an emerging superfood. You can learn more about its nutrition profile here:
→ Why Chocho Is a Complete Protein

CleanPlates also pointed out something many consumers miss: most commercial protein powders contain a long list of synthetic sweeteners, preservatives, gums, and fillers. Mikuna does the opposite.

• Pure Chocho (1 ingredient) in the Original
• Only 5 ingredients in Vanilla and Cacao
• Sweetened only with coconut sugar and monk fruit
• No gums, no lecithins, no isolates, no artificial flavors

This clean, whole-food approach is a core reason Mikuna was recognized as the best plant-based protein powder.

Explore our full line here:
→ Shop Chocho Superfood Protein

Digestive-Friendly, Smooth, and Neutral Flavor

Many readers of CleanPlates shared the same frustration: vegan proteins that cause bloating, gas, or stomach discomfort. Chocho’s natural fiber content — combined with the absence of gums and additives — makes Mikuna uniquely easy to digest.

Plus, unlike pea or hemp protein, Chocho has a smooth, mildly nutty flavor that blends effortlessly into:

• Smoothies
• Oats
• Coffee drinks
• Baked goods
• Savory dishes

You can explore how Chocho supports digestion and gut comfort here:
→ Low-Glycemic Nutrition: Why Chocho Is Different

Recipe Inspiration Using Mikuna

CleanPlates’ review also included several fan-favorite recipes using Mikuna protein. Here are three standout ideas adapted for the Mikuna Journal:

Banana Bread Smoothie

A cozy, lightly sweet blend perfect before or after a Pilates class.

High-Protein Oats

Fiber-rich, creamy, and satisfying — powered by Chocho’s 7g of fiber per serving.

Brownie Bite Protein Balls

Naturally sweetened with dates, perfect as a quick snack or pre-workout bite.

You can find more Mikuna-friendly recipes here:
→ Mikuna Recipes

Why Mikuna Is Setting a New Standard

CleanPlates highlighted what health-conscious consumers are now demanding:
clean, whole-food ingredients, no additives, easy digestion, and real nutrition.

Chocho delivers on all of it — and supports regenerative agriculture in the Andes. Learn more about our sustainability sourcing here:
→ Regenerative Agriculture & Chocho