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If you’re trying to increase muscle definition, manage your weight, or bulk up your smoothies to keep you nourished and full, this homemade protein powder recipe is for you.
This simple recipe can turn a green smoothie, fruit smoothie or chocolate smoothie into a nourishing and filling meal replacement with 16 grams of plant-based protein. It’s made with high-quality ingredients packed with nutrients to create a clean protein powder you’ll feel good about using.
Why This Recipe Rawks
Men and bodybuilders don’t own the rights to protein powder. Anyone looking for an easier way to increase their protein intake should consider using this homemade protein powder. As an active woman in my 40s, I like adding this to my daily smoothie to help with:
- Muscle Gain: Added a scoop of this homemade protein powder to your smoothies helps muscles rebuild faster after a workout. Because of the direct ways protein affects the muscles, the best time to consume protein is after a workout.
- Weight Loss: I stay full longer after that green smoothie when I boost it with this homemade protein powder. Protein boosts metabolism, burns fat, and keeps cholesterol and blood pressure levels low. Try replacing 1-2 meals each day with a green smoothie boosted with my homemade protein powder to create a great meal replacement smoothie.
- Protects the Immune System: Protein doesn’t just strengthen muscles, it also strengthens every cell in the body. This makes them less likely to be infected, keeping you strong and healthy.
Homemade Protein Powder for Weight Loss
Adding this protein powder to your smoothies supports weight loss by increasing fullness, boosting metabolism, preserving muscle, replacing meals, and stabilizing blood sugar. It’s most effective within a healthy diet and exercise plan.
Ingredients You’ll Need
I did a deep dive into plant-based proteins when creating this recipe. I came up with an incredibly simple formulation that’s simple, unsweetened and contains 16 grams of protein. I’ve included links to products I buy on Amazon to help you shop and make this homemade protein powder asap.
Organic Hemp Protein Powder
This superfood is a complete protein source, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids we need in our diet to build muscle. It has a hint of oregano that will grow on you over time.
Organic Chia Seeds
This ancient seed has been used for centuries to regulate blood sugar, promote heart health and provides several antioxidants. Plus, it’s high in fiber, omega 3s, and tasteless.
Organic Whole Flaxseeds
Provides both protein and healthy fat as well as thiamine, which is a B vitamin responsible for metabolizing energy. Use whole flax seeds because pre-ground flaxseed lose their nutrient density quicker.
I use the organic ingredients above because…
- Superior nutrition: These three ingredients give us a complete protein profile, essential fatty acids, fiber, and micronutrients using all organic ingredients.
- Ingredient control: Most protein powders on the market have fillers, gums, sweeteners, flavorings and cheap proteins. I don’t want that junk in my smoothie or in my body. I buy single origin ingredients from reputable so I know exactly what’s in it!
- Cost: It’s way cheaper to make this homemade protein powder recipe than buy one with comparable standards. I can get everything on Amazon for $38 and make multiple batches of this recipe!
What about Soy Protein Isolate Powder?
Soy-based powders are the #1 vegan protein powder on the market. Soy is a complete protein and super affordable, yet is much more processed when turned into a protein powder and has a strange texture. I prefer using a hemp-based protein in my homemade protein powder recipe.
How to Make Homemade Protein Powder
Now that you know the ingredients needed to make this super simple homemade protein powder recipe, let’s talk about how to make protein powder:
- Add your hemp protein, chia seeds and flaxseeds to a high-speed blender container. Make sure the container is completely dry before adding these ingredients, as any moisture causes the chia seeds to start to gel.
- Blend on high speed until a fine powder has formed. Feel free to stop the blender and scoop out the bottom of the container to make sure all the seeds are getting blended together. Be careful to not overblend, which creates heat and will actually begin to “bake the powder”.
- Transfer the powder to an airtight storage container with a wide mouth. I like to use wide-mouth mason jars so that it’s easy to scoop out what I need.
- When you’re ready to use your powder, scoop out 1/4 cup for one serving of protein powder, about 16 grams of protein. This recipe makes 15 servings and can be stored at room temperature in a dark place, like a cabinet or in the fridge.
Blending Tip
If your blender is having trouble blending this amount, double or triple the recipe to give the blender container some more volume to work with. You can also make smaller batches in a spice grinder.
Common Questions
Yes! It’s super easy to combine hemp protein, chia seeds and flaxseed in a high-speed blender to create a fine powder. Store in an airtight container and you’ve got a scoop-able powder that can be added to any smoothie, protein shake or baked good you want.
If you’re looking for a high-quality protein powder, making it yourself is going to be the most affordable way to go. When I make this homemade protein powder recipe, it costs me just under $1.00 per serving, which is definitely cheaper than any organic high-quality blend that I’ve bought from the store.
It’s super easy when the recipe is just three easy-to-find ingredients. I blend the hemp protein, chia seeds and flaxseed in a high-speed blender until a fine powder forms. Then I store it in an airtight container until I’m ready to use. If you follow my recipe, you will get 15 servings per blend. If you want to double the batch and have a whole month on hand at a time, then go for it!
Plant-based protein powder can be a great addition to your morning smoothie. Not all powders are good for you. Read your labels. Make sure that option isn’t loaded with sweeteners, gums, and artificial ingredients found in many powders. Look for a protein powder with few ingredients that are all identifiable and grown from the earth (not made in a factory). That’s plant-based at its finest.
My homemade protein powder recipe is entirely plant-based. It uses only hemp protein, chia seeds, and flax seeds, which are all derived from plants. When powders are made from plants, rather than animal products, they’re considered plant-based. Examples of this are powders that consist of brown rice, soy, hemp, pea, flax, chia and/or even spirulina. The minute you add an animal product, like whey, casein or collagen, it is no longer plant-based. Why? Whey protein as well as casein comes from dairy (which comes from cows). If you have any kind of dairy intolerance, then be sure to check the label on your protein powder and avoid any with casein or dairy.
How to Use Homemade Protein Powder
When I created this diy protein powder recipe, my focus was on adding it to smoothies to keep me full. Yet it also works great in a variety of recipes depending on your health goals.
- For muscle building: incorporate into post-workout smoothies to aid in recovery and repair.
- For weight management: add it to your breakfast smoothie or oatmeal to increase satiety and keep you feeling fuller for longer, reducing cravings.
- Improve your general health: add it to smoothies and baked goods for a protein and fiber boost.
Recipes To Use With Protein Powder
I hope you’re excited to try my homemade protein powder recipe. Don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a review about how you used it. I can’t wait to read about all your creations! I hope you fall in love with this homemade protein powder as I have.
Homemade Protein Powder
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups Hemp Yeah Organic Max Protein Powder
- 5 tbsp chia seeds
- 5 tbsp flaxseed
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until ingredients are a fine powder consistency. Stop blending as necessary and scrap the bottom of the blender with a thin spatula in case it starts caking or gets stuck.
- Transfer to an airtight container with a wide opening so you can scoop out the right measurement.
- When you're ready to use, scoop out 1/4 cup per serving.
Notes
- If the texture isn’t smooth, you’ll need to grind the seeds even more. You can double or triple the recipe to get a good amount in your blender, which will make it easier to blend.
- Feel free to use a spice grinder for the blending process as well. I wasn’t able to create as fine a powder as I wanted with a coffee grinder.
- Look for a hemp powder where the only ingredient is hemp, like Just Hemp or Hemp Yeah.
- One serving of this homemade protein powder can turn any smoothie recipe into a meal replacement smoothie.
- Store in cool, dry place or in the fridge for up to one month for best quality.
Are some hemp seeds “wetter” than others? What I’ve got is listed on the label as “organic shelled hemp seed” and nothing else. My result is more of a paste than a powder. I can make balls out of it.
Hi Cindy! For this recipe you’ll need hemp protein powder instead of hemp seeds. The seeds have an oil that make them wet, hence the paste. Hope this helps!
I love this recipe! It’s so nice to have a simple clean recipe to make my own protein powder. 100x better than commercial products.
Thanks!
You’re welcome Valerie! Thanks for using it and being a rawkstar all these years with me!
Can I take this powder with simple milk or can I use it only in smoothies and what else can I mix in the powder for flavour.??
If you don’t want to use it in a smoothie, you could mix it into milk with maple syrup to create some sweetness and flavor. I would still blend it to create a better texture. You could also blend it with a date and some cinnamon— that would be real good!
can you specify quantities in weight please.
If I can get my hands on a food scale I’ll try and update the recipe. Yet when measuring everything in cups, you should be okay.
I’ve been wrestling with using the ‘vanilla’ protein powder that I have for my smoothies, so I googled protein powder and am so happy to have found this homemade recipe!
Yeahh! So glad you found me, Norma!
Hi, thanks for this recipe! My question is, can you just add the hemp seeds instead of the hemp protein? What is the difference between both products?
Hi Pilar! You’ll need to use Hemp Protein, not the seeds. It won’t turn out the same unfortunately.
Came out like peanut butter. Yuck.
Hi Denny! Did you use hemp seeds or hemp protein? If you use hemp seeds it could definitely turn out thick like peanut butter.
Hello, how much protein is in 1/4 cup?
Hi Destiny! It will be about 10 grams of protein in 1/4 cup serving.
Please tell me how much chia seeds, hemp and flaxseeds to use. The recipe does not state the amount.
Thanks!
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Ingredients
2 ¾ cups hemp protein
5 tbsp chia seeds
5 tbsp flax seeds
Hi Evelyn! The ingredients are 2 ¾ cups hemp protein, 5 tbsp chia seeds and 5 tbsp flax seeds. I hope this helps!
Doesn’t flax have to stay refrigerated/frozen after grinding to keep it from going rancid really quickly?
Hi Amy! It will last longer if refrigerated, yet doesn’t have to be.
What can I sub the hemp with? I don’t think it’s legal in my country
Hi Shoaib! You can definitely do a 1:1 swap for pea protein. I haven’t used it, so I can’t recommend a good brand based on my experience. Yet I’ve heard good things about Ka’Chava and Naked Pea!
Absolutely I’m gonna try making my own Protein Powder
Hi Mairead! So glad you’re going to give this one a try.
Okay I tried the Homemade Protein Powder with the sugar free Vanilla syrup and it tastes better so I will continue my test for 30 days to see how it affects my body vs the other pre-mix protein 30 gram per serving powder.
Hi Randy! I’m happy to hear you’re going to give it a try for 30 days. Hope it goes well!
My Dietitian wanted me to try this recipe because I was using another pre-mix protein powder that had 1 gram of sugar per serving but it had 30 grams of protein per serving which is why I liked using it. Anyway I bought a high capacity spice grinder and made your recipe of the Homemade Protein powder. I bought the same ingredients that you show in the picture and instructions. The costs making the Homemade Protein powder and the Pre-made Protein mix costs about the same. I didn’t include the cost of the high capacity spice grinder. There are two drawbacks so far with this recipe one is the taste in the instructions you stated that it has an earthy taste that it does. I don’t like it. It may be an acquired taste, I went to the store and bought a sugar free vanilla syrup to help cover the taste and the second I only get 9 grams of protein per serving. Now I have to find another quick source of protein. but hopefully it will help with my digestion process. Plant based it is. I made enough for 30 servings so I will give it a fair teat and let you know in 30 days whether I will continue to use and what the benefits I have received
Hi Randy! The Spice Grinder can definitely be an investment, yet hopefully you can use it for other things. I hope this recipe works out well for you over the 30 days!
I used the 1st batch of Homemade Protein Powder. I don’t like the amount of protein it has but I like the amount of fiber it provides. So, I just made a 2nd batch today. I do have a question. I bought a large spice grinder to accommodate the amount of hemp powder, Chia seeds and Flax seeds. I grid 1/2 recipe each time. the question is how many secs total do you grind each batch to get the correct consistency. I did 3 – 10 secs grind then opened up the top and stirred the contents, then did 2 more 10 sec grinds. So, I did a total of 50 secs in the grinder. It looks okay but did I do too much, just right or not enough.
Thank you for the recipe and the answer to my question. My Nutritionist is very happy I am using this recipe.
I’m glad you’re using the recipe and your nutritionist is happy about it too! I would grind as long as possible to get it as fine as possible (that will help with the grittiness). I’m not sure in seconds how long that would take, but I know in a high-speed blended you want to be careful about not blending (and actually heating up the ingredients). With a handheld spice grinder, I would just make sure it’s not heating up everything either.
Hi with the flax & Chia in this protein powder you then have probiotics or this fibre will feed your prebiotics? I love that these are in your powder. What is the % of protein in each serving and 2 TBLS is a serving? Thanks for sharing this and thanks for your help.
Hi Kimberly! This recipe has 10 grams of protein per 1/4 cup serving.
Kimberly there are 4 TBSP in a quarter cup ( a serving size of this home made powder.
Great recipe. Added it to my smoothie with blueberries, banana, cacao and plain yogurt.
Sounds like a great addition to your smoothie, Dana!