Review: Equip Food Prime Protein Beef Protein Powder

You all know I love a good steak — but when I’m on the go and need something quick, easy, and gut-friendly, Equip Food’s Prime Protein steps up to the plate (err…shaker cup). 🥩🍫💪 You could call it lazy carnivore protein or paleo protein powder.

Each scoop is like eating 4 oz of grass-fed beef, but without firing up the grill. With 21g of complete protein, this minimally processed beef protein powder delivers powerful nutrition using just three real-food ingredients (for the chocolate flavor, less for the others):
✔️ Grass-fed beef protein
✔️ Cocoa powder
✔️ Stevia

That’s it! No fillers, no junk — just simple, clean fuel your body can actually use. I really, really appreciate that — often I ready the back label and get so confused (which is saying a lot, because I’m not a newbie to sport nutrition).

While I’m partial to the rich, dessert-like Chocolate flavor, you’ve also got options below, plus more like Salted Caramel, Strawberry, Peanut Butter and others)
🍃 Chocolate Mint – refreshing and indulgent
🍦 Vanilla – a smooth, versatile classic
🥄 Unflavored – great for savory recipes or sneaking into anything (put into soup or toss with Parm cheese for a crumb coating on air-fryed veggies, fish, etc).

  • Low carb, gut-friendly, and bloat-free – free from dairy, whey, gluten, and common irritants. I have not had any stomach issues using this beef protein powder at all.
  • Naturally occurring collagen and gelatin from the beef give it a thick, creamy texture. One day, I only drank half of my simple shake make with this protein. In the morning, it had congealed/lumped a bit — and I was concerned. But, finally realized it was the collagen — just blended back up for some ultra creamy goodness!
  • Clean, thoughtful ingredients you can trust — nothing artificial, ever
  • Supports skin, joint, bone health — as a woman over 50, those are issue areas that I like to address. Anecdotal, but, my fingernail growth has been crazy after using this powder for just a short time.
  • Keto and Paleo friendly.

Ideas to Use Prime Protein in Recipes:

And because versatility is everything in my kitchen, I’ve used Equip Prime Protein in some of my go-to better-for-you chocolate treats:
🍌 Chocolate Cottage Cheese Protein Banana Bread

Chocolate Cottage Cheese Protein Banana Bread levels up the nutrition and flavor of everyone’s favorite quick bread! Not “just like grandma’s” but instead packed with 21g of protein per slice, naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, and free of added sugar, it’s the perfect option for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or even a healthier dessert.


🥇 Olympic Chocolate Muffin Makeover

Olympic Village Chocolate Muffin, but made better! 💪 These chocolate muffins went so viral, but – in reality they were more like a sugar-bomb cake. This version is made over to be gluten-free, have more protein (20g), less fat, less sugar—made for champions. 🏅 Sized for one – you don’t even have to share!


🧇 Double Chocolate Protein Waffles

Power into the day fueled by chocolatey waffles made with protein powder. Only takes minutes to make, is gluten-free, has no added sugar, and moderate in carbs. A single-serve recipe, but simple to scale up for meal prep. Enjoy 28 grams of protein per serving!

Want to dig into the science behind beef protein? Here’s a great breakdown from the brand on how it is made and why beef protein works.

Whether you’re fueling a workout, balancing macros, or just need a clean, on-the-go option, Equip Prime Protein is a shake-worthy choice you’ll want to keep on hand.

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As a healthy food blogger, mom of three teenage boys, and elite master athlete who puts a high value on her clean & green training diet, I spend a lot of time in the grocery store. Err, uuuuh, like every day. Everyone at my favorite H.E.B. knows my name, I feel like Cliff from Cheers bellying up to the bar.Shipt grocery delivery and thefitfork.com

Typically, I don’t mind shopping and actually rather like it. As a fit foodie and recipe developer, I find inspiration being among all the food! But, some days I don’t have the time or energy to spare . Errrh, like recently after a massive travel delay returning from Spartan World Championship in Lake Tahoe. After being away for almost a week, and not arriving home until midnight, I needed to stock the pantry and fridge with staples STAT! Thank goodness and WHOOHOOO for Shipt.com, an on-demand grocery delivery service that recently expanded into the Austin area. Read on to find out more about this amazing way to add value to your life and enter my giveaway for a year membership and $50 grocery credit. Continue reading