Best Clear & Juice Protein Powder in Canada (2026)

Last updated: October 2026. Prices and availability verified in CAD; out-of-stock items are excluded. We are a Montreal-based specialty retailer with same-day shipping across Canada and free shipping on qualifying Canadian orders.

Owner Diana Famintsyna personally taste-tests every flavour at our Montreal store, so this is a hands-on look at the clear-protein category — translucent whey isolates that mix into a light, juice-like drink, plus the growing shelf of carbonated and ready-to-drink "protein soda" cans. No milkshake texture, no chalk. Here is every clear & juice protein we actually stock, with honest notes on taste, format and who each one is for.

1. What clear & juice protein is
2. Who it's for
3. Our clear protein powders
4. Ready-to-drink & soda proteins
5. Full comparison table
6. How to choose
7. Related guides
8. FAQ

What is clear & juice protein?

Clear protein (sometimes called "juice protein" or "protein refresher") is protein — usually whey protein isolate, or a dairy-free beef/plant blend — that has been processed so it mixes transparent and light instead of thick and creamy. The result drinks more like a fruit juice, iced tea or soda than a traditional shake. Because the base is an isolate, a scoop typically delivers 20–27 g of protein with little to no sugar or fat, and far less of the heavy, filling mouthfeel that puts some people off regular whey.

The category now spans three formats: mix-your-own powders (a tub and a shaker of cold water), ready-to-drink cans, and lightly carbonated "protein sodas." All of them aim for the same thing — a refreshing, high-protein drink you can have post-workout or through the day without it sitting like a meal.

Who clear & juice protein is for

• Anyone who finds creamy shakes too heavy — especially in summer or straight after training, when a light, cold, juice-style drink goes down far easier.
• People watching sugar and calories — most clear proteins are 0 g sugar and 80–120 calories per serving while still hitting 20 g+ protein.
• Dairy-sensitive lifters — whey isolate is very low in lactose, and dairy-free options like PVL ISO CLEAAR and Believe Beef Protein skip milk entirely.
• Busy, grab-and-go routines — the canned and carbonated options give you a post-workout protein hit with no shaker and no cleanup.

Our clear & juice protein powders (in stock, ships from Montreal)

Best clear juice whey

Believe Protein Refresher — Clear Juice Whey Isolate

$74.99 CAD · 25 servings · 21 g protein · 90 cal · 0 g sugar

A clear whey isolate plus bovine collagen that mixes into a light, fruit-flavoured drink rather than a shake. Our top-selling clear whey — crisp, candy-style flavours and an easy 21 g protein hit.

Best dairy-free value

PVL ISO CLEAAR Clear Protein (Dairy-Free)

$52.99 CAD · 25 servings · 20 g protein · 80 cal · 0 g sugar

A dairy-free clear protein built on beef, fermented pea and fava protein, topped with amino acids and electrolytes. Light and hydrating — Blue Slushie, Grape Refresher and Summer Peach. Canadian brand, best price-per-serving in our clear lineup.

Best grass-fed

ALT Clear Protein — Grass-Fed Whey Isolate

$79.99 CAD · 20 servings · ~20 g protein · 0 g sugar · stevia & monk fruit

A grass-fed whey isolate that mixes thin and refreshing, naturally sweetened with stevia and monk fruit and only ~2 net carbs per scoop. For people who want a clean-label clear whey.

Most protein per scoop

Allmax Isoflex Whey Protein Isolate (1 lb)

$44.99 CAD · 27 g protein · ~120 cal · 0 g sugar · 0 g fat

A 100% whey isolate from Canadian brand Allmax. The Peach flavour in particular mixes lighter and fruitier than a classic milkshake-style whey, so it bridges nicely into the clear category at the highest protein-per-scoop here.

Best beef protein

Believe Enhanced Beef Protein

$59.99 CAD · 25 servings · 20 g protein · 90 cal · 0 g sugar · 0 g fat

A light, clear, juice-style drink that gives you 20 g of dairy-free protein for just 90 calories. Beef protein isolate with added leucine — a great pick if you avoid both dairy and plant proteins.

Ready-to-drink & carbonated protein (grab-and-go)

Best protein soda

Bucked Up Lightly Carbonated Protein Drink

$6.99 CAD · 16 fl oz can · 25 g protein · ~100 cal · 0 g sugar

A clear, lightly carbonated protein soda with 25 g of whey isolate — caffeine-free and fizzy, more like a juice than a shake. The highest-protein can in our ready-to-drink range.

Best light sparkling

Applied Nutrition Sparkling Protein Collagen Water

$3.99 CAD · 330 ml can · 10 g collagen · ~44 cal · 0 g sugar

A light, soda-like sparkling water with 10 g of hydrolysed collagen, vitamin C and coconut water powder. The lowest-calorie, most refreshing way to add a little protein and hydration to your day.

Best no-shaker shot

Allmax Isoflex Chiller Protein Shot

$6.00 CAD · 100 ml shot · 21 g protein · 90 cal · 0 g sugar/fat/carbs

A tiny 100 ml shot with 21 g of whey isolate and a juice-like Orange taste — zero sugar, zero fat, zero carbs. Fits in a gym bag; no powder, no shaker.

Clear & juice protein comparison (2026)

Every figure below is taken from the product label. All eight are in stock in our Montreal store as this page is updated; out-of-stock items are filtered out automatically.

How to choose a clear or juice protein

1. Pick your format first

If you already carry a shaker, a powder (Believe, PVL, ALT, Allmax Isoflex) is the cheapest per gram of protein and lets you control strength. If you want zero prep, a can or shot (Bucked Up, Applied Nutrition, Isoflex Chiller) is grab-and-go. Many customers keep a tub at home and a few cans in the gym bag.

2. Match the protein source to your diet

Whey isolate (Believe Refresher, ALT, Allmax, Bucked Up) is very low in lactose but still dairy. If you avoid dairy, go dairy-free with PVL ISO CLEAAR (beef + pea + fava) or Believe Beef Protein. Collagen-based options like the Applied Nutrition can add protein and hydration but are lighter in total protein.

3. Check protein-per-dollar and serving size

Powders win on cost per serving: PVL ISO CLEAAR works out to roughly $2.12 per 20 g serving, and Allmax Isoflex gives the most protein per scoop at 27 g. Cans and shots cost more per gram but buy you convenience.

4. Mix cold and don't over-shake

Clear proteins stay clearest and least foamy in plenty of cold water with a gentle stir or short shake. Let it settle for a minute and the foam drops. Over-shaking is the usual cause of a cloudy, foamy glass.

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About this guide

Written by Diana Famintsyna, owner of Top Nutrition & Fitness — a Montreal specialty supplement and snack store open to the public since July 2016. Every flavour we stock is owner-tested, and this guide only lists clear & juice proteins we actually carry and keep in stock. Prices and macros are verified in CAD against the product label and updated as inventory changes.

Version française

Les protéines claires (ou « protéines juice ») sont des isolats de lactosérum — ou des mélanges sans produits laitiers — qui se mélangent transparents et légers, comme un jus plutôt qu'un lait frappé. Elles offrent de 20 à 27 g de protéines par portion, souvent sans sucre et à 80–120 calories. Chez Top Nutrition & Fitness, toute notre sélection claire — en poudre (Believe, PVL ISO CLEAAR, ALT, Allmax Isoflex) ou prête à boire (Bucked Up, Applied Nutrition, Allmax Chiller) — est en stock à Montréal avec expédition le jour même et livraison gratuite sur les commandes canadiennes admissibles. Voir toute la collection →