Recipes — Smoothies & Drinks

Protein Packed
Vanilla Smoothie

47g of protein in five minutes.
Seeds, soy milk and protein powder — smooth and surprisingly light.

Time5 min
Serves1
  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1½ cups soy milk
  • ½ vanilla bean pod, scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp plant protein powder
  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend for 1 minute until thick and creamy. Transfer to a glass or jar and serve immediately.

Per serve. *Based on a natural pea protein powder — values vary by brand.

560kcalEnergy
47g Protein
44g Carbohydrates
26g Total Fat
 Vegan
 Dairy Free
 Gluten Free
 Nut Free
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Pea Protein Powder

Plant-based complete protein with all essential amino acids. Pea protein is particularly rich in branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) — leucine, isoleucine and valine — which directly trigger muscle protein synthesis post-training.

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Soy Milk

Provides the highest plant-based protein content of any milk alternative — around 8–10g per cup. Also contains all essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source that boosts the smoothie's already impressive protein total.

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Hemp & Chia Seeds

Together provide complete protein, omega-3 fatty acids (for collagen production and skin health), fibre and minerals. Hemp seeds contain the ideal omega-3 to omega-6 ratio; chia seeds absorb liquid, thickening the smoothie.

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Pumpkin Seeds

Add zinc, magnesium and additional complete plant protein. Zinc specifically supports hormone balance and immune function — often overlooked in recovery nutrition.

Amanda's note

Make sure you're hitting those protein targets with this quick and simple smoothie. At 47g of protein per serve, it's one of the highest-protein smoothies possible from whole food ingredients. The combination of pea protein, soy milk, hemp seeds, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds creates a genuinely comprehensive amino acid profile — not just protein quantity, but quality. Chia and hemp also provide omega-3s for collagen production and skin health. Not a bad result for 5 minutes with your blender.