If you’re a fitness enthusiast, you probably know the importance of protein for building muscle, repairing tissue, and boosting your metabolism. But sometimes, it can be hard to get enough protein from your diet alone. That’s where protein powder comes in handy.
Protein powder is a convenient and versatile way to add more protein to your meals and snacks. You can mix it with water, milk, or plant-based beverages, or you can use it to make delicious recipes that are high in protein and low in calories.
In this article, I’ll share with you three of my favorite protein powder recipes that are perfect for fitness enthusiasts. Whether you need a quick breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a satisfying dessert, these recipes will help you meet your protein goals and satisfy your taste buds.
Protein pancakes
Who doesn’t love pancakes? They’re fluffy, sweet, and comforting. But they’re also usually high in carbs and low in protein. Not these pancakes! These pancakes are made with protein powder, oat flour, eggs, and banana, and they pack a whopping 25 grams of protein per serving. Plus, they’re gluten-free and naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup. You can top them with your favorite fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips for a decadent treat that won’t derail your diet.
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup oat flour
– 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 ripe banana, mashed
– 2 eggs
– 2 tbsp milk of choice
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Cooking spray or oil
– Maple syrup, fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, etc. for topping
Directions:
– In a small bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the banana, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
– Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well until combined.
– Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
– Drop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
– Repeat with the remaining batter, making about 6 pancakes.
– Serve with your desired toppings and enjoy!
Truvani Plant Based Protein Powder
Truvani offers a variety of low-calorie and high protein foods for consumption. The products were created in a 100% organic manner with premium, vegan ingredients and no fillers or additives.
Enriched with organic monk fruit for the perfect touch of sweetness, this protein powder supports muscle recovery and maintainance.
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Protein smoothie bowl
Smoothies are a great way to get a lot of nutrients in one glass. But sometimes, you might want something more filling and satisfying than a drink. That’s where smoothie bowls come in. Smoothie bowls are thick and creamy smoothies that you can eat with a spoon and top with crunchy granola, fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, or whatever you like. They’re like having ice cream for breakfast, but much healthier. This smoothie bowl is made with chocolate protein powder, frozen banana, avocado, spinach, and almond milk. It has 20 grams of protein per serving and plenty of healthy fats and fiber to keep you full for hours.
Ingredients:
– 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
– 1 frozen banana
– 1/4 avocado
– 1 cup baby spinach
– 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
– Granola, fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. for topping
Directions:
– Add all the ingredients except the toppings to a blender and blend until smooth and thick. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times.
– Transfer the smoothie to a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
– Enjoy with a spoon!
Be Well by Kelly Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
Many protein powders use hard ingredients that are not good at extracting proteins. Kelly uses the chemical-free method that eliminates contamination and no lost nutrients, and has fewer than three ingredients per taste.
A Swedish grass-fed beef protein powder that offers more than 20 g of protein per serving and packs all 8 essential amino acids, including all 3 BCAAs and naturally occurring collagen amino acids.
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Protein mug cake
One of the easiest and most satisfying protein powder recipes is the protein mug cake. You can make this in minutes with just a few ingredients and a microwave. It’s perfect for when you need a quick snack or dessert that won’t ruin your diet. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
– 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
– 1/4 cup of almond milk
– 1 tbsp of cocoa powder
– 1/4 tsp of baking powder
– A pinch of salt
– Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, peanut butter, etc.
Directions:
– In a small bowl, whisk together the protein powder, almond milk, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until well combined. You can add some chocolate chips or nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
– Spray a microwave-safe mug with cooking spray and pour the batter into it. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, depending on the power of your microwave and how moist you like your cake.
– Enjoy your protein mug cake as it is or top it with some peanut butter, whipped cream, yogurt or fruit.
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