Unbiased Earth Fed Muscle Protein Review

I’ve wanted to do an unbiased Earth Fed Muscle protein review. However, I’ve hesitated to review it because of the high price. After reading the description, you may want to pay a premium for high-quality protein.

Let’s get into the unbiased Earth Fed Muscle protein review.

🌟 As a certified expert in strength conditioning (NSCA) and nutrition (Precision Nutrition, CISSN), I bring a hands-on, unbiased approach to my protein reviews. My insights are not just based on research, but also on personal use, ensuring you receive real-world feedback on each product.

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🔍 Rest assured, I focus on providing clear, honest reviews to help you make informed decisions.

📖 Earth Fed Muscle Protein Review Details

Earth Fed Muscle stands out with its unique offerings. Upon reading the label, I discovered several compelling reasons to consider Earth Fed Muscle protein. 

• No hormones, gluten, soy, and artificial ingredients
• Genuinely high-quality grass-fed protein from happy cows (imported from Ireland)
• Organic ingredients and natural sweeteners

There are some other (marketing) qualities of Earth Fed Muscle worth mentioning.

• Muscle recovery (protein is used for recovery)
• Muscle fuel (all food is fuel for muscle)
• Decreases inflammation (the use of high-quality ingredients and no artificial sweeteners)
• Antioxidant power (use of natural fruits; ties in with the above statement)
• Weight loss (calorie deficit is the reason for weight loss)

I won’t discuss or share research on the above statement on Earth Fed Muscle’s protein containers. Most of those statements are sound, but there is always more behind them. 

🏋️‍♂️ Is Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein a Meal Replacement or Post Workout Shake?

Reading the Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed protein label suggests it can be used “in the morning and after your workout.”

Earth Fed Muscle Grass-fed protein offers versatility in its usage. Whether you need a pre-or post-workout shake, it covers you. I experienced minimal bloating issues, making it suitable for a pre-workout shake.

As a certified nutritionist, I have examined Earth Fed Protein’s supplement facts. Earth Fed Muscle Grass-fed protein is best used as a post-workout shake. If you want to use it as a meal replacement, you know the plan: use a slow-digesting liquid, such as milk.   

 💪 How Much Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein Is Need for Muscle Growth?

Referencing the article ‘How Much Protein to Maximize Muscle Growth?‘ Researchers recommend consuming at least 25 grams of protein with 3 grams of leucine post-workout.

The number of scoops will vary depending on which Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein flavor you select. 

If you want the most bang for your buck and don’t care about flavor, one scoop of Earth Fed Muscle’s unflavored protein will exceed that threshold: 27 grams of protein with 3.1 grams of leucine. 

Each flavor will have a different naturally occurring BCAA profile. Based on the flavors in this review, here are the estimated scoops you should drink post-workout.

• Thicc Mint: A little bit more than one scoop; that will be around 27g of protein with 3.1 grams of leucine
• Go! Bananas: 1.25 scoops; 30g of protein with 3.5g of leucine  

🛒 Where to Buy Earth Fed Muscle

Selecting where to buy Earth Fed Muscle involves navigating various purchase avenues and understanding the cost implications, including shipping and handling (S&H) fees of $9.99 for one-time and recurring orders.

💳 Purchasing Direct from Earth Fed Muscle

Direct purchases offer a one-time 30% discount on your first Subscribe & Save (S&S) order, with subsequent orders receiving a 15% discount. Email subscribers can access discounts ranging from 10% to 20% on specific products. It’s important to note that all orders incur a $9.99 shipping cost.

Pricing by Flavor

• $39.99 Flavors: Prices and servings per flavor vary, affecting the cost per serving.
• $49.99 Flavor: Strawberry (Feels) Forever offers 29 servings at $1.72 each.
• Premium Flavors: Include seasonal and specialty options, ranging from $59.99 to $64.99.

Purchasing through Earth Fed Muscle allows for a reminder system for recurring orders, providing a degree of convenience despite the complexities of flavor and pricing tiers.

🌐 Purchase Direct from Amazon

Amazon offers a more streamlined selection of four flavors. While the upfront cost for a one-time order is $59.99, subscribing through Amazon’s S&S service reduces this to $53.99. 

Benefits of ordering through Amazon include no S&H fees and 2-day shipping, albeit with a more limited flavor selection: Ca-Cow! Chocolate, Whey Back Vanilla, Friends with Benefits Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Magic Beans Mocha.

If you’re undecided, purchase directly through Amazon. Then, decide if the product is worth your money. Once you decide, set up a recurring charge through Earth Fed Muscle.

💸 Does Earth Fed Muscle Protein Powder Have A Money-Back Guarantee 

Earth Fed Muscle offers a 60-day return policy for products purchased directly, provided they haven’t been used or opened. Contacting customer support is advised for return qualifications.

Value: 8.5 out of 10. It’s always annoying buying protein powders with different servings per container. Adding a deeper layer of annoyance is having tiered pricing based on your desired flavor. Thankfully, that priced flavor tier system on Amazon. You do get a small savings ($3) going through Amazon.

⚛️ Is Earth Fed Whey Protein Amino Spiked?

No amino acid profile is listed on Thicc Mints or Go! Bananas containers. However, an amino acid profile is available based on your protein powder of choice. 

Even more impressive is that the amino acid profile is not a copy-and-paste job. Each profile is different based on the flavor you select.

Here are the amino acid profile links for both Thicc Mint and Go! Bananas. The profiles are listed in “Amino Acid Profile.”

For your convenience, I’ll have them posted below.

📜 Is Earth Fed Muscle Whey Protein 3rd Party Tested?

No statement about third-party testing is shared on any of the containers or the website. I emailed Earth Fed Muscle for that information. Here is what they shared with me via email.

Earth Fed Muscle was also nice enough to provide the following documentation: Certificate of Analysis and information about the Truly Grass Fed Whey they use, Provon Protein.

📜 Earth Fed Muscle Certificate of Analysis, Heavy Metals Testing

🌾Does grass-fed protein Make A Difference?

An amino acid profile is the only way to know that grass-fed protein makes a difference. Numerous supplement brands advertise ” grass-fed protein;” Levels protein powder comes to mind. 

AGN Roots’ “Common Food Label Claims” article is a great read. Protein companies may advertise “grass-fed” protein powder, but it’s not 100% grass-fed. 

An amino acid profile may back up the claim of having a grass-fed protein powder. Once again, AGN Roots has another excellent article, “Grass-Fed Whey Contains More BCAAs.” You can guess if a protein powder uses 100% grass-fed whey protein. 

The major flaw is at what point the amino acid profile is being tested: as a finished product or the raw whey point? 

🔍 Earth Fed Muscle and Provon Protein

Earth Fed Muscle is certified Truly Grass Fed. Here is information about the specifics of Truly Grass Fed and a chemical analysis of Provon Protein.

🌱🐄 Does Earth Fed Muscle Whey Protein Use 100% Grass-Fed Protein? 

Each Earth Fed Muscle Whey Protein container uses a picture sharing “Truly Grass-Fed.” After examining the ingredients list, I found the first ingredient is “Truly Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate.” Discovering Earth Fed Muscle’s YouTube video (posted in “Is Earth Fed Muscle Protein Powder Made in the USA?”), the protein is imported from Ireland. 

Here are the total BCAA amounts for Thicc Mints (5735.4mg) and Go! Bananas (5553.2mg).

Using the “Grass-Fed Whey Contains More BCAAs” article, we know it is based on 25 grams of protein per serving. Thicc Mints offers 25g, and Go! Bananas offers 24g. Even though the amount of protein per serving will differ (as does the amount of BCAAs), we can infer this about Earth-fed muscle Whey protein.

Predominantly Grassfed, If the environment allows, the potential exists for higher concentrations of BCAAs up to 5.9 grams. We can think about Northern California as being similar to wine vintages and all the impacting factors. CA, although weather dependent, has the potential to reach greater BCAA levels. Wisconsin and countries like New Zealand also have some family farms that produce very high-quality small-batch milk.

AGN Roots, “Grass-Fed Whey Contains More BCAAs”

If you’re looking for the highest BCAAs level offered by Earth Fed Muscle, purchase Truly Buff Unflavored Whey.

Amino Spiking: 10 out of 10. Not amino spiked. At the same time, Earth Fed Muscle is predominately grass fed. The only flavor offered that is 100% grass fed will be Earth Fed Muscle unflavored whey. 

🥤 What’s The Best Way To Mix Earth Fed Muscle Whey Protein

The mixing directions are similar to that of all protein powders in the market.

1. One scoop of protein
2. 6 to 12 ounces of milk or water
3. Shake

As I recall, this is the first time I’ve seen a protein company share the idea of mixing different flavors. I believe that cross-mixing protein flavors would be delicious and fun. 

Upon mixing the powder, there were no issues. It came out clean. I did not experience clumps, sparkles, or powder stuck under the pour spout or on the shaker walls.

I had to put more effort into shaking the Thicc Mint. With more effort, I added an extra 10 seconds for a completely clean shake.

⚖️ Does Earth Fed Muscle Whey Protein Powder Come With a Scoop?

Shakability Test: 10 out of 10. Mixing this protein powder was no issue besides the slight hiccup with Thicc Mint.

📋 Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein Ingredients List

When you get a container of Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed protein, there is usually a little medal in the top right corner. In that medal, a number will indicate how many artificial sugars are used or the number of ingredients listed in the flavor profile. 

Your ingredient profile will vary depending on which flavor you select. Let’s review the flavor profiles of Thicc Mints and Go! Bananas. 

🍫🍃 Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein Thicc Mints Chocolate Mint Supplement Facts

• Truly Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate: This premium protein source aids muscle repair and growth. It is at the heart of Earth-Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein. 
• Organic Cocoa Powder: Provides the rich, deep chocolate flavor in the Thicc Mints Chocolate Mint supplement. This organic ingredient offers a luxurious taste and contributes beneficial antioxidants to your diet.
• Organic Stevia: Chosen for its natural ability to sweeten without added calories, organic stevia keeps the Thicc Mints Chocolate Mint flavor deliciously sweet and enjoyable, aligning with a health-conscious lifestyle.
• Natural Flavors: Used to achieve signature minty freshness, these natural flavors complement the chocolate to recreate the classic chocolate mint profile, making each shake a refreshing experience.
• Sunflower Lecithin: Ensures a smooth, easily mixable texture for a no-fuss preparation. It helps create a consistently smooth shake, enhancing the overall enjoyment of your protein supplement.

The medal in the top right corner states, “Good stuff only, 5 ingredients only.” Mission accomplished. 

🟢🍌 Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein Go! Bananas Supplement Facts

• Truly Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate: The cornerstone of Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Protein, this high-quality protein supports muscle recovery and growth.
• Organic Freeze-Dried Banana Powder: Adds a natural, sweet banana flavor to the Go! Bananas supplement. This organic ingredient enriches the flavor profile and provides additional nutrients and antioxidants.
• Organic Stevia: Organic stevia is a natural sweetener in Earth Fed Muscle’s formula. It offers zero-calorie sweetness without the artificial aftertaste, making each serving enjoyable and guilt-free.
• Sunflower Lecithin: Chosen for its natural ability to enhance mixability, sunflower lecithin ensures a smooth, clump-free shake. It supports the blend’s consistency, making your protein shake experience seamless and enjoyable.

Each Earth Fed, Muscle Grass-Fed Protein ingredient is carefully selected for its purity, efficacy, and contribution to a wholesome and satisfying nutritional profile, ensuring that the Go! Banana’s flavor tastes great and supports Earth Fed Muscles’ goals: a close to natural protein with minimal ingredients.

🌍 Is Earth Fed Muscle Protein Powder Made in the USA?

The clear indicators are showcased at earthfedmuscle.com and on the containers of all Earth Fed Muscle protein powders.

• No hormones
• Manufactured in a cGMP facility
• Statement of “manufactured in the USA” (but no statement “with international ingredients)

The final indicator of internationally sourced protein is third-party testing. However, that information is not listed on the website or shared on the container. I did reach out to Earth Fed Muscle with two specific questions.

1. Is Earth Fed Muscle protein powder 3rd party tested?
2. Is the amino acid profile from raw whey or the final protein product?

After talking with Tony from Pure Choice Farms about cold filter processing, I learned that the key point about Wisconsin protein powders is that most protein companies only test raw whey. 

“Wisconsin requires third-party testing of all dairy products, not amino-added products. No one does that besides certain brands after buying raw whey.”

Tony Meives.

Here is what we know about Earth Fed Muscle protein powder.

• The protein is manufactured in the United States
• Whey protein is imported from Ireland

Watch the YouTube video for more information about Earth Fed Muscle protein.

Ingredients List: 10 out of 10. The ingredient list will vary depending on the flavor you select. It’s awesome to see a short list that prioritizes high-quality ingredients. 

🥗 Earth Fed Whey Supplement Facts

As I mentioned in the ‘Ingredients List,’ the flavors’ nutrition facts will differ. 

🍫🍃 Earth Fed Whey Thicc Mints Chocolate Mint Supplement Facts

Serving Size 32g

Calories 120

• Total Fat .5g
• Total Carbohydrates 4g
  • Dietary Fiber 1g
  • Total Sugars 0g
• 25 grams of protein
• Sodium 65mg

🟢🍌 Earth Fed Whey Protein Go! Bananas Supplement Facts

Serving Size 33g

Calories 120

• Total Fat 0g (not listed)
• Total Carbohydrates 6g
  • Dietary Fiber <1g
  • Total Sugars 4g
• 24 grams of protein
• Sodium 60mg

Examining the supplement facts of both flavors reveals some great things. Sodium is extremely low, and both flavors rely on natural flavors to enhance the flavor profile. 

The total amount of fat is not listed for Go! Bananas, which is a surprise. I contacted Earth Fed Whey for clarification about the label. 

🍗 What is the Percent Protein Earth Fed Whey Have Per Serving?

For all unbiased JKremmer Fitness protein reviews, I’ll list all the flavors with the amount of protein per serving. It’ll be a little more work on my end, but if my goal is to educate potential buyers, providing this information truly is important.

• Thicc Mints Chocolate Mint = 25 grams of protein / 32 gram serving = 78.1% protein per serving
• Go! Bananas = 24 grams of protein / 33 gram serving = 72.7% 
• Friends with Benefits Peanut Butter Cup = 29 grams of protein / 41 gram serving = 70.7%
• Magic Beans Mocha = 25 grams of protein / 31gram serving = 80.6%
• Strawberry (Feels) Forever = 24 grams of protein / 34 gram serving = 70.5%
• Dark Arts Salted Chocolate = 26 grams of protein / 35 gram serving = 74.3%
• Husky Dunker Cookies & Cream = 24 grams of protein / 34 gram of serving = 70.5%
• CaCow! Chocolate = 25 grams of protein / 31 gram serving = 80.6%
• Whey Back Vanilla = 25 grams of protein / 30 gram serving = 83.3%
• Truly Buff Unflavored = 27 grams of protein /30 gram serving = 90.1%

The total protein average for all flavors is 77.14%

🍨Is Earth Fed Whey Lactose-Free?

Drinking both Thicc Mints and Go! Bananas, I only suffered minimal lactose issues. My only negative experience is a mildly bloated stomach. I also have to share that neither of the flavors offers gluten or soy.

Nutrition Facts: 8.0 out of 10. There is a lot to love about Earth Fed Whey: low calories, low sodium, and a high amount of protein per serving. I bumped the average score up by .5 points because of the high-quality protein being shipped from Ireland. 

👌Does Earth Fed Muscle Protein Taste Good?

Examining the supplement facts in both Earth Fed Muscle protein flavors, you could be skeptical due to the low fat and carbs. Those two macronutrients are essential for flavor. 

Rest assured, you won’t be disappointed. Before diving into my flavor review of Thicc Mints and Go! Bananas, let’s provide a quick rundown of Earth Fed Muscle’s flavors.

🌈 Earth Fed Muscle Protein: A Spectrum of Flavors

Earth Fed Muscle Protein champions your health and fitness goals and delights the palate with its exquisite flavors. Here’s a quick taste tour of what to expect:

1. Thicc Mints Chocolate Mint (seasonal): 🍫🌿 – Where chocolate indulgence meets a burst of cool mint.
2. Go! Bananas: 🍌💥 – A tropical explosion of ripe, sweet bananas.
3. Friends with Benefits Peanut Butter Cup: 🥜🍫❤️ – The perfect pairing of rich peanut butter and smooth chocolate.
4. Magic Beans Mocha: ☕🍫 – Bold coffee meets luscious chocolate for an energizing blend.
5. Strawberry (Feels) Forever: 🍓❤️ – Endlessly sweet and irresistibly fresh strawberry flavor.
6. Dark Arts Salted Chocolate: 🍫🧂✨ – A mysterious mix of rich dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt.
7. Husky Dunker Cookies & Cream: 🍪🥛 – Dive into the comforting classic of cookies mixed with creamy goodness.
8. CaCow! Chocolate: 🍫🐄 – Pure, unadulterated chocolate bliss.
9. Whey Back Vanilla: 🍦✨ – A smooth and creamy vanilla journey back to the basics.
10. Truly Buff Unflavored: 💪🥤 – Flex your culinary muscles with this versatile, unflavored option.

There are ten flavor profiles to choose from, all of which are highly rated at earthfedmuscle.com. 

My only criterion for protein flavors is whether they advertise a picture of the flavor profile. It better taste like the picture. Let’s review the two flavors I have right now.

🍫🍃Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Whey Protein Thicc Mints Chocolate Mint

A sultry-looking cow with chocolate mints floating around her. Very provocative (and entertaining) picture. The mint flavor better tastes thicc.

For my taste preference, the chocolate mint is TOO thick. Mainly the organic cocoa powder used. I like bitter chocolate, but for me, this is too bitter. That shared. Thicc Mint is as advertised, 9 out of 10

🟢🍌 Earth Fed Muscle Grass-Fed Whey Protein Go! Bananas

Getting the texture and thickness right for fruity protein shakes is tough. I think BSN Syntha-6 is the only one to get it right (so far). Check out my BSN Syntha-6 review to get an idea. To this day, that protein powder is still the best-tasting fruit shake on the market. 

I’ve tried strawberry-flavored shakes. Most of the time, the fun is taken right out of them. I’ve shared that multiple times in these protein reviews: Animal isolate whey loaded review, Jocko Molk protein review, Nutricost protein review, and finally, Panda Sups protein review. The only solid fruit flavor is ON Gold Standard Whey’s flavor.

Due to strawberry overload, I decided to go with Go! Bananas. You don’t see banana-flavored protein powder often. The only other protein powder I’ve seen is Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder (which tastes great).

How does Earth Fed Muscle Go! Bananas taste?

Take a banana, put it in a blender, splash almond milk (just to save on calories), and blend it. Go! Bananas taste amazing! 10 out of 10.

⭐️ Amazon’s Highest-Rated Earth Fed Muscle Protein Flavors Based on Reviews 

As shared earlier, Earth Fed Muscle protein is only available in four flavors: chocolate, vanilla, mocha, and peanut butter (Arranged by most to least reviews).

All four flavors are currently rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. The lowest-rated flavor is peanut butter. The top two fan favorites are chocolate and vanilla. 

Peanut butter is the lowest-rated flavor due to needing more peanut butter flavor, being too chalky, and having a fake peanut and chocolate flavor. Examining all the negative reviews for all flavors, some experienced digestive issues (Earth Fed Muscle never advertised as low lactose) and being too sweet—one final comment about the negative reviews: price.

Examining all the overwhelmingly positive reviews, everyone shared how great Earth Fed Muscle tastes. 

Flavor: 9.5 out of 10. Both Go! Bananas and Thicc Mints are fantastic. For my taste, Thicc Mints is too bitter, but it gets the mint part right. Go! Bananas is a game changer for fruit-flavored protein. I’d buy both again, no questions asked. I’d even try Strawberry because I know it’ll taste amazing.

🏁 Is Earth Fed Muscle A Good Brand

After researching and drinking Earth Fed Muscle protein, I thought there was much to love about the brand. 

Based on my findings, Earth Fed Muscle is a good brand. With high-quality ingredients, an emphasis on all-natural ingredients, an amino acid profile for each protein flavor, and predominantly grass-fed protein imported from Ireland, Earth Fed Muscle is worth the high price.

That shared. Earth Fed Muscle is expensive. Those headaches involved are flavor tier pricing and different serving amounts based on the flavor selected, which are headache-inducing. 

Then, add the constant $9.99 S & H charge when purchasing directly from Earth Fed Muscle, wiping away the discount of 15% savings on recurring orders. When compared to Amazon, the savings is about $3.

Start with an Amazon order if you want to purchase Earth Fed Muscle. Get that expedited 2-day shipping. If you fall in love with Earth Fed Muscle protein, then set up a recurring charge through Earth Fed Muscle.

Earth Fed Muscle protein powder provides a very high-quality protein powder. The flavors of Thicc Mint and Go! Bananas are amazing, and the quality of the ingredients is second to none. 

The only real downfall is the pricing. If you have the budget for one of the highest-quality proteins in the market, it’s worth your money.

Have you tried Earth Fed whey? Comment below on what you love about the protein powder. What’s your favorite Earth Fed Whey flavor?

Here are all of my unbiased protein reviews. If you’re hesitant to purchase a protein powder, email me on my ‘Contact Me’ page, and I’ll add it to my upcoming protein review list.

📖 Earth Fed Muscle Protein Round-Up

Value: 8.0 out of 10
Amino Spiking: 10 out of 10
Shakability Test: 10 out of 10
Ingredients List: 10 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 8.0 out of 10
Flavor: 9.5 out of 10

Overall Score 55.5/60, 93% Industry Leader

📚 Sources

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Earth Fed Muscle. (2023, April 28). EFM in Ireland – Brooks Miller [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7baPhwYMU0

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Why Cold Filtered Whey Protein is Better. (n.d.). Pure Choice Farms. https://www.purechoicefarms.com/blogs/whey-greens/why-cold-filtered-whey-protein-is-better#:~:text=The%20cold%20filtration%20process%20breaks%20down%20the,stomachs%2C%20reducing%20the%20likelihood%20of%20digestive%20issues