Energy Blend: Clean Protein You Can Trust
A clean, 6-ingredient plant-based protein powder made with nuts and seeds—perfect for smoothies, shakes & snacks. No fillers, just real nutrition!
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Roast each nut and seed separately in a dry pan over low heat (or oven at 160°C/320°F) until lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool completely.
- Once cool, blend in small batches in a high-speed blender or spice grinder until fine powder forms. Don’t overload the blender or you risk uneven texture or oily clumps.
- Combine all powders in a large jar. Stir well.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for maximum freshness.
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Notes
- Roast for Better Flavor & Digestion: Lightly roasting each nut and seed separately enhances flavor, reduces moisture, and may improve digestibility. Be sure not to burn them — low and slow (around 160–170°C / 320–340°F) is best.
- Cool Before Blending: Always let roasted ingredients cool completely before grinding to prevent moisture buildup and clumping.
- Grind Separately if Needed: If your blender or food processor isn’t high-powered, grind the nuts and seeds in small batches to get a fine, flour-like consistency.
- Storage: Store in an airtight glass jar or container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month, or refrigerate for longer shelf life (up to 3 months).
- Flavor Boosters (Optional): Add a pinch of cinnamon, cocoa powder, vanilla powder, maca, or sea salt to enhance the flavor and variety.
- Serving Suggestion: Use 1–2 tbsp per smoothie, oatmeal, yogurt, or pancake mix. Also great in muffins, energy balls, or banana milkshakes for kids.
- Kid-Friendly Tip: This recipe is flavor-neutral when blended into shakes — perfect for sneaking extra nutrients into picky eaters' snacks!
- Allergy Tip: You can swap any nut or seed for one that works better for your dietary needs — just keep the overall balance of 3 seeds and 3 nuts for optimal nutrition.