Homemade, Vegan, Plant Base Protein Powder

I was really tired of watching my boyfriend buy huge tubs of protein powder. If you ask me - most are just overpriced containers filled with lots of processed junk. What is it with boys and their protein obsession!? I thought it couldn't be that difficult to make my own protein mix loaded with pure, unprocessed protein, fats and vitamins - so I did it! I used garbanzo bean flour as the main source of protein, and added additional super foods to up the nutrients and taste. After making a small taste batch, I sifted all the ingredients together into a large air tight jar to last a couple weeks! You can get creative and add your own personal spices/additions to your liking, but this version is a simple and versatile blend that would go well with most smoothie mixes. And guess what - it's still packed with protein, healthier and cheaper than purchasing conventional protein powders. Most importantly, Enrique loves it :)

Homemade Vegan, Plant Base, Protein Powder 

by Sarah Farsh July 14, 2014

• 1 LB Bobs Red Mill Garbanzo Bean Flour
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup good organic chocolate powder (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup Stevia In The Raw - or dry sugar of choice (brown sugar, coconut sugar, date sugar..)
• 1/4 cup maca powder
• 1/4 cup spirulina powder
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup hemp Seeds
• 1 cup raw, ground almonds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• pinch of kosher salt

In a large jar, shake all ingredients together. Add 2 - 3 TBSP of this protein mixture to your favorite green smoothie for an extra kick of protein! Note: This recipe is intended to add into a green smoothie - it might not taste good on it's on with just water or milk. I've got a few recipes of green smoothies that you can try adding this stuff to :)