Charlene Muskego Shares Delicious Protein Smoothie Recipes with a Twist
Charlene Muskego is a member of the Tla’amin Nation. Her late mother is Elsie Wilson, and her late sister is Kristina Wilson. She owns Tosum Ltd, which empowers individuals through fitness, nutrition, and personal transformation. As a wellness-focused business, Tosum Ltd's mission is to nurture health, body, and spirit, which aligns with good medicine.
Are you looking to support other Indigenous small businesses for Christmas gifts this season? Would you like to try a delicious coffee protein smoothie recipe? Keep reading to learn who Tosum Ltd. has recently collaborated with. Building connections with all our relations is at the heart of what we do, which is why we came together kʷʊkʷamɛtawɬšt. Both feel the same way and want to give back to our communities through our services, providing always good medicine. Moccasin Joe is an indigenous owned business from farmer to roaster offering fresh coffee with good medicine. Please feel free to learn more about them on their website and order if you enjoy fresh coffee as much as I do! https://moccasinjoe.coffee/
Photography: Tim Dardis
The first recipe is Mocassin Joe Coffee Protein Smoothie, and the second is a local favorite from our coffee roaster Julie’s other businesses, a cafe known as Fuel Bar inside Kanehsatake CrossFit, The Beast smoothie—a perfect choice for fuelling intense workouts.
Coffee Protein Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 cup brewed Moccasin Joe coffee (cooled)
– 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
– 1 frozen banana
– 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter
– 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
1. Brew Moccasin Joe coffee and let it cool.
2. Blend coffee, protein powder, banana, nut butter, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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The Beast
Ingredients:
– 260g plant-based milk
– 1 banana
– 15g peanut or almond butter
– 35g oat flour (ground oats)
– 1 shot espresso (or 30g of Moccasin Joe coffee)
– 1 scoop protein powder
– 15g maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
1. Blend all ingredients together until creamy and smooth.
2. Pour into a glass for a powerful pre- or post-workout boost!
