Pumpkin seed flour protein shake recipe (healthy vegan protein smoothie)

A protein shake is a true superfood drink for athletes, vegans, and people following a healthy diet or weight-loss plan. It is a quick and effective source of protein that helps support muscle tone, recovery, and energy levels throughout the day.

A protein smoothie with pumpkin seed flour is not only delicious but also extremely nutritious. This healthy drink provides long-lasting satiety, supports healthy digestion, and helps balance stomach acidity.

Pumpkin seed flour contains up to 43% easily digestible plant-based protein, as well as dietary fiber, essential minerals such as magnesium, zinc, and iron, and vitamins A, E, C, K, plus B-complex vitamins. It is a gluten-free product, making it suitable even for people with a sensitive digestive system.

Pumpkin seed powder made from hulled (oil pumpkin) seeds contains cucurbitin, a highly active natural compound known for its powerful antiparasitic and antiseptic properties.

The company CraftOil offers eco-friendly, 100% natural pumpkin seed flour, produced in its own certified mills from cold-pressed pumpkin seed cake. This low-fat dietary product is rich in nutrients essential for the normal functioning of the human body.

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Ingredients (1 serving)

To make a healthy protein shake, you will need:

• 2 medium bananas;
• 50 g pumpkin seed flour;
• 400 ml water (preferably still mineral water or purified water);
• 100 g cranberries;
• 2 tablespoons honey;
• 1 pinch vanilla (optional);

Step-by-step preparation

In a blender bowl, combine the water and pumpkin seed flour. Stir manually until all lumps are dissolved. Wash the bananas, peel them, and cut them into small pieces. Add them to the blender with the flour mixture. Pour in the liquid honey (or honey melted in a water bath) and add the vanilla.

Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under running water, dry them with a clean kitchen towel, and add them to the blender with the other ingredients. Blend on low or medium speed for about 3–4 minutes until smooth.

The protein smoothie is ready to drink immediately after preparation. It tastes great both chilled and slightly warm.

Notes:

If cranberries are unavailable, you can substitute black currants, raspberries, or strawberries (fresh or frozen). To increase the nutritional value and protein content, add a small handful of crushed walnuts. This healthy protein drink is best consumed in the morning, 20–30 minutes after waking up, before tea or coffee. It is especially beneficial for people with low muscle mass or reduced overall body tone.

Pumpkin seed flour, crushed walnuts, almonds, amaranth, chia seeds, pumpkin seed oil, almond oil, and many other artisan natural products are always available for order at CraftOil, a Ukrainian online store of organic and natural foods.