Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are one of the most recommended plant-based sources of protein. I’ve broken the amino acid profile of chickpeas based on data from a research paper. Note that amino acid content of foods depends on the strain grown, and even where it was grown. That’s one reason why it’s good to vary your protein sources in order to safeguard against variability. Chickpeas Amino Acid...
Most vegan snacks have plenty of calories and carbohydrates, which sucks when you’re trying to hit certain macro targets. When it comes to store-bought snacks that are high in protein, you don’t have too many options. Look for protein bars, trail mix, roasted chickpeas, or edamame beans. If you want more options, you’ll have to rely on homemade snacks. I’ve put together a list here of my 9...
The good thing about a vegan diet is that most foods can be eaten raw without any safety concerns. The main plant protein source that you miss out on a raw vegan diet are legumes, but seeds, nuts, and vegetables are all good options. I’ve compiled a detailed list of the best raw protein sources for vegans, which are pulled from our main page on vegan protein. High Protein Raw Vegan...
Whether or not a protein source is “complete” isn’t a big deal in most cases. Your body keeps a pool of free essential amino acids, so as long as you vary your protein sources throughout the day, you’ll get enough of each amino acid. But if you want to know which vegan foods have amino acid profiles that complement each other, I’ve got you covered here. Vegan Food Sources That Are Complete...
This vegan pea protein brownie recipe is simple to make, and fulfills any chocolate cravings while having decent macros. They have 8 grams of protein per 150 calorie brownie, which isn’t too bad. While using a protein powder that tastes good is important, the chocolate covers up most of the flavor, so it isn’t as important as when you’re making something like high protein vegan cookies...
Pea protein is the most common type of protein used in plant-based protein powders. If you’re relying more on pea protein, it’s good to know the strengths and weaknesses of its amino acid profile so you know what to combine it with. The Complete Amino Acid Profile of Pea Protein The following graph shows a the typical amino acid profile of pea protein. Essential amino acids have a...
Just because it’s past the “best by” or expiration date on the package, doesn’t necessarily mean that your Impossible Meat has gone bad. However, like most other foods, it is possible for Impossible Meat to go bad, so here’s a crash course on what you need to know. Can You Eat Impossible Meat After the Package Date? You may see 2 dates on your package: Expiry date – If...
Soy protein is one of the best vegan sources of protein, whether it’s in the form of soybeans or tofu. I’ve tracked down research that looked at the essential amino acid profile of a variety of different soybean strains. We’ll take a look at it and compare it to a complete protein profile. Amino Acid Profiles of Soy Protein The amino acid profile of any protein source will vary...
After a lot of experimentation, I’ve pushed the protein content of these muffins about as much as I think you can. They have 6 grams of protein in a small 143 calorie muffin, which isn’t amazing, but is good for a muffin. These muffins do taste good, but it does rely on having a vegan protein powder that tastes good. How to Make High Protein Vegan Muffins The protein in these muffins come from:...
One of the biggest challenges with a vegan diet is finding good protein rich vegan breakfasts. These are my 12 favorite recipes, which mostly come from my collection of over 150 high protein vegan recipes. You should be able to find at least a few recipes that you like no matter if you’re looking for something quick, soy free, gluten free, or whatever else. 1. The Perfect Tofu Scramble...