When embarking on a new fitness regimen, you may look for a way to supplement your protein intake.
Though we generally believe that most of our nutrients should come from the whole foods we eat, we understand that when you’re exercising more frequently, you might need to find ways to add more protein to your diet.
When paired with regular exercise, a protein supplement can help reduce soreness after working out and aid in quicker muscle recovery.
However, most store-bought protein powders and shakes are highly processed, filled with sugar and unhealthy additives, and based on common allergens like soy or dairy. So we knew we needed to come up with a healthy substitute for your favorite quick post-workout shake.
Without further ado, here are our fave plant-powered protein shakes for a post-workout pick-me-up.
Our Banana Almond Butter Shake is cleanse-friendly and delish, and our Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake is a tasty healthy treat for your post-cleanse 80:20 lifestyle. If you have another flavor combo you’d like us to create, let us know in the comments below!
With love and plant protein power,
Banana Almond Butter Shake
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
3 TB. Cinnamon Spice Hemp Protein Powder ½ of a banana 1 TB. almond butter 1 ½ cup Homemade Nut Milk ½ cup fresh baby spinach
Instructions: In a high-speed blender, blend protein powder, banana, almond butter, nut milk, and spinach until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Note: You can also substitute 3 TB. hemp seeds and ½ tsp. cinnamon if you don’t have a batch of protein powder on hand.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake
3 TB. Chocolate Hemp Protein Powder ½ of a banana 3-5 strawberries 1 ½ cup Homemade Nut Milk ½ cup fresh baby spinach
Instructions: In a high-speed blender, blend protein powder, banana, strawberries, nut milk, and spinach until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Note: You can also substitute 3 TB. hemp seeds and ½ tsp. cacao powder if you don’t have a batch of protein powder on hand.
*This is an 80:20 recipe due to the cacao and strawberries.
Jo Schaalman and Jules Peláez are co-authors of the book The Conscious Cleanse: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life in 14 Days, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life. Together they’ve led thousands of people through their online supported cleanse through their accessible and light-hearted approach. They’ve been dubbed “the real deal” by founder and chief creative director Bobbi Brown, of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, beauty editor of the TODAY show.