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7 Protein Rich Recipes and Snacks

You can use any Protein Powder you prefer just adjust the Nutrition as not all are the same…

Perfect Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 2 scoops Vanilla Cupcake Protein Blend
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 egg whites or 1 egg

Directions:

  • Mix together all ingredients until you achieve a pancake-like consistency.
  • Preheat a pan over medium heat, and then spray the pan with nonstick spray.
  • Place mix into pan and cook both sides until mix is fully cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Yields 2 pancakes/1 serving

  • Calories: 238
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbs: 19 g
  • Protein: 32 g

Chef Notes: For an added boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, toss a handful of fresh berries either into the batter or on top of your pancakes.

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup Biotrust Vanilla Cupcake Protein Blend
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tsp agave syrup or honey
  • 2 tsp water
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate mini chips
  • ½ Tbsp coconut flour

Directions:

  • Combine all ingredients except water in a mixing bowl.
  • Gradually add the water, one teaspoon at a time, until you get a doughy mix.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and make each section into a rectangle.
  • Place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Yields 4 servings

  • Calories: 123
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Protein: 7 g

Chef Notes: If you notice your batter is too sticky, add a bit more coconut flour. If it is too dry, add more water.

Chef Notes: You may substitute any nut butter you prefer for peanut butter.

Apple Pie Protein Muffins

Ingredients (for muffins):

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Blend
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 small apple, chopped very finely or grated
  • 1 Tbsp apple pie spice
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Ingredients (for frosting):

  • 2/3 cup Platinum1 Vanilla Cupcake Protein Blend
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
  • 4 Tbsp milk

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Add all muffin ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine into a smooth cake batter.
  • Divide the mixture evenly into 10 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until cooked through.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the protein for the frosting with the yogurt.
  • Slowly add in the milk until the mixture is frosting-like.
  • Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, smooth on the frosting.
  • Enjoy (this is one of my favorite protein powder snack recipes)!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Yields 10 single-serving cupcakes

  • Calories: 298
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbs: 21 g
  • Protein: 16 g

Chef Notes: You may substitute ½ tsp each of cinnamon and nutmeg in place of the apple pie spice.

Chef Notes: These muffins taste amazing without the frosting, and it can certainly be omitted. I look at the frosting on these more as a cherry on top.

Melted Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ scoop Chocolate Ice Cream Protein
  • 1 dash cinnamon

Directions:

  • Combine Greek yogurt and protein and blend until combined.
  • Add the dash of cinnamon on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Yields 1 serving (please note not all greek yogurt has the same calories, sugar (carbs), fat and protein- look for high protein and less sugar or added sugar when purchasing…

  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbs: 5 g
  • Protein: 16 g

Chef Notes: You can place this mixture into the freezer for a less-melted ice cream treat. ????

Chef Notes: You could also add nuts, oats, or berries as toppings.

Chef Notes: This also makes an excellent dip for fruits, pretzels, and other healthy snacks.

Berry Protein Shake