Walk up and down the aisles of any major supplement store, and the sheer variety
of protein powder options can be overwhelming.
Not exact matches
Hi, I am looking for where I can buy vanilla
powder because the only
option I can find or my food scientist can even think
of is
protein powder?
Now you all know I'm not one
of those people that stuffs a boatload
of protein powder in my oats and cereal and granola and here and there and everywhere, but I do appreciate a quality plant - based
option to occasionally boost the
protein content
of my snacks.
I consider carob
powder the healthier
option for replacing the more commonly known cocoa
powder as it is full
of fiber,
protein, vitamin a, b and many key minerals.
It has healthy carbs from the banana, and a dose
of protein from the
protein powder making it a balanced
option.
Packing in at only 90 calories + 16 grams
of protein per serving (3 leveled scoops), the Cocoa Blueberry
powder is a fantastic low - calorie
option for those looking for a plant - based boost.
When I had to switch from whey
protein to a non-dairy
option because I discovered I had a dairy allergy, I spent many hours researching and testing out different
protein powders and I can definitely vouch for the beneficial aspects
of fermentation in plant
proteins.
I always opt for the unflavored
option with any type
of protein shakes and add some cacao
powder for taste.
The idea is to take whatever variety
of oats you enjoy and pair the oats with
protein powder and yogurt (such as coconut yogurt) for a more filling breakfast
option that you could even eat for lunch, a light dinner, or as a snack or dessert if you wanted to.
If using
protein powder: Use a plant - based vanilla
protein powder (I love Vega One French Vanilla, Vega One Natural, and Raw Meal by Garden
of Life for plant - based
options).
To clarify,
protein is a very important part
of a healthy diet, but the processed
powdered forms are not necessarily the best
option.
2 1/3 cups
of gluten free oats (I used Bob's Red Mill rolled gluten free oats) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking
powder 1/2 teaspoon
of salt 3 - 4 bananas (very ripe is best) 1 tablespoon
of vanilla extract or paste 1/4 cup
of unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup
of maple syrup, agave or honey (for vegetarian
option) 1/4 cup
of hemp hearts (optional for extra
protein) 1/4 -1 / 2 cup
of vegan chocolate chips (I prefer Enjoy Life)-- use as many as you prefer.
I also gave the
option of using a vanilla plant - based
protein powder, if you like (I recommend Vega if going that route).
I'm not generally a fan
of single - macronutrient products like
protein powders anyway and try to get my nutrients from whole foods as much as possible, but it's nice to have the
option sometimes if I'm making a shake or smoothie to get a
protein boost as I just haven't seemed to build up the stomach capacity on an plant based diet to fit all that food in there, and sometimes I just want a break from nut / seed butters, quinoa and whole soy.
Why is grass fed
protein powder superior than some
of the other
options out there?
Andrew Shao, senior vice president
of scientific and regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a supplement industry group, says that
protein powders and drinks are a safe
option for teenagers and even pregnant women.
If you struggle with lactose intolerance or have concerns over bone health and cancer prevention, it's likely that you should select a dairy - free
protein powder instead
of the more traditional milk - based
options.
«It's the best
protein supplement
option for health - conscious individuals that want a great tasting, plant - based
protein without all
of the sugar, cholesterol and artificial ingredients found in many whey, soy, egg, milk, and casein
powders.
Additional
options: cinnamon (for blood sugar control), turmeric (highly anti-inflammatory), cloves (packed full
of antioxidants), ginger, cage free egg yolk (
protein, lutein), raw yogurt, cocoa or cacao
powder, fiber supplement, etc..
The cherries are blended with some
protein powder (
of your choice, my favorite grass - fed whey
option is THIS ONE), a few cubes
of frozen coconut milk (for creaminess), a few chia seeds, and some kind
of water or juice.
So, faced with all
of these
options — and competing opinions — you're likely left wondering: What is the best whey
protein powder for building muscle?
If you want your
protein shake to have a specific taste or just don't enjoy the idea
of a flavorless liquid snack, then a flavored
protein powder would be an easy
option.
With all
of these confusing
options, though, there's really just one question that exercisers and athletes are left with: Which is the best
protein powder for muscle gain?
I get my
protein from whole foods most
of the time, but for smoothies and shakes, I normally add a plant - based
protein powder option for flavor and ease.
Proteins powders can be designed to taste like strawberries, cheesecake, plain old vanilla and a host
of other
options.
I'm a big fan
of protein shakes to start off the day, there are great vegetarian
protein options other than soy like sunflower
protein, pea, and rice
protein powders on the market.
Combining a scoop
of protein powder with ice and unsweetened light almond milk actually tastes more like a milkshake than the healthy
option it is.
Some quick
options include a veggie, herb, and avocado omelet with a side
of fruit; muesli made with fruit, nuts, rolled oats, and cinnamon mixed with Greek yogurt; or a smoothie made with fresh greens, other veggies, fruit,
protein powder, almond milk, and fresh ginger root.
To clarify,
protein is a very important part
of a healthy diet, but the processed
powdered forms are not necessarily the best
option.
1/3 cup almond milk 1/3 cup egg whites (for vegan
option: add 1/4 additional almond milk, and 1/2 scoop
protein powder — the chia seeds will hold the batter together) 1/4 fresh orange, juice
of 1 T vanilla 1 T chia seeds 1 tsp cinnamon sprinkle
of sea salt 4 slices GF or Sprouted Grain Bread
Plant - based
protein powder is a great
option for those who aren't tolerant
of whey or dairy products.
We love this incredible
protein option because it delivers the benefits
of homemade, gut healing bone broth in a chocolate
protein powder.
Even for the companies that do this on a small scale with just a few grams
of cheap amino acids per scoop (in which case it probably won't impact your bottom line results), why would you purchase a spiked
protein powder when there are so many other legitimate
options available?
With the wide variety
of options available when selecting a good
protein powder, there's definitely no shortage
of choices.
So, when in need
of high
protein snacks, a
protein powder can be a great
option to have on hand — plus it is extremely quick to drink allowing you to get back to work without your boss asking what you've been doing the past 15 minutes.
Contrary to the popular belief, there are a handful
of protein options for blended drinks besides
protein powders.
I've observed that whey - based
protein powders can often change the texture
of things so that might not be the best
option.
I also gave the
option of using a vanilla plant - based
protein powder, if you like (I recommend Vega if going that route).
Hemp, rice and pea
protein powders don't supply as high
of a quality
protein, but they are
options for vegans and for people with dairy, egg or soy allergies, Kimball notes.
If using
protein powder: Use a plant - based vanilla
protein powder (I love Vega One French Vanilla, Vega One Natural, and Raw Meal by Garden
of Life for plant - based
options).
It's best to use the
protein powder you buy in bulk as some
of the single - serving
options at the grocery store have excessive amounts
of sugar.
The idea is to take whatever variety
of oats you enjoy and pair the oats with
protein powder and yogurt (such as coconut yogurt) for a more filling breakfast
option that you could even eat for lunch, a light dinner, or as a snack or dessert if you wanted to.
For a more indulgent donut, try 2
options for frosting:
Option 1 (super healthy): 1/4 cup melted organic coconut oil 1/4 cup raw cacao powder A few drops of organic liquid stevia Option 2 (more indulgent): 5 TBS organic powdered sugar 1 TBS organic almond milk 2 TBS melted organic coconut oil Another fun option: Make a «Lemon Vanilla» version by substituting the chocolate protein powder for Plexus 96 Vanilla and eliminating the cacao p
Option 1 (super healthy): 1/4 cup melted organic coconut oil 1/4 cup raw cacao
powder A few drops
of organic liquid stevia
Option 2 (more indulgent): 5 TBS organic powdered sugar 1 TBS organic almond milk 2 TBS melted organic coconut oil Another fun option: Make a «Lemon Vanilla» version by substituting the chocolate protein powder for Plexus 96 Vanilla and eliminating the cacao p
Option 2 (more indulgent): 5 TBS organic
powdered sugar 1 TBS organic almond milk 2 TBS melted organic coconut oil Another fun
option: Make a «Lemon Vanilla» version by substituting the chocolate protein powder for Plexus 96 Vanilla and eliminating the cacao p
option: Make a «Lemon Vanilla» version by substituting the chocolate
protein powder for Plexus 96 Vanilla and eliminating the cacao
powder.
When I want something sweet I love to bake with
protein powder so that I still get to reach my daily high
protein macros (for me 1.25 - 1.5 grams
of protein per pound
of my body weight per day), so having
options like this really help me to get a high
protein diet everyday.
Love how easy these seem to make in a batch and have ready to warm, my typical morning dose
of vegetables is blended in a drink with
protein powder, so I;d like to mix it up with a savory
option!
You already gave
options with the
protein powder (1/4 cup [/ b] chocolate or plain whey
protein or egg white
protein powder (Jay Robb) or collagen
powder or plant - based NuZest (25 g / 0.9 oz) but I, unfortunately, can't find any
of them around me.
Egg and Soy
protein powders are a fantastic
option for anyone who's a vegetarian or who is lactose intolerant — if either
of those are a concern for you it's definitely something you'll want to consider.
A far better
option would be mixing together a quarter cup
of oatmeal, a half scoop
of protein powder, and a tablespoon
of peanut butter to form your own home - made bar that has just 250 calories and will offer you a healthy mix
of proteins, carbs, and healthy fats.
Protein powder is also an
option to add a little flavor (vanilla or chocolate) in the place
of the sugar and / or flour.
1/2 tsp
of nutmeg (in addition to the cinnamon), because I didn't have pumpkin spice mix I omitted the
option protein powder, because I didn't have any.