6 ways to pump up your breakfast with extra protein

The human body needs protein to survive and thrive, around 1.6 grams of protein per kg of body weight per day (depending on age, gender and activity levels). Protein powder can be a convenient way to add protein to your diet. But drinking shakes every day can get repetitive, so we’ve come up with our 6 favourite ways of kickstarting your day with protein.

ps. not all protein powders are made equal. With so many protein shakes now available on the market – each pumped full of marketing hype and adjectives - it’s hard to find a shake that’s actually good for you. If you want to know how to read a nutritional panel and choose a good shake to suit your health goals, read our blog here.

But I digress. Here are our favourite ways to add Superflora protein + fibre + probiotics powders to your breakfast.

1.          Shake it up!

For fuss-free fast food, nothing beats Superflora blended with chilled water or milk (lactose free, soy or macadamia) or a combination of both. When we’re on-the-go, we use a good shaker bottle or a portable USB rechargeable handheld blender. My trusty $22 portable blender from Kmart turns my protein powder into a frothy milkshake that really hits the spot. Our original Superflora options contain Whey Protein Isolate (WPI), which is easily digested, rich in leucine for muscle growth and low in lactose. They provide 26g of protein per serve. Our plant-based Superflora options contain 17g of protein per serve from three plant proteins for coverage of all essential amino acids.

2. Smoothies

Smoothies are the perfect way to get your daily dose of protein, fibre and probiotics. If you’re looking for a protein-rich smoothie after a workout or in between meals, add frozen banana or berries into your blender with your fav protein powder and milk. Easy peasy!

But if you’re looking for something a little more sophisticated, try this delicious vegan chocolate smoothie.

Adding a small amount of oats and nuts or peanut butter will up the protein content even further. Try some mango magic. Maddie from @digestive_dietitians created a silky smooth and delicious mango smoothie that adds protein, fibre and some delicious macadamia nuts. Find the recipe here.

3.          Porridge or overnight oats

Half a cup of oats provides 13 g of protein. Porridge is delicious and oh so satisfying in cooler weather. And it’s easy to add a 15g scoop of protein powder for extra nutrition to your warm bowl of goodness. A key tip is to stir it though at the end. If you don’t have a recipe handy, this chocolate protein porridge is made with Superflora Plant-based Chocolate.

If you prefer to have your oats cold, you can also add a scoop of Superflora to your bircher muesli or overnight oats.

4. Waffles

Adding protein powder into your waffle or pancake mix is easy. Start small and adjust the quantity to suit your taste buds.

Using a neutral protein powder flavour means that it wont overwhelm the taste of your waffles/pancakes. In fact, you probably wont even notice it!

Want to use our recipe? Try our weekend waffles.

5.          Chia pots

We’ve been banging on about chia pots for ages. Not only are they delicious, but they’re such a nutritious way to start the day. It’s easy to add a couple of tablespoons of protein powder into your existing recipe.

One of the reasons I LOVE chia pots is that they’re easy to batch make, especially in these cute jars. So you can make a heap of chia pots on the weekend and enjoy ready-made breakfasts all week!

6.          Protein balls

Protein balls are our FAVOURITE way of adding extra protein, fibre and probiotics into your day. They’re delicious, especially those that combine textures – crunchy nuts, along with smooth, velvety dates and cocoa. Try our tried and tested recipes here made with Superflora Plant-based Chocolate. Or our double-coated chocolate truffles made with Superflora Rich Cocoa Chocolate.

7.          Oatmeal cookie cups (yes, it’s a bonus recipe!)

And here’s another serving suggestion that we just couldn’t leave off our list - oatmeal cookie cups, filled with yoghurt and Superflora mixed with strawberries and a little coconut on top. One of our loyal customers sent us a pic of these cookie cups using Superflora and they looked so enticing! The original recipe comes from Nicole Addison, a registered dietitian in Ontario. We tweaked it and you can find it here.

What’s your favourite way of preparing Superflora? Post a pic on socials (and tag us at #noisyguts) and we’ll send our new favourite pics some free Superflora!