How To Make Your Own Vegan Protein Powder

• 1/4 cup Hemp hearts
• 1/2 cup Almond meal
• 2 tbsp Carob powder
• 1 tbsp Maca powder
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• 1/2 cup chia seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

✓ Grind the chia seed and hemp hearts in a  grinder until a fine flour. Be careful not to over grind (remember to grind your items separately for best results!).

✓ Mix together all the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container in a dry, dark place (the carob powder can be left out if you want original flavor, and added if you prefer that).

✓ Use 3 or 4 tbsp. in a smoothie.

Adding Flavor?

When you are making your own vegan protein powder, the sky is the limit for flavorings. Any spice you have on hand can be added. Some favorites include cinnamon and nutmeg. A bit of sugar can go a long way toward adding some sweet to your smoothie. Other thoughts are cocoa or dry coconut.

If you’re looking to add flavorings during blending, you have more options. Any type of fruit can be added to a blender to give your recovery drink a smoothie flavor.

The Perfect Recovery Drink

When trying to create your perfect recovery drink, no two individuals have the same preference. Some people like a thicker drink, some thinner. Most prefer it cold and find that if you add ice that helps with taste.

If you’re working at perfecting your favorite, there are some basic things to consider.

Liquid:

You need some type of liquid for the recovery drink. Sure, you can mix your powder with water but that likely isn’t the best taste.

Some excellent options include almond, oat or coconut milk, coconut water or juices. Depending on what your tastes are, you can experiment.

Add-Ins:

In addition to the aforementioned flavor boosters, such as spices, you can add other things to your recovery drink. A handful of spinach, for example, adds a ton of vitamins without changing the taste. This is great way to get a dose of greens with very little effort.

You can also add any type of groundnut or seed for flavor. Also, you can add yogurts made from coconut or almond milk. These not only add flavor and protein but can also give your smoothie a lovely texture.

If you have read this far, you are invested in improving your fitness journey. Jumping on a fitness wagon is an excellent choice that can hopefully help you to improve your overall health. While it’s important to take in protein 30-60 minutes after a workout in order to aid your muscles in recovering, that does not mean you have to consume the prepackaged foods found in popular stores.

Believe it or not, you can make your own homemade vegan protein powder with real food ingredients you can find in any local health food store.  Sure, it will take a little of your time upfront to grind the ingredients. Also, it may not taste just like something out of the jar right off the bat. You may need to tweak and perfect the ingredients to find a flavor that makes your tastebuds happy. But isn’t knowing exactly what you are putting into your body worth that extra effort.