Something that we think can raise concern amongst people in regards to a plant based diet, is; will I be able to get enough protein and where can I get it from? It might take a little more planning and research, but it is possible to get your protein from a variety of plant based sources. Things such as beans and pulses, tofu, edamame beans, some grains, nuts and seeds all contain plant based protein and are really easy to incorporate into meals. You can also add an extra boost of protein into sweet dishes like smoothies and porridge, by adding vegan protein powders.
You can find protein in many different plant based sources, but if you do find that you need supplement a little extra into certain dishes, then protein powders are a really convenient way of doing so.
If you want to insure that you’re including sufficient protein into your meals, you could try to include one protein source in every dish and base the rest of your meal around this. One of our favourite ways to do this, it by making a buddha bowl. These are basically like a deconstructed salad bowl, where we usually throw together lots of fresh veggies, some sweet potato, avocado and then a protein source like chickpeas or black beans.
There are plenty of ways to include protein into your meals whilst living a plant based lifestyle, it might just take a little time to find what works for you and explore different foods. Beans and pulses are also really affordable to buy, especially if you purchase them in bulk quantities. You can buy lots of them dried, which will last ages stored in your find cupboard and is pretty purse friendly. Beans and pulses are also really versatile and can easily be added to a whole host of different dishes. Once cooked, you can toss them into stews, stir-fries, curries, chills, salads and so much more. It’s such a quick way to bulk up a meal and add a little extra protein and fibre too.
If you are looking to boost the protein content of your meal, quinoa makes for an excellent substitute for rice and is actually a type of
seed, rather than part of the grain family. It is slightly higher in protein and is fairly quick and simple to prepare as well. It has a slight hint of nutty flavour and works really well in stir-fries and salad dishes. It’s really handy to cook up a big batch of this at the beginning of the week, ready to add into future meals throughout the next couple of days and save you some serious cooking time!
You can find protein in many different plant based sources, but if you do find that you need supplement a little extra into certain dishes, then protein powders are a really convenient way of doing so. Iswari vegan proteins are unflavoured, meaning that they can be easily blended and mixed into recipes, without greatly altering or overpowering the flavour. They work particularly well when making things like smoothies and home made protein bars and desserts. Making your own protein snacks is a great way to insure that you’re always prepared with something delicious to munch on when hunger strikes and is quite often cheaper than buying them in the shops.
When choosing a protein powder, it’s important to find one that you like the taste and texture of as these things can really vary. Iswari have a selection of proteins from different sources such as: hemp, pea and rice proteins, as well as different blends. To make a simple home made protein smoothie; simply blend together a banana, a couple of tbsp of vegan protein powder, plant based milk, some Iswari cacao powder and a little peanut butter… and there you have it! A super quick and delicious chocolate protein smoothie!
