We all know protein is essential for fat loss and muscle building goals, but reaching those high protein targets can be a struggle, especially for all my plant-based babes.
But stress no more — Blessed Protein has come to the rescue!
Blessed is plant-based, dairy-free AND gluten-free for all my #LSFbabes who follow a plant-based diet or have food sensitivities.
But who said you just have to drink a plain old protein shake? Here are my top 5 recipes that use Blessed in a creative way for ultimate deliciousness!
Banana & Cacao Smoothie Bowl
Calories: 417, P: 26g, F: 16g, C: 58g
Ingredients
• 1 scoop Blessed Protein Choc Coconut
• 1 whole banana
• ½ tbsp desiccated coconut
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp cacao nibs
• ¼ cup ice cubes
Method
1. Place Blessed Protein, half a banana, ice cubes and almond milk into a high-speed blender and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved.
2. Slice the remaining half a banana.
3. Pour smoothie into a bowl. Top with cacao nibs, sliced banana, and desiccated coconut. Enjoy!
Strawberry Milk Ombre Smoothie
Calories: 307, P: 24g, F: 3g. C: 50g
Ingredients
• 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop Blessed Protein Strawberry Mylk
• ½ cup frozen strawberries
• ½ cup frozen raspberries
Method
1. Add the almond milk, banana and Blessed Protein to a high-power blender and blend until smooth.
2. Fill a glass ¼ of the way up with the smoothie.
3. Add ¼ cup of frozen strawberries to the blender and blend until smooth.
4. Pour the smoothie in the glass filling it up ½ of the way.
5. Add ¼ cup of frozen strawberries to the blender and blend until smooth.
6. Pour the smoothie in the glass filling it up ¾ of the way.
7. Add ½ cup of frozen raspberries to the blender and blend until smooth.
8. Pour the remaining smoothie into the glass to create the final layer.
9. Decorate as you wish and serve immediately.
Salted Caramel Pancakes
Calories: 287, P: 17g, F: 5g, C: 43g
Ingredients
• ½ scoop Blessed Protein Salted Caramel
• ⅓ cup oat flour
• ½ whole banana
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
• ¼ cup mixed berries
Method
1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Mash the banana until smooth.
3. Combine with the almond milk.
4. Add the oat flour, protein powder and baking soda and whisk until smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into the hot pan to form a pancake and cook until the mixture starts to bubble and they begin to pop.
6. Flip the pancake and cook for another minute or so.
7. Serve the pancake topped with maple syrup and berries.
Vanilla Oats with Blueberries and Banana
Calories: 303, P: 28g, F: 5g, C: 41g
Ingredients
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• 1 scoop Blessed Protein Vanilla Chai
• 1 cup almond milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup blueberries
• ½ whole banana
Method
1. Add oats in a bowl and pour in the milk
2. Sprinkle with vanilla extract and stir well
3. Let it sit for 20 minutes
4. Now, stir in protein powder and blueberries.
5. Mix well and serve
6. Optionally, top with sliced bananas, blueberries, raspberries, chia seeds, or kiwi.
Blessed Chocolate Mousse
Calories: 327, P: 26g, F: 19g, C: 21g
Ingredients
• 1 scoop Blessed Protein Choc Coconut
• ½ whole avocado
• 1 tbsp sugar free maple syrup
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• ¼ cup coconut milk
Method
1. Add all ingredients into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour mousse into a small bowl and place into the fridge for 1-2 hours until chilled. Serve!
I hope you all enjoy trying these recipes! Seriously, Blessed is super easy to use and cook with. It makes upping your protein intake a breeze!
Love these recipes? There are plenty more Blessed Protein recipes in the LSF app!
Loz xx