PROTEIN CEREAL PANCAKES

Recipe courtesy of @starinfinitefood

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or oat flour)
• 1/4 cup Smooth Vanilla Clean Lean Protein by Nuzest
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 Tbsp pumpkin purée
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Whisk together the ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Scoop the batter in a pan over medium-low heat and cook until brown.
3. Serve with caramelized bananas, plant-based yogurt, vegan chocolate chips, maple syrup, or plant-based butter!

SIMPLE MATCHA

Ingredients

• 1 serving Vanilla Matcha Clean Lean Protein by Nuzest
• Plant-based milk

Method

1. Mix one serving of the protein powder with your favorite non-dairy milk and enjoy!
2. TIP: We like to add a dash of cinnamon and some agave for sweetness.

HIGH PROTEIN PUMPKIN COOKIE DOUGH

Recipe courtesy of @livlabelfree

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup pumpkin purée 
• 2 Tbsp nut butter of your choice (or seed butter for nut-free)
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
• 1/2 serving Smooth Vanilla Clean Lean Protein by Nuzest
• 1/4 cup almond milk, or other plant-based milk
• 2 Tbsp vegan chocolate chips or chunks 

Method

1. Add all ingredients except for the vegan chocolate chips to a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Then, fold in the vegan chocolate chips and enjoy!

HIGH PROTEIN VEGGIE BURGERS

Ingredients

• 1 large red pepper chopped⁠
• 1/2 small onion chopped ⁠
• 1/2 cup finely ground almonds⁠
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds ⁠
• 1/4 cup hemp seed hearts ⁠
• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds ⁠
• 2 cloves garlic⁠
• 1 tsp kosher salt⁠
• 1 tsp cumin⁠
• 3/4 tsp chili powder⁠
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika ⁠
• 1 can black beans⁠
• 1/4 cup rolled oats⁠
• 1/4 cup Just Natural Clean Lean Protein by Nuzest
• Whole-grain buns ⁠

Method

1. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. ⁠
2. Place the red pepper and onion into a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse until minced. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.⁠
3. Add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed mill, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika to a food processor. Blend until it becomes a coarse, grainy mixture.
4. Add the black beans, oats, and 2 tablespoons of water to the food processor and puree. Transfer to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.⁠
5. Scoop the burger mixture in 1/3 cup portions with your hands. Shape into patties and bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for 5 additional minutes.⁠
6. Put the burger in a bun with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN POWER PIZZA CRUST

Recipe courtesy of Marci, www.stewardchicks.com.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 3/4 cup millet
• 1 serving Just Natural Clean Lean Protein by Nuzest
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 4 Tbsp of avocado or olive oil
• Your choice of pizza toppings

Method

1. Combine the quinoa and millet. Soak the mixture in water, covered by at least 1 inch of water.
2. Soak for 8 hours, or overnight.
3. When you are ready to prepare the crust, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place parchment paper on two 12-inch pizza pans.
4. Drain and rinse the quinoa/millet mixture. Add the mixture and the rest of the ingredients to a high-powered blender.
5. Blend on high until the mixture resembles a thick batter. Add an additional tablespoon of water, one at a time, if it is too thick.
6. Pour the batter in equal parts onto the prepared pans. Use a spatula to spread the batter onto each pan.
7. Bake the crusts for 15 minutes. Flip each crust and return them to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned.
8. Remove from the oven. Top each crust with your favorite pizza toppings (sauce, spinach, zucchini, nutritional yeast, plant-based cheese, etc.).
9. Return to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the toppings have nicely browned.
10. Remove your pizzas from the oven and let them cool before cutting on a board.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

COCONUT-PEANUT BITES

Ingredients

• 2 cups smooth natural peanut butter 
• 1 cup coconut flour 
• 1/4 cup Rich Chocolate Kids Good Stuff by Nuzest

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut flour, and Kids Good Stuff.
2. Using a spoon, mix well until it has a dough-like consistency. 
3. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a lined tray.
4. Put in the refrigerator to set for one hour.
5. Enjoy!

NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup agave
• 1/4 cup Rich Chocolate Clean Lean Protein by Nuzest
• 1/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup dried cherries, or other dried fruit of your choice

Method

1. Microwave the almond butter and agave in a large bowl, then mix together.
2. Add the remaining ingredients (except the chocolate!) and mix thoroughly.
3. Mix in the chocolate chips and place the mixture in an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
4. Freeze for 20 minutes before cutting into smaller bars.
5. Store in an airtight container or in smaller ready-to-grab bags.