Homemade Protein Powder
5-minute Homemade Protein Powder that tastes good! This researched formula is the best out there. Vegan, healthy, with an option for gluten-free & nut-free.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup hemp hearts
- ¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup unsalted peanuts
- ½ cup wheat germ or quinoa flakes
- ⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Grind: Add each ingredient to a grinder and pulse briefly until a powder forms. Do not overpack the grinder bowl for even grinding. Fill it about halfway each time. Stop and stir after a few pulses.
- Storage: Transfer to a dark airtight container.
Notes
- The serving size is 3 tablespoons.
- This recipe makes about 3 cups of protein powder. Feel free to make one-half or less of the recipe.
- Proportions: hemp hearts 1:pumpkin seeds 0.75: peanuts 0.5: wheat germ or quinoa flakes 0.5: sunflower seeds 0.3
- For nut-free: Use ½ cup more pumpkin seeds instead of peanuts.
- More peanut substitutes: use almonds or almond flour
- For gluten-free: Use quinoa flakes or oat bran instead of wheat germ.
- An assortment of nuts and seeds provides a range of health advantages, as each has unique benefits!
- Refer to the blog post for the research and where to buy the ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg
