# OWYN Protein Powder: Buy the Pro Elite

> OWYN Pro Elite and original plant protein powders and shakes checked on protein, sugar, allergen claims and cost per 25 g of protein, with who should buy which.

- **URL**: https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/owyn-protein-powder-review/
- **Updated**: 2026-11-02
- **Author**: [Best Protein Powder Editorial Team](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/authors/editorial-team/)
- **Publisher**: [Best Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/)

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OWYN is best known for allergy-friendly plant shakes in the grocery fridge, but its tubs are where the value is. Here is what each OWYN powder and shake delivers, why the Pro Elite tub beats the original, and who should buy something else.

**How we rank:** We judge every powder on the label, not the marketing: protein per scoop, cost per 25 g of protein, the full ingredient list and third-party testing. No paid placements, and commission never sets a ranking. [Read our methodology](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/how-we-test/)

OWYN Pro Elite Protein Powder is one of the better-value plant powders you can buy: 30 g of pea and pumpkin protein, zero sugar and about 180 calories per serving, at roughly $1.55 per 25 g of protein at list price. The original OWYN powder gives you less protein and more sugar for nearly the same money, and the ready-to-drink shakes cost two to three times as much per gram. Buy the Pro Elite tub, keep the shakes for convenience, and skip OWYN if you need a sport certification.

## Our Top Picks

| Award | Product | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Overall | [OWYN Pro Elite Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/owyn-protein-powder-review/#owyn-pro-elite-protein-powder) | The OWYN product to buy: a full-dose, zero-sugar plant powder at a budget-tier cost per gram. |
| Best Shake | [OWYN Pro Elite Protein Shake](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/owyn-protein-powder-review/#owyn-pro-elite-protein-shake) | The OWYN bottle to buy after training; far stronger than the original shake. |
| Most Widely Available | [OWYN Plant Protein Shake](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/owyn-protein-powder-review/#owyn-plant-protein-shake) | A convenient allergy-friendly bottle; the Pro Elite shake is the better buy for the protein. |
| Lower Calorie | [OWYN Plant Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/owyn-protein-powder-review/#owyn-plant-protein-powder) | Only worth choosing over Pro Elite if you prefer its taste or want a lighter shake. |
| Alternative: Certified | [Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/owyn-protein-powder-review/#garden-of-life-sport-organic-plant-protein) | Choose it over OWYN if you compete in a tested sport or want organic certification. |

## 1. The Short Verdict

Buy **OWYN Pro Elite Protein Powder** if you want a dairy-free, allergy-friendly plant protein with a full dose and no sugar. The chocolate tub lists 30 g of protein from pea and pumpkin protein, 180 calories, 0 g of sugar and 5 g of carbohydrate per two-scoop serving, per its nutrition panel at the time of writing, plus a probiotic, a greens blend and added vitamins and minerals. At $49.99 for 27 servings on OWYN's site, that works out to roughly $1.85 per serving and about $1.55 per 25 g of protein.

That price is the headline. Most premium plant powders land between $2 and $3 per 25 g of protein, so Pro Elite gives you more protein per scoop for less money than many better-known names on our [best plant-based protein powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-plant-based-protein-powder/) list. The two-scoop serving is large, so a tub lasts 27 shakes rather than 30-plus, but each of those shakes is a full dose.

The **original OWYN Protein Powder** is the weaker buy. It delivers 20 g of protein in 140 calories with 4 g of added cane sugar, for $44.99 per 28-serving tub, which works out to about $2 per 25 g of protein. You pay a little less per tub and get a third less protein per shake.

The **ready-to-drink shakes**, which most people know OWYN for, are convenient and widely stocked but expensive per gram: roughly $4 per 25 g of protein for the original 20 g shake and about $3.25 for the 32 g Pro Elite shake at list price. And none of the range carries NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport certification, so drug-tested athletes should shop elsewhere.

> **OWYN Pro Elite Powder at a Glance**
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> - **30 g**: Protein per serving (label)
> - **0 g**: Sugar
> - **180**: Calories per serving
> - **~$1.55**: Per 25 g protein, approx.

## 2. Who Makes OWYN

OWYN, short for Only What You Need, is a plant-based nutrition brand owned by The Simply Good Foods Company, which also owns Quest and Atkins. The brand built its name on dairy-free protein shakes designed for people with food allergies, and its products are now stocked in many large US grocery chains and by online retailers including Amazon.

Being part of Simply Good Foods matters in two ways. First, distribution: OWYN shakes are easy to find in stores and online, so you can usually compare several prices before buying. Second, it places OWYN alongside Quest, whose dairy-based protein powders and shakes target a similar low-sugar buyer. If you can tolerate dairy, our [Quest protein review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/quest-protein-powder-review/) covers its sister brand.

OWYN's product line has grown well beyond the original shake. Alongside the two powders, it sells the standard 20 g protein shake, a 32 g Pro Elite shake, a high-protein shake, Doubleshot protein coffee shakes, balanced-nutrition shakes and plant-based kids' nutrition shakes. This review focuses on the powders and the two core shakes, since those are what most protein buyers compare.

The brand's consistent theme is allergen avoidance. OWYN says its products are free from the top nine allergens, and its product pages show FARE certification and Non-GMO badges. That makes OWYN a natural shortlist for households managing milk, soy, peanut or tree nut allergies, which we cover in detail below.

## 3. The OWYN Protein Range, Ranked

OWYN sells two protein powders and a long list of ready-to-drink shakes, including high-protein, coffee, balanced-nutrition and kids' lines. The four products below are the ones most protein buyers choose between, ranked for the job of hitting a daily protein target, followed by one certified alternative from another brand. Figures come from OWYN's product pages and nutrition panels at the time of writing and vary slightly by flavor. The ranking is built on label analysis, certification status and approximate cost per 25 g of protein, not on our own lab or taste tests.

### 1. OWYN Pro Elite Protein Powder

**Award:** Best Overall | **Type:** Pea and pumpkin plant protein

- **Protein per serving:** 30 g (2 scoops, label)
- **Calories:** 180
- **Third-party testing:** FARE, Non-GMO; no sport seal
- **Best for:** Allergy-friendly vegan value

OWYN's best powder lists 30 g of protein from pea and pumpkin protein in 180 calories per two-scoop serving, with 0 g of sugar and monk fruit sweetening, per the chocolate panel at the time of writing. It adds a probiotic, a greens blend and vitamins and minerals, and carries FARE and Non-GMO badges. At $49.99 for 27 servings on OWYN's site, it costs roughly $1.55 per 25 g of protein.

**Bottom line:** The OWYN product to buy: a full-dose, zero-sugar plant powder at a budget-tier cost per gram.

**Pros:**

- 30 g of plant protein per serving, a full dose
- Zero sugar, sweetened with monk fruit
- About $1.55 per 25 g of protein at list price

**Cons:**

- No NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport status
- Two-scoop serving means 27 servings per tub

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV8PWXFM?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

### 2. OWYN Pro Elite Protein Shake

**Award:** Best Shake | **Type:** Ready-to-drink plant protein shake

- **Protein per serving:** 32 g per bottle (label)
- **Calories:** 200
- **Third-party testing:** FARE, Non-GMO, kosher; no sport seal
- **Best for:** Post-workout on the go

The higher-protein OWYN bottle lists 32 g of protein from pea protein and organic pumpkin seed protein with flaxseed oil, in 200 calories with 0 g of sugar and 3 g of carbohydrate that is all fiber, per the label at the time of writing. It is sweetened with monk fruit and stevia. A 12-pack costs $49.99 on OWYN's site, about $3.25 per 25 g of protein.

**Bottom line:** The OWYN bottle to buy after training; far stronger than the original shake.

**Pros:**

- 32 g of protein per bottle
- Zero sugar and zero net carbs
- Free from the top nine allergens, per OWYN

**Cons:**

- About $3.25 per 25 g of protein
- No sport certification

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7B3CF8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

### 3. OWYN Plant Protein Shake

**Award:** Most Widely Available | **Type:** Ready-to-drink plant protein shake

- **Protein per serving:** 20 g per bottle (label)
- **Calories:** 180
- **Third-party testing:** FARE, Non-GMO; no sport seal
- **Best for:** Snacks and grab-and-go

The shake OWYN is known for lists 20 g of protein from pea protein, organic pumpkin seed protein and organic flax oil in 180 calories per 355 mL bottle, with 3 g of prebiotic fiber and 4 g of added cane sugar, per the label at the time of writing. It is stocked in many large grocery chains. At $38.99 for 12 on OWYN's site, it costs roughly $4 per 25 g of protein.

**Bottom line:** A convenient allergy-friendly bottle; the Pro Elite shake is the better buy for the protein.

**Pros:**

- Allergy-friendly and easy to find in stores
- 20 g of plant protein with 3 g of fiber
- Many flavors, including coffee and dessert options

**Cons:**

- About $4 per 25 g of protein
- 4 g of added sugar
- 20 g is a snack-sized dose

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV87BVBW?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

### 4. OWYN Plant Protein Powder

**Award:** Lower Calorie | **Type:** Pea, pumpkin and chia plant protein

- **Protein per serving:** 20 g (2 scoops, label)
- **Calories:** 140
- **Third-party testing:** FARE, Non-GMO; no sport seal
- **Best for:** Light snacks

The original OWYN powder lists 20 g of protein from pea protein concentrate, pumpkin protein and chia, plus flaxseed, in 140 calories per two-scoop serving, with 4 g of added cane sugar and monk fruit, per the chocolate panel at the time of writing. At $44.99 for 28 servings on OWYN's site it costs about $2 per 25 g of protein, more than Pro Elite for less protein.

**Bottom line:** Only worth choosing over Pro Elite if you prefer its taste or want a lighter shake.

**Pros:**

- Lower calories per serving than Pro Elite
- Allergy-friendly pea, pumpkin and chia blend
- Includes a greens blend and probiotic

**Cons:**

- Only 20 g of protein per serving
- 4 g of added sugar
- Worse value than Pro Elite

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV8N9HWF?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

### 5. Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein

**Award:** Alternative: Certified | **Type:** Organic pea-led plant protein blend

- **Protein per serving:** About 30 g (label, varies by flavor)
- **Calories:** Varies by flavor; see label
- **Third-party testing:** NSF Certified for Sport (verify flavor)
- **Best for:** Tested vegan athletes

The pick if you need what OWYN lacks. Garden of Life Sport combines USDA Organic certification with NSF Certified for Sport status, per the brand and NSF at the time of writing, and delivers about 30 g of protein per serving from an organic pea-led blend. It costs more per 25 g of protein than OWYN Pro Elite, but it is the safer choice for drug-tested vegan athletes.

**Bottom line:** Choose it over OWYN if you compete in a tested sport or want organic certification.

**Pros:**

- NSF Certified for Sport and USDA Organic
- About 30 g of protein per serving
- Widely available, including on Amazon

**Cons:**

- Higher cost per 25 g of protein than OWYN Pro Elite
- Not built around top-nine allergen avoidance the way OWYN is

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7DTD98?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

## 4. The Pro Elite Powder Label, Line by Line

The Pro Elite chocolate panel lists a two-scoop serving with 30 g of protein, 180 calories, 4 g of fat including 1 g saturated, 5 g of carbohydrate with 3 g of fiber, and 0 g of total and added sugar, at the time of writing. The tub holds 27 servings in a 2.96 lb container. The protein comes from pea protein and pumpkin protein.

The rest of the ingredient list is longer than a single-ingredient pea powder: cocoa, an amino acid blend, natural flavors, organic guar gum, sea salt, a vitamin and mineral blend, a *Bacillus coagulans* probiotic and a greens blend of broccoli, kale and spinach. Sweetening is monk fruit extract. There is no stevia, sucralose or sugar listed in the chocolate panel.

Thirty grams of plant protein is a full dose. Pea protein contains somewhat less leucine per gram than whey, so plant powders need a bigger serving to match a 25 g whey scoop, and Pro Elite's 30 g gets you there in one serving. That is the main reason it ranks first: many plant powders deliver 20 g and quietly expect you to take a second scoop.

| Label item | OWYN Pro Elite powder | OWYN original powder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protein per serving | 30 g | 20 g |
| Calories | 180 | 140 |
| Sugar | 0 g | 4 g, all added |
| Protein sources | Pea, pumpkin | Pea, pumpkin, chia; flaxseed |
| Sweetener | Monk fruit | Organic cane sugar, monk fruit |
| Servings per tub | 27 | 28 |

One oddity worth knowing: OWYN's own short product blurb for the Pro Elite powder has described it as 20 g of protein per serving, while the tub front and nutrition panel say 30 g. The panel is the legal statement of contents, so trust it, and check the panel on any tub you buy in case the formula changes.

## 5. The Original OWYN Powder: Why It Ranks Lower

The original OWYN Protein Powder is a pea, pumpkin and chia blend with flaxseed, sweetened with organic cane sugar and monk fruit. The chocolate panel lists 20 g of protein in a two-scoop serving with 140 calories, 3 g of fat, 8 g of carbohydrate including 2 g of fiber, and 4 g of sugar, all of it added, at the time of writing. It includes the same greens blend and a smaller dose of *Bacillus coagulans*.

Four grams of added sugar is not much in absolute terms, about a teaspoon, and some people prefer the rounder taste that a little real sugar gives a plant shake. But it is 4 g more than Pro Elite, for 10 g less protein per serving, at a cost per 25 g of protein that is about 30 percent higher.

At $44.99 for 28 servings on OWYN's site, the original powder costs about $1.61 per serving. Divide by its 20 g of protein and you get roughly $2 per 25 g of protein, against about $1.55 for Pro Elite. The only reasons to choose it are taste preference or a desire for fewer calories per shake, since 140 calories suits someone using it as a light snack rather than a meal component.

If you specifically want an unsweetened or single-ingredient pea powder for cooking and smoothies, neither OWYN powder is the right tool. Our [best pea protein powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-pea-protein-powder/) guide covers one-ingredient options that blend into anything.

## 6. OWYN Shakes vs OWYN Powder

Most people discover OWYN through its ready-to-drink shakes, and they are a solid product. The original shake lists 20 g of protein from pea protein, organic pumpkin seed protein and organic flax oil in a 355 mL bottle, with 180 calories, 7 g of fat, 8 g of carbohydrate including 3 g of prebiotic fiber, and 4 g of added cane sugar, sweetened with cane sugar and monk fruit, per the label at the time of writing.

The **Pro Elite shake** is the stronger buy. It lists 32 g of protein, 200 calories, 3 g of carbohydrate that is all fiber, and 0 g of sugar, sweetened with monk fruit and stevia. If you want an OWYN shake after training, Pro Elite gives you a full plant dose in one bottle, while the original 20 g shake is closer to a snack.

| Format | Protein | Sugar | Approx. cost per 25 g (list) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Elite powder | 30 g | 0 g | About $1.55 |
| Original powder | 20 g | 4 g added | About $2 |
| Pro Elite shake | 32 g | 0 g | About $3.25 |
| Original shake | 20 g | 4 g added | About $4 |

The price gap is the story. On OWYN's site, a 12-pack of original shakes costs $38.99 and a 12-pack of Pro Elite shakes $49.99, so you pay about $3.25 to $4.15 a bottle. Mixing the Pro Elite powder at home gets you 30 g of protein for about $1.85. If you drink one shake a day, switching from bottles to the tub saves roughly $40 to $70 a month.

Bottles still make sense for travel, work bags and anyone who simply will not mix a shake. Retailer prices vary, so compare a few before buying a multi-pack. For a wider comparison of ready-to-drink options, dairy and plant, see our [best protein drink](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-protein-drink/) guide, where the original OWYN shake is our plant-based pick.

## 7. Allergen-Friendly, Explained

OWYN's clearest advantage is allergy positioning. The brand says its products are free from the top nine allergens, which in the US are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame, and its pages carry FARE certification. FARE, Food Allergy Research and Education, is the largest US food allergy advocacy organization.

For someone managing a milk or soy allergy, that is a meaningful shortcut. Many plant powders avoid dairy but use soy, and many use shared facilities with peanuts or tree nuts. OWYN's pea, pumpkin, chia and flax base avoids the main problem ingredients, and its allergen claims are central to the brand rather than a footnote.

> **Allergy Note**
>
> **Read the current label every time.**
>
> Formulas and facilities change. If you or a child has a severe allergy, check the allergen statement on the exact product you are buying, and talk to your allergist or doctor before relying on any brand's allergy claims. This page is not medical advice.

The pea and pumpkin combination is also nutritionally reasonable. Pea protein is relatively low in methionine, and pumpkin seed protein brings a different amino acid profile that helps round it out, in the same way that rice complements pea in many other blends. At 30 g per serving, Pro Elite supplies plenty of total essential amino acids for most adults.

What OWYN does not offer is sport-specific certification. Its pages show Non-GMO, FARE and, for some shakes, kosher badges, but not NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport at the time of writing. Plant proteins also tend to carry more trace heavy metals than dairy proteins because the crops absorb them from soil, which is why certifications and published test results matter more in this category. Our [protein powder safety guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/is-protein-powder-safe/) explains how to weigh that risk.

## 8. Cost per 25 g of Protein

Because OWYN's servings range from 20 g to 32 g of protein, cost per 25 g of protein is the only fair way to compare the range with itself and with competitors. These figures use OWYN's list prices at the time of writing; the brand offers about 15 percent off on subscription, and Amazon and grocery pricing can differ, so compare before buying.

On those numbers, Pro Elite powder at about $1.55 per 25 g of protein is the clear winner in the range and competitive with the cheapest plant powders on the market. The original powder at about $2 is middling. The Pro Elite shake at about $3.25 and original shake at about $4 are convenience products priced like convenience products.

Against competitors, Pro Elite compares well. Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein, which adds USDA Organic and NSF Certified for Sport status, usually costs noticeably more per 25 g. Single-ingredient pea powders such as Naked Pea can cost less per gram but come unflavored and need blending. Flavored, ready-to-mix plant powders at 30 g per serving and around $1.50 per 25 g are uncommon.

For a vegan lifter taking one shake a day, the difference between Pro Elite and a $2.50-per-25-g premium plant powder is around $25 to $30 a month. If you are not sure how much protein you need from shakes at all, start with our [protein needs guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/how-much-protein-do-i-need/).

## 9. OWYN vs Orgain, Vega and Garden of Life

**Orgain Organic Protein** is the most common cross-shop. Orgain's plant powder is USDA Organic, widely available and inexpensive, but its standard serving delivers less protein than Pro Elite and many flavors include more carbohydrate. If organic certification matters to you, Orgain wins; if protein per scoop matters more, OWYN Pro Elite does. See our [Orgain review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/) for its range.

**Vega Sport Premium Protein** is the closest match on dose, with about 30 g of plant protein per serving from a pea-led blend, and it carries NSF Certified for Sport status per the brand. It usually costs more per 25 g than Pro Elite, so the choice comes down to whether you need the sport certification. Our [Vega review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/vega-protein-powder-review/) runs the numbers.

**Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein** combines USDA Organic and NSF Certified for Sport status with about 30 g of protein per serving. It is the alternative we list above for anyone who needs certification. It costs more than OWYN, but for a drug-tested vegan athlete it is the safer choice. Read our [Garden of Life review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/garden-of-life-protein-powder-review/) for details.

| Powder | Protein per serving | Certification | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OWYN Pro Elite | 30 g | FARE, Non-GMO; no sport seal | Allergy-friendly value |
| Orgain Organic Protein | About 21 g | USDA Organic | Organic on a budget |
| Vega Sport Premium | About 30 g | NSF Certified for Sport (per brand) | Tested athletes, flavor variety |
| Garden of Life Sport | About 30 g | USDA Organic, NSF Certified for Sport | Organic and tested |

The pattern: OWYN Pro Elite is the value and allergy pick, Garden of Life and Vega are the certification picks, and Orgain is the organic budget pick. Most recreational vegan lifters will be well served by Pro Elite.

## 10. Who Should Skip OWYN

**Drug-tested athletes.** OWYN does not advertise NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport certification at the time of writing. Choose a product listed in those databases, such as Garden of Life Sport or Vega Sport.

**People who want organic.** OWYN is Non-GMO but not USDA Organic as a range, although some ingredients in the shakes are organic. If organic certification matters to you, Orgain, Garden of Life and others fit better. Our [best organic protein powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-organic-protein-powder/) guide lists the options.

**Anyone who wants a single-ingredient powder.** Both OWYN powders include gums, flavors, a probiotic and a greens blend. That is fine in a shake but less useful if you want to bake with protein or keep your ingredient list short. A plain pea isolate is the better tool.

**Buyers who only drink bottles.** If you never mix powder, OWYN shakes are still a good allergy-friendly choice, but expect to pay about $3.25 to $4 per 25 g of protein. Buy multi-packs when you find them on sale.

**People with medical conditions.** If you have kidney disease, are pregnant, have food allergies or take medication, speak to your doctor or a registered dietitian before adding a protein supplement. Nothing on this page is medical advice.

## 11. Common Mistakes to Avoid

### Buying bottles when a tub would do

OWYN shakes cost roughly $3.25 to $4 per 25 g of protein at list price, while Pro Elite powder costs about $1.55. If you drink a shake at home every day, switching to the tub saves $40 or more a month for the same plant protein, and keep a few bottles for travel.

### Choosing the original powder by habit

The original OWYN powder costs a little less per tub but delivers 20 g of protein with 4 g of added sugar, versus 30 g and zero sugar for Pro Elite. Per 25 g of protein, the original is the more expensive choice, so compare the labels before reordering.

### Trusting a product blurb over the panel

OWYN's short description of the Pro Elite powder has said 20 g of protein while the tub and nutrition panel say 30 g. Product copy can lag behind formula changes. Always read the Nutrition Facts panel, which is the binding statement of what is in the tub.

### Treating allergy-friendly as sport-certified

FARE certification and allergen-free claims are about food allergies, not banned substances. OWYN does not advertise NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport status, so drug-tested athletes need a product listed in those databases, such as Garden of Life Sport, instead of OWYN.

### Skipping the allergen statement on a new flavor

Formulas, facilities and flavors change. If you are buying OWYN because of a serious allergy, read the allergen statement on every new flavor or format you try, not just the first one, and check with your allergist or doctor before relying on any brand claim.

## 12. Frequently Asked Questions

### Is OWYN protein powder good?

OWYN Pro Elite Protein Powder is a strong plant protein: 30 g of pea and pumpkin protein, zero sugar and 180 calories per serving, at about $1.55 per 25 g of protein at list price. The original OWYN powder is weaker, with 20 g of protein and 4 g of added sugar. Neither carries a sport certification.

### How much protein is in OWYN protein powder?

OWYN Pro Elite Protein Powder lists 30 g of protein per two-scoop serving, and the original OWYN Protein Powder lists 20 g per two-scoop serving, per the chocolate nutrition panels at the time of writing. Check the panel on your tub, since figures vary slightly by flavor.

### Is OWYN protein dairy-free and vegan?

Yes. OWYN products are plant-based and dairy-free, built on pea protein with pumpkin, chia or flax depending on the product. OWYN says its products are free from the top nine allergens and carries FARE certification. People with severe allergies should still read each label and consult their allergist.

### What sweetener does OWYN use?

Pro Elite powder uses monk fruit extract and has no sugar. The original powder and original shakes use organic cane sugar plus monk fruit, at about 4 g of added sugar per serving. The Pro Elite shake uses monk fruit and stevia. None of the products reviewed here use sucralose.

### Who owns OWYN?

OWYN is owned by The Simply Good Foods Company, which also owns the Quest and Atkins brands, per its corporate website. OWYN stands for Only What You Need. Its products are sold through large grocery chains, Amazon and OWYN's own website, so prices vary by channel.

### Is the OWYN shake or powder better value?

The powder, by a wide margin. Pro Elite powder costs about $1.55 per 25 g of protein at list price, while OWYN shakes cost roughly $3.25 to $4 per 25 g. Shakes are worth it for convenience, but if you drink one daily at home, the tub saves a lot of money.

### Is OWYN third-party tested for sport?

OWYN's product pages show FARE, Non-GMO and, for some shakes, kosher badges, but not NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport certification at the time of writing. Drug-tested athletes should choose a plant protein listed in those databases, such as Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein.

## Related Plant Protein Guides

- [Best Plant-Based Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-plant-based-protein-powder/): OWYN ranked against every major plant protein on dose, testing and cost.
- [Orgain Protein Powder Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/): The organic budget favorite, checked label by label.
- [Vega Protein Powder Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/vega-protein-powder-review/): A 30 g plant protein with sport certification, priced against OWYN.

## The Bottom Line

OWYN is best known for its grocery-store shakes, but its best product is a tub. Pro Elite Protein Powder gives you 30 g of allergy-friendly pea and pumpkin protein with zero sugar for about $1.55 per 25 g of protein at list price, which is hard to beat among flavored plant powders. The original powder and shakes are fine, but they cost more per gram and, in the original versions, add a little cane sugar.

Buy Pro Elite powder for daily use, keep Pro Elite shakes for travel and the gym bag, and pass on the original powder unless you prefer its taste. If you compete in a tested sport or want USDA Organic, Garden of Life Sport or Vega Sport is the better choice, even at a higher price.

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