Homemade Wholefood Vanilla Protein Powder
A simple, 100% whole food protein powder made from real seeds, nuts and cacao. This is so simple to make and great sprinkled over yoghurt, porridge or blended into a smoothie.
Takes 5 minutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
- 170 g Raw pumpkin seeds pepitas
- 50 g Whole raw almonds with skin intact
- 40 g Chia seeds
- 30 g Whole or ground flaxseeds linseeds
- 1 vanilla pod
- ½ tsp Fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp Coconut sugar or date sugar optional, for gentle sweetness
Instructions
Grind the dry base:
- Add the 50g whole almonds, 40g chia seeds, 170g pumpkin seeds, 30g flaxseeds, ½ tsp sea salt, and optional coconut sugar into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend continuously for 10–15 seconds until finely ground into a flour-like consistency.
- Add vanilla - cut the vanilla pod in half lengthwise and using a small spoon scrap out the seeds into the powder and add the pod to the jar to infuse the aromas.
Store cold:
- Transfer the powder into a clean, dry glass jar and seal tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 8 weeks.
To serve:
- Add 3 level tablespoons (~30g) of powder to 250ml of cold soy milk or high-protein plant milk in a shaker bottle. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds and enjoy!