Can chocolate work without sweeteners? Find out with a single serving
The trial size of Nature's Protein Chocolate answers that question with one shake: a single serving of the original nutri+ recipe with real cocoa – filled small for a first taste.
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One complete test shake
30 g of powder for one full serving – enough to try the cocoa note, the creaminess and sweetening it yourself.
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Muscle mass
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
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Unsweetened & clean
No sweeteners, no sugar, no artificial additives – the sweetness comes from you, later.
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Vegan & well tolerated
Like the whole Nature's range: 100% plant-based, lactose-free and gluten-free.
No flavour meets as much scepticism as chocolate: can a cocoa shake really taste good without sweeteners? At the same time, a 500 g misbuy hurts most right here – chocolate powder that fails to convince just sits there.
This sample settles it with a single shake. Real cocoa delivers a bitter base reminiscent of dark chocolate – and how sweet it ends up is decided by you while mixing. If you like dark chocolate, you will feel at home quickly. If you need it sweeter, you will see immediately how much sweetness that takes.
Inside the sachet is exactly the same blend as the 500 g pack from nutri+ (Nutrition-Plus Germany) – no special recipe for the small size. The manufacturer from Grafschaft develops exclusively plant-based products as a 100% vegan company, formulated by nutritionists and laboratory tested.
📊 The sample by the numbers
23 g
protein in the serving
110 kcal
per serving in 300 ml water
11.7%
low-fat cocoa powder
📋 Recommended intake
Mix the contents of the sachet (30 g) with 300–350 ml of water or a plant-based drink and shake vigorously. Add sweeteners or sugar alternatives as desired. Note: The chocolate flavour unfolds only in combination with sweetness.
Nutritional information per 100 g powder and per serving (30 g in 300 ml water)
| Average nutritional values¹ |
per 100 g |
per serving |
| Energy |
1553 kJ / 367 kcal |
466 kJ / 110 kcal |
| Fat |
3.6 g |
1.1 g |
| of which saturates |
1.6 g |
0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate |
5.1 g |
1.5 g |
| of which sugars |
0 g |
0 g |
| Fibre |
5.7 g |
1.7 g |
| Protein |
75 g |
23 g |
| Salt² |
2.5 g |
0.75 g |
¹ The nutrient content of the raw materials is subject to natural fluctuations. · ² The salt content is exclusively due to naturally occurring sodium.
Trade name: Instant sportsdrink with protein.
Ingredients: Soy protein isolate, low-fat cocoa powder (11.7%), pea protein isolate, rice protein, natural flavour.
Net quantity: 30 g (1 serving)
What does the 11.7% cocoa share tell you?
It appears as a quantified figure right in the ingredient list – so the chocolate taste measurably comes from real low-fat cocoa powder, not just from flavouring. The cocoa also explains the 5.7 g of fibre per 100 g, a value pure protein isolates do not reach. In short: what you taste in the sample is cocoa – at exactly the concentration found in the big pouch.
⚠️ Mandatory information: The nutrient content of the raw materials is subject to natural fluctuations. The salt content is exclusively due to naturally occurring sodium. Contains soy.
📦 Storage: Store this product protected from warmth, sunlight and humidity.
💬 Frequently asked questions
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Doesn't a chocolate shake without sweeteners taste bitter?+
Plain, it is bitter – comparable to dark chocolate. Once sweetness is added, the cocoa turns round and chocolatey. That transition is exactly what you test with the sample: taste it plain first, then sweeten step by step.
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Is the sachet the same blend as the 500 g pouch?+
Yes – recipe, cocoa share and nutritional values are identical. Only the fill quantity differs. The sample is meant as a test; per serving, the big pouch is clearly cheaper in the long run.
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What can I sweeten the sample with?+
With a sugar alternative of your choice – or naturally with fruit: a date or a ripe banana in the blender pairs particularly well with cocoa. That way you also find your standard sweetening for later.
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Does the sample contain allergens?+
Yes, soy. Milk components and gluten are not an issue: the powder is lactose-free and gluten-free.
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Which variety should I try first?+
A matter of taste: Chocolate is bitter-cocoa and the only variety with real cocoa, Vanilla is milder and more flexible for recipes. Both come as trial sizes – so you can find your flavour before committing.
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Responsible Person (GPSR, EU 2023/988) & Manufacturer: Nutrition-Plus Germany e.K. · Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Straße 4 · 53501 Grafschaft · Germany · info@nutri-plus.de
