Did you know that you can cook with protein powder?

It may surprise you to find out that there are many protein powder recipes to choose from, with delicious meal options ranging from soups and stews to breakfasts to desserts!

CAN YOU COOK WITH PROTEIN POWDER?

Many people have tried to cook with protein powder and found that it just doesn’t work. The protein sometimes become lumpy or forms clumps, and it can make your food and drink highly unappealing. However, if you cook the right way, you’ll find that there are many protein powder recipes you can make that are quite delicious! You can find many a protein powder muffin recipe, recipes for brownies, and even a few protein powder egg recipe options. But the ones below are the ones I consider my favorites! Read on to find out a few recipes of things you can make that are NOT protein shakes…

Protein Powder Recipes​

Heavy Chocolate Protein Brownies

This delicious recipe is a variation of one I found on Purely Twins. While the original recipe calls for peppermint, I’m more of a heavy chocolate kind of guy. Mixing grated dark chocolate with the cacao powder makes it the perfect dessert!

• Ingredients:
• Preparation:

• 1 cup hemp protein powder (4 oz)
• 1/2 cup cacao powder (2 oz)
• ¼ cup of grated dark chocolate
• 1/4 cup arrowroot (1 oz)
• 1/4 cup coconut flour (1 oz)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg or 1 flax gel (1 1/2 tbsp flax gel with 3 tbsp water, let sit to make gel)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup applesauce (4 oz)
• 1/2 cup coconut nectar ( 6 oz)
• 1/2 cup hot water

Combine all of the dry ingredients in one bowl, mixing the wet ingredients in a separate bowl–all except for the hot water. Mix everything together into a single bowl, then pour in the hot water last. Stir well to mix out any lumps, and pour the batter into a greased baking tray. Bake at 350 degrees for half an hour. Cool before serving.

PBC Fudge

If you’re a fan of chocolate fudge and peanut butter, this is by far the tastiest dessert you can make with protein powder. If you buy chocolate flavored protein powder, it will make the dessert even more delicious. By adding in a bit of cocoa powder, you enhance the chocolate-y-ness of the dish.

• Ingredients:
• Preparation:

• 1/2 cup (112 grams) virgin coconut oil, softened
• 2 scoops (47 grams) chocolate-flavored protein powder
• 1/2 cup (128 grams) salted creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 drops liquid Stevia

Mix all of the ingredients in a food processor until the batter is nice and smooth, and use a spoon to scoop some of the mixture into tiny muffin liners. Put the muffin tray into the fridge for an hour before eating, and store for no more than a week.

Recipe courtesy of: http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-fudge/

Protein-Rich Oatie Bars

Who doesn’t love a good oatmeal bar? There’s nothing like oatmeal to start the day off right, but before you head off to your workout, a protein-heavy oatie-bar is the perfect source of energy. This recipe makes a delicious oatmeal bar that can be a wonderful midday snack, or even the dessert at the end of your meal.

• Ingredients:
• Preparation:

• 1½ cups gluten free rolled oats
• 2 scoops (1/2 cup) natural vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
• 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)
• ​1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup chopped dates

Whisk all of the dry and fruity ingredients together in a bowl, but set the coconut palm sugar aside until later. Beat your egg in a separate bowl, and mix all of the wet ingredients in together. Stir wet and dry together, and mix in the palm sugar at the very end. Mix until properly combined. The batter should be nice and smooth. Pour into a greased baking tray, and put into an oven pre-heated to 375. Bake for no more than half an hour, inserting a toothpick to check for doneness. Cool before serving.

​Recipe courtesy of: http://www.nutritionistinthekitch.com/2013/11/30/gf-gingerbread-proatmeal-bake/

Protein Pizza

Pizza made without carbs? Impossible, right? Not so! This recipe produces an amazingly delicious slice of pizza that will replace anything Domino’s can make, and it’s the perfect option for anyone on a low-carb diet. The ingredients may not be too easy to come by, but it’s worth the effort.

• Ingredients:
• Preparation:

• 1¼ cup blanched almond flour (or ½ cup coconut flour)
• ¼ cup Jay Robb protein powder (unflavored, optional)
• 4 TBS Psyllium husk powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 TBS grated parmesan cheese
• 1 TBS Italian spices
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs (4 eggs for coconut flour)
• 1 cup boiling water
• butter or coconut oil (for brushing)

Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a bowl, and stir until evenly distributed. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl, and add to the dry ingredients. Add in the boiling water, and stir until you have your doughy consistency. If you are using egg-beaters, the dough is done once it starts to stick. Use an oiled rolling pin to roll out the dough onto an oven sheet, and remember that the crust rises about 2 or 3 times. Bake the crust for roughly 25 minutes in the oven, remove, and brush with oil. Return it to the over and cook for another 5 minutes to crisp. Top with your favorite ingredients, bake, and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of: http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/amazing-pizza/​

Tiramisu Flapjacks

Want to start your day off with a bit of protein? Adding protein powder into this recipe makes it a protein heavy option, but no less delicious! The tiramisu-style layering of this pancake stack will be a dream come true.

• Ingredients:
• Preparation:

For the Pancakes

• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
• 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
• 1/2 teaspoon sodium-free baking powder
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup strong brewed cold coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon coffee extrac

For the Sweet “Cream” Filling

• 1/3 cup low-fat no-salt-added cottage cheese
• 1/2 large banana
• 1/8 teaspoon coffee extrace
• unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Use a blender to grind your oats into powder, and combine the flour with the flax, baking powder, and protein powder in a bowl. Whisk your egg white in a separate bowl, and add in the coffee and the two extracts. Stir well, then add into the dry ingredients. Mix well until you have your batter. Pour the batter onto a hot griddle, and cook like regular pancakes. Mix the “cream” ingredients in the food processor, and layer between pancakes. ​Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of: http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2012/09/30/the-coffee-dilemma/

With these protein powder recipes you can easily add more protein to your diet without preparing the same protein shakes again.