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VANILLA WHEY PROTEIN POWDER – 1/4 CUP

 PEANUT BUTTER 2 TABLESPOONS – (32 G)

 AGAVE SYRUP OR HONEY 1 TEASPOON – (5 G)

 WATER – 2 TEASPOONS

 CHOPPED DARK CHOCOLATE – 1 SQUARE (10 G)

 COCONUT FLOUR – 1/2 TABLESPOON

Mix all of the above ingredients together except for the water.
Add the water, one teaspoon at a time, until you get a doughy mix. Shape that into four small rectangles. If you batter is too sticky, add a bit more coconut flour. If it’s too dry, add water.

Once you’ve shaped your bars, leave them to set in the fridge for a couple of hours.

This is a great recipe for someone who is following a much more strict diet and is looking to maximize their protein intake while curing their craving for banana bread. Note that this recipe can easily be adapted to whatever taste preferences you have, changing out the protein powder flavour and extracts.

INGREDIENTS:

3 egg whites

1/3 cup water

1/2 tsp banana extrac

1 scoop banana flavoured protein powder

1 1/3 scoop vanilla flavoured protein powder

1/4 cup Splenda

2 tsp baking powder

 DIRECTIONS:

Whisk together the egg whites, banana extract, and water.
In a separate bowl combine the protein powder, Splenda, and baking powder.
Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully blended together.
Pour into six mini loaf pans until about 1/4 full and bake at 300 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.

If you’re working towards building muscle, getting in enough calories can become challenging. This recipe makes it easier by providing a healthy source of carbs, protein, and fat. These are easily transportable as well, making it ideal for those who are looking for something to snack on at work or during class.

 INGREDIENTS:

2 cups peanut butter

1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder

3/4 cup raw oatmeal

1 cup crisp rice cereal

1/4 cup honey

 DIRECTIONS:

Microwave the peanut butter on low for about 30 seconds until slightly melted (not runny though).
Stir in the honey and protein powder.
Once mixed, add in raw oats and crisp rice cereal.
Form into balls and then place in the fridge to harden overnight.

 Note that if you prefer harder/softer peanut butter balls, you can adjust the volumes of the ingredients until your desired texture is reached.

Protein supplements are extremely beneficial to you, and whilst having extravagant names like ‘Chocolate Dream Sensation’, they don’t always taste as nice as they sound. The saying ‘Rules are meant to be broken’ couldn’t apply more to protein supplements. All of them come with very basic directions on how to take, usually saying one scoop with some water. But that doesn’t mean that it is the only way you can use it. If you’re looking to make your protein taste a little nicer, or just want to try something new, here are a few ideas to liven up your protein intake.

SMALL BUT EFFECTIVE CHANGES

If you’re not looking to do anything too fancy, try adding a bit extra water into the shake. It will dilute the taste whilst still keeping the same amount of nutritional value that a smaller amount of water would. It just means you have more liquid to drink.

Try swapping out the water for milk. This is a great way to make your shakes little creamier. (Keep in mind that this will add to the calorie content if you’re on a calorie controlled diet)

Maybe you’re in the mood for something a little hotter on a cold day. Take a couple scoops of chocolate protein powder and turn it into a hot chocolate, top it off with a vanilla milk foam by mixing some vanilla protein powder with milk and whisking to a foam.

A LITTLE BIT OF FRUIT GOES A LONG WAY

A very simple and easy way to make your protein taste just that bit nicer, whilst also as adding some additional nutritional values to your shakes. I found the most enjoyable way to do this is to take the fruit of your choice and cut it into small cubes and place it into an ice cube tray. Pour water into the ice cube tray and then set to freeze. Once frozen, make up your shake like usual and then add the fruit ice cubes.  The benefits of doing this is that it keeps your shake cold whilst also letting the flavour of the fruit seep into the shake. A bonus for anyone who is like me and can’t resist chewing on an ice cube is a fruity snack.

GET CREATIVE WITH IT

Whilst just turning it into a drink is definitely the easiest and most portable way to consume your protein shake, it’s not the only way. There are many baked goods that can also have a splash of protein added whilst still tasting delicious.

Take pancakes for example, add in a couple scoops of protein powder (Probably best to stick to vanilla or chocolate) and cook them up like normal giving you a delicious protein breakfast.

How about a delicious desert? Take some coconut milk and mix it with some chocolate protein powder. Put it in an ice pop tray put it in the freezer. Once frozen you have a nice protein ice pop for the beach.

If you tried some of these ideas let us know how they go and if you have any of your own ideas please share them with us in the comments.

Are you sick of your monotonous shake day in day out? Want to mix your protein intake up a bit? Look no further than this easy to make, fluffy, delicious protein pancake recipe!

Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast fix, a sturdy lunch or an alternative for tea, you can’t go wrong with the old & trusted pancake but what makes it even better is that you can adapt it to provide yourself with that protein intake that you desperately need after your explosive gym session!

Get ready to get your taste buds tingling with this easy to make recipe that’ll have you drooling within 12 minutes!

Nutritional Facts

Preparation Time: 2 Minutes.

Cook Time: 10 Minutes.

Servings: 4.

Per Serving: 1.

Calories: 95Kcal.

Fat: 3g.

Carbohydrate: 8g.

Protein: 9g.

Ingredients

• 25g of your favourite Whey Protein Powder.
• 100ml Milk.
• 1 Large Egg.
• 50g Porridge Oats.
• 1/4tsp Baking Powder.
• Light Cooking Spray.

Method

1. Grab yourself a blender, toss in your oats and blend until they become a fine powder. Add your protein powder, baking powder, milk & egg and blend until the liquid resembles a fine pancake mix!
2. Gently heat your pan over a medium heat whilst using your light cooking spray.  Pour your mixture into the heated pan, remembering that the mixture makes up to 4 pancakes!
3. Make sure that you move the pan around frequently so that the mixture spreads out but remember you want them extra fluffy!
4. Cook each pancake for approximately 45-50 seconds on each side; both sides should be of a light brown colour! Use a spatula or fish slice or if you’re daring enough toss them up in the air to turn!
5. Now you’re ready to go! Serve or decorate with any filling of your choice but our favourite has to be sliced banana & blueberries!
6. There’s many alternative ways to make protein pancakes with various different flavours and fillings but we find this is the quickest and easiest way to make those fluffy pancakes that no doubt everyone will love! Try not to over indulge on the protein goodness after your next gym session!

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