Protein Powder Recipes

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Protein powder has been in use for a long time in the world of fitness and body building. However, are you aware that you can make your protein shake and snacks more delicious and healthy by just adding a few ingredients? Let's take a look at some recipes, to make your protein shake a little healthier and tastier.

Protein powder is an essential aspect when you start talking about body building and total fitness. The foodstuff that we consume in our daily diet is not enough to fulfill daily protein requirements of the body. So we do have to rely on whey protein powder shakes and snacks for overall physical development. Nowadays, these powders are popular with teens and adults equally, as people have become aware about the importance of fitness.

Most of us don't like the taste of protein powder that is mixed with plain water. There are many ingredients that can be added to make protein shake recipes more healthy and tasty. Well, your kitchen is filled with foods, which can be added to your shakes to make some excellent and delicious recipes.

Low-carb Recipes

Almond Fudge Shake

Ingredients Cold water, 1 cup Almond extract, 1 tsp. Chocolate protein powder, 1½ scoop Xanthan gum, 1 tsp. Almond sugar-free syrup, ¼ cup Ice cubes Granular splenda, ½ cup Heavy cream, 1 tbsp.

Preparation Take a bowl and mix protein powder and xanthan gum well, then add water, cream, syrup, extract, and sweetener into a blender. Now, add the protein powder mixture and blend the entire mixture at high speed. Add ice cubes, one at a time and blend until the mixture is very thick.

Protein Pancakes

Ingredients Protein powder, 2 scoops Oats, 1 cup Baking powder, 1 tsp. Vanilla essence, 1 tsp. Egg whites, 4 Cinnamon (optional) Artificial sweetener, 1 packet Preparation Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Make pancake size dollops on a well heated pan and turn them over when you see the bubbles popping on top.

Recipes for Weight Loss

Companies that make protein powder, often claim that their product helps the process of weight loss. However, always remember that protein powder shakes aren't a magic pill that will just melt down all your fat in one day. A well-balanced diet and a proper exercise routine should complement these protein shakes in order to make them work effectively.

Vanilla Shake

Ingredients Frozen banana, 1 Protein powder (vanilla), 2 scoops Fresh, frozen strawberries, 7 oz. Fat-free vanilla yogurt, 1 cup Concentrated orange juice , 1 tbsp. Preparation Put all the ingredients in an electric blender and blend at high speed. To make it more refreshing, you can also add some crushed pieces of ice and blend again.

Strawberry Protein Bar

Ingredients Egg whites, 3 A fresh apple, diced Splenda, 5 tsp. High-protein powder (strawberry), 3 scoops Tofu, 200 g Dried and diced apricots, 1 cup Oatmeal, ½ cup Diced water chestnuts, 1 cup High-fiber cereal, ½ cup

Preparation Take an 8 x 8 pan, grease it with vegetable oil and coat it with oat flour. Now, add the tofu, diced apple, egg whites, and Splenda in a blender and mix well. Don't panic if you see small lumps, instead pour this mixture into a bowl and add in the protein powder, dried almonds, water chestnuts, oatmeal, and cereal. Mix well and make sure the batter remains thick and lumpy. Pour this mixture in the oil coated pan, press in the corners with a spoon, and make it flat.

Now, place the pan in the oven and heat it for 30 minutes at 350 °F. Make sure you keep an eye on your recipe, the top portion will be lightly browned up, but the middle will still be a little soft and wet when tested by a fork. After you've taken out the pan from the oven, let it cool completely and then cut into bars. For storage, keep these bars in the fridge in an airtight container.

So, these were some protein powder recipes, which will help you achieve optimum health. You can also use your creativity and add some of your favorite fruits and vegetables to make these recipes more delicious and interesting.