DIY protein powder

This recipe is actually a joint effort and comes courtesy of my dear sister Donna, a dietitian & my dear friend Donna Stark who is a naturopath. Both Donna's have incredible dietary knowledge and have both played a pivotal role in my journey to better health.

It is important to drink plenty of fluid when consuming the fibre mix to avoid constipation. Add just a small amount (1 heaped dessertspoon per person) to your porridge, cereal, smoothies, pancake mix (you can add it into virtually anything). You will find that not only do you benefit from the extra nutrients and fibre but you will stay fuller for a lot longer

fibre mix

INGREDIENTS

1 cup flax seed

1 cup sunflower seed

1 cup pumpkin seed

1 cup chia seed

1 cup psyllium husk

1-2 tablespoon maca powder

1-2 tablespoon slippery elm

Place all ingredients into the thermomix or food processer and blitz 30 seconds speed 8 or until mix is a fine powder (don't over blend as oils will be released and it will turn into a butter!).

Place in an airtight container in the fridge and use 1 heaped dessertspoon per person per day on your breakfast or in your smoothies etc. Remember to drink plenty of water. Aim for 1.5L per day.