Strawberry Plant-Based Protein Shake Recipe

Protein is an essential macronutrient that is necessary for supporting muscle growth and is an efficient fuel source for providing energy for our bodies. When protein consumption is elevated in the diet, the added benefit individuals receive is the cravings and desires for excessive sugar foods tend to decrease. This is especially true when individual start to exercise. The high fiber and low sugar content ingredients in this strawberry plant-based protein shake recipe helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, a great food choice for those who suffer from type-2 diabetics.

Protein Energy vs. Sugar

Both sugar and protein are used as fuel sources for the body but sugar is high energy, which is more unstable than protein. Small amounts of sugar consumption in the diet are manageable, however when sugar intake is greatly elevated that’s when it leads to many health problems. Long-term high sugary diets can cause inflammatory diseases, type-2 diabetes and obesity.

Conversely, protein is a much more stable fuel source and is mostly stored in muscle tissue. Unlike protein, excessive sugar is stored in fat cells which eventually promote chronic health problems. To effectively support muscle growth and healthy weight management take protein shakes after each strength and aerobic exercises. Anyone can enjoy the benefits of extra protein in the diet without having to go to the gym.

The easiest way to add extra protein into your diet is by making protein shakes with our delicious healthy Super-food strawberry plant-based protein shake recipe.

Serving Size: 1 Adult | Prep Time: 5 min | Blend Time: 1 min

What You'll Need

• High speed blender
• Coffee grinder (for grinding seeds)
• Measuring cup
• Tablespoon
• Teaspoon

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/3 frozen banana
• 2 tablespoons raw almonds (ground)
• 2 tablespoons raw golden flaxseeds (ground)
• 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds (ground)
• 1 tablespoon raw quinoa (ground)
• 1 tablespoon raw coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon sunflower lecithin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of Himalayan salt
• 1 scoop Youngevity's Sta-Natural Plant-Based Protein Shake Vanilla
• 2 tablespoons of Youngevity's Beyond Osteo-FX

Use only raw seeds for ingredients and avoid roasted seeds. All ingredients are made from organic food.

Instructions

Use the coffee grinder to grind down almonds to a fine powder. Then pour almond powder into the high speed blender. Repeat this step with the quinoa, pumpkin and flaxseed. After all the grounded seeds are in the blender, place all other ingredients in the blender. Then blend ingredients until smooth. If needed, add more non-dairy milk or water to thin out thickness until you reach desired consistency. Pour into glass cup to serve. Serving size depends on how much non-dairy milk or water is added.

Enjoy!

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