Homemade Protein Powder

5 from 5 votes

This homemade protein powder is the perfect way to add protein to any diet. It is four-seed blend inspired by Naked Seed protein powder. It's vegan (dairy-free, egg-free), grain-free (gluten-free), soy-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings: (3-Tbsp.) servings

Calories: 161kcal

Equipment

blender

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup watermelon seeds
1 cup white chia seeds

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Sprout (optional). Add the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and watermelon seeds into a quart jar. (You will need three jars to sprout the seeds individually). Fill the jar with water, add 1 tsp. salt, cover the jar with a sprouting screen, and soak the seeds for ~ 12 hours.
Once soaked, drain the water and invert the jar over a bowl at an angle so that the seeds can drain while still allowing air to circulate. After 12 hours, rinse and drain again.
Repeat rinsing and draining twice daily. Tiny sprouts will begin to form in 1-2 days. Sprouting is complete when you see tiny sprouts emerging.
Dehydrate (only if using sprouted seeds). Transfer the sprouted seeds onto dehydrator trays and spread them into an even layer. If your dehydrator has a 'nuts and seeds' setting, use that. If it's manual, turn it up to 115°F/46°C. Dehydrate the seeds until completely dry and crispy, 18-24 hours.
Blend. Add the sprouted and dehydrated seeds as well as the chia seeds individually into a high-speed blender and blend into a fine powder. Don't mix the seeds prior to blending otherwise they won't mill evenly. Chia seeds take the shortest time to blend into a fine powder while pumpkin seeds take the longest.
Mix. Transfer the seeds into a mixing bowl or a container and mix until well-combined.
Store. Homemade protein powder keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. For longer-term storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Notes

*Nutrition information is calculated using unsprouted seeds.

*Nutrition information is approximate and may contain errors. Please, feel free to make your own calculations.

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