5 Easy Protein Powder Recipes Beyond the Shaker

1. Chocolate peanut butter smoothie

• 2 scoops chocolate protein
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
• A handful of ice

Blend until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner smoothie.

2. Vanilla overnight oats

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 scoops vanilla protein
• 3/4 cup milk or plant milk
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp chia seeds, berries to top

Stir everything except the berries in a jar, cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with berries in the morning. Add an extra splash of milk if it is too thick.

3. Protein iced latte

• 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein (half a serving)
• 1/2 cup cold milk
• 1/2 cup cold brew or chilled espresso
• Ice

Shake the protein and milk in a shaker bottle until smooth, then pour over ice and coffee.

4. Berry yogurt bowl

• 3/4 cup plain Greek or plant-based yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein (half a serving)
• Mixed berries, a sprinkle of granola

Stir the protein into the yogurt until smooth, then add toppings. If it gets too thick, loosen it with a little milk.

5. Weekend protein pancakes

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 2 scoops vanilla protein
• 1/3 cup rolled oats or flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder, a splash of milk

Mix into a thick batter and cook small pancakes on a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side. Makes 6 to 8 small pancakes, so two people can share one serving of protein.

Keep reading

• Whey Protein – Chocolate: 22 g protein per serving
• Plant Protein – Vanilla: 20 g protein, dairy-free
• Plant or whey protein?: which fits you

Whey Protein contains milk. Check every ingredient for allergens before cooking.