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Take a look at our 3 favourite pea protein recipes!

There are plenty of wonderful smoothies and shakes to be made with the mighty pea protein. Not only is pea protein vegan-friendly, but it’s also naturally gluten and dairy-free – so a great source of protein for those with allergies or intolerances. Scroll down to see our 3 favourite pea protein recipes.

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1. Toffee Popcorn Sundae Smoothie

2. Blueberry Banana Swirl

3. Super Green Protein Smoothie

1. Toffee Popcorn Sundae Smoothie

Makes: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

1 scoop Pea Protein Isolate
1 large banana
250ml dairy-free milk
4-6 drops Toffee FlavDrops
½ tsp. cinnamon
Handful popcorn to garnish

Method

1. Simply blend all ingredients except popcorn and process until smooth.

2. Top with a little extra cinnamon and the popcorn and get stuck in!

MACROS

Calories: 312 Protein: 34g Fat: 2g Carbs: 38g

2. Blueberry Banana Swirl

Sweet, thick and packed with protein – this soft-serve tastes like a dessert disguised as a macro-friendly smoothie!

Makes: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

1 scoop Pea Protein Isolate
50g frozen blueberries
100ml dairy-free milk
100ml dairy-free yoghurt
1 small banana
2-4 drops Vanilla FlavDrops

Method

1. First, blend together pea protein, blueberries and milk until smooth, then pour into your glasses half full.

2. Next, blend together the banana and yoghurt, then layer on top of the blueberry mixture. Swirl the layers together using a spoon, top with a few extra blueberries and devour!

MACROS

Calories: 303 Protein: 32g Fat: 4g Carbs: 25g

3. Super Green Protein Smoothie

This smoothie is super fresh and crisp – perfect to wake you up in the morning or for a post-workout protein hit.

Makes: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

1 scoop Pea Protein Isolate
½ thumb fresh ginger
50g cooked garden peas
1 Granny Smith apple (you can use others but we like the Granny for its crispness)
1 pear
½ lime (juice and zest)
¼ cucumber
150ml water

Method

1. First, core your apple and pear. Then, simply place everything into your blender and process until smooth. Done!

MACROS

Calories: 309 Protein: 27g Fat: 2g Carbs: 53g

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Jennifer Blow

Writer and expert

Jennifer Blow has a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research. Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living. Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-blow. In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.