Vegan day 6: Protein shake

I generally make a VEGAN POWER SHAKE 3-4 times a week! This is my first one this week though::: yayyyyy!!! I love my SHAKES!!! This is the time to put all the superfoods into one shake– lol  and it’s so simple to make!!!! This is where the FRUIT FUN begins! You name the game– whatever you want although keep in mind that some fruits do combine better with others (and some are better alone for digestive reasons.) FRUIT is what makes my shakes taste so delicious,  however,  I really do it for the protein, omega 3 and superfood components!


VITAMINGEE PROTEIN SHAKE

• Berries- In the summer I used fresh blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. I am all about the “berries”:  high in antioxidants [ellagic acid, quercetin, kaempferol, anthocyanins,, resveratrol and vitamin C] AND FIBER! In the winter months, I now use frozen berries– so easy its ridiculous! I stay away from strawberries unless for sure they are organic. Strawberries are incredible but they are top of the list of most highly sprayed fruits.

• Banana- Personally, I eat a banana almost every day! Bananas are loaded with potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and manganese!

• Protein powder- I use HEMP protein powder with E3 live and maca (superfoods). The brand I use is RUTH’s GOODNESS. This is organic, raw, non-GMO, kosher and vegan! **120 calories for this protein powder, 14g protein, 5 dietary fiber, 30% of the RDA for IRON! (You can substitute other protein powders: there are a few vegan ones out there! Remember the whey protein ones, although they are pretty good, they are not vegan– I told you– milk sneaks it’s little way into everything lol)

• Flax seed powder 1 or 2 T (crush the seeds in a coffee grinder or small nut blender)- OMEGA 3
• Wheat germ 1 or 2 T (great source of omega 3, B vitamins, fiber, vitamin E and minerals) and protein!
• Nutritional yeast 1  and 1/2 T- great source of protein and B VITAMINS! I use Red Star or I buy it in bulk at a health food store– love the dry bulk isle!
• Last but not least– ALMOND MILK or non dairy milk of choice: soy, oat, hemp, hazelnut, coconut etc. I cut my shakes with water too– if there is any room left! lol
• Optional add ons– spirulina//  and/ or organic fiber for those who want or need it! (powder forms)

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