plant power

by team nuut

because our bodies use proteins from food to build tissues, repair muscles, and make hormones and enzymes, it’s super important to pack as much quality protein into our daily diets as possible.

but before you pull that big juicy steak out of the freezer, consider other more gut-friendly ways to add protein to you day. there are plenty of diverse sources to try, including the one closest to our heart – plant protein.

why plant protein?

specific plants are excellent sources of protein and contain less calories and fewer potentially harmful effects than animal products. some are even complete proteins, like quinoa, which means they contain all 9 essential amino acids. others are missing some amino acids, which is why it is essential to include a variety of foods to get all 9.

plant-based protein food sources are a great way to help with digestive balance as they contain healthy amounts of fibre which can normalise bowel movements and help reduce the risk of gut inflammation.

why nuut?

because the benefits of plant protein have become so well-known and the rate consumption can be hard to achieve with direct food sources, powdered protein has become a quick and efficient way to improve daily protein intake. it also allows control over grams per serving, allowing you to manage your diet by hitting targeted goals for a meal or for daily nutritional value.

how to nuut

just one serve of nuut provides you with one third of your daily essential intake. simply add one sachet of protein-rich nuut to 300ml water or milk, and blitz for an energising meal on-the-go.

not only is nuut good for you, it’s downright delicious, convenient and versatile. here are some ways we mix up our nuut. afterall, variety is the spice of life.

peanut butter banana breakfast smoothie

Ingredients:
1 sachet nuut (any blend)
1 frozen banana
1 tbsp organic peanut butter
1½ cups of oat or nut milk
80ml cooled espresso
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp chia seeds
What to do:
combine in a nutri-bullet and blitz, for a healthy breakfast on-the-go.

serves 1

gut-loving chocolate tasting tonic

Ingredients:
1 sachet nuut
1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries
1⁄2 cup frozen cauliflower
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup almond milk
1 date, pitted and roughly chopped
What to do:
combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blitz until silky-smooth.

serves 1

the glow

Ingredients:
1 sachet nuut
1 frozen ripe banana (chopped prior to freezing)
1/3 cup frozen strawberries or blueberries
2 tbsp almond butter
1 cup oat or nut milk
1 dash agave nectar
1 handful spinach
1/3 cup ice
What to do:
place all ingredients in a blender and whizz until smooth. if you prefer a light consistency, add less ice or more almond milk.

serves 1

hot health nuut

Ingredients:
1 sachet nuut
1/4 cup almond milk
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
What to do:
1. the night prior, add all ingredients to the bowl of your blender, stir to combine, and cover and place in fridge overnight. this step isn’t absolutely necessary, but it does make the oats easier to blend for a smoother, creamier result.

2. when ready to eat, blend on high until oats are properly broken down and a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.

3. transfer the smoothie to a small saucepan set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. if too thick, add an extra splash of almond milk. transfer to a mug and enjoy.

serves 1

plant power

Ingredients:
1 sachet nuut
1 cup almond milk
1/2 avocado
1 handful kale
2 dates
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp raw walnuts or hemp seeds
dash sea salt
dash cinnamon
1 cup ice
What to do:
blend everything together until smooth and creamy and add salt and cinnamon to taste.

serves 1

coco-licious

Ingredients:
1 sachet nuut
1 cup frozen cauliflower
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbs organic honey
2 tbs nut butter
1 frozen banana
What to do:
add ingredients to the blender and blitz well.

serves 1