Protein & Protein Powder Recipes
So, many of you out there may use protein powder in your protein shakes. BUT, there are lots of other ways to use it. I add it into my oatmeal & non fat Greek yogurt. I have also posted about my homemade protein bars. Well, I came upon a couple sites with some very interesting ways to use protein powder. I have been experimenting with the recipes for a few weeks now & definitely like them! I sometimes make them as is & other times & play a bit even though I am NO cook! BUT, one of them involves NO cooking!!! Just protein powder, water & whatever else floats your boat! Check out a couple of the recipes from Foods of April below & then check out her site when you have time for more recipes.
Protein Cookie Dough: The first pic is vanilla protein powder/1 tbsp PB. The second pic is chocolate protein powder & 1 tsp of PB.
From Jody: I used PB2 in mine to cut down on calories & fat depending on when I eat it. I also have added cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice & other goodies just to experiment.
Ingredients:
- 30 grams of protein powder (my favorite is chocolate!)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1-3 tsp peanut butter (crunchy is best!)
- Cinnamon
Directions: Mix all ingredients together. You can stir in the peanut butter or eat it on top!
From Jody: I have made this without peanut butter too like April and it’s still yummy. I also have to play with the added water to get the consistency I prefer. I like it thicker but some may not.
Dark Chocolate Protein Batter: From Jody: I love this one too! I only have vanilla protein powder in the house so I add in 100% organic cocoa powder. Experiment to see how chocolaty you want it.
Ingredients:
- 30 grams (1 serving) of Biochem 100% Whey Chocolate Fudge Protein Powder
- 1 tsp 100% cocoa powder
- 1 heaping tbsp water
Directions: Mix!
Spiced & Plump Pancakes: Per April, the cream of tartar helps plump these a little. Also, spray your griddle even if it is non stick. I learned that the hard way! 
Play around with the ingredients or check April's site for other variations.
Makes 1 serving @ 220 calories, 15 net carbs, 21 grams of protein
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup oats
- 2 tbsp psyllium husks
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 tbsp flaxmeal (ground flaxseed)
- 2 tbsp pure pumpkin
- 1 tbsp each low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt and water
- 2 packets stevia
- 1 tsp baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves (I actually don’t measure these)
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Directions:
- Preheat griddle to medium-high heat.
- Mix all ingredients with a blender, food processor, or hand mixer.
- Pour onto the heated griddle and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Enjoy! Top with a little something if you want!
From Jody: Lots more recipes on her site!
Keeping with this theme, Lori over at Finding Radiance had this recipe for Pumpkin/Ricotta protein batter on her blog the other day. That is my name for it as Lori did not "name" it.
Mix: ricotta, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, heaping tbsp of pumpkin.
Over at Nourished Fitness, I found this yummy recipe.
Cinnamon Roll Quinoa Protein Muffins
1 c Cooked Quinoa
2 scoops BSN Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder
3/4 tsp Baking Powder
Cinnamon to taste
Stevia (2 packets, or dash of extract)
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
1/3 c Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1.5 tbsp Egg Whites
Pre-heat oven to 350 F and spray muffin tins with non-stick spray. Mix dry ingredients. Melt Coconut Oil. Mix Coconut Oil into dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients, then combined the wet & dry. Spin into 6 muffin tins. Bake for 15-20 min. depending on your oven.
Top with..
Fitness Frosting
1 scoop Cake Batter Protein Powder
1/4 c plain Greek Yogurt
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 packet Stevia or dash of Extract extract to taste
Other great toppings could include natural Nut Butter or sugar-free fruit preserves.
From Jody: I read in her comments that the nutrition facts do NOT include the topping. Also somebody asked about replacing the quinoa with something else. She had not tried that but suggested maybe oats. I guess you will have to play with it if you want to do that. And if you are like me & only have vanilla protein powder in the house, I guess you can add more cinnamon or play around with it for taste.
And of course the Nutrition Facts..
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you KNOW how...odd it makes me (and you. Im dragging you into this) that all those recipes look FANTASTIC.
the majority of the world? methinks they'd gag
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I know Carla! I figure many people will find the recipes on April's site weird BUT I think they look great & options to get away from the same ole boring protein! Do ya think we can turn people on to these??
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Would you believe I have never tried protein powder?
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Steve now you have recipes to try!!!
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Hmmm, I may have to declare next week "Protein week" and try out a few of these. I could use a break from yogurt.
Thanks for the recipes!
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Cammy, that is what I loved... different recipes to try! We may not like them all but lots are good & people can make them their own! I love the "mixing protein powder/water & whatever else! Such a quick & easy snack & so many ways to change it with additions & flavored protein powder!
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I love cookie dough. Those recipes are a better alternative.
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YES! They are & taste yummy.. well to me!
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I think the protein powder itself has a lot to do with how these taste. Experiment with a lot of different samples to find the ones that fit your tastes and it is then easy to get that all important protein! I saw those muffins on NF site and I so want to try those.
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Lori... so true! Find the protein powder that works for you... AND there are different flavors to use too!!!!
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This looks so yummi!!!! I want to try one now
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YUMMY! Thanks for sharing..going over to April's site now!
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i have never bought protein powder, much less used it to make anything. i love cookie dough and the dark choc batter looks awesome. so let me ask you - how much do those two recipes make, and how many calories are in a serving? and um, do they really taste good?
thanks!
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Yay!! Thanks for the shoutout!! Lori's recipe looks delicious too!
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April, thx for your creativity with protein!!!!
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I think I need me some of this for recovery after a play day yesterday with all of you wild and crazy folks
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Dr. J hope your play & protein were good!
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Dr. J, today turned in to my play day. I had to do errands & we had such awesome weather here today that I said screw the computer & blog & enjoyed the sun & outside for a bit! That is why I am just getting here!
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