Homemade Protein Powder | Easy Fresh Ground Recipe
This HOMEMADE PROTEIN POWDER is perfect for adding fresh-ground protein to shakes, smoothies, recipes, or as a instant breakfast cereal! This easy recipe for protein powder is a sure winner!
Fresh Homemade Protein Powder
Homemade protein powder is a healthy option when compared to store-bought versions. While many store options have quality ingredients they are still considered ultra-processed.
I always wondered how prepackaged (processed) protein powders could be healthy since real foods, when processed, lose their nutrients over time.
Even organic protein powders can be considered ultra-processed due to how they are made. So, this easy, fresh-ground protein powder recipe might just be a better solution for you than the commercial products available today.
After researching, I couldn’t find a homemade organic protein powder that I could grind fresh each time. So I began experimenting with different combination of whole nuts and seeds. I ran the quantities through Cron-O-Meter to get the nutritional values that I was looking for. The ingredients that I decided on are as follows:
Best Mixture with Milk or Whey Powder:
- Almonds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Hemp Seeds
- plus-Whole Milk Powder
- -OR-Lowfat Milk Powder
- -OR-Whey Powder
Best Lactose Free Protein Powder Recipe:
- Almonds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Hemp Seeds
- Lactose-free Milk Powder
- -OR- Almond Milk Powder
- -OR~ Coconut Powder
Quick Note: With the updated USDA guidelines for increased protein,consider adding a good quality whey protein to your homemade protein mix. This can increase the overall protein percentage considerably!
This mixture is so inviting and healthy looking……keep reading for the specific amounts of each ingredient……
Recipe for Fresh Homemade Protein Mix:
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Combine the above ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and place in a Ball jar. Store in the refrigerator until needed.
Please Note: The nutritional analysis is for 1/2 cup of this homemade Protein Powder only. The addition of cacao powder, whey protein powder, fruits or greens will add extra vitamins and minerals.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of your protein mix to your blender.
Next, add one cup of fresh water or nut milk of choice, and 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen fruit, like berries, or veggies or frozen kale.
Blend your mixture in a Magic Bullet or other blender and enjoy! If you’re using fresh fruit, you can add 3 to 4 ice cubes before blending.
Here are 10 Easy Protein Powder Shake Recipes to get you started…as you can see, there are so many flavors to make with different fresh or frozen fruits and veggies!♥
How To: PRINTABLE RECIPE:
Homemade Protein Powder
Fresh Ground Protein Powder for Smoothies & Shakes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Dry Non-fat Milk Powder, Whey Powder, or Plant Based Milk Powder
- 1 Cup Whole Almonds
- 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Hemp Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Chia Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Flax Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds
- Optional: 1/2 cup cacao powder
- Optional: 1 to 2 cups of whey protein powder for extra protein
Instructions
1. Place all of the above dry ingredients (milk powder, seeds and nuts) in a bowl and combine well. Store in a quart size jar in the refrigerator until needed.
2. For one serving, take 1/2 cup of your Homemade Protein Mix and grind in your Vita Mix blender or other type of bullet type blender.
3. Now add one cup of fresh water and 1/2 cup of fresh fruit and anything else that you would like and Whiz it in your Vitamix or blender until smooth and enjoy!!
4. Add 4 ice cubes if not using frozen fruit…..and smile because you know this is really healthy and delicious!!
Notes
>Store the unground Homemade Protein Mix in your Refrigerator or Freezer to keep fresh.
>For a Vegan Protein Powder, simply substitute Almond Milk Powder or Coconut Milk Powder.
Nice Extras for Your Smoothie: 10 Easy Protein Powder Shake Recipes
1 Banana
1/2 cup of Fresh or Frozen Strawberries
1/2 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
1/2 cup Fresh or Frozen Berry Mix
Please Note: The nutritional analysis is for 1/2 cup of this homemade Protein Powder only. The addition of cacao powder, whey protein powder, fruits or greens will add extra vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 294Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 2mgSodium 445mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 8gSugar 7gProtein 14g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate due to variations of ingredients used in recipe.
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That’s a Wrap:
Try out different seeds and nuts that you like and find what works best for you!
These simple protein powder recipes provide a base for you to create your own unique version.
Do you have the nutritional amounts for this recipe? ie. grams of protein, fat, etc per serving? thanks! I’m excited to try this!
I just updated this Homemade Protein Powder post so the recipe includes the nutritional information. Hope this helps!
This is a great post! I’m looking forward to trying this one. Thank you for sharing your research and recipe!
I am so glad you wrote. Certainly hope you love this Fresh Ground Protein Powder as much as I do!
would this work for baking, like muffins and /or pancakes?
Good Idea! I have not tried this but consider adding a tablespoon or two to your batter and see how it turns out. If you like it and decide to add more, simply reduce your flour down a little but make sure to keep the same consistency of the batter. Nice way to add extra protein! Thanks for writing!
Thank you for the PP recipe. I would love if you could come up with a collagen recipe that I could trust, (from you, I do). There are so many out there.
My major need is for my finger nails. They are thin and like onion skins.
Please and Thank you.
I’m so glad you’re loving the Protein Powder recipe! That’s fantastic news!
Collagen Info
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hi i am looking forward to try out the receipe once I have all the ingredients, however I just want to ask you, in the above recipe I believe you haven’t roasted the seeds, is it a good idea to roast all seeds, cool, grind and then mix the milk powder,,, would u recommend this??
I have not roasted my seeds or nuts. It seems as there are pros and cons on both sides. I have simply used the raw seeds and nuts. IF you do roast some of your ingredients, please let me know what you think! Thanks!