So you’ve got your shiny new bag of protein powder and are ready to enjoy all the protein perks it has to offer, but now what? Are you destined for morning after morning of watery protein drinks, or is there another way?
You’ll be pleased to know that there are lots of tasty and more interesting wheys to enjoy your protein powder.We have been experimenting in the kitchen to create protein powder recipes that not only help support muscle growth, but also fill you up and give you a protein-packed way to satisfy cravings. Enjoy!
If you love spreading hazelnutty, chocolatey goodness over your toast, crepes, waffles, ice cream (let’s face it, it’s good on anything) then you’ll love our protein-packed version.
It’s easy to make. Try out this recipe and see if the spread can transform your usual treat into a totally sweet way to hit your protein goals.
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Is there anything more refreshing on a sunny day than an ice lolly? We think not. But the thing with regular lollies is that they are often made of fruit juice / concentrate mixed with water and frozen.
While they taste good and tend to be low-cal, they don’t usually have much nutrition to offer. That’s where these protein powder ice lollies step in to help you get more from this cooling frozen treat.
The coconut milk makes them nice and creamy – and the combination of ‘good fats’ and protein makes these lollies more satisfying than most. We used chocolate protein powder but recommend trying different flavour protein powders to find your favourite.
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Each batch of lollies will provide around 34g of protein, so if you split the mixture into 6 then each lolly will contain approx. 5.6g of protein. Not bad for a lolly, eh.
What if we said that your tea and biscuits could help you reach your protein goals? Well get the kettle on, dunking has never been so nutritious! With a double whammy of natural oat protein and a protein powder of your choosing, these cookies are proof that you can have your cake (cookie) and eat it too.
Each batch will provide around 40g of protein, so you can decide if you want 4 big cookies with 10g of protein in them or 8 smaller cookies with 5g – either way, we think you’re going to love them.
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Want to make vegan protein powder cookies?
If you want to make these cookies vegan, you will need to make some substitutions.
For the egg:
Play around with these until you find the best one for you.
For the butter: there are several plant-based margarines on the market (hello Flora!) that can replace the dairy butter in this recipe. Just have a read of the back of the packets when you’re next in the supermarket.
For the protein powder and chocolate: there are lots of vegan protein powders out there, so take your pick. And the same goes for vegan chocolate – Cadbury’s Bournville is a cheap and reliable alternative for vegan baking if you don’t mind cross-contamination risks.
Whether you like them piled up USA-style and drizzled with syrup or you prefer a more continental crepe, everyone loves a pancake! They’re quick, easy and if you use this recipe – full of protein goodness.
Try these the next time you fancy a sweet brunch or want a healthier after-dinner dessert. Each batch made following this recipe will contain approx. 32g of protein, so it just depends on how many pancakes you want.
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Here’s some topping inspiration:
Want to make vegan protein powder cookies?
Read about the many egg substitutes available in the above recipe and go for a vegan protein powder to make a vegan-friendly protein pancake stack.
So, there you have it: protein powder recipes for everyone to enjoy! There’s nothing wrong with the old add water / milk and shake, it’s what makes protein powder so easy to use. But at least now you have some other tasty options to try out.
Last updated: 21 July 2020