How to Make a Pea Protein Smoothie

This pea protein smoothie is a must-try if you’re looking for ways to increase your intake of plant-based protein. It’s also a great option if you need a meal replacement smoothie. The problem with adding pea protein powder to smoothies is that the taste can sometimes be overpoweringly earthy and the texture can be a bit chalky. This recipe addresses both of those issues and the result is a delicious smoothie with a satisfying, creamy texture.

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Ingredients and substitutions

I prefer to use unsweetened pea protein powder when making this smoothie. If you’d rather use a sweetened variety, I recommend omitting the maple syrup so the end result won’t be excessively sweet.

For the best results when making this smoothie, I recommend using a banana that’s quite ripe. You can use a less ripe banana if you prefer, but you may need to increase the amount of maple syrup slightly in order to achieve the right level of sweetness.

Peanut butter helps mask the earthy flavor of the pea protein powder in this smoothie. I like to use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt. You can substitute any type of nut butter or seed butter you prefer.

Cocoa powder adds a chocolaty flavor to this smoothie that helps to further mask the the pea protein powder taste. You can omit the cocoa powder if you prefer, but the pea protein flavor will be more noticeable in that case.

How to make a pea protein smoothie

This smoothie is quick and easy to make. Start by adding the ripe banana, unsweetened plant-based milk, unsweetened pea protein powder, cocoa powder, natural peanut butter, and maple syrup to a blender.

Blend until smooth.

Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to two days, then stir before serving.

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Pea Protein Smoothie Recipe

This pea protein smoothie is a must-try if you're looking for ways to boost your intake of plant-based protein. It's easy to make and delicious.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 417.2kcal

Author Jennifer Bell

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened pea protein powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

• Add the ripe banana, unsweetened plant-based milk, unsweetened pea protein powder, cocoa powder, natural peanut butter, and maple syrup to a blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to two days, then stir before serving.

Notes

• This smoothie is a great vegan meal replacement option for busy days or for circumstances where chewing needs to be avoided.

Nutrition

Calories: 417.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.4g | Sodium: 291.7mg | Potassium: 924.3mg | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 29.2g | Vitamin A: 578.5IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 6.1mg