How to Make Protein Powder

Not only can you save money by making your own protein powder, you can make your own personal recipe that fits the purposes you want it for and tastes just like you like it. Through experimentation with various high protein ingredients you will find the right match for you.

• Grind the ingredients in a blender or food processor until it has a fine powder consistency. Ingredients that can be ground are dried beans, nuts, brown rice, barley, quinoa, oats, flax seeds, shelled sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. As with anything, experiment till you find the desired consistency, flavor and nutrients.


• You can also buy your ingredients already ground. Some health food stores may sell these products ground for baking or purposes such as this. Search online for the ones you can’t find in a store near you.


• Buy ground products with protein and added benefits such as chlorella for your immune system, digestion and detoxification, and spirulina which is high in iron, zinc and B-complex vitamins.


• Season the protein powder with a natural sweetener such as stevia. Add cocoa for a chocolate flavor or powdered peanut butter for a peanut butter flavor.


• You can also leave the protein powder plain to add to baked goods or smoothies. Add it to your normal baking recipes or use it as the main ingredient in protein bars. Throw it in with fresh or frozen fruit and yogurt for a protein packed smoothie.


• Store in an air tight container.


• If you used items such as seeds or nuts store your powder in the fridge as the seeds and nuts will spoil faster and refrigerating it will make your powder last longer.