Celebrity-approved DIY protein powder with flax, chia, walnuts: Know full recipe here

Protein powders have long held the spotlight when we think of fueling up on clean, natural protein. They’re convenient, widely marketed and often the first thing people reach for. But what if the secret to a richer, more nourishing shake has been hiding in plain sight: your kitchen pantry?

Mona Singh revealed her secret weapon for losing weight and staying energised. A DIY protein powder made entirely from fox nuts, cashews, walnuts, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds, all blended into a fine, nutrient-dense flour, is her recipe. 

She powders them into a jar of goodness that fuels her energy, supports weight loss, and keeps things clean and natural with no artificial additives. It’s all whole‑food, pantry-based nutrition that she whips up in minutes, blends into shakes, and saves time during packed shoot days. This simple ritual, she says, became her everyday self-care and wellness boost.

It’s not just protein; it’s a cocktail of healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants-all from whole foods. The unique blend of seeds and nuts means you won’t crash after half an hour; it's a steady fuel to keep you going.

The fibre-fat-protein combo helps prevent those dreaded sugar spikes and crashes, keeping your mood and focus steady. Once powdered, it keeps perfectly for busy mornings or shoot days when time isn’t on your side.

Add pistachios for muscle repair, almonds for heart and energy, walnuts for brain power or blend in seeds for extra nutrients; nut shakes are endlessly adaptable. This amino acid, abundant in nuts, supports blood flow and workout recovery.