Banana Bread
Protein Smoothie
Save a trip to your local bakery or coffee shop and
skip the oven with this banana bread smoothie.
1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
1 frozen banana
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, plus more for
garnish if desired
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon
cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon
allspice, 1 or 2 pinches of sea salt)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend
until smooth. Makes 1 serving.
Make-Ahead Frozen
Fruit Smoothie
On those busy mornings when you need a nutrient-dense
breakfast quickly, try the make-ahead smoothie method. Take
your favorite combination(s) of frozen fruits and greens and store
them in the freezer for easy smoothies on the go. All you have to
do is prep the ingredients, then freeze them in a Mason jar,
freezer bag or even ice cube trays. When you’re ready to enjoy,
just add liquid and your favorite protein powder to the prepackaged ingredients, put in a blender and enjoy.
Pomegranate
Smoothie Parfait
Try this pomegranate smoothie parfait instead of
your average smoothie, or serve as a healthy but
oh-so-tasty dessert.
¾ cup pomegranate juice
½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1/3 avocado
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/8 cup chopped toasted almonds
Handful of pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon vanilla nondairy or dairy yogurt
Place pomegranate juice, strawberries, avocado
and protein powder in blender, and blend
until smooth.
Pour half of the smoothie in a glass or small glass
serving bowl. Layer with toasted almonds and pomegranate seeds, saving some for garnish. Add another
layer of smoothie (finishing it off), top with a dollop of
vanilla yogurt and garnish with leftover pomegranate
seeds and/or toasted almonds. Makes 2 servings.
Banana Protein
Pancakes
Part pancake, part banana bread, these banana protein
pancakes are packed with plant-based goodness and
make a delicious post-workout meal. Top with your
favorite fruit, nuts or syrup, and you’ll be ready to start
your day.
1 large banana, mashed
1 cup nondairy milk (or your choice of milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour of your choice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Optional toppings: Banana slices, chopped nuts,
maple or agave syrup
Whisk together mashed banana, milk and vanilla
extract; set aside. In a separate bowl, mix remaining
dry ingredients. Incorporate flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon into the wet
ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add more milk
if batter appears too thick.
Melt coconut oil in a nonstick pan over medium
heat, or use a griddle. Pour ¼ cup of the batter into
the pan. Flip the pancake once bubbles have formed
and popped (approximately 2 minutes per side).
Top with fresh fruit, nuts or syrup. Makes 2 servings.
Banana Protein
Pancakes
Pomegranate
Smoothie
Parfait
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Protein recipes courtesy of Vega Nutrition.
