A smooth protein boost

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Mar 31, 2008 04:30 AM Jennifer Bain Food Editor

This recipe is named for a question vegans constantly field.

Not only is there protein in many plant-based foods, there's plenty in this breakfast drink.

This smoothie recipe comes from Eat, Drink & Be Vegan: Everyday Vegan Recipes Worth Celebrating (2007, $25.95) by Canada's Dreena Burton.

"But Where Do You Get Your Protein?" Smoothie

I used almond butter and hemp seed nut butter (both sold in health food stores).

I found 15-gram packets of NutriBiotic rice protein powders for $1.49 at the Big Carrot's wholistic dispensary. If you like it, you can buy it in large tubs.

2 cups plain or vanilla soy milk

1 large frozen banana, sliced (about 1 cup)

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

2 tbsp mixed nut butter (such as almond, cashew, peanut or hemp seed)

15-g packet plain brown rice protein powder (2 to 2-1/2 tablespoons)

In blender, combine all ingredients. Purée until smooth.

Makes 2 servings.

Peter H

 

 

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