But how do you get enough protein?
The inevitable question that every vegan is asked. Whether you’re a full time vegan or doing Veganuary for the first time this year I can guarantee that you’ll be asked this question on more than one occasion.
31 delicious vegan recipes to inspire you
There are plenty of plant-based sources of protein – lentils, beans, quinoa and soy to name but a few.
However, smoothies are an easy and delicious way to get some extra protein in your diet. You can opt to use a protein powder or add natural high protein ingredients such as chia seeds, nuts or hemp hearts to your smoothie for a great start to the day.
Here are 8 vegan high protein smoothie recipes:
Superfood chocolate almond avocado smoothie
Recipe by Running on Real Food.
Piña colada shake
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 scoop vanilla Neat Nutrition protein powder (whey or vegan)
400ml coconut milk
1 handful of ice
Simply blitz all your ingredients together in a blender until smooth and serve – it’s as simple as that.
Recipe by Neat Nutrition.
Vegan protein shake
Blueberry, avocado, almond milk and chia seed smoothie
A punnet of blueberries
1 avocado
A banana
Chia seeds
Almond milk
Ice cubes
Put a small punnet of blueberries into a blender or smoothie maker, then add half an avocado, half a banana, 1 tsp chia seeds and top up with chilled almond milk and a couple of ice cubes. Whizz until smooth. Add a little more almond milk if it’s too thick.
Recipe by Berry World.
Hot chocolate smoothie
400ml almond milk (or milk of your choice)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp oats (can use gluten free)
1 tbsp almond butter (or dairy free nut butter)
2 tbsp Hemp Protein + Flaxseed, Chia Seed, Cocoa and Beetroot Powder
Combine the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a pot and gently warm until the desired temperature, then transfer to a glass.
Recipe by Plant Based Pixie for Linwoods.
Green smoothie with hemp hearts
Recipe by Sneaky Veg.
Peanut butter cup protein shake
Warm apple and cinnamon smoothie
1 large apple (150g)
150ml almond milk (or milk of your choice)
2 tbsp oats (can use gluten free)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Hemp Protein+ Flaxseed, Bio Cultures, Vitamin D & Co-Enzyme Q10
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
150ml hot water
Combine the ingredients (minus water) in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a pot and add the hot water. Gently warm until the desired temperature and transfer to a glass.
Recipe by Plant Based Pixie for Linwoods.
Mandy Mazliah is a vegetarian mum of three whose kids don’t eat vegetables. Read about her efforts to get them to eat their five a day at www.sneakyveg.com.
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