Protein Shake
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This recipe is perfect with Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC, 80% protein) which is creamy, tasty, light on the stomach and highly nourishing. WPC is low lactose, however Whey Protein Isolate (WPI at 90% protein) has almost no lactose and is a the premium of all powders for purity and precise nourishment.
Hulled hemp seed is the plant based powder with a good amino acid profile that’s sourced from simple filtering of pressed seed. Sold as Hemp Gold (60% protein).
Ingredients:
- Water
- Fruit
- Protein Powder
- Coconut Oil
- Yogurt or Kefir
Extras:
- Supplements – liquids and powders
- Flavours – maca, cacao
Recipe:
- 250 ml water
- ½ to ¾ cup of ripe fruit
- 1 or 2 dessertspoons yogurt or kefir
- ½ cup of WPC (approximately, adjust to suit your protein requirement)
- 1 or 2 dessert spoons melted coconut oil
Instructions:
- Add water and fruit to blender jug
- Add supplements
- Add protein powder, swirl to pre-mix
- Add yogurt or kefir
- Add warmed coconut oil
- Blend briefly
Notes:
- Minimal blending only – whirling blades damage amino acids (protein).
- Adjust water to preferred consistency.
- Never begin with too much oil – start with a small amount (1 tsp) and increase slowly.
- Warm coconut oil to full liquid and add last.
- Frozen fruit is good, thaw fully before adding or the coconut oil will chill and set in the shake.
- MCT oil may be used.
