Protein-Packed Smoothies, Snacks & Desserts!
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Protein-packed smoothies, snacks & desserts! Made with 2 Made with 3 Triple Berry Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Serves 1 Berries pack a ton of good-for- you vitamins and nutrients. So pack them into this smoothie, dive in with your spoon, and slurp your way to deliciously good health. And if you top your bowl with vegan chocolate chips, we won’t tell. 1 frozen banana 1 /2 cup frozen raspberries 1 /2 cup frozen blueberries 1 /2 cup frozen blackberries 3 tablespoons Solgar Spoonfuls Mixed Berry Protein Powder 1 cup plain vegan milk 1 /2 cup fresh berries 1 banana, sliced 1 /4 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 /4 tablespoon pumpkin seeds What You Do: Into a blender, add banana, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, protein powder, and milk, and blend until smooth. Into Meet your a bowl, pour smoothie and new favorite garnish with fresh berries, Made with breakfast! banana slices, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately. 4 Berry Banana Pancakes Serves 4 Pancakes are the epitome of comforting breakfast food. But when you whip them up with a punch of plant-fueled protein and Skip the syrup and kick up natural sweetness from banana the protein even more by (pro tip: make sure they’re extra ripe), adding a smear of even a short stack can become the almond butter. breakfast of champions. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 /4 cup Solgar Spoonfuls Mixed Berry Protein Powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 /4 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegan milk 1 ripe banana, mashed Cooking spray, for greasing 1 cup diced fresh strawberries What You Do: Into a large bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and banana, and stir to incorporate thoroughly. Let batter rest for 5 minutes. On a lightly oiled griddle or in a nonstick frying pan, ladle 3 tablespoons batter. Cook on one side until bubbles appear Made with on top, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on other side until lightly browned, and repeat with remaining batter. Garnish with strawberries and serve. 5 Vanilla Chai Kettle Corn Serves 2 Kettle corn goes from the carnival to the café with the help Homemade kettle of aromatic spices, a touch of corn infused with coconut oil, and chai-infused healthy plant protein powder. This treat is protein? Yes, best eaten fresh and crisp, so please! cut down the batch by half to enjoy a single serving. 1 /4 cup popcorn kernels What You Do: Warm a large 2 tablespoons melted pot over medium heat. Once coconut oil, divided hot, add popcorn kernels and 1 /4 cup Solgar Spoonfuls 1 tablespoon coconut oil, cover, Vanilla Chai Protein and shake to coat kernels evenly Powder with oil. Let sit undisturbed for 1 /2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 minute. Once kernels begin to 1 pop, shake pan continuously for /4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 minutes. Once popping slows, 1 remove from heat but keep /4 teaspoon ground covered for 1 additional minute. cardamom 1 In a medium bowl, whisk /4 teaspoon salt together protein powder, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Drizzle popcorn with Made with remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil and sprinkle evenly with spice mixture, tossing to coat. 6 Salted Chocolate Fudge Cups Makes 10 fudge cups Have a weakness for fudge? Imagine soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate fudge wrapped in a crisp chocolate shell with a kiss of flaky sea salt. Then, imagine it boosted with even more protein and fiber. Now stop dreaming, and get ready for a snack that’s as smart as it is mouthwatering. 1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 /3 cup melted coconut oil 1 /3 cup Solgar Spoonfuls Chocolate Coconut Protein Powder 1 /4 cup cocoa powder Coarse sea salt What You Do: Line a cupcake pan with 10 cupcake liners and set aside. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl and microwave for 60 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and completely smooth. Spoon 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each well, coating bottom and sides. Place pan in refrigerator to allow chocolate to set. Made with For the filling, in a small bowl, whisk coconut oil, protein powder, and cocoa powder. Remove cups from refrigerator once solidified, and divide filling equally between cups. Cover each with remaining melted chocolate and top with a pinch of sea salt. Return cups to refrigerator until top layer has set. 7 Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie Serves 1 This mint chocolate milkshake gets an ice cream-free makeover in this indulgent-yet-healthful smoothie. Bright mint flavor will wake up your taste buds, and crunchy cacao nibs add texture to this creamy, rich blend that feels like a meal in a glass. Swap in chocolate chips instead to satisfy those with a bigger sweet tooth. 1 frozen banana 1 Medjool date, pitted 2 tablespoons Solgar Spoonfuls Chocolate Coconut Protein Powder 1 /2 cup ice 1 /2 cup unsweetened vegan milk 1 /4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 tablespoon cacao nibs What You Do: Into a blender, add banana, date, protein powder, ice, milk, and peppermint extract, and blend until smooth. Add cacao nibs and blend again until broken down into smaller pieces. Serve immediately. Made with 8 Made with Carrot Cake Smoothie Serves 1 Have your cake and drink it for breakfast, too! Warm spices and fresh fruit make it easy to squeeze in an extra serving of vegetables first thing in the morning, or whenever a craving strikes. 1 frozen banana 1 /4 cup diced pineapple 2 tablespoons Solgar Spoonfuls Vanilla Chai Protein Powder 1 /2 cup ice 1 /2 cup carrot juice 1 /2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Carrots, banana, 1 /4 teaspoon ground ginger pineapple, and aromatic chai spices come What You Do: Into a blender, add all ingredients, together for this creamy, and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. dessert-like shake! 9 Made with Berry Creamsicle Pops Makes 10 pops Looking for a simple sweet treat without too much fuss? This two-step frozen favorite gives the classic creamsicle a lip-smacking berry remix. If you’re in a hurry, simply blend everything together for a solid- color pop that’s every bit as refreshing. 1 1 /2 cups vegan vanilla yogurt, divided 1 /4 cup maple syrup, divided 1 /4 cup Solgar Spoonfuls Mixed Berry Protein Powder 1 /2 cup strawberries 1 /2 cup raspberries What You Do: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup yogurt and 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and set aside. Into a blender, add protein powder, strawberries, and raspberries, and blend until smooth. Add yogurt mixture to blender, lightly swirl, and pour into popsicle molds. Chill in freezer for at least 4 hours until set. 10 What You Do: Into a high-speed Chocolate Gelato blender, add all ingredients and blend. Makes 4 cups Once completely smooth, transfer to Smooth, thick, and decadently dark, this ice cream maker and churn according chocolate gelato is as divine as it is easy to manufacturer’s instructions. to make. Simply blend and churn—no Alternatively, pour mixture into a large cooking required. Prepare to have your baking dish and place on a flat surface willpower tested though, as the hardest in your freezer. Use a fork to scrape part of making this tempting treat will ice crystals as they form, every 30 be waiting for it to freeze. minutes or so, until fully frozen. Chill 2 (14-ounce) cans full-fat in freezer for at least 6 hours, or serve coconut milk immediately for a soft-serve texture. 1 /2 cup Solgar Spoonfuls Chocolate Coconut Made with Protein Powder 1 /2 cup cocoa powder 1 /2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 /2 teaspoon salt Add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee powder for a frosty mocha creation. 11 healthy starts here! A healthy lifestyle starts with a healthy pantry, so stock up on for great-tasting, protein-packed breakfasts, snacks, and desserts. VegNews.com/spoonfuls.