12 Great Protein Powder Recipes

1. Vanilla-chocolate chip pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 2 scoops almond meal
• 4 egg whites or 1/2 cup of egg substitute
• 1/2 cup of water
• 3 tsp Stevia
• 1/4 cup of cacao chips (dark chocolate or raw cacao preferred)

Instructions: Mix all ingredients together until batter is formed (it may be thicker than what you are used to). Pour batter onto heated nonstick pan to form pancakes. Flip pancakes after the bottom bubbles, and remove promptly when each side is cooked. Makes about 7 pancakes.

Source: Leah Kaufman, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

2. Chocolate-coconut popsicles

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops of whey, pea, or rice protein powder
• 1 can of organic full-fat coconut milk

Instructions: Blend ingredients and pour into popsicle molds; freeze.

Source: <a href="http://www.jasonboehmnutrition.com" target="_blankJason Boehm Nutrition, LLC

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3. Pumpkin cacao muffins

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups of old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups canned pureed pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup baking Stevia
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup of cacao chips
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Puree oats in a food processor. Mix oats with the rest of the ingredients. Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Source: Leah Kaufman, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

4. Protein pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla whey protein powder
• 6 oz plain Greek yogurt
• 1-2 tsp water

Instructions: Mix protein powder and Greek yogurt. Add 1 to 2 tsp of water, as needed, to thin out the mixture.

Source: Lisa Moskovitz, R.D., C.D.N., C.P.T.

5. Hot chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 8 oz hot water or almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: Add protein powder to hot water or almond milk. Stir in vanilla extract (and your sweetener of choice, if desired). Sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Source: Lisa Moskovitz, R.D., C.D.N., C.P.T.

6. Protein bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup nut butter
• ½ cup protein powder
• ¼ cup raw agave nectar
• 1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
• unsweetened coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts for topping (optional)

Instructions: Mix all ingredients. When completely combined, shape into balls. Roll balls in topping of choice. If you find they are dry, add more coconut oil as desired. Store in an airtight container.

Source: Karen Graham, R.D.

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7. Protein fruit dip

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
• 2 tbsp PB2 (powdered low-fat, low-cal peanut butter substitute)
• 3 tbsp water (more or less depending on desired consistency

Instructions: Mix protein powder with PB2 and use as a dip for sliced fruit.

Source: Lauren Antonucci, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.

8. Banana crepes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup egg whites or 2 whole eggs
• 1/2 cup mashed banana
• 1/2 cup chocolate or vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/2 cup rolled oats or whole-wheat flour
• Optional: vanilla extract or cinnamon

Filling:

• 6 oz Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 banana, sliced
• Optional: melted dark chocolate as desired

Instructions: Mix all crepe ingredients together and pour batter in a hot, greased pan. Flip each crepe after the bottoms bubble. Remove promptly when each side is cooked. After removing crepes, fill with Greek yogurt, fresh sliced bananas, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate, if desired.

Source: Lisa Moskovitz, R.D., C.D.N., C.P.T.

9. Coffee à la protein

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop protein powder of choice
• 1 cup coffee
• ¼ cup of milk or creamer

Instructions: Add protein powder to a cup of steaming coffee. Stir in 1/4 cup of milk or creamer.

Source: Lisa Moskovitz, R.D., C.D.N., C.P.T.

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10. Antioxidant power smoothie

Ingredients:

• 3/4 scoop protein powder
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cup almond milk

Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Source: Kate Davis, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.

11. Protein almost-oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 4 tbsp raw, chunky almond butter
• 3 tbsp raw, unsweetened canned coconut milk
• Cinnamon, to taste
• 1 scoop protein powder
• Dash of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
• Fresh or dried fruit, nuts (optional)

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a small pan over medium heat, stirring often until thoroughly combined and warm. Add fresh or dried fruit and/or nuts for additional texture and flavor.

Source: Healther Heefner, R.D.

12. Nutella shake

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of whey, pea, or rice chocolate protein powder
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 10 oz unsweetened almond milk
• Optional: extra ice for thickness

Instructions: Blend ingredients together until shake reaches a creamy consistency.

Source: <a href="http://www.jasonboehmnutrition.com" target="_blankJason Boehm Nutrition, LLC