India, June 28 -- Protein powders have become a go-to choice for many people looking to meet their daily protein needs, but not everyone prefers commercially available supplements. Homemade protein blends made with nuts, seeds and legumes can offer a convenient way to add protein and other nutrients to your diet, although their nutritional content varies depending on the ingredients used. (Also read: 'Your body is screaming, you're just not listening': Fitness coach shares 7 health warning signs you should never ignore )

Fitness trainer Nitesh Soni, in his 21 March Instagram video, shared a recipe for a homemade protein powder prepared using roasted chana, peanuts, almonds, cashews, makhana, dried dates, fennel seeds and cardamom. He cla...