So, I was at
Trader Joe's with a friend of mine when we went to the convention a few weeks ago. Seriously, if we are close to a
Trader Joe's there is a homing device that goes off in our heads..."must go now". Ok, I didn't need anything, but the Hemp Protein Powder caught my eye. (Jay Robb, I want you, but I still can't justify spending the money on you!) I haven't jumped on the protein powder bandwagon, but I was intrigued with the price and the nutritional stats. I figured, why not? Besides, it is vanilla flavored...me and vanilla go hand in hand...you know, like peas and carrots!
When I am not at home, I don't get a whole lot of protein, so I figured only 130 calories in 1/4 cup and 9 grams of protein...with some Omega 3's mixed in...my body would be lovin' life! Look at that ingredient list! I can identify everything in it!
I made my cup of oatmeal from the hot water in the coffee pot. Works like a charm!
I was a little scared when I saw the powder. Even though I had read others' reviews of hemp protein and that it is green, well it never dawned on me that it would be green when I bought it. Ok, I am not afraid of green food, so I went ahead with my baby steps and put a couple of tablespoons in it. Mixed it all up and dove in. Um, weird, but not bad. Kept eating, after a couple of bites...I fell in love with it. I love the vanilla undertones and the earthy flavor. I know that sounds strange, but yeah, it has an earthy flavor. I guess since I put flax in my oats anyway, I am used to an earthy quality to my oats. I am sure I have lost most of you by now. Every time I mention hemp protein, peoples eyes glaze over like I am crazy!
This is my cup from this morning. I wanted to show you the applesauce, hemp and cinnamon. This was before the mixing part of the equation. With a little almond milk on top and a packet of
NuNaturals Stevia to sweeten the pot...perfection!
I will spare you the picture, but I love this stuff so much that I mixed 2 TBSP vanilla hemp protein powder with 2 TBSP almond milk and poured it over chopped fresh apples. Now that was a great snack! I know, I have lost most of you on this. What if I offered you some fudge? Would you go along with me?
Sorry vanilla, but I am now seeing chocolate! Maybe it is hormones or maybe my crazy experimenting gene, but I decided to try out some banana split overnight oats with a fudge topping! I am not sure that I am in love with overnight oats, but I hear it takes a little bit of time to get used to them so I am not giving up yet. However, this fudge topping has been on my oats for over a week now because it is that crazy good! Besides, I am totally getting my antioxidant fix with this! Even
the illustrator liked it and that says a lot!
Hemp Fudge Topping
2 TBSP vanilla hemp protein powder
1 TBSP cocoa powder
15 drops
NuNaturals cocoa stevia 1 packet
NuNaturals stevia powder 1 TBSP water
Mix it all up and enjoy! YUM!
I know this may seem like a lot of sweetener, but it is chocolate and it cuts the bitterness of the cocoa. I am not a huge fan of chocolate to begin with, so it needs to be sweet for me.
Speaking of weird foods...I have really gotten to a point where I am enjoying food again! I couldn't see beyond the list of things I couldn't have and now I feel like there is a whole world of foods out there for me to try. For some it seems weird, but to me it is a completely new culinary adventure!
What have you tried recently that others around you turned their noses up at? Did you like it the first time you tried it or did you eat it a couple of times to make your decision?
I tried avocados again and still we are not meant to be...
When I am not at home, I don't get a whole lot of protein, so I figured only 130 calories in 1/4 cup and 9 grams of protein...with some Omega 3's mixed in...my body would be lovin' life! Look at that ingredient list! I can identify everything in it!
I made my cup of oatmeal from the hot water in the coffee pot. Works like a charm!
I was a little scared when I saw the powder. Even though I had read others' reviews of hemp protein and that it is green, well it never dawned on me that it would be green when I bought it. Ok, I am not afraid of green food, so I went ahead with my baby steps and put a couple of tablespoons in it. Mixed it all up and dove in. Um, weird, but not bad. Kept eating, after a couple of bites...I fell in love with it. I love the vanilla undertones and the earthy flavor. I know that sounds strange, but yeah, it has an earthy flavor. I guess since I put flax in my oats anyway, I am used to an earthy quality to my oats. I am sure I have lost most of you by now. Every time I mention hemp protein, peoples eyes glaze over like I am crazy!
Sorry vanilla, but I am now seeing chocolate! Maybe it is hormones or maybe my crazy experimenting gene, but I decided to try out some banana split overnight oats with a fudge topping! I am not sure that I am in love with overnight oats, but I hear it takes a little bit of time to get used to them so I am not giving up yet. However, this fudge topping has been on my oats for over a week now because it is that crazy good! Besides, I am totally getting my antioxidant fix with this! Even the illustrator liked it and that says a lot!
Hemp Fudge Topping
2 TBSP vanilla hemp protein powder
1 TBSP cocoa powder
15 drops NuNaturals cocoa stevia
1 packet NuNaturals stevia powder
1 TBSP water
Mix it all up and enjoy! YUM!
I know this may seem like a lot of sweetener, but it is chocolate and it cuts the bitterness of the cocoa. I am not a huge fan of chocolate to begin with, so it needs to be sweet for me.
Speaking of weird foods...I have really gotten to a point where I am enjoying food again! I couldn't see beyond the list of things I couldn't have and now I feel like there is a whole world of foods out there for me to try. For some it seems weird, but to me it is a completely new culinary adventure!
What have you tried recently that others around you turned their noses up at? Did you like it the first time you tried it or did you eat it a couple of times to make your decision?
I tried avocados again and still we are not meant to be...