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…

I love making my own cereal from oats, nuts, fruit, and zero calorie sweetener. The only problem I had was that this breakfast wasn't very high in protein, although quite satiating for the calories. I was searching for a solution when I came across these. I have never left a review in my life but I decided I'd write one for these because I love this stuff. Here are some notes if you are considering buying.1. The macros are awesome. 20 grams of protein per 100 calories makes this easy to fit into whatever your macro goals are.2. Flavor is fairly neutral and a little earthy. This isn't a pro or a con but might be helpful to know. I prefer this because I can flavor it however I like. Personally I use erythritol to sweeten, and I like adding cinnamon and maple extract to my cereals.3. Crunchy; similar to puffed rice but takes more time to break down. Doesn't leave any residue feeling in my mouth (like some high protein cereals might).4. By volume, 25 grams is approximately 2/3 cup.

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.

I am obsessed with these and I will never be without them. I use them in cereal and protein yogurt bowls to add some easy extra protein without a ton of extra calories and I love the crunch they give. I would say the taste is very neutral so just keep that in mind and pair it with stuff you already like. They are a bit pricey but the bag has lasted me a long time and I eat them almost every day.

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”…

These puffs are great and just as advertised. They are as small as I expected, like rice crispy size. They have no taste so it is like tofu where they take on the flavor of the dish. My goal was to add more plant protein to my diet since I started working out every day, these are a great way to add protein without adding a lot of fat or carbs. Highly recommend if that is your goal. I add to my wraps or salads. Very crunchy.

The taste leaves a lot to be desired, but that's kind of the point. Seems the focus with this product is excellent nutrition and macros, amazing texture and crunch, but then leave the flavor up to you. For example, these go perfectly in my morning oatmeal, sweetened with a little honey and the added crunch and protein is amazing. A+ will buy again!

I really wanted to love these and I was supremely disappointed. They seemed perfect for keto/low carb diets. Sadly, the flavor is awful and is only out done by the texture, which is horrific. I love edamame, the flavor is great, but these do not taste anything like steamed or dried edamame. The texture is hard to describe beyond saying that after the initial crunch, it turns into a gritty pasty mess that is very unpleasant. I don't know how anyone could like these, I even had my wife taste and her immediate reaction was to literally spit it out.

This thing is PERFECT! It doesn't have much taste, but that makes it go with everything else. I use this as a topping for my grain bowls. Extra texture and extra protein. Very pleased!