Tropical Hemp Meal Shake
A vegan shake filling enough for lunch, with mango, hemp hearts, and coconut milk.
- 8 mintime
- 1serving
- 580calories
- 37 gprotein
Hemp hearts are a rare plant source of complete protein, along with healthy fats. Mango and coconut milk give the shake a tropical flavor, and spinach blends in unnoticed. It is thick and holds up as a light meal.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla plant protein powder (pea/rice blend, about 32 g)
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup light canned coconut milk
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- ¼ cup rolled oats
Method
- Add the coconut milk, beverage, and spinach to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the oats and hemp hearts and let stand for two minutes.
- Add the protein powder and mango and blend for a full minute.
- Thin with a splash of water if needed.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 580 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: gluten (oats or wheat).
Tips
- Shake the coconut milk can well before measuring.
- Hemp hearts add a mild, nutty flavor. Start with two tablespoons if you are unsure.
Swaps and variations
- Use pineapple in place of mango.
- Use whey vanilla if you do not need it vegan.
