How To Use Pea Protein

Does It Taste Like Peas???

Pea protein powder is versatile in the kitchen much like other protein powders. If you are worried about it making your shakes and baked goods taste like peas, I’m here to assure you it won’t.

Make Gains Cooking With Pea Protein!

You may find that you like cooking with pea protein because your baked goods will be very moist. Your protein pancakes, breakfast muffins, and healthy cakes will not take on a dry, thick, or rubbery texture as they tend to do with whey protein. This is because when you add any liquid to pea protein it absorbs the moisture and does not become clumped or sticky. It’s super soluble.

Earlier we talked about pea protein being considered “incomplete” due to its lack of the amino acid cysteine. You can “complete” pea protein by adding certain foods into your recipes.

Here are foods high in cysteine:

• Eggs
• Cheese
• Milk
• Oats
  • Wheat germ
  • Bran
  • Rice bran
  • Wheat bran
  • Oatmeal
  • Oat bran
• Yogurt
• Seeds and nuts
  • Flaxseeds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Chia seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Pine nuts

Muscle Building Pea Protein Shakes

Pea protein powder is readily available online. If you want to start small, you may consider purchasing a small tub of protein or a 6-pack of any pre-made shakes.

READ Five Groups of Vegan and Vegetarian High-Protein Foods

You will find that pea protein is low in calories, low in fat, and has a considerable amount of protein, usually 25-29 grams per scoop. That is why it reigns as king of plant-based protein.

You will also find that pea protein keeps you feel full for a longer period of time because it is a slow-digesting protein. Using a pea protein shake as a snack can help you stave off cravings throughout the day since your body reads as “full” for a longer time intervals.

Make Your Own Smoothies

If you love meal-replacement smoothies, you could try this Almond Chia Smoothie that I enjoy from Naked Nutrition:

Almond Chia Smoothie:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbs of almond butter
• 1 tbs of chia seeds
• ¾ cup of almond milk (consider using sweetened vanilla for optimal taste)
• 1 scoop of pea protein
• Ice to taste

Keep in mind that certain foods pair well with pea protein including:

• medjool dates
• banana
• dark chocolate
• berries and cherries (use frozen for blending)
• coconut
• mocha
• nut butters

When creating your own muscle-building shakes, you should consider adding the above foods to make the best tasting shakes.

READ Cooking with Protein Powder

Conclusion:

It has been revealed…..Pea Protein is The King of Plant-Based Proteins!

If you haven’t considered pea protein before, maybe you will now. You might find it to be your go-to protein source for cooking since it helps eliminate certain food textures. Maybe this is the answer you have been looking for if you have food allergies or intolerances and still want to maintain a healthy protein source in your diet. No matter how you use it, it’s a great addition for your plant-rich diet!