We eat a Vegan diet and exercise often, so we look for easy ways to get more protein into our diet. Protein Powders present an easy method to replenish what we burn through, especially on long runs or bike rides. We craft a Recovery shake starting with a base of Almond or Cashew Yogurt, 2-3 C Ice cubes and one of the following two Vegan Protein powders, which add about 20grams of Protein. We buy Organifi or Intek Vegan Protein Powders. These brands can be found at most health supplement stores. There are other brands that can be substituted based on your preference and taste. We blend all ingredients in a high-intensity blender, but leave it chunky — our preference.
Recovery Shake Recipe Ingredients
- 3-4 C. Ice cubes
- 1 Scoop Protein Powder
- 1/2 c Plain Almond Yogurt
- 1/4 c Almond Milk
- 2-3 T chopped Turmeric root
- 2-3 T chopped Ginger root
- 4-5 Pepper grinds (helps with absorption of curcuminoids in Turmeric)
- 2-3 T Chia Seeds
- 2 -3 T Flax Seed (ground)
- 2-3 T Pumpkin Seeds
- 2-3 T Sunflower Seeds
- 6-12 Almonds
- 3+ Cups Kale/Spinach/Arugula
- Fruit as a sweetener ( 1/2-3/4 C of 2-3 types)
- Dried Apricots/Prunes
- 8 Dried Golden Berries
- 1/2 Fresh Banana
- 1/2C Fresh Berries
- 1/2 Fresh Sliced Mango
Put all the ingredients in your blender and mix until you are satisfied with its consistency. This recovery protein vegan shake is very filling and will keep you wanting more the next time you do a hard workout.
Try our Turmeric/Ginger Infused Tea Recipe for additional healthy benefits.
