Protein Powder Peanut Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 Tbsp (1 scoop) protein powder (like Sprout Living Simple Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder)
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup water, more as needed
• 3 Tbsp Tbsp lime juice or unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tsp grated lime zest
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos, more to taste
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or 1 chili oil
• Garnish (optional): chopped peanuts

Directions:

1. In bowl of food processor, combine peanut butter, protein powder, 1 Tbsp honey, water, 3 Tbsp lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whirl until smooth, stopping to scrape down side of bowl once or twice.
2. Add more water as desired to thin for use as a dressing. Taste and add more lime juice, soy sauce, or honey, if you like. Spoon into a container, cover, and chill until serving time. If you like, top with chopped peanuts just before serving.