{"id":24749,"date":"2022-05-12T04:21:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T11:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=24749"},"modified":"2022-05-25T23:33:03","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T06:33:03","slug":"how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Vegan Protein Shake Without Protein Powder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant-based protein powders are all the hype right now, but not without contrasting opinions on whether they are good or bad for our health. If you\u2019re someone who prefers to avoid them altogether, this article is for you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your vegan protein shake <em>without<\/em> protein powder, explore natural sources of protein instead! We recently made this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-best-high-protein-vegan-foods-a-recipe-for-each\/\" >high protein vegan foods<\/a>\u2013you\u2019ll find that many of these ingredients can be used in your smoothies\/shakes, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 high-protein superfoods that will not only elevate flavor but also give you all the plant protein your body needs to recover well after a workout. <a href=\"https:\/\/veggiekinsblog.com\/2019\/01\/24\/choc-pb-protein-smoothie\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\"><strong>THIS RECIPE<\/strong><\/a> by Veggiekins is a great base recipe for a vegan protein shake that you can customize to your liking, using any of the following ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#1_Natural_Peanut_Butter_or_any_nut_butter\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >1. Natural Peanut Butter (or any nut butter)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#2_Nuts\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >2. Nuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#3_Raw_Cacao_Powder_or_Cacao_Nibs\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >3. Raw Cacao Powder or Cacao Nibs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#4_Tofu\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >4. Tofu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#5_Hemp_Hearts_or_Hemp_Milk\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >5. Hemp Hearts or Hemp Milk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#6_Chia_Seeds\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >6. Chia Seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#7_Soy_Milk\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >7. Soy Milk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#8_Soy_Yogurt\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >8. Soy Yogurt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#9_Spirulina\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >9. Spirulina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/#10_Fruits_that_contain_protein\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >10. Fruits that contain protein<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-natural-peanut-butter-or-any-nut-butter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Natural_Peanut_Butter_or_any_nut_butter\"><\/span>1. Natural Peanut Butter (or any nut butter)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tablespoons of natural, unsweetened peanut butter will add 8g of protein while almond butter will add about 7g to your vegan protein shake. Not to mention\u2013nut butters lend a great flavor and texture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-nuts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Nuts\"><\/span>2. Nuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"2-nuts\">Did you know? There\u2019s almost 5g of protein in 1\/4 cup of walnuts. This may not seem like too much, but when paired with other protein sources, it all adds up. Go on and add some crushed nuts to your smoothie\/shake, especially if you\u2019re the kind that enjoys a grainy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-raw-cacao-powder-or-cacao-nibs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Raw_Cacao_Powder_or_Cacao_Nibs\"><\/span>3. Raw Cacao Powder or Cacao Nibs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raw cacao powder is far more nutritious than your regular cocoa powder. Cacao powder is a rather unexpected source of protein, with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cacao-powder\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">7g every 2 tablespoons<\/a>! However, the same 2 tablespoon serving has about 50mg of caffeine, which is about half the amount of caffeine in the average cup of coffee. Those of you who are sensitive to caffeine, keep this in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-tofu\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tofu\"><\/span>4. Tofu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You heard that right! A good quality, soft, preferably silken tofu, adds both bulk and creaminess. When combined with bold-flavored ingredients (like peanut butter, cacao, maple syrup), the flavor of tofu gets completely masked. To play it safe, try starting with 1\/3 cup per serving, which equals almost 7g of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-hemp-hearts-or-hemp-milk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hemp_Hearts_or_Hemp_Milk\"><\/span>5. Hemp Hearts or Hemp Milk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hemp hearts - for a vegan protein shake without protein powder\" class=\"wp-image-24765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try adding 3 tablespoons of hemp hearts to your smoothies\/shakes for an additional 10g of protein! Hemp hearts can also be blended with water and strained to make a delicious, sort of nutty and earthy, hemp milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-chia-seeds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Chia_Seeds\"><\/span>6. Chia Seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"chia seeds for vegan protein shakes without protein powder\" class=\"wp-image-24768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chia seeds contain just a little less protein than hemp hearts. With chia seeds, you get 6g per 3 tablespoons. However, it adds a significant amount of antioxidants, fiber and omega-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-soy-milk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Soy_Milk\"><\/span>7. Soy Milk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24773\" title=\"soy milk for a vegan protein shake without protein powder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Soy milk has 8g of protein per cup\u2013that\u2019s exactly the same amount of protein you get from a cup of cow\u2019s milk! Soy milk is one of the top high-protein plant milks that you can use as the milk of choice for your vegan protein shake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-soy-yogurt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Soy_Yogurt\"><\/span>8. Soy Yogurt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want proteins as well as probiotics in your shake? Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-best-vegan-yogurt-brands-in-the-us\/\" >soy yogurt<\/a> instead of milk! You\u2019ll get 5g of protein with every half cup, which is the perfect quantity to add to your shake. Combine it with some of the other ingredients on this list, and you\u2019ll have yourself a plant protein bomb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-spirulina\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Spirulina\"><\/span>9. Spirulina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-make-your-vegan-protein-shake-without-protein-powder\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-edited-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This blue-green algae, which comes in powder or capsule form, is a nutritional powerhouse. It\u2019s one of the few plant-based foods that boasts of a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vegfaqs.com\/spirulina-amino-acid-profile\/#Is_Spirulina_a_Complete_Protein\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">complete amino acid profile<\/a>. Each tablespoon gives you 4g of complete protein. Spirulina doesn\u2019t have a great flavor of its own, so make sure to combine it with foods that will mask it entirely\u2013for example, lime, maple syrup, frozen banana, and mango.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-fruits-that-contain-protein\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Fruits_that_contain_protein\"><\/span>10. 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Add each one to your vegan protein shakes on rotation to get a varied dose of fruit protein!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even make your own natural, <strong>homemade vegan protein powder<\/strong> by combining some of the above! I\u2019d recommend making a blend of chia seeds, peanuts, almonds, hemp hearts, and raw cacao powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy your protein powder-free vegan protein shake! And while we\u2019re still on this topic, here are some more articles you might find interesting:<br><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/great-post-workout-vegan-breakfast-ideas-to-fuel-your-day\/\" ><strong>Great Post-Workout Vegan Breakfast Ideas to Fuel Your Day<br><\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/top-3-myths-and-facts-about-vegan-protein\/\" ><strong>Top 3 Myths And Facts About Vegan Protein<br><\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/9-best-sources-of-vegan-probiotics-for-gut-health\/\" ><strong>9 Best Sources Of Vegan Probiotics For Gut Health<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you liked reading this, you\u2019ll enjoy the rest of the<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/\" ><em> HappyCow blog<\/em><\/a><em> too! 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