Pretty much everyone has the exact same complaint about protein powder. No matter which kind you choose to add into your smoothie, it always winds up making that hearty mix of fruit and veggies super chalky—not to mention the icky aftertaste. A combo that’s never appealing. That’s exactly why one dietitian decided to ditch it altogether and source her protein with frozen peas instead.
Whitney English, RD, the registered dietitian behind Plant-Based Juniors, isn’t a big fan of protein powder in general. But she also knows it’s not at all required in order to infuse her smoothies with a solid source of plant-based protein. Instead of going for one of the trendiest options—aka pea protein, which is everywhere right now—she decided to go straight to the source and grab a bag of frozen peas out of her freezer.
“The popularity of pea protein got me thinking: Why not just throw the whole pea in? And ya know what, it worked,” she wrote on Instagram. “Tossing frozen green peas into your smoothie adds protein (4 grams per 1/2 cup), fiber, and creamy texture without any weird aftertaste.”
For the perfect protein-packed smoothie, English recommends combining 1/2 cup of frozen peas with a banana, unsweetened vanilla soy milk, frozen blueberries, hemp seeds, and peanut butter. What you’re left with is a morning beverage that not only energizes you and keeps you full until lunch, but also leaves you feeling totally satisfied. Who knows—peas might be the small but mighty addition your blends have been missing.
my Green Pea Smoothie! 
—————————————————————— I’m not a big fan of protein powder but I do want to make sure all of my meals and snacks, including smoothies, have a good source of plant protein 
That usually means I’ll throw in a few tablespoons of chia or hemp seeds or a 1/2 cup of silken tofu. The popularity of pea protein got me thinking though – why not just throw the whole pea in? Ya know what, it worked! Tossing frozen green peas into your smoothie adds protein (4 grams per 1/2 cup), fiber, and creamy texture without any weird aftertaste. Give it a try with this easy, customizable recipe! —————————————————————— In a blender, combine 
•1/4 cup frozen blueberries (or fruit of choice) 
•2 tablespoons hemp seeds •1 tablespoon peanut butter •1 cup unsweetened vanilla soy or pea milk (more or less for desired consistency) •optional: handful of spinach 
—————————————————————— What are your favorite smoothie additions? Are you still sipping smoothies this winter or have you moved on to warmer snacks? 
—————————————————————— #Whitskitch #predominantlyplantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedmom #dietitian #dietitianeats #rdapproved #eatrealfoodFor more fiber in the morning, try this acacia smoothie:
This vegan protein is made up of—wait for it—air. Then find out why one of the best sources of vegan protein for your smoothies is beer. Yes, really.
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