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If you are like me, you probably don’t much like most protein powders. The chalky taste, the aftertaste and just pain to blend. I have generally had good luck with Vega protein products.
So, I usually add a flavor boost to mine, like this one with a cinnamon sugar crumble that is blended in and used as garnish. It adds a texture as well as flavor burst to the shake. Pictured, french vanilla shake and chocolate shake with the snickerdoodle crumble!
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More high protein recipes from the blog:
- Blueberry Hazelnut Chocolate Hemp Smoothie bowl with chocolate peanut butter cups
- Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Protein bar
- Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bars.
- Yogurt Strawberry Hemp Protein Smoothie. GF V
Steps:
make the snickerdoodle crumble
Blend some of the crumble with the protein shake. Garnish the shake with the crumble and serve.
Snickerdoodle Protein Shakes
Allergen Information: Free of dairy, egg, corn, soy, gluten, yeast. can be made nut-free with nut-free non dairy milk.
Ingredients:
Snickerdoodle crumble:Â
1 tsp oil
1 tbsp flour (oat or white)
2 tsp ground sugar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
a pinch of salt
Shake:
1.5 cups non dairy milk
1 scoop Vega One nutritional shake vanilla or chocolate or other vegan protein powder
1 tbsp nut or seed butterÂ
1.5 to 2 tsp snickerdoodle crumbleÂ
Method:Â
1. Heat oil in pan, add flour and sugars and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture resembles bread crumbsand gets crunchy. Remove from heat, wait for a few seconds, then add in the cinnamon, mix well so the cinnamon sticks to the crumbs. If it doesn’t stick well, spray water once to moisten lightly and mix well. let cool before using.
2. Blend the milk, protein, nut or seed butter and blend until smooth. Add 1/2 to 1 tsp of the snickerdoodle crumble and blend for a short burst. Pour the shake into a glass, sprinkle with 1/2 to 1 tsp of snicker doodle crumble and serve.Â
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I’ve only tried pea protein powder before! It was sort of chalky, so I’d love to try Vega powder! I actually have a sample pack of their sport powder in my pantry now, ready to be tried!
I’ve tried many vegan/vegetarian protein powders, and I’ve become very particular about what I like and don’t like. Admittedly, I love the powders that thicken up and mix nicely with water. I don’t like to add unnecessary calories from almond or other nut-based milk. That being said, my protein powder of choice must have some flavor but not too sweet. When I’ve had my serving of protein, I do not want to keep craving it! I need to feel full and satiated. Cost is also a consideration, although I’m willing to pay the premium for a high quality product. Another one of my criteria is unnecessary ingredients, especially artificial ingredients. I’d rather have no flavor than junk fillers. To get to the point, all of the reasons listed above are reasons why Vega protein is one of my top choices or go-tos for protein powders! I have not tried their vega one shake or protein, as I haven’t run out of my current Vega Sport stock. 🙂
My fave is hemp protein powder and I make raw energy bars with it!
Love vega to put in my smoothies pre & post workout!
I use Sunwarrior protein powder.
I order custom protein order blends online from true nutrition.com. they offer different protein sources so it’s easy to get a variety.
I use Vega 1 every morning with tumeric and ginger, lots of blueberries and greens for a spicy sweet smoothie!
I love the Plant Fusion vanilla bean with greens pineapple and banana. Every single morning!
I use Purum Power Shake. i don’t know if this qualifies as a protein shake per se. if i desire more protein i add raw egg.
Vega, of course! Use it every morning in a smoothie with spinach, fruit, and.coconut oil.