Name: Vegan Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup soy milk (250 ml), or any other kind of plant milk; 1 banana; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tbsp oats; 1 tbsp peanut butter; 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Vegan protein shake, so delicious and made without protein powder. It’s prepared with 6 simple ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes!

Photo of a glass jar of vegan protein shake

This vegan protein shake is a great, easy, and delicious way of eating more protein! It’s only made with whole, natural, and plant-based ingredients, so it doesn’t contain pea protein or any kind of vegan protein powder.

One of the MOST asked questions we vegans get all the time is where do we get our protein from. That’s because people think we need to eat meat, eggs, or dairy to get good-quality protein, but fortunately, you and I know that’s not true!

There are plenty of plant-based ingredients that contain all the essential amino acids that compound protein. And since it is made with non-animal derived products, this shake contains so many vitamins and minerals. Besides, it is gluten-free and doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners.

This recipe is perfect for you if you’re an athlete or need to incorporate more protein into your diet. It’s naturally sweet, as well as delicious, and great to eat on the go! As it is dairy-free, it’s healthier and more affordable than the store-bought ones too.

Vegan protein shake, delicious, easy to prepare, and free from supplements and protein powder! It’s a super simple recipe made with only 6 ingredients in just 5 minutes!

How to make vegan protein shake – Step by step

Step-by-step photos of how to make vegan protein shake

Place all the ingredients into a blender (photo 1) and blend until smooth (photo 2).
Enjoy your vegan protein shake immediately.

Pro tips:

Feel free to use any kind of plant milk, but keep in mind that not all types of milk have the same amount of protein. I used soy milk because it’s higher in protein, but if you don’t consume soy, almond milk is a good alternative.
If you don’t have chia seeds on hand, use any other kind of seeds instead. Flaxseeds or hemp seeds will work great for this recipe.
You can replace the peanut butter with any other nut butter, such as almond butter, cashew butter, or even coconut butter.
Substitute cocoa powder for carob powder or just omit this ingredient if you don’t like it.
If you want your smoothie to contain even more nutrients, add some vegetables like kale or one or two handfuls of spinach, which is high in protein as well. It’ll taste amazing!

Photo of a blender pouring some vegan protein shake into a glass jar

What is a vegan protein shake?

A vegan protein shake is an all-in-one beverage that contains a good amount of good-quality vegan protein. It’s great if you’re an athlete or need to ingest more protein, and it’s also very convenient to drink on the go.

This shake, in particular, has 20 grams of protein and is much healthier than the store-bought ones because it doesn’t contain any kind of artificial protein powder or added sugar.

How long will this vegan protein shake keep?

Although the amount of protein shake you’ll get should be for 1 person (1 serving) if you have any leftovers you can keep them in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for 1-2 days.

How to serve a vegan protein shake

I usually have this vegan protein shake as a snack before or after I work out, as it’s refreshing and filling. However, you could have it for breakfast and add some cereal, cacao powder, or even some vegan chocolate chips on top if you love chocolate flavors.

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