10 BEST Plant-Based Protein Sources (+ a FREE printable!)

[@frick6946]

1. quinoa 2. beans 3. Lentils 4. hemp seeds ( protein and omega 3 acids) 5. nuts and seeds 6. nutritional yeast (1/4 cup = 18 g. protein) . fortified with Vit. B12 7. Tempeh ( 100 g of tempeh = 18 g. protein) 8. peanut butter ( 2 T. = 8-10 g. protein) 9. tahini ( 2 T. = 8-10 g. protein) 10. spirulina ( a blue green algae in powder form) , 2 T. = 8g. protein

[@MartinLea]

These arec all great sources of protein however most of them also come loaded with carbs or in the case of peanut butter comes with lots of fat. Can you suggest any plant based proteins that are more pure protein. Many people have to count how many carbs they eat so any/all suggestions would be welcome :)

[@frick6946]

@@MartinLea tofu and tempeh have less carbs.

[@MartinLea]

@@frick6946 thank you Fran ….I have a deep & long standing prejudice about tofu ….I feel it’s taken the blandness of rice, pasta, white processed bread & potatoes to whole different levels of tastelessness. I know it’s my own shit ….it just feels like a step too far even though I did eye up a tofu option in a taco joint recently I’ll look into your other suggestion after finishing up my vegan protein powder (that spoils the taste of pretty much everything I add it to) I’m sure as I add more carbs to my diet the answers will come. I won’t bore you with my diet ….unless you can’t sleep and then I’ll happily bore you to sleep with it

[@bruceparker6142]

Why are carbohydrates a problem?

[@MartinLea]

@@bruceparker6142 they just are for me. My DNA is highly sensitive to carbs & calories too. It’s less easy for me to manage weight if I eat more carbs and also I find myself feeling much hungrier if I eat more carbs.

[@jastaykotuce2249]

Quinoa, lentils, beans, hemp seeds, nuts and seeds,nutritional yeast, tempeh,peanut butter, tahini, spirulina

[@lancasterrealestate3785]

Thank you

[@AlleEsor28]

Thank you! Just saved me 10 mins

[@Brandsteidl]

edamame

[@sageteixeira678]

Legend

[@amorinfinito2316]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@M0J0_]

Chia seeds is another good one! For 2 tbps it’s 6 grams of protein. As well as tasteless and lowers blood pressure

[@zekekasichiro-smith4725]

Wah! Noted 📝

[@janemarie8589]

thank youuu xxx

[@Kimbalooie]

Thank you

[@laylasiyan7731]

A huge thank you for the free print out! This will really encourage more people to start a plant based diet! It’s really helpful for me, totally encouraging to know that getting protein won’t feel as difficult as I thought anymore! You are truly awesome in what you do! 💛

[@bwofff]

This video was SUPER informative !! I am interested in making a transition to more of a plant-based diet because lately I have noticed when I am consuming meat or even animal products in general, my body gets turned off and I almost lose my appetite. But a concern of mine, being a bodybuilder, is to make sure I know where I would consume most of my protein from. So this video helped to inform me a ton! The nutritional yeast protein content BLEW ME AWAY!!!! I had nooo idea it was that high in protein!! Thank you for this video!

[@kengaskins5083]

Good stuff! Thanks for educating me on spirulina as well as uses for tahini & nutritional yeast. I never really looked into those sources of protein, and I also wasn't aware that hemp seeds were so filled with nutrition. You're still having an impact 4 years later!

[@healthybrittany2645]

Thank you for making this video! I'm definitely trying to make the transition to plant based eating & this was very helpful! 😊

[@soccer4497]

This is such a great video! So informative!!! My mom always says to me “you need to eat more protein”. Now I can explain the facts to her that I definitively get enough!!!!

[@Simplyquinoa]

EXACTLY!! People have just been conditioned to think we can only get protein from animals :)

[@choco1199]

My mom just said this to me today😀

[@MrDeviousdom]

I always tell people that I get my protein from the same place most animals do.

[@beekau5009]

devious dom haha good one!

[@TheJCMlove]

😀👍

[@net-flix]

devious dom. Animals have much bigger guts than humans. The little protein they get from each plants will amount a lot due to the big volume they eat. Humans cannot eat that much. Herbivores also have rumens. The rumen is home to trillions of bacteria which ferment the grasses and turn it into fat. The bacteria body itself provide significant proteins for the herbivores. In short, the herbivores indirectly eat fats and proteins. Btw, humans are not eating grass, your premise of eating what the animals eat is wrong.

[@skeletoninyourbody9896]

@@net-flix damn its a joke chill yo ass

[@uptownfunk7820]

@@skeletoninyourbody9896 😂😂😂😂😂 flying in here to be the antithesis of plant based eating. Like gtfo if you eat meat, eat it and go

[@HarisMexas]

This video is amazing! Very informative, it very accurately summarizes knowledge I've been building up through the years in just 12 minutes.

[@doraankova4994]

Thanks for the video!!! I also read that soaking legumes overnight helps with the protein absorption. Can you please do a video on iron foods?

[@vandana3452]

1.Quinoa 2. Beans 3. Lentils 4. Hemp Seeds 5. Nuts and Seeds 6. Nutritional Yeast 7. Tempeh 8. Peanut Butter 9. Tahini 10. Spirulina

[@poshhippie9055]

I eat all of these, I cannot believe I didn’t realize nutritional yeast had that much protein! It is so delicious, I eat it on the daily. Great info!! xx

[@megashredderofkate]

the actual answer (im a nutritionist) is that protein should make up 35% of your total calories. so adjust it how you need depending on if your cutting, maintaining or bulking. the recommended daily requirement is 45g/day for women and 55g for men.

[@clintthompson4100]

I have moved away from animal-based proteins for almost 2 years now and have not craved any animal protein at all and it really was not that difficult to do (for me at least it was not) but for others having an animal-based protein for so long it could be difficult, but this is a great list for anyone thinking of going vegetarian or vegan and want to make sure they are on the right path. Thank You for this list.🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@TheMyroziah]

I'm binging PB videos and off all I loved your delivery. Very clear and informative, thank you.

[@courtneyann24]

I love this video, I found that I get more protein as a plant based diet than I did as a vegetarian. I can't stand the smell or taste of meat or eggs post pregnancy and after birth I became anaphylactic allergic to dairy . So I found plant based protein easier to get.

[@babycakes8434]

I have never heard about "anaphylactic allergy". You can have anaphylactic reaction/shock or anaphylaxis due to being exposed to allergens that might lead to death if not rescued/prevented/helped. You might be allergic to diary though, and you might have an anaphylaxis if using diary and being allergic to it. The symptoms are not always that severe, but they vary. I have been allergic to stuff all my life so I know thing or two about it. Also new allergies can develop at any age. Best of luck.

[@zirdeux1887]

Ground flax and chia seeds are something I like to use in lieu of all purpose wheat flour. Ground flax and chia are high fiber, high protein, and high omega alternative to using all purpose flour in gravies, soups, stews, sauces and wherever else you may be using ap flour as a thickener. They can also replace corn starch and eggs in certain recipes.

[@robwin0072]

Hello, I am planning a plant-based diet transition. I discovered your channel this morning. Do you have a recommended meal preparation cookbook? How long have you been plant-based? How do I access your blog posts?

[@dinocardamone9586]

You're wonderful. Perfect content and delivery. I might actually get healthy now. Really...just the info I needed. Thankyou.

[@MrDoug000]

Thank you so much for this information!! I learned so much new stuff about plant-based protein! I've tried everything except spirulina:)

[@avaphoenix3817]

Thank you for sharing your 10 best sources of Protein. Love these informational VIDs. Much appreciated. Continue inspiring!

[@Simplyquinoa]

You're so welcome!

[@bryanlagalo]

I like pepitas (pumpkin seeds) - high in protein and magnesium.

[@allisoncass4187]

Great Information Alyssa thank you! If using canned lentils or beans how long can they be kept stored in the refrigerator?

[@ambermurphy8885]

Great video! Thank you 💖! I have been wanting to buy tempeh ... just not sure how to prepare it 😆... I don’t eat much soy either but wanted to give tempeh a try because it a better choice 😊

[@kathystoner5239]

I had no idea nutritional yeast had that much protein. I love nutritional yeast! Great video!

[@Simplyquinoa]

I know!! Isn't that amazing?! Love it :)

[@cynmarie4117]

What ingredients is in Nutritional Yeast ?

[@n.michaels1565]

What does it taste like and where do I find it??

[@savvyveganista]

@@n.michaels1565 Nutritional yeast has a cheesy like flavor. It is delicious! I sprinkle it on almost everything. You can find it at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, health grocery stores. I highly recommend Bragg's.

[@savvyveganista]

@@cynmarie4117 Bragg's Nutritional Yeast ingredients are dried yeast, niacin, b6, b1, b2, b9 and b12

[@andrewmoffatt5345]

Love ur info gorgeous...I have been a vegan for 2 months now n loving every minute of it keep up the good work and continue to staying gorgeous one love.

[@tounechareunsouk1085]

This is the first time I have heard about nutritional yeast ! Where can I buy those? Do I have to cook them? Thanks!😁

[@patty-cf7jj]

Dr. Michael Gregor just released a video on the healthiest type of legume and lentils top the list with chickpeas second. And here I was always assuming it was black beans. Can you do a video on how you get calcium?

[@luciasimonton2058]

As always, thank you! Have a great weekend, Alyssa!

[@Simplyquinoa]

Thank you and same to you!

[@ginnywilliams8159]

Thanks for this. Great video! I have DEFINITELY been asked this question and honestly its annoying and kinda rude. 🙄 I’m about to pick up some tempeh today. Cant wait to try it! 👍🏻

[@Simplyquinoa]

You're so welcome!!

[@vickyflores3557]

I think that people ask because they care and they just don't know about plant based nutrition

[@msjazzyd]

Thank you for this! People are always asking, “well where do you get your protein?” Now I can just show this video ☺️

[@Simplyquinoa]

Aww thanks babe! xx

[@ivanwesteurope]

where do you get your vitamine B12? You could take from fermented soya, but you do not recognize that, so where?

[@dayzm6708]

@@ivanwesteurope Supplements are the best option I think.. So vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplements are like the only ones a vegan needs in my opinion (the rest is found in food so it's possible to not depend on supplements) ^^

[@vendel5667]

@@dayzm6708 Dont forget the Iodine. Most people over look them. B12 and D vitamin deficient can be non vegan as well.

[@trueconsumer6]

Best source of Vitamin D is sunlight.

[@hannahmills6764]

Great video!! So informative and I love the recipe ideas. Thanks for sharing 😘

[@shereenk963]

Thank you so much for the valuable informations , it’s Igor in the point:) keep the good work looking forward to your coming uploads.

[@Simplyquinoa]

Thank you!

[@sholafavor]

THANK YOU...for giving us a replacement for peanut....most of the time, people with allergies are not included in these diet/recipes.🙌

[@patty-cf7jj]

When I tried to download the protein guide a salad recipe guide pops up instead. Even better, but I thought I would let you know.

[@tinacaballero7806]

Omg nutritional yeast! Blown away! I use it daily & just never realized

[@janicepaul9957]

Please share what you used in being that you use it daily please give us some ideas

[@SecTechie]

These are all more than great sources of complete protein. Thanks a million!

[@barbb8117]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! It is concise and so informative! Great job!

[@Simplyquinoa]

I'm glad you found it helpful!! xx

[@evanhaddrick2784]

Haven't watched you in a long time such a pleasure seeing you again, I love your recipes everything is very good I use honey instead of sugar.

[@michaelsiddle837]

Honey makes no difference it is still sugar! Seriously, do some research. You are better off avoiding as much sugar/ honey as you can and the same goes for the sugars and carbs in many vegetables and most fruits. Carbs are the great killer of our time and the cause of the obesity and diabetes epidemic and most non viral and bacterial diseases like cancer, arthritis and heart disease.

[@nicoley.128]

I went to your website to find recipes but I only found videos, and there weren't even amounts of each item, so there's no way for me to follow your recipes. Do you have your recipes written out anywhere? They look so yummy!

[@jillmonteleone107]

Hi Alyssa.. Wow thanks so much for all your information! So very helpful!im new to plant based eating.. Just love your site !! Question if I may .. I take a multivitamin which has a lot on B12.. I’m wondering if one …. I should stop it and just take a B12 supplement. Or Two.. continue the multi vitamin and take an additional 12 supplement? Do plant based/vegans take a multivitamin? Just wondering what you do .. I realize your not a dr etc. Thank you 😊💕

[@anonymous6594]

Do you have any heavy plant-protein based recipes? This would be recipes that contain at least 3 different sources of protein?

[@martinlaursen7972]

Super. Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@spacemongkey1366]

This is so informative and very well made, lots of love to you

[@catrinastrop186]

For the amount per day a general rule of thumb is 1-1.7 grams of protein per kg, this varies depending upon your exercise routine and life style, I can’t find any side effects of going over the recommended amount per day.

[@earthangel7889]

Thank you so much. So happy I found you. Very informative and to the point 😍

[@ivi122]

9:46 can you share that recipe...my goodness that looks amazing!

[@dayzm6708]

Same thought! * ^ *

[@zoluke110]

At least 1/2-1 cup of beans or peas should be soaked for 12hrs the day before or overnight in water after washed and then pressure cooked for 10-15 mins.In 1/2-1 cup of water seasoned with salt,herbs and spices etc also eat solo with vegetables.

[@SwiftlyScrumptious]

What a great video👍🏼 Very informative. Thanks for sharing it with us❤️

[@tekiberrian8551]

I love tofu but i tried tempeh and it had a sour taste to it and me nor my family liked it How can i remove the sour taste from it

[@halimapeterson6525]

Sun flower butter is great for peanut allergies

[@arisahst8982]

Tempeh???yeees i love it, di bikin kering tempe or penyet tempe is so yummy

[@xochitlrosas3202]

Great video on plant base protein! & yes ppl are always scare losing out on protein when becoming vegans so this was great. 👍🏼 We need more videos like this.

[@Simplyquinoa]

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching lady :)

[@fitasamamabear]

Lentils can be made in so many freaking ways- love them as a protein source! We had lentil “taco meat” tonight!

[@askanthonyy]

Hey, Alyssa! Great video. Always love seeing everyone’s favorite sources of protein even though we, as plant based eaters, know that we neither need nearly as much as conventional wisdom would have us believe nor need to think about it after a while. I do want to point out that at one point (I believe it was when you were talking about quinoa), you talk about “complete protein”. Isn’t this an outdated approach to protein consumption? The concept of protein combining to get all 9 “essential” amino acids was eventually taken as untrue by the author who pioneered it, Francis Lappe. I’m hoping we can see a video about this topic on the future!

[@byamukamaoliver966]

Interesting point here

[@robertavisevic4331]

Thank you for this video. This was really educational. Looking forward following you on KZbin 😎.

[@mspixiedust100]

Ok I think you finally sold me on trying quinoa

[@danielrijo648]

Protein content: 1. Quinoa 4,4-14,12gr/100gr 2. Beans 21gr/100gr 3. Lentils 9gr/100gr 4. Hemp seeds 33gr/100gr 5. Nuts and seeds 20-25gr/100gr 6. Nutritional yeast 46,4gr/100gr 7. Tempeh 20gr/100gr 8. Peanut butter 25gr/100gr 9. Tahini 18gr/100gr 10. Spirulina 57gr/100gr

[@frostfox1208]

I should try the nutritious yeast also. Thanks for the ideas.

[@LinetteArroyo]

I love making my own trail mix! I loved this list! ☺️

[@Simplyquinoa]

It's the best!

[@Sbannmarie]

Do you talk about anti-nutrients in some of these foods and how to prepare them so you can get rid of them before you eat? thanks

[@paweld]

Basically, mix 30 grams of pea protein powder with 10 grams of rice protein powder and water, three times per day, spread a few hours apart.

[@arollemd]

Thank you for this VERY helpful video as I'm trying to transition to WFPB but I also want to maintain/gain muscle.

[@carbonc6065]

Excellent video!

[@RashaLiving]

Thank you so much for the video, very instructive and helpful. I'm trying to limit my intake of meat until I cut it out completely from my diet😁.

[@kadidraj]

Isn't nutritional yeast highly processed?

[@DannyRodeck]

Great great video, THANKS!

[@arisunohana]

I've been searching for tempeh, though does it have sugar?

[@ingridramirez4436]

I love it .this video makes my day ,thanks

[@fredfrond6148]

What about hemp hearts. Or do those have too much fat.

[@frostfox1208]

I guess I should try quinoa. Washington State use to grow more lentils than anyone. Not sure if that is still the case.

[@DennisNowland]

Just have a glass of milk with it or a small piece of cheese. I mix chicken in with it. It takes all the guess work out of the amino acid profile.

[@theresamariel5402]

Nice video so helpful I have all except tempeh & Tahini. Need to get them. I love Kale & Spinach daily for protein :-)

[@theresamariel5402]

Also ancient black rice/forbidden rice is so tasty & 5G per 1/2 cup!!!

[@sinanyalvac8998]

This video needs a million view if you want a healthy life. Thanks the video, it's very much helpful.

[@musicmike22]

A great video but it would be better if you used the same measurement e.g. 1 cup, throughout so that it would be easier to compare one against the other.

[@Durzo1259]

Much as I love hemp seeds, while they have omega-3 acids, they have 3x as much omega-6 acids - which is not good for inflammation as you want higher omega-3 than 6 in your diet.

[@Durzo1259]

@Herpes goddess If he healed you, why are you still the herpes goddess?

[@heatherharris7069]

Like all your videos this is also great. I did learn a lot but peanuts are from the legume family. Enjoy your day. ❤️

[@deborahbeardsley]

Do you recommend the best tasting Tahini. I know it's kind of high in fat, but is it a good fat. I hope I hope, lol.

[@janicetong4516]

Great video. Good job!

[@pedrogil1487]

Loved ittt!!! Im surprised that u didn’t talk about tofu

[@Simplyquinoa]

I mentioned it in the tempeh section :) This video was focused on my faves and what I use in my diet and tofu isn't really one of them!

[@zoe1baby]

Pumpkin seeds are excellent food also! Very healthy.

[@Saamniferu]

You should try instead of using purly almond flour for flour recipes try a 1:1 ration between flour and almond flour for a little bit of carbs and a little bit of protein and a little lest of the almond taste so its a heathier alterinitve to plainly just use almond flour.

[@tuma0000]

Amazing Thanks for sharing ❤🙏🏻

[@ladyfae4797]

Wow this is great information, thanks 😊

[@peterkuskis3825]

My favorite is lentils! I heard that spirulina has an extremely low AAU amino acid utilization rate though.

[@peterkuskis3825]

@herpesgoddess6746 What did it cure you of?

[@peterkuskis3825]

@herpesgoddess6746 So what does that have to do with me?

[@kliop123432]

Great video! Btw, the blog post link in the description has a typo (plants has 2 n's in it instead of one).

[@Simplyquinoa]

THANK YOU!! xx

[@soniaallana1749]

Another great video! You are amazing. Thank you for the great content

[@niteeshpandey7277]

You should also post the link where you buy these things

[@MegaFlower77]

Very nice healthy info 😊😊😊😊

[@oneofakind6313]

lentyls come in powder form .. pea protein is 84 gms per 100gms of powder

[@belindadeas1974]

Thank you❤. Great information

[@jackiehammerton]

Great video! Very helpful! But I’ve heard scary things about spirulina. I stay away from it until more research is performed.

[@goborpoddo]

So my question is, how much protein should I eat everyday?

[@Reaction_60]

Would you happen to know of a version of this list for kidney patients? 🤔🤔🤔

[@bluzimusic5556]

I would recommend teaching about healthy peanut butters while recommending it

[@jemnas9830]

Can you them for athritis?

[@rleigh7515]

How do I get link or the printouts. How much protein is healthy for a older woman

[@ramirezmaya10]

Hi Alyssa. I clicked the link provided to download the plant-powered protein guide and I entered my email but it downloaded a salad recipe list and there's no protein guide in the salad recipe list. Did I do something wrong? thanks sq!

[@annak1371]

All of my favorites too. Except for the last one.