Smart for Life Soy Protein Puffs from Edamame - High Protein Zero Sugar Soy Protein Isolate Puffs - 20 Grams Protein Snacks - Non-GMO, Gluten-Free - 3 Pound Box - 53 Servings - Soy Puffs…

These taste bland, but are like a “not going to break your tooth” version of Grape Nuts. I add a sprinkle of these on yogurt and then use half the granola if usually use. Saves me calories and carbs while adding protein. Yay!

I really enjoy these puffs and highly recommend them. I mainly eat them at the end of the day when I realize that I haven't met my protein goal for the day and want something light. They are unsweetened so I enjoy them with fresh or dehydrated berries and almond or soy milk. As others have mentioned, they are bland but that's a good thing because it leaves your possibilities limitless (like tofu). I usually mix them with another high protein cereal (like Premier Proteins) and add a touch of monk fruit (stevia, erythritol, etc would work as well). Other reviewers are correct that they are tiny, but who cares when you're getting the amazing benefit of 20g protein per 100 calories in a single ingredient, healthful food? They have no smell, are not bitter and my family has had no upset stomach from them. I've also blended them with another cereal to make vegan rice krispy treats (although you could use marshmallows made from rendered animal parts if you prefer.)

I have a high tolerance for odd health foods and can force myself to like almost anything if it has good stats. But even I would not recommend these.Pros:-Great protein-to-calorie ratio.-They have a nice crunch to them.-They don’t really have much taste, but they don’t taste bad - it’s more of a generic unflavored crunch.Cons:-They upset my stomach. Although admittedly my stomach is sensitive (mostly to sugar alcohols and things of that sort), it’s never been upset by protein puffs in the past.-Despite reading the reviews that said the puffs were tiny, I was surprised by how small they are. Each pellet is smaller than a popcorn kernel. (See photo.) Given the size, it’s misleading to call them “puffs” - they have no puff and can't realistically be eaten as a finger food.-They come in a large bag that’s easy to get crushed.-When you open the bag, you’re hit with a smell that reminds me of dry dog food.

Updated review 2/7/24:These were unavailable for a few months. I didn’t realize how much I rely on them for hitting my protein macro marks every day and had to ration what I had left, and checked every single day for random sellers who would have some.When they came back I bought 8 bags. I didn’t have space to store 8 bags in my kitchen but I made space.Things I still stand by:-they still smell a bit fishy right out of the bag, but not when I’m actually eating them.-still wish there were smaller bags but since I use them so regularly I know I will use up the bag eventually.-their price is the same which kinda sucks cause I wish they were cheaper but also I’m glad they didn’t raise it so kinda neutralGood thing worth updating about, they stayed crisp this time around! They’re fairly neutral in a smoothie or added to protein oats, and I crave that crunch now. Buuuut I did add them to a bowl of cheerios and don’t recommend that, it did end up giving them kind of a sandy texture and made them a bit less tasty. Not in an unpalatable way, but in a “I’d rather just eat this in a smoothie or oats and just fully enjoy my bowl of Cheerios” kind of way.Please keep making these! Seriously helps with my vegan gainsOG Review:I mean…. Is there a reason you have to buy a gigantic bag of these? I wish it came in a smaller size, like a small cereal box amount or something. Especially because it smells like cat food, so I wish I didn’t have such a large bag of it throwing out that scent every time I open it. Plus, my airtight containers can’t keep these crisp for a super long period of time. So, smaller size would be amazing.As for the product itself, as I said, smells like cat food. If you can get over that and throw it into something quickly enough without smelling it, it then becomes just a flavorless crunch when folded into smoothies. My fave has been adding to my chocolate protein smoothies because it reminds me of cocoa krispies in cereal milk.Value-wise, I feel it’s a bit pricey. I still don’t know if I’ll buy another bag because it might just be cheaper and easier to just eat some tofu instead of these.So, that’s why I gave it 3 stars. Don’t know if I’ll buy again - don’t hate them, don’t love them, and not cheap enough to shrug and deal with the “cons”…

I made rice crispy bars and garlic cheese crackers & they were wonderful!Rice crispy bars:1/2 bag of marshmallows3 cups of puffs1 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder2 tablespoons of butterMicrowave butter & marshmallows until smooth & melted. Add puffs & powder. Put in greased container, press down lightly with greased spoon, hand, or bag.Crackers:1 cup puffs1.5 cups low fat cheddarGarlic salt & powderEverything bagel seasoningPut puffs on parchment paper, shake until they’re in a single layer, season & add cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until they have a dry appearance.Very versatile ingredient & amazing macros. Great value.They are bitter, but you can cover it up pretty easily with the right flavors.Next I’m trying mozzarella with Italian seasonings to make salad croutons.I’ll also try it in meatloaf, and as breading on chicken. Super excited to find this!

I am very pleased with this product. Finished two bags so far. Check out that macro nutrient ratio! It reminds me of unsweetened rice crispy cereal. Amazing for boosting my protein intake on plant based diet. I add 40 grams of these puffs to my oatmeal! I added them to pancakes. I sprinkle these on yogurt or anything that’s not savory when I want to increase protein