By Dhvani Shah, Nutritionist at Fast&Up
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, make healthier choices or just switch things up a bit – you’ve come to the right place. Below you will find Easy Protein Powder Recipes from drinks to desserts that’ll easily satisfy any craving!
1. NATURAL HIGH PROTEIN BAR
INGREDIENTS
500 gms dates, deseeded
400 gms unsalted almonds
3 tbsp flax seeds
3 tbsp sesame seeds (white til)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp protein powder
1 tbsp ghee
METHOD
1. Roughly chop the dates and almonds.
2. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed non stick pan. Add the flaxseeds, sesame seeds allow to crackle. Add the dates, cocoa powder and mix well, stirring continuously on low flame. The date mixture must be soft and dry.
3. Allow to cool slightly and mix the chopped nuts,protein powder
4. Press this mixture in a greased cake tin and refrigerate for 30 minutes
5. Slice into bars. Store in an airtight container for upto 3 weeks
2. CHOCO BAKED OATS
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp whole oats
1 scoop vegan protein powder
¼ tsp baking powder
½ banana
½ tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp dark choco chips
METHOD:
1. Just blend all the ingredients until smooth consistency
2. Pour over an oven safe dish and bake in a preheated oven of 170 degree for 20 mins
3. MINT PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
1 cup frozen bananas
½ cup almond milk
1 scoop vegan protein
1 tbsp almond butter
1/3rd cup fresh mint leaves
2 pitted dates
1 cup spinach
1 cup ice
pulse in after: 2 tbsp cacao nibs
METHOD:
1. Blend until smooth
2. Then add in cacao nibs and pulse in to be the “chips”
3. Enjoy
4. KOREAN STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
6-7 Strawberries
1 tbsp cane sugar/ maple syrup
1 ½ cup almond/ coconut milk
1 scoop vegan protein powder
2 strawberries- Chopped
METHOD:
1. Mash up your strawberries, add in the sugar and cook this on heat for 1- 2 mins or till it comes to a good boil
2. Now add protein powder & stir it well
3. Let this cool completely (if you don’t, your milk will curdle)
Spread this into a jar, pour in your milk and add in the strawberries (if you’re consuming it within 24hrs) have it immediately or store it in the fridge for up to 3 days
5. RICE CAKE PUDDING
INGREDIENTS
3 rice cakes
¼ cup vegan protein powder
½ tbsp cocoa powder
½ tbsp maple syrup/ date syrup
1/3 cup (60-80 ml) milk of choice
Topping:
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp maple syrup/ date syrup
2-3 tbsp milk of choice
METHOD:
1. In a bowl crush rice cakes very thin and combine with protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener of choice and milk
2. Transfer to a bowl or glass container
Topping:
1. In a mixing bowl stir together cocoa powder with sweetener of choice (to taste) and milk to consistency (you should get a smooth cream, not too liquid)
2. Spread over the rice cake mixture
3. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours
Notes:
Based on the protein powder, you are using, the quantity of milk will change. Start with 60 ml (¼ cup) milk and if you realize it is too a thick add more milk.
6. CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS
INGREDIENTS
3 scoops chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp organic raw cacao powder
4 tbsp oat flour
½ cup crunchy nut butter
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
3 tbsp plant milk
METHOD:
1. Mix together well, works best using hands
2. Roll into balls and sprinkle with cacao powder
3. Store in fridge
