How to make preservative-free protein powder for kids at home

Proteins are the building blocks of the human body. While they are important for everyone, experts feel that they are crucial for growing children as proteins build and repair the cells, muscles, enzymes, hormones and also provide energy to kids.

When we talk about sources of protein, they are easily found in nuts, fish, eggs, chicken, and dairy products, but let us also accept the fact that it is a challenge to make kids eat these items on a regular basis. So, what’s the solution? Well, the answer to this question is homemade protein powder. It is a safe and popular nutritional supplement, which ensures that your kids are getting enough protein. While packaged protein powders are loaded with artificial flavours and preservatives, it is always suggested to make them at home. Also, homemade protein powder is cheaper and rich in quality.

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Take a look at these 4 different methods of making preservative-free protein powder at home.


Different ways of making preservative-free protein powder at home
How to make protein powder at home
Supply: 3 cups dry non-fat milk powder, 1 cup oats, 1 cup almonds, and jaggery/sugar or sweetener.

Steps:

1. Method 1In a blender, add 3 cups of dry non-fat milk powder, 1 cup oats 1 cup almonds, and jaggery/sugar or sweetener, if you prefer. Blend them together and store the powder in a clean jar. You can also store the jar in the fridge to increase the shelf life. As per experts, ½ scoop of this protein powder contains approx 180 calories and 12 grams of protein.
2. Method 2To make another variation of protein powder, dry roast ¼ cup almonds, 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup peanuts, 1/4 cup soya beans, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup flaxseeds, 1/4 cup chia seeds, and 1/4cup oats. Now, blend them together along with 1/4 cup milk powder. Sieve and store the powder in an air-tight jar. It is suggested to add 1 scoop of this powder to smoothies, shakes, or even porridge to get maximum benefits. For the unversed, one scoop of this powder contains 10.5gms of protein and 45 calories.
3. Method 3To make this variation of protein powder, you need ½ cup almonds, 1/2 cup cashews, 1/2 cup pistachios, ½ tsp nutmeg powder, 4-6 saffron strands, and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Dry roast the nuts and saffron strands. Blend all the ingredients in a blender and you can add the protein powder in laddoos, bread dough, or even milk.
4. Method 4For this variation, you need 100 grams oats, 100 gms peanuts, 100 gms almonds, 100 gms soya flour, and 50 grams milk powder. First of all, dry roast the nuts and then blend them together along with milk powder. Sieve the powder and store in a jar. You may add it to smoothies, milk, and even shakes to get maximum benefits.