The protein powders you buy in stores can cost a lot and have stuff in them that’s hard to understand. Making your own at home is easy, doesn’t cost too much, and you know exactly what you’re eating.
Whether you want something made from plants, something with lots of protein, or just something that tastes good, these homemade mixes are great for your smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, or when you’re baking.
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Here are some tasty ideas to try:
- Chocolate Peanut Protein Powder
If you love chocolate and peanut butter, this one is for you. Take peanut butter powder or peanuts that you’ve roasted. Add a little cocoa powder and some chia seeds. If you want even more protein, you can also add some whey protein or milk powder. If you like it sweet, put in a little stevia or coconut sugar. Mix it all in a blender until it’s a fine powder. It tastes great in smoothies, oatmeal, or mixed into your yogurt. This one is yummy and helps your muscles get strong after you exercise.
- Protein Power from Seeds
This is a simple mix made with different kinds of seeds. It has hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds. If you want a little extra flavor, add some cinnamon. Blend the seeds until they are a fine powder or a little bit chunky, however you like it. Keep it in the fridge to stay fresh. You can put it in your smoothies, sprinkle it on yogurt, or mix it into your salads. It’s full of good fats, protein, and important things for your body.
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- Protein to Build Muscles (with Milk)
This one is good for people who want more calories and protein, especially after working out. You’ll need dry milk powder, oats, nuts like almonds or walnuts, and chia or flaxseeds. You can add cocoa powder if you want it to taste like chocolate. Blend everything into a powder. Put a few spoons of it in a smoothie with milk and a banana for a drink that fills you up and helps your muscles. This mix is great if you want to gain weight or get stronger.
- Protein Powder with Oats and Lentils
This is a great mix if you want something that fills you up and doesn’t cost much. Use dry rolled oats and red lentils (make sure they are raw, not cooked). Lentils have lots of protein and mix well with oats. Blend them until they are smooth. You can add a little cinnamon or vanilla powder to make it taste better. This powder works well in smoothies or when you’re baking. It’s a simple way to add protein and fiber to what you eat, and it’s made from plants.
- Coconut Almond Protein Powder
This one has a rich, nutty taste with a bit of a tropical flavor from coconut. Mix shredded unsweetened coconut, raw almonds, and chia seeds. Blend them all into a powder. If you want it a little sweet, add a tiny bit of coconut sugar. It’s great in smoothies, or mixed into your oatmeal or overnight oats. This mix gives you healthy fats, protein, and energy.
- Coffee Protein Powder
If you love coffee, this is a fun way to mix the taste with something healthy. Use instant coffee powder, oats, flaxseeds, and powdered milk or plant-based milk powder. Blend everything until it’s smooth. You can also add cocoa powder if you want a mocha flavor. This is great in your morning smoothies or mixed into Greek yogurt. It gives you a little caffeine to wake you up, plus protein to start your day.
- Banana Nut Protein Powder
This one tastes like banana bread but in powder form. Use dried banana chips (make sure there’s no extra sugar), walnuts, oats, and chia seeds. Blend everything into a powder. It smells and tastes really good. Use it in smoothies with milk or mix it into your pancake batter. It’s a tasty way to get protein, fiber, and potassium.
