Protein Ninja

I wanted protein recipes other than that mashing a vanilla-flavored powder with almond butter and flax seeds and calling it a day. I wanted something that really made me feel as if I was cooking. And yes, even good old-fashioned baking! Adding pure, unflavored, but wholesome plant-based protein powders to recipes brings out my inner foodie alchemist. I heard the call of the protein ninja.

Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or eat-everything-you-can-get-your-hands-on, a weeknight home chef, everyday athlete, or just a busy person looking wholesome, protein-rich snacks and meals, you deserve something better than another chia seed ball or protein shake for dinner. Award-winning vegan chef Terry Hope Romero leads the charge with 100 lean, mean recipes using a wide range of readily available ingredients -- from supermarket-friendly staples to cutting-edge superfoods and an arsenal of gluten- and soy-free options. With an everything-you-need-to-know rundown on plant-based protein sources, and chapters like Stealthy Protein Pancakes, Waffles, Scrambles, & Much Much More, Super Toast: Savory or Sweet, and Better than Ever Burger Bowls, you'll soon be sneaking plant-based protein into your breakfasts, dinners, and everything in between.

Dig into:

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie Bowl

Golden Corn Hemp Protein Waffles

Baked Veggie Pan Omelet

Edamame Spelt Flatbreads

Garam Masala Red Lentil Toast

Cheezy Herb Kale Scones

Green Goddess Burger & Roasted Potatoes Bowl

Tomato Gravy & Biscuit Kale Bowl

Korean Tofu Taco Salad

Lemongrass Tempeh Meatballs with Peanut Satay Sauce

Waffled Tofu, Waffles & Collards Bowl

Black Bean Hemp Brownies

Peanut Butter Coconut Cherry Chewies

. . . and many more! Terry Hope Romero is the author of several bestselling and award-winning cookbooks. Named Favorite Cookbook Author by VegNews, Terry lives, cooks, and eats in Queens, NYC. Sand and Succotash, 3/23/16

“If worrying about not getting enough protein in your diet is the only thing holding you back from becoming vegan, Protein Ninja dispels that worry and provides over 100 protein rich recipes for you to choose from...;with gluten-free and soy-free options, too...;A really great cookbook if you are wanting to increase your protein take."

InfoDad blog, 3/17/16

“Less talky and less of an advocacy book than many aimed at vegans...;Absent here are the cutesy titles to which some recipe books gravitate...;This is a book that delivers to vegans just what its subtitle promises: ‘a protein punch.'"

Library Journal, 3/15/16

“[Romero] once again shows that protein comes in a variety of forms and can be seasoned any number of ways...;Refreshingly, her recipes don't rely on standbys such as tofu and tempeh for every meal...;The common ingredients used throughout (ginger, garlic, liquid smoke, etc.) are easy to find...;With creative and satisfying recipes, including ones that are gluten free and nut free, Romero's latest is sure to be in demand for eaters of all types, especially those who avoid eating animal products." Washington Book Review, 3/2/16

“This book is full of great recipes...;Protein Ninja will not replace your old cookbook but it will complement all the cookbooks you may have in your kitchen. It not only provides about a hundred tasty, scrumptious recipes but also techniques to improve your cooking by using protein powder to cook what you already cook."

Curled Up with a Good Book, 3/8/16

“If you are seriously into veganism, or want to really bounce around on a protein-induced muscle-building exercise high, this is the book for you. Veteran cookery writer Terry Hope Romero has come up with unusual new recipes to tickle your meatless fancy...;With vivid color photos that make every dish look delectable, a handy, kitchen-y sort of size, and a complete food index, Protein Ninja is a must-have for soy-weary vegans, those who like their protein a goodly distance from the cow, and even