Homemade Protein Powder
Delicious, chocolate-flavored vegan protein powder that only calls for 6 ingredients.
Equipment
- Spice grinder
Ingredients
- 1½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup ground flax
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder optional
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- In a spice grinder, individually grind the pumpkin seeds then the chia seeds until they're in powder form. Transfer to a bowl with the ground flax, almond flour, cocoa powder and cinnamon, and mix until fully combined.
- Store in the fridge for up to one month. To make a smoothie, add approximately 4 tablespoons (one scoop). I like to add mine to a 1½ of soy milk and a frozen banana for a frosty shake that has over 15g of protein.
Notes
- This protein is best in smoothies, vegan ice cream, or chocolate pudding. I have included a frozen banana frosty shake recipe below - that's my favorite way to use this homemade protein powder.
- Don't have a spice grinder? A small food processor will do the job, just be careful not to overprocess. You can also use a pestle and mortar.
- Another great way to use this mixture is to forego the cocoa and utilize the homemade protein powder for plant-based frozen s'mores or no-bake granola bars.
- Turn your plant-based protein powder into pre-workout by adding a scoop of beet powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 4tbsp | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 8.4g | Fat: 11.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2.7mg | Potassium: 129.6mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 5.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 73.6mg | Iron: 1.8mg