{"id":5148,"date":"2014-01-13T04:46:15","date_gmt":"2014-01-13T11:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=5148"},"modified":"2014-01-13T15:00:58","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T22:00:58","slug":"vegas-protein-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=5148","title":{"rendered":"Vega’s Protein Smoothie Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ya\u2019ll know I\u2019ve been a Vega fan for years. It was always my favourite and the most used protein in my cupboards. You also know I’m smoothie obsessed. Ridiculously so. When I was a young teenager I was a raw & vegan…so this was my protein powder and nutritional supplement of choice…but even now, while I’m not raw or vegan anymore…I still use it all the time. I like it because it’s not just a protein powder but is loaded skyhigh with enzymes, probiotics, antioxidants, and greens – all that in one little scoop!<\/p>\n

\"Refreshing<\/p>\n

(Sigh. Smoothie love!<\/i>)<\/p>\n

I have a ton of smoothie recipes<\/a> with Vega protein here on my site, but recently with the new Vega Protein Smoothie just out\u2026they sent me over some great recipes they created in the Vega kitchen! I\u2019m really excited about making some of them and wanted to share the food love! All the following recipes serve 1 (or else 2 snack size servings). There’s also a yummy dip for apples which I’m looking forward to trying!<\/p>\n

Refreshing Berry Cocoa Smoothie<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. 1 scoop Choc-A-Lot or Bodacious Berry Protein Smoothie<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. 2 tsp. cocoa powder<\/li>\n
  3. 1 cup of almond milk<\/li>\n
  4. 1 cup frozen berries<\/li>\n
  5. Generous handful of chopped Mint leaves<\/li>\n
  6. 1\/4 tsp. vanilla<\/li>\n
  7. 1 tsp agave (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Blend and enjoy!<\/p>\n

    \"Vanilla<\/p>\n

    Vanilla Dippin\u2019 Delight<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. 1 cup unflavored almond (or coconut) yogurt<\/li>\n
    2. 2 tbsp almond butter<\/li>\n
    3. 1 tsp maple syrup<\/li>\n
    4. 1\/4 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n
    5. 2 tsp apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n
    6. 1 scoop Viva Vanilla or Natural Protein Smoothie<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Sprinkle of cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Combine almond yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, apple cider vinegar. Right before serving stir in 1 scoop Viva Vanilla or Natural Protein Smoothie and sprinkle with cinnamon.<\/p>\n

      Serve with apple slices or frozen berries.<\/p>\n

      \"The<\/p>\n

      \u00a0The Choco-Nana Smoothie<\/h2>\n
        \n
      1. 1 banana, fresh or frozen<\/li>\n
      2. 1 cup unsweetened milk alternative (cocoa)<\/li>\n
      3. 1 scoop\u00a0Choc-a-lot Protein Smoothie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Blend and enjoy!<\/p>\n

        \"Just<\/p>\n

        \u00a0Just Peachy Ginger-bread Smoothie<\/h2>\n
          \n
        1. 1 scoop Natural or Viva Vanilla Protein Smoothie<\/a><\/li>\n
        2. 1\/2 cup frozen peaches<\/li>\n
        3. 1\/4 cup gluten \u2013 free oats<\/li>\n
        4. 1 cup of almond milk<\/li>\n
        5. 1 frozen banana<\/li>\n
        6. 1\/4 tsp ground ginger (optional: fresh ginger to taste)<\/li>\n
        7. Sprinkle of cinnamon<\/li>\n
        8. 1 tsp agave (optional)<\/li>\n
        9. Ice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Blend and enjoy!<\/p>\n

          \"The<\/p>\n

          \u00a0The \u2018Gree\u00f1a Colada\u2019 Smoothie<\/h2>\n
            \n
          1. 1\/2 cup frozen mango chunks<\/li>\n
          2. Handful of fresh spinach<\/li>\n
          3. 1\/2 cup pineapple chunks<\/li>\n
          4. 2 tbsp shredded coconut<\/li>\n
          5. 1\/2\u00a0 cup unsweetened coconut milk<\/li>\n
          6. 1 scoop\u00a0Tropical Tango Protein Smoothie<\/a><\/li>\n
          7. 1 tsp agave (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Blend and enjoy!<\/p>\n

            \"The<\/p>\n

            \u00a0The \u2018Simply Strawberry\u2019 Smoothie<\/h2>\n
              \n
            1. \u00bd cup frozen strawberries<\/li>\n
            2. \u00bd frozen banana<\/li>\n
            3. 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk<\/li>\n
            4. 1 scoop\u00a0Viva Vanilla Protein Smoothie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Blend and enjoy!<\/p>\n

              One serving of Vega Protein Smoothie features:<\/p>\n

                \n
              • 15 grams of complete, plant-based protein<\/li>\n
              • Equivalent to two servings of veggies<\/li>\n
              • Only 90 calories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                It’s great because you don’t have to whirl it up with fruit in a blender, you can just put it in a shaker bottle and go! Easy peasy.<\/p>\n

                \"Vega<\/p>\n

                Have you tried Vega Protein Smoothie yet?<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Ya\u2019ll know I\u2019ve been a Vega fan for years. It was always my favourite and the most used protein in my cupboards. You also know I’m smoothie obsessed. Ridiculously so. When I was a young teenager I was a raw & vegan…so this was my<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5150,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[232,1182,225,290,8,4],"tags":[2375,2710,1432],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5148"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5148"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5171,"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5148\/revisions\/5171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}