At Lavida we like to keep up to date with the newest nutrition research and news. We are always reading studies to bring you evidence based advice and to influence our product development. Especially when they are about plant protein sources.

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On a diet and want a low calorie shake? Working out and need an extra boost? Check out this guide to getting the macronutrient (energy, protein, fat, carb) content you need from our shakes.

This luxuriant protein porridge will brighten any morning! It is packed with plant protein and contains one of your five-a-day. The chocolate flavour comes from antioxidant rich organic cacao.

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Choc Cherry Protein Porridge

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Wheat-free, Egg-free.

Course

Breakfast

Servings

Person

Ingredients

• 70 g Rolled Oats we used Semper Organic Gluten-free oats
• 200 ml Oat milk
• 2 tbsp Liberto Dark Chocolate Protein Shake with Sour Cherry Flavouring this boosts the protein by over 10g!
• 80 g Cherries chopped, with a few saved to decorate
• 1 tbsp Chopped almonds
• 1 Square Fine dark chocolate
• Maple Syrup to taste

Course Breakfast Servings Person Ingredients 70 g Rolled Oats we used Semper Organic Gluten-free oats 200 ml Oat milk 2 tbsp Liberto Dark Chocolate Protein Shake with Sour Cherry Flavouring this boosts the protein by over 10g! 80 g Cherries chopped, with a few saved to decorate 1 tbsp Chopped almonds 1 Square Fine dark chocolate Maple Syrup to taste

Instructions

1. Prep your ingredients.

   
2. Combine the oats and oat milk. Heat gently on the hob for 5-10 minutes stirring well.
3. Stir in the protein powder and chopped cherries. Add a little maple syrup to taste.
4. Transfer into a bowl. Decorate with the chopped almonds, cherries and chocolate.

   

Recipe Notes

Adding 2 tablespoons of Liberto Organic Dark Chocolate Protein Shake to your porridge boosts the protein by 10g. In addition, it also contains pre and pro-biotics and a blend of maca, chia & flax!

For more recipe inspiration take a look at our Winter Warmer Collection.

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Our baked protein oatmeal is a great winter breakfast. It can also be served as dessert. Oats are a source of beta glucans (which help lower cholesterol) and the blueberries provide antioxidants.

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Baked Protein Oatmeal

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Wheat-free, Egg-free, Dairy-free.

Course

Breakfast, Dessert

Servings

People

Ingredients

• 180 g Rolled Oats We used Semper Organic Gluten-free oats
• 80 g Almonds roughly chopped
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated
• 2 tbsp Milled chia
• 4 tbsp Liberto Organic Vanilla Flavoured Protein Shake
• 150 g Fresh Blueberries
• 500 ml Oat milk
• 2-4 tbsp Maple Syrup

Course Breakfast, Dessert Servings People Ingredients 180 g Rolled Oats We used Semper Organic Gluten-free oats 80 g Almonds roughly chopped 1 tsp cinnamon 0.5 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated 2 tbsp Milled chia 4 tbsp Liberto Organic Vanilla Flavoured Protein Shake 150 g Fresh Blueberries 500 ml Oat milk 2-4 tbsp Maple Syrup

Instructions

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.

   
2. Pour in the oat milk and maple syrup, combine well.
3. Oil a baking dish with coconut oil.
4. Pour in the oat mixture. Add the blueberries.

   
5. Bake at 180 degrees centigrade for 30 minutes, until golden.
6. Serve with dairy free yogurt (we used coconut).

   

Recipe Notes

We love Semper's Organic Gluten-free Oats. They are specially grown and handled to avoid contamination with gluten. Above all, they are delicious! Check them out here.

For more recipe inspiration take a look at our Winter Warmer Collection.

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Cheer up the darker, shorter days with a hot protein shake. This shake counts as one of your ‘five a day’. Additionally, it contains 15g plant protein per serving.

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Hot Apple Pie Protein Shake

Gluten free (but not if Biscoff is added), Dairy free, Egg free, Vegan, Vegetarian. Top tip: keep the skin on the apple to boost the fibre!

Course

Protein Shake

Servings

mug

Ingredients

• 200 ml Almond Milk We love Califia Farms Unsweetened
• 20 g Liberto Organic Vanilla Flavoured Protein Shake This is 2 heaped tablespoons
• 2 tsp Almond Butter
• 2 tsp Biscoff Spread Optional: note this contains gluten
• 1 large Granny Smith Apple
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Course Protein Shake Servings mug Ingredients 200 ml Almond Milk We love Califia Farms Unsweetened 20 g Liberto Organic Vanilla Flavoured Protein Shake This is 2 heaped tablespoons 2 tsp Almond Butter 2 tsp Biscoff Spread Optional: note this contains gluten 1 large Granny Smith Apple 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Chop the apple (skin on!) and add all the ingredients to a blender. Blitz well.

   
2. Warm the shake gently in a pan. Serve in your favourite mug.

   

Recipe Notes

The probiotic used in our protein shakes, Bacillus Coagulans, survives high temperatures so these hot shakes still have all the gut benefit!

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Sunshine in a bowl! This vegan protein smoothie bowl makes a great alternative to ice cream. Adding Liberto pea protein shake boosts the plant protein by over 11g. The recipe is easy to adapt with the addition of your favourite fruit.

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Sunshine Vegan Protein Smoothie Bowl

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free, Wheat free, Egg free, Dairy free. Essential tip: The night before, freeze sliced, peeled, bananas on baking paper.

Course

Breakfast, Dessert

Servings

Bowl

Ingredients

• 100 g Frozen banana chunks See tip above
• 120 g Fresh Mango This is around half a mango
• 150 ml Soya Milk Alternative Or your favourite milk alternative
• 20 g Liberto Organic Coconut & Lemon Protein Shake This adds over 11g plant protein!
• Raspberries To decorate
• Chia seeds To decorate
• Bob's Red Mill Paleo Style Muesli To decorate

Course Breakfast, Dessert Servings Bowl Ingredients 100 g Frozen banana chunks See tip above 120 g Fresh Mango This is around half a mango 150 ml Soya Milk Alternative Or your favourite milk alternative 20 g Liberto Organic Coconut & Lemon Protein Shake This adds over 11g plant protein! Raspberries To decorate Chia seeds To decorate Bob's Red Mill Paleo Style Muesli To decorate

Instructions

1. Blitz all the ingredients in a blender.

   
2. Add to a bowl and garnish as you wish!

   

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Start your day with our fruit and veg packed smoothie bowl!  This vegan protein smoothie bowl is super simple to make, just remember to freeze the bananas in advance! Adding Liberto pea protein shake boosts the plant protein by over 11g.

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Green Vegan Protein Smoothie Bowl

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free, Wheat free, Egg free, Dairy free. Essential tip: The night before, freeze sliced, peeled, bananas on baking paper.

Course

Breakfast, Dessert

Servings

Bowl

Ingredients

• 100 g Frozen banana chunks See tip above
• 40 g Washed spinach
• 100 g Chopped pear Keep on the skin for extra fibre!
• 200 ml Soya Milk Alternative Or your favourite milk alternative
• 20 g Liberto Vanilla Protein Shake This adds over 11g plant protein!
• Blackberries To decorate
• Sliced pear To decorate
• dried coconut To decorate
• Chia seeds To decorate

Course Breakfast, Dessert Servings Bowl Ingredients 100 g Frozen banana chunks See tip above 40 g Washed spinach 100 g Chopped pear Keep on the skin for extra fibre! 200 ml Soya Milk Alternative Or your favourite milk alternative 20 g Liberto Vanilla Protein Shake This adds over 11g plant protein! Blackberries To decorate Sliced pear To decorate dried coconut To decorate Chia seeds To decorate

Instructions

1. Blitz all the ingredients in a blender. Add to a bowl and garnish as you wish!

   

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Read our handy, all you need-to-know, guide on the nutrition of plant-based milk alternatives.

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Many of you have asked about the suitability of Liberto vegan protein shakes to aid weight loss, as a meal replacement.

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We’ve been named one of the Best Vegan Protein Powders of 2019 by The Cook & Him – an awesome blog packed full of vegan recipes and healthy eating inspiration!

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We are very excited to announce our arrival at some Safeway stores in Alberta, Canada!

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Protein powders aren’t just for shakes! Get creative with these recipe ideas & boost your plant protein intake.

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Looking for a low effort health kick? This shake recipe is super simple, and uses store-cupboard ingredients for those busy January mornings.

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We love making our shakes in a jam jar. So easy to shake, transport on-the-run and less washing up!

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Almond Maple Protein Shake

Course

Protein Shake

Servings

Ingredients

• 40 g Liberto Organic Vanilla Flavoured Protein Shake
• 1 tbsp Almond Butter
• 1 tbsp Almond Flour
• 2 tsp Maple Syrup
• 250 ml Water

Course Protein Shake Servings Ingredients 40 g Liberto Organic Vanilla Flavoured Protein Shake 1 tbsp Almond Butter 1 tbsp Almond Flour 2 tsp Maple Syrup 250 ml Water

Instructions

1. Simply add all the ingredients to your jam jar, shake vigorously for 2 minutes. Serve!

   

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At Liberto we love to offer great tasting food that is good for our health. We also love to read the most current evidence about how our diet can impact our families’ health for the future.

This recently published study looked at the effects of swapping portions of animal protein for plant protein on heart health.

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We were inspired by @romylondonuk to make some protein balls of our own. These ‘truffles’ are the ultimate raw, dairy free, gluten free, vegan, protein packed, guilt free treat! Enjoy!

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Chocolate Cherry Protein Truffles

Course

Protein Balls & Bars

Servings

Truffles

Ingredients

• 4 Large Medjool dates Pitted
• 1/2 Large Lemon Juiced
• 4 Tbsp Almond Flour
• 2 Tbsp Liberto Dark Chocolate Protein Shake with Sour Cherry Flavouring
• 1 Tbsp Dried Cherries
• 1 Tbsp Cacao powder for dusting

Course Protein Balls & Bars Servings Truffles Ingredients 4 Large Medjool dates Pitted 1/2 Large Lemon Juiced 4 Tbsp Almond Flour 2 Tbsp Liberto Dark Chocolate Protein Shake with Sour Cherry Flavouring 1 Tbsp Dried Cherries 1 Tbsp Cacao powder for dusting

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, apart from the Cacao powder, in a food processor and blitz well.
2. Roll into 9 balls, and dust with the cacao powder.

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Our new range of vegan protein shakes are made using pea protein.

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We have very exciting news to share with you! We’ve been busy developing a new range of Vegan Protein Shakes.

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