How to add protein
Want to add more protein into your homemade smoothies? Here are the best ways to do it without the protein powder: Here’s a rainbow of our very best smoothie recipes of every fruit and vegetable flavor. Each one features easy and healthy ingredients with the option to make it vegan, too. Also try: Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Blueberry, Strawberry Pineapple, Strawberry Mango, or Strawberry Peach Smoothie
Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt packs a huge punch of protein: it also has live probiotics for a healthy guy. Nut butter: Try peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter to add plant-based protein. Chia seeds. You can add plant-based protein and fiber with chia seeds: 2 tablespoons chia seeds adds 4 grams protein and 11 grams fiber.
Plant based milk for homemade smoothies
Some of the homemade smoothie recipes above use milk as a liquid for blending. Make them vegan smoothies by using your favorite non-dairy milk instead of dairy milk. Here’s a run-down on the options:
Oat milk: With its sweet flavor and lightly creamy texture, it’s ideal for smoothie recipes. Almond milk: It’s a little closer to water in its texture, but it’s popular and easy to find. Coconut milk: Coconut milk is very thick and adds a strong coconut flavor. Soy milk: Soy milk has a nice sweet flavor and thick texture.
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