Why Should You Make Your Own Protein Powder?
Every wondered how to make your own protein powder? In this post you'll find the 2 big reasons why I recommend making your own protein powder along with easy to make protein powder recipes.
Add this powder to your proats, your weight gainer or simply use it in place of a whey protein shake - it's extremely versatile and can be altered to fit your needs.
You'll Save Money
Whey protein is expensive.
There's some cheap brands out there but the quality of ingredients and authenticity of claimed macronutrients is often shady - making your own protein powder at home is far cheaper - whether you decide to consistently make your own protein powder at home or merely use it when you're waiting for your next batch of whey protein to arrive, you can't really go wrong.
You're In Complete Control
Artificial colours, flavours, proprietary matrixes that permit supplement companies the right to not have to disclose the exact dosages and details of ingredients in their protein powder... there's a ton of dodgy and questionable techniques out there used to primarily elude the customer and put more money in the supplement giant's pockets...
Like I said, this often comes at the cost of poor quality ingredients.
When you're making your own protein powder you're in complete control. There's no question as to what's in it because you're deciding and you're making it. 100% transparent.
How To Make Your Own Protein Powder
There's no need to bake or cook any ingredients in order to make your own protein powder, as long as you've got a blender or food processor you're good to go! Give the protein powder recipes below a try! Remember, quantities can easily be altered based on your preference or caloric goal.
I recommend multiplying the below ingredient measurements and making an amount of home-made protein powder at a time to save yourself time in the future.
Home-Made Protein Powder Recipe #1
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup steel cut oats
- 1/3 cup brown rice
- 1 cup dried green lentils
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl
- Process in a blender or coffee grinder
Home-Made Protein Powder Recipe #2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup brown rice
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl
- Process in a blender or coffee grinder
Home-Made Protein Powder Recipe #3
Ingredients:
- 3 cups instant no-fat dry milk
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup almonds
Method:
- Blend 1 cup instant dry milk, 1 cup oats, 1 cup almonds
- Place remaining instant dry milk in blender and blend well
Home-Made Protein Powder Recipe #4
Ingredients:
- Maca Powder
- Hemp Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Almond Flour
- Spirulina Powder
- Ground Flax
- Cinnamon
- Raw Cocoa
Method:
- Combine one scoop of all ingredients in bowl
- Process in a blender or coffee grinder
How To Add Flavour To Your Home-Made Protein Powder
Not a fan of plain protein powder? I got you. Experiment with adding one or more of the following ingredients to your home-made protein powder to give it a bit of flavour:
- Cinnamon
- Shredded coconut
- Shredded chocolate
- Cacao nibs
- Nutmeg
- Organic Honey