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A couple of weeks ago I was sent a pre release tub of Good Hemp Chocolate Fit Shake protein powder sweetened with stevia to try out. Stevia, which is a naturally derived calorie free sweetener has only recently been approved for use in the UK and Good Hemp have added this natural sweetener to their already wonderful Chocolate Gym Shake.

I’m a massive fan of Good Hemp’s products and the Chocolate Gym Shake is definitely my favourite. Considering it is made with hemp it really does taste delicious! Each scoop is 145 calories and contains 17g of protein. Its also fairly affordable which is great for a minimally processed vegan protein powder. A 1kg tub costs £29.99 (currently on offer for £26.99)

I love this product because its vegan, minimally processed and tastes great! I’d already been using the previously sweetened version of Chocolate Gym Shake – I’d even just bought myself another tub! The new formula tastes just as delicious and perhaps a touch sweeter and more chocolately, it kind of reminds me of a more milk chocolate taste.

In fact its the only hemp based protein powder I’ve been happy to drink straight up just blended with water. Of course I’ve regularly been adding it to my green smoothies post strength workout to help with muscle repair:

I’ve also been enjoying on its own as a smoothie in a bowl:

My current favourite way to use it is to make chocolate protein pancakes!

Chocolate hemp protein pancakes (serves 1, vegan)

• 1/4 cup of Good Hemp Chocolate Gym Shake
• 1/4 cup of spelt flour
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 3/4 cup of non dairy milk

Combine the dry ingredients then add the milk and stir well. Heat a frying pan over a medium high heat, add a touch of oil and pour out the batter to form a medium sized pancake. Once bubbles start to appear on the surface flip and cook the other side. Keep cooked pancakes warm under the grill while you use the rest of the batter. Serve with your choice of fruit and sauce / syrup.

These taste wonderful and because the protein powder is already sweet they don’t need any further sweetener added. Yum!

GIVEAWAY and Special Offer

The lovely people at Good Hemp Nutrition are offering 5 lucky readers the chance to win a tub of Chocolate Gym Shake!

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In addition to the GIVEAWAY, Keeping Healthy Getting Stylish readers can get an exclusive 25% off the Chocolate Gym Shake by using code GOODL1 which I think is a fantastic saving!

Giveaway open to UK residents only (sorry international friends!) and closes at 12am GMT Friday 16th March 2012 , good luck!