Tuesday, June 3, 2014

8 super healthy and delicious protein powder recipes

Hey everyone! Here are some recipes I found online while doing work for a current client. I thought these would be useful for everyone to have on hand. They are healthier and simplified versions of your favorite sweet treats. Use them to help get your kids more protein in their diet, or when you're experiencing sweet cravings. Enjoy!

Protein Mocha Coffee
·         1 scoop chocolate protein powder
·         1 cup coffee (8-12 oz)
·         ½ cup milk (almond or regular)
Blend together. Add ice into blender to make an icy mocha smoothie.
One serving gives you about 20 grams of protein.

Chocolate Cheesecake Protein Pudding
·         1 cup milk
·         1 cup water
·         3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
·         1 package Jello Sugar free instant pudding, cheesecake flavor
Mix ingredients together. Chill in refrigerator. Makes 4 servings.

Easy Pancake Recipe
·         1 banana
·         1 egg
·         1 tbsp. melted coconut oil
·         1 oz. almond flour
Mix ingredients. Heat up on skillet with coconut oil. Makes 8 pancakes.

Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
·         1 cup peanut butter (I use sunbutter)
·         1 scoop protein powder
·         1 egg
·         1 tsp. vanilla
·         1 tsp. cinnamon
·         1 tsp melted coconut oil
Preheat oven to 350. Bake for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Cinnamon and Banana Protein Muffins
·         ¾ cup quick oats
·         3 tbsp. vanilla almond milk
·         ½ tbsp baking powder
·         1 scoop vanilla protein powder
·         2 eggs
·         1 banana, mashed
·         Cinnamon to taste
Mix ingredients together. Pour into a greased muffin tin. Bake for 20 minutes at 350.
Chocolate Ice Cream
·         1 tbsp. chocolate protein powder
·         1 tbsp. peanut butter
·         1 tbsp. cocoa powder
·         Stevia to taste
Blend and freeze. Eat like ice cream!
Strawberry Smoothie
·         ½ cup almond milk
·         1/3 cup oats
·         1 spoonful protein powder
·         1 cup strawberries, handful ice cubes
·         Stevia or honey to taste
Blend together and drink up. Perfect for breakfast or post-workout.
Chocolate Cake
·         2 bananas
·         3 eggs
·         ¼ cup melted coconut oil
·         ¼ cup raw honey
·         1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
·         1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
·         1 tsp baking powder
·         2 tsp vanilla
·         ½ tsp sea salt
·         1 cup chocolate chips

Mix ingredients together. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes. 

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