NO WHEY! Plant-Based Protein Smoothies

You're looking for a new smoothie recipe, so you go on online, search for smoothies and what do you find?  

Whey. Whey. Whey.

The majority of the recipes I've been seeing lately have whey protein powder as the main ingredient.  

You refine your search: "Vegan Protein Smoothie Recipes" and the results show a smoothie with a ton of super foods to blend to make a vegan protein smoothie, but none include a plant-based protein powder.  

So, my question is: what about a simple non-dairy protein smoothie recipe that you can use plant-based protein powder and a couple ingredients? Sounds great, right? I've included some below. 

Chocolate Coconut

• 1 cup unsweetened nut milk 
• 1 cup ice
• 1 scoop AboutTime Vegan Chocolate Protein Powder 
• 2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut

 Add all ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with shredded coconut (optional) Enjoy! 

Key Lime Pie Smoothie

• 1 cup unsweetened nut milk 
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 scoop AboutTime Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder 
• 2 tsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. finely grated lime peel (lime zest)

 Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass, and garnish with lime zest. (optional) Enjoy! 

Blueberry Orange

• 1 scoop AboutTime Vanilla Vegan  Protein Powder 
• 1 whole orange, (peeled & sliced)
• 1 cup nut milk
• 1 cup frozen blueberries

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Vanilla Orange

• 2 small clementine or mandarin oranges, kept whole and washed well.
• 1 cup nut milk
• 1 frozen banana (or 1 ripe banana plus ½ cup ice)
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 scoop AboutTime Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder 

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Green Apple 

• 1 scoop AboutTime Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder
• 1 handful of mild-tasting greens, such as spinach, chard, baby kale, and romaine lettuce
• 1 cup nut milk
• 1 granny smith apple, sliced
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted, and skin removed
• 1 lime, skin completely removed, and sliced 
• ½ vanilla extract
• 6 ice cubes

Add all ingredients in blender, except for ice. Blend until smooth. Blend in the ice cubes until no chunks remain. Pour into a glass & enjoy! 

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Why Choose a Plant-Based Protein Powder?

Plant-based protein is a fantastic vegan & vegetarian alternative to whey isolate protein and gives you essential vitamins and minerals as well. Plant-based protein is also a great alternative to those with lactose intolerance or sensitivity.

Our AboutTime Vegan Protein Powder is a plant based blend of pea protein, brown rice protein, and pumpkin protein.

Pea Protein- is a complete protein, which means it contains all nine of the essential amino acids including BCAAs, that you need to effectively build muscle. Typically has 17-24g of protein and around 90-105 calories (depending on the product, and if used alone, etc.)  Aside from the benefits of protein, pea protein has other benefits as well:

• Aids in weight loss
• Increases muscles thickness
• May help to regulate blood sugar and decrease the risk of kidney disease
• Contains vitamin E, vitamin D, and vitamin A

Brown Rice Protein- Contains incredible antioxidants and nutrients, as well as a good source of protein. Typically has 17-24g of protein and around 100 calories (depending on the product, and if used alone, etc.) Aside from the benefits of protein, brown rice protein has other benefits as well:

• Aids in weight loss
• Reduces glycemic response
• May help to improve liver function and regulate cholesterol  
• Contains iron, calcium, and vitamin C

Pumpkin Protein- derived from pumpkin seeds and has around 19g of protein per serving (when used alone and may vary depending on the product). Aside from the benefits of protein, pumpkin protein has other benefits as well:

• Alkaline-forming, which means they help you create a more basic environment in your body.
• Sleep supportive, pumpkin seeds contain tryptophan which is particularly important when it comes to sleep.
• Vitamins and minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin K, and vitamin E

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