What Is Clear Protein? 5 Things to Know Before You Try It

Clear protein is a protein drink that looks and tastes more like juice than a shake. It's see-through, light and refreshing, and it mixes in cold water with no chalk or heaviness.

If you've only ever had thick, milky protein shakes, it's a bit of a surprise the first time. Here are five things to know before you try one.

1. What Clear Protein Actually Is

Clear protein is still protein. It just comes in a lighter format. Instead of a creamy shake, you get something closer to a sports drink or a glass of iced tea. SURGE is North America's first clear plant-based protein, made from hydrolyzed Canadian pea protein.

2. How It Gets Clear

It all comes down to hydrolysis, a process that breaks protein into smaller pieces called peptides. Those smaller pieces dissolve fully in water instead of clouding it up. That's why a clear protein drink looks like water with a splash of colour, not a milkshake.

3. How It Tastes Compared to a Shake

Think fruity and refreshing, not thick and filling. There's no chalky texture and no heavy feeling afterward, which is why a lot of people who don't like shakes actually enjoy clear protein. SURGE comes in two flavours, Mango Pineapple and Summerberry Lemonade.

4. When to Drink It

Because it's light, clear protein fits into parts of your day where a shake usually doesn't:

- Before or during training, when a heavy shake would sit in your stomach

- After a workout, when you're thirsty and want something cold

- As an afternoon pick-me-up, instead of a sugary drink

SURGE has zero sugar, so it's easy to make part of your daily routine.

5. How to Mix It

This is the easy part. Pour a sachet into a bottle of cold water, shake it, and you're done. No blender needed. A few ways to switch it up:

- Pour it over ice for something closer to iced tea

- Try adding it into your favourite fruit smoothie combination 

- Mix both flavours together for a tropical berry combo

Ready to Try Clear Protein?

SURGE has 25g of complete plant protein per full serving (two sachets), and it's third-party tested through Informed Choice. Comparing options at Costco? Check out our 7 Things to Look for in Protein at Costco Canada  guide. 

Clear protein is one of the easiest ways to get more protein in without the heaviness of a shake. If you're curious, SURGE is a great place to start. Mango Pineapple or Summerberry Lemonade, your call.

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