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OTHER Ways to Use Protein Powder

Posted on by Naomi
Hey friends!
How was everyone’s weekend? my was quite lovely, low key since I am in competition aka “hibernation” mode. 7 days out and feeling good! Yesterday, I met up with a gal who has been following my blog for a while and she happened to be in town with her boyfriend for the weekend. We got in touch and met up yesterday downtown. She is SO sweet and I was so happy to meet up with her. We sat at Starbucks, while I ate (story of my life) chatted about life, work, exercise, etc and then went to Forever 21 for some shopping. I always find it fun to connect with other bloggers (or in this case, readers) It creates an extra special connection!

I wanted to dedicate this post to share some creative ways to use protein powder that do NOT involve protein shakes. Protein powder (if you choose to include it in your diet) is quite versitile and can be used way beyond simple protein shakes. If you missed my protein round up, check it out!

(1) Protein Oatmeal
Start your day off right with this healthy breakfast. Because it is September which means its PUMPKIN season…I will share one of my favorite

Protein Pumpkin Oatmeal 
  • 1/3 cup plain instant oats
  • 1/2-1 C water (depending on how you like your oats consistency)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 C liquid egg whites
  • 1 scoop protein powder of choice-vanilla (I like ON, BSN, Isopure, MRM or About Time)
  • 1 packet of stevia or other sweetener to taste
  • big dash of pumpkin pie spices
  • 1/2 T coconut oil (optional)
  • 1/2 T nut butter OR Chopped pecans, almonds, walnuts (whatever you like!)
Directions
  • Mix oatmeal, spices, stevia and water in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 1 min. add in egg whites and cook 1 more minute
  • Add in pumpkin and protein powder and stir until well combined
  • Microwave again for 30 seconds if desired (I like my oats piping hot)
  • Top with 1/2 T coconut oil or any other toppings of choice! (nut butter, chopped pecans, almonds, walnuts etc)

Chocolate banana Protein Oatmeal
  • 1/3 C oatmeal
  • 1/2-1 C water (depending on how you like your oats consistency)
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice
  • 1-2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Stevia to taste
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2-1 T nut butter of choice
Directions
  • Mix oatmeal, cocoa powder, stevia and water in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 2 minutes or until cooked until your desired consistency. 
  • Add in protein powder and banana slices and stir until well combined
  • Microwave again for 30 seconds if desired (I like my oats piping hot)
  • Top with nutbutter any other toppings of choice! (nut butter, chopped 

(2) Protein Mug Cake (serves 1)
I love this for a quick snack and literally takes a few minutes to throw together! So easy and so many flavor variations-this is a must try!

Protein Mug Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop protein powder of choice. I love making this with BSN Banana Nut bread Protein powder
  • 2 TBSP wheat bran
  • splash of egg whites
  • Stevia to taste
  • 1 TBSP applesauce (I eyeballed)
  • Top with nut butter or coconut oil! <---YUM!

Directions

  • Spray a microwave safe mug or bowl with EVOO spray.

  • Mix all ingredients in the mug or bowl
  • Microwave for about 1 minute
  • Enjoy!


(3) Low Fat Banana Soy Muffins
Check them out here, printed in Oxygen Magazine! Great for on the go to school, work or class.

(4) Protein Bars
This is one of my favorite recipes! These are great to make ahead of time, cut and freeze individually. They are great as a pre or post workout snack or for breakfast along with some nut butter and a piece of fruit!

Banana Blueberry Protein bars

  • 2 scoops Vanilla Protein powder
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1-2 bananas
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • ½ C blueberries
  • Stevia (optional)
  • Cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the oats, protein, cinnamon and stevia in one bowl
  • In a separate bowl, mash up the bananas with a fork or masher, add the egg whites, vanilla extract and peanut butter. 
  • Add wet to dry, mix well together and add the blueberries right before transferring to the baking sheet.
  • Spray a nonstick cooking spray in an 8″x8″ baking dish. 
  • Spread the mixture in an even layer, over the bottom of the dish. 
  • Bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until the edge starts to pull away from the sides of the dish.
  • Number of Servings: 9

(4) Fruit or Pita Dip or “frosting”
I make this sometimes when I have a sweet tooth. I will throw a whole wheat tortilla in the toaster and top it with cinnamon and stevia to make ‘chips’ then use this as the dipper for the pita chips. Delicious! Try spreading it on apple slices, on rice cakes, on whole wheat toast or protein muffins! The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients
  • 1 C 0% Greek style yogurt
  • 1/2-1 scoop protein powder of choice
  • 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • Stevia to taste (optional)
  • 1 T all natural peanut or almond butter
  • 1 t cinnamon
Directions:
  • Mix everything together in a small bowl and enjoy! You can also make this and keep it in the fridge for a few days!
  • It is perfect pre or post workout

(5) Protein French Toast
I tried making this once and it was SO delicious. Again, such a fun and delicious alternative to try out for breakfast, or a perfect pre or post workout snack

Protein French Toast

Ingredients:
  • 1 slice bread of choice (ezekial, whole wheat, sourdough, challah etc)
  • 1/2 scoop protein powder of choice
  • 1/3 C liquid egg whites
  • 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder (omit if you don’t want a chocolate flavor)
  • stevia to taste
  • Few shakes of cinnamon and/or nutmeg
  • splash of water
  • 1/2 C 0% Greek yogurt (this is for the topping and it is optional!)
  • Fruit (banana slices, blueberries, strawberries are optional)
  • Nut butter is optional!
Directions
  • Mix all ingredients well in a shallow bowl
  • Place bread in the bowl and let each side soak for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Place in a sprayed skillet for about 3-4 minutes each side
    ***I like mine a tiny bit on the more cooked/burnt side so I left it longer–if you like your french toast more doughy and less crispy, just leave it there for less time


    What are some of your favorite ways to use protein powder?

Naomi
Naomi