Koia, a maker of plant-based protein shakes, was included in a 2026 buying guide published by RetailHub that compared five dairy-free, ready-to-drink protein shakes on taste and texture, protein content, sugar and ingredient quality, price per bottle, allergen safety and flavor variety.
RetailHub, a website that publishes independently researched buying guides and product comparisons, evaluated each shake against six weighted factors: taste and texture, protein content, sugar and ingredient quality, price per bottle, allergen safety, and flavor variety. According to the guide, Koia Elite received an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5.0.
The guide described Koia Elite as containing 32 grams of pea protein and six grams of prebiotic fiber per 12-ounce bottle, made with avocado oil, and containing four grams of sugar sweetened with organic cane sugar and monk fruit extract. It listed the product as dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, non-GMO and kosher, available in four Elite flavors — Vanilla Bean, Cacao Bean, Chocolate Banana and Cold Brew Coffee — along with a broader Protein and Nutrition line, and listed pricing at roughly $3.75 to $4.15 per bottle in a 12-pack.
The guide noted that a dietitian-authored review it referenced described the shake as not overly sweet and free of artificial sweeteners, and that a separate ready-to-drink protein comparison cited in the guide named Koia as a plant-based option that avoids a gritty texture common in the category.
“Koia appreciates being included in RetailHub’s guide and remains focused on its dairy-free protein shake lineup,” said the Koia team.
The full ranking, including scoring details for all five shakes, is available at https://retailhub.co/best-of/best-dairy-free-protein-shakes-of-2026/.
About Koia
Koia is a company that makes plant-based, ready-to-drink protein shakes, including its Elite, Protein and Nutrition lines. The company states its products are dairy-free.
About RetailHub
RetailHub is a website that publishes buying guides and comparative rankings of retailers and products across a range of consumer categories.
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