AdamansTemplum's Journal, 11 December 2017

"Pumpkin seeds contain 5 grams of protein per 1/4 cup, which is more than any grain or green per serving (aside from spirulina). Though they’re high in fat, pumpkin seeds contain healthy fats that protect your heart and your brain." - http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-add-clean-protein-to-your-smoothie-without-a-powder/ 

I start my mornings with 7g flax seed, 7g hemp seed, 7g chia seed, 7g pumpkin seed and 50g kale along with all my flavor ingredients in all my smoothies. It really gets the day going. I have plenty of energy for my walks and working out. 

Pumpkin seeds are also a really good source of magnesium if you can stand the taste in a smoothie! LOL I prefer their crunch added to salads or stir fries. Hemp seeds and hearts give me migraines, so if you are prone, use caution. If you are okay with dairy I base most of my smoothies on: 1c almond milk, 1 t Mc Cormick Vanilla, 1/8 t himalyan salt, 1 scoop purely inspired organic 100% vegetable protein, 1/2 c whole plain milk greek yogurt, 1/4 c. Celestial seasonings roobois & madagascar vanilla tea (or other non-sweetened tea depending on final smoothie flavor), 1 scoop collagen, 1/4 frozen banana (1” chunks) fill up to 5 cup line in blender with ice. Makes about 3 serves. 

I also add sweetener to this. From 1-3 packets depending on flavors and fruits used. The one below is plain vanilla and I would use 3. One stevia, one saccharine, one sucrose because mixed sweeteners taste sweeter. Or adding 1/4 sweet potato that’s cooked and mashed in place if one of the packets or 1/2 carrot cooked and mashed works well in some of the fruit shakes with kale especially. Using Hershey’s special dark cocoa can add lots of taste (and magnesium!) for not a great many calories. 2 T with 1 T of ground organic peanut butter in this is great! I also add 1 T brewers yeast. 

The vanilla base below makes about 3 serves a total of 13-17 oz each at about 9-12g of protein each based on your yogurt numbers and collagen numbers. I use the collagen to add extra thickness and density to the smoothy, like the yogurt and mashed cooked veggies. Chia seeds I want to start soaking the night before and adding for the same reason. For the Almond Mocha lovers: 1/4 c leftover coffee or 1/2 c cold brewed coffee, 1 c almond milk, no roobois tea, 1T almond butter, 2 T Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa, and the rest of the vanilla smoothie recipe below...enjoy! 

keep it up 

Hemp seeds add extra protein 

Manitoba Harvest brand also makes hemp powders - Hemp Pro 50 and Hemp Pro 70. the taste is fairly neutral. Also, pea protein is good and cheap, but some people don't like the taste, definitely acquired.