To tell you the truth, protein powders just do not go down well in my house. My tummy doesnt like them. Hubbs is the one who eats protein bars or smoothies, needs them after his workouts, and now hikes and climbs for training to summit Mt Rainier and also does well on them. But, he is very picky about the taste. There are only certain protein bars that he likes. Powders only in intense flavored smoothies are all right, otherwise they get dumped.
So when PlantFusion sent me review samples, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to do justice to sampling and reviewing. But I took up the task of trying to get hubbs to try and like some of the flavors as he will need to add more than one type of protein bar to his stash through his training.
I made some nut butter bars, lassi smoothies and cookies. I tried all the creations sparingly and was surprised that my stomach did not feel that weird. I will continue to try more to see if I gets used to them.
Hubbs loved the bars and and Lassi Smoothie. He was not happy that I changed the cookie under him. He wants that cookie recipe untouched ;). The Lassi was my favorite. Blending gets everything blended up very well and the strong strawberry masks any flavors or textures that might otherwise be off-putting.
What I like about these protein powders are they are free of gluten and soy and have amino acids. The protein powders are made from quinoa, amaranth, yellow peas and artichoke. One 12oz shake provides 21 grams of complete protein and is enhanced with 4500mg of branch chain amino acids. It is dairy free, soy free, gluten free and animal free. There is also a proprietary blend of enzymes to help ease the digestion process if you tend to have a sensitive stomach.
The Phood complete shake also has sprouted grains like Amaranth, quinoa and Chia, and sprouted cruciferous greens along with Probiotic digestive Enzyme blend.
I am yet to try the Phood shakes. We got through the protein powders. I added them in bars, smoothies and cookies to see how hubbs fared on them. He couldn’t tell that his Lassi had some.
Keep these No Bake Almond butter chocolate chip protein bars around for a quick snack.
Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Protein bars
Allergen Information: Free of Dairy, egg, corn, soy, gluten. use seed butter for nut-free
Makes 3-4 bars , easily doubled
Ingredients:
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp almond butter
1 scoop plant fusion chocolate powder
2 to 3 Tbsp maple syrup to taste
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
2 Tbsp chocolate chunks
2 to 3 Tbsp coconut flakes
Method:
In a bowl, mix the almond butter, protein powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup and salt. Mix well into a smooth dough. Add the chocolate chunks and coconut flakes. Less or more to preference. Combine well. Press the dough into plastic wrap lined bread pan. Even it out and refrigerate for an hour. Cut and use. You can also drizzle the bars with melted chocolate or coat one side with melted chocolate and sprinkle coconut flakes all over. Or make them into protein balls.
I made Strawberry Lassi Smoothie with the cookies and creme and vanilla flavors.
Strawberry Protein Lassi
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut milk yogurt or other non dairy yogurt
1/4 cup non dairy milk
1 loaded cup strawberries
2 or more Tbsp sweetener of choice (soaked dates, maple, sugar, coconut sugar)
1/2 to 1 scoop plant fusion vanilla bean or cookies and cream
1/4 cup or more water for desired consistency
Put everything in a blender and blend. Taste and adjust sweet and water content for preferred consistency. Drink up.
I also used some vanilla in the Mango Lassi Smoothie.
Some of the vanilla ended up in my Ultimate Chocolate chip cookies.
My Giant Chocolate Chunk and chip Cookie recipe with 1/3 cup cookies and cream powder. Add 3/4 cup flour + 1/3 cup protein powder and make the dough. Add more flour if needed. and follow the recipe and bake at 350 degrees F instead of 375.
PlantFusion is giving away 1 lb tub of protein powder of choice to one of the blog readers!
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This looks like a good giveaway (and recipe)! I don’t usually eat protein powders either, but I once bought a large container of vanilla protein powder from Trader Joe’s and ended up needed to use it all lest it spoil–so I found a recipe for some sort of protein powder muffins! They weren’t very good (this recipe looks MUCH better) but they did the job.
I love using them in bars too or with oats and nuts and make it to balls
i love making pudding! i whip up a scoop with some coconut milk. YUM.
I sometimes use protein powder in pancakes — eggs, pb, protein powder, sweetener.
If we cant find any protein powder, what can we put instead?
And from where can we buy plant based protein powder usually? thank youuu =)
iherb.com – vegan powders are abundant there.
Can’t tell you about my favorite way to use protein powder cause I haven’t tried any yet, really, can you believe that? I was scared off of protein powder by some ingredients listed on a few brands made elsewhere in the world but PlantFusion sounds like a great natural product and I’d love to give it a try / taste 🙂
I usually add protein powder to my oatmeal but I also have a few protein bar recipes on my blog that I really like.. I usually pair it with chocolate since I don’t like flavoured protein powder.
Homade bread
Phood has been our favorite since it came out.. we like the plant fusion before that… smoothies and bars are used to add some powder in
I use Protein poder in plain lo-fat greek yogurt. Its give the yogurt an extra punch of protein and a great flavor!
i’ve always wanted to try plant fusion. their flavors sound delicious!
I want to enter this contest but I think FB is lame. I would love to try this protein powder out though, especially after looking at those cookies :ooo
I like to mix it in oatmeal, yogurt, or cottage cheese!
I’m all over those choc chip protein bars! Yum. I use Sunwarrior protein every now and again after a workout and quite like the taste. I like it best in Chocolate flavour just blended with almond milk, a little raw cacao, stevia and ice.
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Pancakes!
I like using them for making pumpkin protein bread! Plant Fusion is my favorite!
I feel about the same as you do about protein powders, but I’m getting more curious about trying some. I’ve previously turned down all the samples offered to me, but I think I’m ready to try.
I love them in baking too! use them in homemade bars for breakfast and snaxks
I add protein powder in chapati dough.
i like to make protein pancakes! and sometimes add it to my oatmeal
Protein pancakes! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love the vanilla bean
Boosting protein content of baked goods.
I add protein powder to my waffles!
So glad you posted this. I just started using Plant Fusion products, and I’m glad to see other uses for them. Thanks!
I add protein powders to my cereal or use it as a dip for fruit
i like to use protein powders in baking or added to chia pudding!
I like to use protein powders instead of some of the flour in cookies and muffins!
Oh gosh, I really don’t use protein powders other than in smoothies, but I’ve seen tons of interesting recipes for homemade bars!
I love adding protein powders to homemade baked muffins!
I enjoy adding a bit to my peanut butter jar for a protein boost!
Mixed with chia seeds and cinnamon and raw cacoa. Maybe some nut butter.
I have never used a protein powder, but I would like to try this one!
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I add protein powder to most everything since most of my protein comes from beans and legumes. It also makes a creamy sauce for my fruits.
i love adding protein powder to pancakes in the morning! they’re the perfect protein boost for a sweet breakfast treat 🙂
I like creating recipes with the protein powder; I am not a shake person so cookies or bars are perfect.
I love making protein pancakes
How much protein powder is 1 scoop equal to? Like 1/2 cup or something?
I think its 1/3 cup
I have never tried adding protein powders to my recipes, I can’t wait to try these.
i have never used protein powders… the recipes here using them look interesting.
I’ve really enjoyed adding protein to recipes lately. Makes me feel a little better about eating cookies for breakfast! 🙂
I’ve really enjoyed adding protein to recipes lately. Makes me feel a little better about eating cookies for breakfast! 🙂
i love healthy treats. this sounds great!
I haven’t tried making anything other than smoothies, it’s time I did.
I actually put them in chia pudding with goji berries and almonds. I have only liked Sun Warrior in the past so would love to try another GF SF brand. Thank you!! Laura
I use them in my pancakes but of course! he he
I make pudding with them!
-Zosia
I like to mix them into oatmeal! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite way you use protein powder is hidden in my cookies oats and pancakes!
Oh no chnging up the cookie recip, that’s a felony Richa! Those bars look sooooo good 🙂
Every morning in my smoothie! Would love to try something different though – I’m going to make the bars this weekend. Thank you!