Whether you love sipping on unsweetened almond milk shakes to refresh yourself or you have them pre or post your workouts to help support and boost your workouts, adding a little extra protein to your smoothies and shakes will aid your overall health. Instead of relying on unregulated or unhealthy protein powders to up your daily intake of proteins why not try ingredients that aren’t just natural, but plenty healthy as well. Here are two such ingredients that you can dunk into your next glass.
Let’s start off with something that not only is a good source of protein but will also turn any boring shake into a glass of chocolate milk. You guessed right – cocoa powder. This heavenly powder is extracted from cocoa fruits. It adds a strong chocolate flavor to any shake, and you’ll need is one tablespoon. This makes it a great ingredient to add to children’s shakes to ensure they get their daily fill of protein. If you’re wondering just how much protein this chocolatey powder contains – each tablespoon (5.4gms) has roughly 1.1g of protein (varies from brand to brand). The next ingredient is the creamy peanut butter. The rich, nutty, and creamy taste of peanut butter not only enhances the flavor of your shakes but also adds an exceptional amount of protein to it as well. Roughly 4gms of protein can be found in one tablespoon (16gms) of peanut butter. That is quite a good amount of protein a single ingredient can add. While you might be making your shakes with almond milk protein in it is simply not enough. This is why you need an extra helping of protein-rich ingredients in your shakes.
With both the ingredients, just make sure that you opt for brands that ensure organic, free of harsh preservatives, and unsweetened products. This way you can guarantee that your drink is a healthy and wholesome one.
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