These 3 easy and delicious protein powder recipes are amazing for your health. You will be amazed at what you can do in just a few minutes that leave energised for the rest of the day. These recipes are also a great pre or post-workout meal for muscle recovery and better athlete performance.
Protein Powder
Protein is one of the essential macronutrients that our body needs, particularly with intense sport. It helps with muscle building and repair and helps building enzymes and hormones.
The added nutritional values of protein powder can also lead to weight loss and muscle gain. It also helps with recovery after exercise.
Types Of Protein Powder To Use
There are many types of protein powders, but the most common and used products include:
- Whey: This one is the most common for athletes. It is a by-product of the cheese making process. It's absorbed easily and quickly.
- Casein: Great for speeding up recovery with glutamine after exercise. It Comes from dairy products and is absorbed more slowly. Best to be taken at night
- Soy: Great alternative to whey or casein proteins. It also has all the essential amino acids that our body needs.
- Pea: Common in most plant-based proteins. High quality alternative with amino acid and arginine.
- Hemp: Excellent choice for vegans. Contains essential fatty acids and complete proteins.
Usual protein servings of protein per day for a person tends to be 0.8g per 1 kg or your weight. However, active people or pregnant women could need more. At Top Athlete we have a big range of whey and plant blend protein powders to provide you with the best protein possible.
Recipes
1. Protein Powder Pumpkin Burgers (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil, (canola or olive oil)
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 cup of Oats
- 1 Cup pumpkin Puree
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
- ¼ tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ Parsley, Chopped
- ½ Cup Of Whey or Plant Blend Salted Caramel Protein Powder or Protein Powder of your choice
- Salt to taste
Method
- In a pan salute the garlic and onion till golden brown and let cool for a few minutes
- In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, walnuts and oats till roughly chopped or desired consistency. A more lumpy mixture will hold its shape better in the end
- In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with the protein powder, all the spices, salt, and mustard.
- Mix the three separate mixtures together. The mixture should be soft but not very smooth.
- Mould into ⅓ - ½ cup patties.
- Pan fry until golden brown and place in a burger bun with your favourite toppings.
2. Protein Powder Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas
- 75g Oats
- 3 Eggs
- 3 Scoops of Whey or Plant Blend Vanilla Bean Protein Powder of your choice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Olive oil for frying
Method
- In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth and runny.
- In a pan, heat a small amount of olive oil on medium heat. When hot, pour ¼ cup of your pancake mixture. When stiff bubbles appear or the pancakes are golden brown, flip to the other side. Repeat until you run out of butter.
- Serve with fresh berries and maple syrup or your choice of toppings.
3. Eggless Protein Mug Brownies (Vegan option)
Ingredients
- 1 Scoop of Plant Blend Dutch Chocolate Protein Powder, Whey Dutch Chocolate Protein Powder, or protein powder of your choice
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder, depending on preference
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 egg (optional)
- ¼ cup Milk of choice
- 1-2 tbsp choc chips
- ½ tbsp Honey
- Pinch of Salt
Method
- In a large oven or microwave safe mug, mix all the dry ingredients until fully blended and there are no clumps.
- In a small bowl whisk all the wet ingredients together until mixed well.
- Combine the wet and dry mixture in the large mug.
- Bake in the Microwave for 60 seconds - 2 minutes or until fully cooked. Alternatively, bake it in the oven at 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Keep in mind that protein powder measurements for these recipes are just a guide and should be adjusted for your own advisable protein intake. You can find all types of healthy and chemical free protein powders at Top Athlete. Visit our website for more information about our protein powder, our other products, and what we do. Let us know if you have any questions of concerns.
