Vegan protein smoothie
Here's a quick and delicious vegan, protein rich smoothie made using whole foods. With lentils providing a good plant-based source of protein and folate, there's no need to add protein powder in this wholesome drink.
This thick and satisfying smoothie is great for breakfast on the go or as a nutritious post-workout snack. Lentils are a great source of folate, iron, fibre and protein, oats contain fibre and beta-glucans for heart health and satiety and chia seeds or linseeds provide heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats.
Any kind of lentil will do the trick. They can be easily frozen by spreading cooked lentils onto a tray in the freezer until semi-frozen then transferred into a resealable bag. This avoids them clumping together in a solid lump.
Vegan protein smoothie
(Makes 1)
Ingredients
1 banana
1/4 cup frozen cooked lentils (any type)
1/4 cup oats
2-3 Tbsp peanut butter
drizzle of maple syrup
1/2 cup oat milk
1 Tbsp chia seeds or linseeds
Method
Combine all ingredients together in a blender and process until smoothie.
Drink and enjoy.
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Gemma Sampson RD APD
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