Healthy & Fun: 3 Kid-Friendly Recipes Using Pumpkin, Almond & Hemp Protein Powder

Healthy & Fun: 3 Kid-Friendly Recipes Using Pumpkin, Almond & Hemp Protein Powder

Olesya Odas

If you’re looking for healthy, simple, and kid-approved ways to boost your child’s meals, this blog is for you! Below are three fun and nourishing recipes using pumpkin, almond, and hemp protein powders - natural byproducts of our cold-pressed oils. Each one is designed to sneak in extra nutrients without overpowering delicate taste buds.

These recipes are mild in flavor, easy to prep, and perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or snack time.

1. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Makes ~8 small pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin protein powder

  • 1 tbsp almond protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, protein powders, baking powder, and cinnamon.

  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup, pumpkin purée, and vanilla.

  3. Stir wet and dry ingredients together until smooth.

  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little butter or oil.

  5. Pour about 2 tbsp of batter per pancake for kid-sized portions. Cook 2–3 minutes per side.

  6. Serve with fresh fruit or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Why Kids Love It:

These are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet with a warm pumpkin flavor. Use cookie cutters to shape the pancakes for extra fun!

Nutrition Boost:

Fiber from whole grains, beta-carotene from pumpkin, and a little extra protein from almond and pumpkin powders.

2. Hemp Protein Chocolate Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana (frozen for creaminess)

  • 1 cup almond milk (or other milk)

  • 1 tbsp hemp protein powder

  • 1 tbsp almond protein powder

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)

  • 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter

  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

  • A handful of spinach (optional but invisible!)

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Pour into kid-sized cups or reusable smoothie pouches.

  3. Add a fun straw or sprinkle of mini chocolate chips on top if you like!

Why Kids Love It:

It tastes like a creamy chocolate shake but with way more nutrition. They won’t even notice the spinach.

Nutrition Boost:

Plant-based protein, healthy fats, iron, potassium, and sneaky greens all in one glass.

3. Pumpkin Protein Energy Bites

Makes ~15 bites

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin protein powder

  • 1 tbsp hemp protein powder

  • 1/4 cup almond butter

  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin purée

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Blend oats in a food processor until finely ground.

  2. Stir all ingredients together in a bowl until a dough forms.

  3. Roll into small balls (1 tbsp each).

  4. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.

  5. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Why Kids Love It:

Bite-sized, sweet, and perfect for little hands. Add mini chocolate chips for extra treat vibes.

Nutrition Boost:

Oats provide fiber, almond butter adds healthy fats, and the protein powders contribute plant-based protein.

Tips for Kid-Friendly Success

  • Start Small: Use small amounts of protein powder to avoid strong earthy flavors. Sweeten naturally with fruit, maple syrup, or honey.

  • Watch Allergies: For nut allergies, swap almond products with sunflower seed butter and oat or rice milk.

  • Get Creative: Try fun pancake shapes, colorful smoothie cups, or roll energy bites in shredded coconut for a “snowball” look.

  • Batch-Friendly: Pancakes freeze well, smoothies store for 24 hours, and energy bites keep for up to a week in the fridge.

A Zero-Waste Kitchen Win

Each of these recipes features plant-based protein powders made from seeds we cold-press for oil. That means you’re using ingredients that are both nutrient-dense and planet-friendly - a win for your family and the environment.

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