Easy Homemade Protein Powder
If you are looking to get more protein and more whole food in your diet; then you need to try this easy nut and seed homemade protein powder recipe.
If you are looking for a wholesome, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought protein powders; you’re going to love this easy nut and seed protein powder recipe! Packed with healthy fats, plant-based protein, and a natural nutty flavor, it’s perfect for adding a boost of nutrition to smoothies, oatmeal, topping your dish of yogurt (my favorite) or even adding it to baked goods.
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Best of all, making your own protein powder means you know exactly what’s in it – just a handful of simple, real ingredients. Let’s make this easy protein powder right at home. This is ready in no time.
Why You are Going to Love this Homemade Protein Powder
- Easy to Make – This plant based protein powder can be whipped up in no time.
- Whole Food Ingredients – There are only six nut and seed ingredients so you know exactly what you are eating.
- Ways to Enjoy – Mix in a smoothie, sprinkle on your yogurt or add to your baked goods.
- Easy to Store – You can store this in a glass container in the fridge for a few weeks.
Why Nut and Seed Protein Powder
There are so many protein powders on the market today, but recent studies reveal that protein powders, even organic ones, contain PFAS chemicals, heavy metals and pesticides. YIKES! So these products are touted as safe and healthy but in turn the chemical makeup outweighs the health benefits.
55% of protein powders contained PFAS chemicals meaning that 6 out of 11 protein powders had detectable levels. Those facts alone should drive anyone to make their own protein powder.
Health Benefits of Nut and Seed Protein Powder
This homemade protein powder is plant-based and gentle on the stomach. This powder is rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals that are all natural.
Nuts and seeds support heart health, help with weight management and improve cognitive function. This homemade protein powder is an easy way to add nuts and seeds to your diet so you can reap all their benefits.
There are no fillers, artificial sweeteners, dyes or plastics in this homemade protein powder. Just 100% real food.
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Nuts and Seeds for Protein Powder
With so many options of nuts and seeds you can use any combo really, but there is a little science behind. You want a nice blend of nuts and seeds that will give you vitamins, minerals and protein.
For this recipe I am using the following:
- Almond Flour – a healthy nut based protein ready to blend
- Cocoa Powder – I use Dutch Cocoa Powder but you can use dark cocoa powder too. You can leave this out if you prefer, but I like the chocolate flavor with the nuts and seeds.
- Pumpkins Seeds – the star of the show since they contained magnesium and protein. A superfood seed.
- Ground Flax Seed – adds omega-3’s and fiber (I prefer to ground my own instead of buying it pre-ground)
- Chia Seeds – adds another 16-20 grams of protein to the overall recipe
I purchase my chia seeds, and whole flax seeds at Aldi usually, but I LOVE these pumpkin seeds that are grown in Oregon.
Simple Tools Needed
My go to tool for making my nut and seed protein powder is an electric coffee/nut grinder. Literally this tool makes it simple to whip up this powder in no time.
The other thing you will need is a glass jar to stir it all together in and a jar to store the powder. I prefer to use glass to store my protein powder and avoid plastics in as many areas as my life as possible.
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Storing Nut and Seed Protein Powder
Once you have ground all the nuts and seeds and tossed them together it’s easy to store it. Add all the mixture to an air tight glass container. Store in a cool dry place for up to one month. I keep my homemade protein powder in the refrigerator and generally use within ten days because I use it almost daily.
You can also keep it in the freezer for longer shelf life, but we never keep it around that long.
Enjoy this Homemade Protein Powder
My two favorite ways to consume this protein powder is in a smoothie or on my yogurt. A scoop or 4 tablespoons offers a little over 8 grams of protein. It’s easy to add this powder to other protein rich roods for an overall boost in protein consumption.
This protein powder could be added to any fruit/veggie smoothie for added protein or shake it up with 8ounces of milk or almond milk. One of my favorite ways to use this protein powder is in a protein smoothie.
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Would You Try This?
Since incorporating more nuts and seeds into my diet, I have seen an increase in my hair growth and lessened some of my pre-menopausal symptoms.
If eating raw nuts and seeds is not your thing; it is easy to add them to your diet with this nut and seed protein powder. Give this a try and incorporate it into your daily diet for all the wonderful benefits of nuts and seeds.
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Homemade Protein Powder
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/8 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1.5 TBSP cocoa powder
Instructions
- Using a coffee or spice grinder, grind the chia seeds, flax seed and pumpkin seeds and add to a small mixing bowl
- Add the almond flour and cocoa powder and mix to combine
- Transfer to a glass storage jar and place in the refrigerator for up to one month
- 4 level tablespoons equates to 8 grams of protein
Notes
- If you do not have a spice or coffee grinder you can use a small food processor
- The cocoa powder is optional and can be left out
- My favorite way to use this protein powder is on top of a scoop of yogurt with honey and berries
- Another way to use the protein powder is blending it into a smoothie with milk, banana, yogurt and dates for some naturally added sweetness and an antioxidant boost
