3 Recipe Ideas To Use With Your Protein Powder

If you're looking for a different way to add protein powder to your diet, there are ways other than in shakes. Just because you're trying to eat healthy doesn't mean you can't indulge a little bit every once in awhile. You can eat healthy treats that seem like you're cheating on your diet but are actually good for you. See below for a few recipe treats that you can add clean protein powder to.

1. Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup protein powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups partially frozen blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Combine the soy milk and cider in a glass and set it aside.
  3. Combine all of the dry ingredients together and blend them with a fork.
  4. Then combine the wet ingredients (except the blueberries) into the dry ingredients until well blended; then add the blueberries.
  5. Fill a muffin tin with liners and begin adding the muffin mix to each liner.
  6. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until baked completely through. Use a toothpick to check that the muffins are baked completely through. If the toothpick comes out clean the muffins are done.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool before eating. You can place them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.

2. Ice Cream

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 scoops protein powder

Instructions:

  1. Combine the protein powder and yogurt together until well blended. 
  2. Put the mixture in the freezer and blend the ingredients every 20 minutes until you get the consistency you desire (for about an hour). 
  3. Enjoy your healthy ice cream like treat.

3. No-Bake Protein Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 4 scoops protein powder (vanilla flavored)
  • 1/4 cup smooth reduced-fat peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Line a loaf pan with wax paper.
  2. Put 1 cup of the oats in a food processor until blended to a flour consistency.
  3. In a mixing bowl combine the oat flour, remaining oats, peanut butter, protein powder, flax seed, dry milk, vanilla and 1/4 cup of water until blended.
  4. Press the mixture into the loaf pan using wax paper.
  5. Using a skillet, toast the almonds. Remove the almonds and chop them smaller. Remove the pan from heat and add add the semisweet chocolate chips, stirring them frequently until melted.
  6. Add the almonds to the top of the loaf pan mixture and then top the almonds with the melted chocolate.
  7. Place the bars into the freezer for about 10 minutes to cool and harden.
  8. Take the pan out of the freezer and off of the wax paper. Cut into approximately 6 bars, wrap them in wax paper and place them in a plastic bag. Keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.

These treats may make you feel like you are cheating on your diet, but they are actually healthy, high-protein treats.


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