5 Delicious Recipes with Protein Powder!

Some people think of think of protein powder and are immediately turned off. However, there can be more to protein powder then just mixing it in a shaker cup with water post work out. Protein powder is actually a great way to add flavor and nutrients, and keep calories low in different recipes.  Today I am sharing five of my favorite ways to have fun with protein powder. These recipes are quick, easy, and you may be surprised at how delicious everything turns out to be…

Protein Peanut Butter Balls:

Ingredients:

3/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup honey

1 scoop chocolate or vanilla whey protein powder

1/2 cup raw oats

Directions:

-Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and form into small 1″ balls.

- Place in the fridge for a few hours and enjoy.

Protein Pancakes: 

Ingredients:

½ cup cooked steel-cut oatmeal

2 egg whites

½ cup water

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1 scoop whey protein powder

Nonfat cooking spray

1 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt or low fat/sodium cottage cheese

¼ cup sliced fresh fruit (optional)

Directions:

-In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, egg whites, water, cinnamon, and protein powder.

-Heat a medium, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray.

-Place two heaping tablespoons of batter on the skillet. Cook 3 minutes, or until puffy and dry around the edges. Flip and cook on the other side, until golden brown.

-Serve with yogurt or strawberries.

Protein Packed Oatmeal:

Perfect blend of complex carbs, good fats, and protein

Ingredients:

1/4- 1/2 cup dry measure oatmeal (cook before adding ingredients)

2 scoops protein

3 dashes cinnamon

1/8 c sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement

1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter)

1 cup water

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients into a blender or, and blend until desired consistency.

Protein French Toast:

Ingredients:

2 slices whole wheat bread

2 liquid egg whites

1 scoop Whey Protein

1/2 tsp Cinnamon, Ground

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions:

-Mix egg whites, protein powder and cinnamon until all lumps of powder are gone and incorporated.

-Heat your griddle to medium. Spray griddle with non-stick spray when hot.

-Dip slices in the egg/protein powder mixture to saturate bread. P

-Place on Griddle. Cook until each side is slightly browned. Usually about 2-3 minutes each side.

-Serve with sugar free syrup or fruit.

Liz Taylor Protein Shake:

This is my original easy recipe that I have made for many friends and seems to be a hit. It is delicious first thing in the morning and tastes too good to be true (Approx. calories 342)

Ingredients:

1 ½ scoops of whey protein powder

2 tablespoon’s Natural Peanut Butter

¼ Banana

1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk

Directions:

-Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth