Not sure what to do with the plant-based protein powder you have in the cupboard? Or are you just sick of the same old smoothies? Give your taste buds something to enjoy with these vegan protein powder recipes!
Not just limited to smoothies, I rounded up vegan protein powder recipes that include everything from breakfast to dessert!
Fuel up and enjoy what you eat!
Note: this is a compilation of recipes that use vegan protein powder (as opposed to whey protein powder). It is not a roundup of vegan recipes.
If you’re trying to increase your protein intake, protein powder is an easy way to get the job done (though here are 10 tips on how to increase protein intake without protein powder).
However, no one wants to just down protein powder and water on the daily.
So switch it up!
As a busy mom, protein powder is a staple in my diet. Mainly because it’s easy to use and portable.
This also means that I’ve come up with some totally wicked protein powder recipes in the last eleven years. All of these recipes:
- Are easy to make
- Use vegan protein powder
- Are dairy-free and gluten-free
- Taste good
- Are not protein shakes
Gone are the days when we need to binge eat chicken to hit our protein goals. Use these vegan protein powder recipes to not only fuel up but learn to enjoy what you eat too! Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet.
Benefits Of Increasing Protein Intake
- Your immune system
- Weight loss
- Body composition (toning and muscle growth) in general
- How full you feel
- How much energy you have
Protein has a hand in almost every action in your body, so it would be silly not to acknowledge your protein consumption.
And though collagen powder recipes are one way to go about this, vegan protein powder is another delicious option.
How Are Vegan Protein Powders Different Than Whey Protein
Though both protein powders have their merits, they’re very different in how they bake, absorb, and break down.
Whey protein is very fast-absorbing and it tends to bake easily in most things.
Vegan or plant-based protein powder is made from nuts, seeds, and sometimes grains and so it tends to absorb much more liquid when mixed.
This means that (especially for the protein powder recipes below), vegan protein powder and whey protein powder are not interchangeable.
Learn more about how to choose a protein powder for your goals.
Which Plant Based Protein Powder To Buy
There are a lot of great brands you can use to make these protein powder recipes. Most of them have been made with Orgain Protein powder which has both a nice flavor and a non-chalky texture. Learn more about choosing a protein powder for your goals.
Easy Vegan Protein Powder Recipes
The recipes below offer a lot of variety. You’ll find protein powder breakfast recipes as well as protein desserts!
There is something for everyone.
And though there are protein shakes, there's only a few. Though protein shakes are an easy way to amp up intake (check out my favorite energy protein shakes), I know you wanted some recipes outside of the basic box.
All the recipes are made with vegan protein powder only and also dairy and gluten-free.
I recommend grabbing vegan vanilla protein powder and chocolate protein powder to have on hand so that you can easily mix and match flavors.
So, pick out a few favorites, whip them up, and feel good about fueling your body!
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Frequently Asked Questions About Vegan Protein Powder Recipes
Though both can be used in baked goods, smoothies, and no-bake snacks, collagen is not actually a complete protein source. Each day you need to replenish nine essential amino acids for optimal health (your body cannot make them). Which means they must come from food. A complete protein means it contains all nine. And though collagen doesn’t contain all nine essential ones, it does contain ones we normally don’t take in as much.
Altering the flavor of protein powder used in a recipe is a great way to change the flavor of the whole dish and keep it interesting.
You can add plant-based protein powder to baked goods like muffins, and bars. Oatmeal, or overnight oats. Even yogurt parfaits. Just remember that all protein powders absorb differently so adding some may alter the texture of a recipe.
Stocking up with both a vanilla protein powder and a chocolate is the best way to go. This allows you a bit of variety in flavors without having to use a full tub of a specialty flavor if you don't like it.
Georgie says
I was so excited about this…. I googled vegan protein powder recipes and this was the first post. However, the two recipes I opened both have eggs in them (muffins and brownie)!
Eggs aren’t vegan.
fitasamamabear says
Super sorry you're disappointed! The blog post is about recipes that use "vegan protein powder (as opposed to whey protein powder), however, it's not a roundup of just vegan recipes. Sorry about the confusion!
Jenn says
I love ALL these recipes! I love that I can enjoy something tasty and get an extra boost of protein at the same time!
fitasamamabear says
Right?! It's the best of both worlds!
Mandy Applegate says
What a great resource! I needed more protein powder recipes and now I have loads - thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Definitely gives you some fun ideas!
Gen says
Fantastic collection of recipes! I think I'll have to dive into those peanut butter cups first. Thank you so much for putting this together.
fitasamamabear says
Haha I go through those so fast... sooo easy to eat!
Michelle says
An amazing collection of recipes that I can use to switch it up! Bookmarked!
fitasamamabear says
Glad to vie you some new ideas!
MacKenzie says
Yes to all of these! So many good recipes to choose from. Can’t wait to make the ice cream.
fitasamamabear says
Ice cream is a staple haha