Homemade, Vegetarian Protein Powder Recipe For Weight Loss

Packaged protein powders promise us our daily dose of nutrients, however, they come with certain side effects that make it all backfire. If you are on a weight loss journey, you need to put protein shakes on your daily diet chart since incorporating proteins helps you gain lean muscles and boosts the metabolic rate. Vegetarians struggle harder when it comes to protein because the options are minimal.

So, why not take the homemade route for best results? A homemade, vegetarian protein powder that is safe and effective is what you need. Chef Meghna, Health Influencer at Koo recently shared her tried and tested two protein rich powder recipe on the handle.

Homemade Protein Rich Powder

Ingredients Required

• 100 gram peanuts
• 100 gram chana
• 100 gram walnuts
• 100 gram almonds
• 1 1/2 Tsp Flax Seeds
• 1 1/2 Tsp Chia Seeds
• 1 1/2 Tsp Melon Seeds
• 1 1/2 Tsp Pumpkin Seeds
• 1 Cup Oats
• 1/4 Cup Milk Powder (Unsweetened)

Directions

• In a pan, dry roast peanuts, chana for five minutes. Take off the flame.
• Next, dry roast almonds and walnuts. Once done, keep aside.
• On low flame, dry roast all the seeds.
• Combine all the roasted nuts and seeds in a big bowl. Pulse to make a fine powder.
• In a blender, add oats to make a fine powder.
• Add it to the nuts and seeds mixture.
• Now add the milk powder and mix well.
• Your homemade, vegetarian protein powder is ready.

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Chocolate Flavoured Protein Powder

If you prefer a chocolaty flavour of the protein powder then just follow the recipe shared above with a little tweak.

Once the powder mix is ready, add 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to it and mix well. Your homemade, vegetarian chocolate protein powder is ready.

This homemade protein powder can be stored for six to eight months in the refrigerator.

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How To Make Protein Shake?

In a blender, add a glass of water, 1/2 cup of oats, 1 scoop homemade protein powder and fresh fruits of choice, blend. Pour into a glass and drink up.

Benefits Of Drinking Protein Shake

Do you know, proteins are the building blocks of your body? They are found everywhere, right from the bones to hair to blood. They are made up of compounds called amino acids. These amino acids further build and repair our muscles and bones. They are also our source of energy each day. So, having

a protein shake everyday helps in the overall functioning of our body. Further, protein shakes fuel our body with the daily protein requirement, keep you full for longer hours, eventually helping with weight loss.

Protein shakes help build the muscle tissue which is crucial if you are undergoing weight training.

After a heavy workout, drinking protein shake helps in a speedy recovery of muscles and gives you energy to hit the gym the next day.

Though this homemade protein shake recipe is loaded with the goodness of healthy ingredients, make sure you consult your doctor before adding it to your diet if you are undergoing any health treatment.