Not only is it vegan, Botanica's Perfect Protein is made from simple, organic, and fair trade ingredients. In short, it is the ideal supplement to add to your smoothies or nutritious snacks for this summer’s outdoor activities.
Healthy food and herbal medicine specialists
Botanica is a Canadian brand that offers a variety of products (green foods, omega-3s, probiotics, proteins, healthy foods, plants extracts and beverages) to meet the body’s specific needs: energy, digestion, inflammation reduction, stress management and anxiety, cardiovascular health, sleep aid, purification, cognitive health, mental health, women’s health, and immune health.
Botanica quality standards can be summed up in three points. First: rigorous hand-made process. Botanica works in partnership with nutritionists who care about detail – such as where the ingredients come from or how they are grown and processed - to ensure optimal absorption and bioavailability, as well as the highest concentration, purity and efficiency possible. Second: plant-based ingredients only. Botanica chooses only the best plants and whole foods (no isolates, synthetic materials, artificial fillers, flavors, colors or preservatives) for its products. Third: traditional plants. Botanica offers only plants or superfoods whose use has been perfected and proven effective in traditional medicines.
The Perfect Protein
Available in vanilla and chocolate flavors, Botanica’s Perfect Protein is made from simple ingredients (quinoa, brown rice, coconut and natural flavor) and is organic and fair trade. This GMO, gluten, soy and sugar free product is a complete blend of germinated and fermented plant protein containing natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats and fiber. Easy to digest and to assimilate by the body, it offers 20g of protein and a balanced intake of amino acids per serving!
Lemon coconut energy bites recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cashew nuts
- ¾ to 1 cup Medjool dates
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 measures Botanica vanilla Perfect Protein
- Juice and zest of a lemon
- A pinch of sea salt
Preparation:
- Blend cashews and dates in a food processor until texture is coarse.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until a crumbly, dough-like texture is obtained.
- Shape dough into small balls and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
* Makes18 energy balls and can be stored for up to 10 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
(This content has been developed in partnership with Botanica).