by Alena
Bump up the protein content in your diet with these delicious protein powder recipes! Indulgent sweet treats you can make for breakfast, snack or dessert.
Have you ever ordered two pounds of protein powder just to get bored of shakes after a few days? Worry not; we’ve hand-selected 15+ delicious and versatile protein powder recipes for you!
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From energy balls and other meal prep-friendly protein snacks to easy breakfast ideas and indulgent desserts, these sweet treats are guaranteed to make the use of protein powder much more exciting for you.
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Protein Powder Recipes
1
Protein Overnight Oats
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One of the easiest ways to use protein powder is to make overnight oats. This results in a creamy, thick and healthy breakfast idea you can simply grab from the fridge in the morning!
2
Double Chocolate Protein Cookies
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Loaded with chocolate and protein, these vegan cookies are out-of-this-world delicious! Probably one of your new favorite ways to get your essential amino acids.
3
Fluffy Protein Pancakes
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Only 7 ingredients are needed to make these easy and fluffy vegan protein pancakes. Ready in 30 minutes and delicious with fresh fruit and maple syrup.
4
Protein Powder Cookie Dough
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This protein-packed snack idea is great for making ahead of time and ready in only 5 minutes. It packs 20g of protein, so eat the whole bowl!
5
No-Bake Chocolate Protein Bars
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Looking for a quick and healthy post-workout snack? Try these grain-free chocolate protein bars with peanut butter, cocoa, almond flour and maple syrup. Cheaper than store-bought!
6
Baked Berry Protein Oatmeal
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Make these baked protein oats ahead of time and stash them in the fridge for a quick breakfast in the morning! Only simple ingredients are needed, including your favorite protein powder, oats, fruit and plant-based milk.
7
Protein Chickpea Blondies
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This recipe offers a lot of plant-based protein from chickpeas and protein powder. With just seven ingredients and less than 30 minutes needed, this healthy and cheap snack idea is a must-try.
8
Banana Protein Powder Waffles
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Start your day with these healthy vegan banana protein waffles that are freezable and great for meal prep! Fluffy, tasty and ready in under 30 minutes.
9
Chocolate & Vanilla Mug Cake
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Mug cakes have become super popular — and for good reason. This microwave cake takes only 7 minutes in total, is great for making just one serving and can be high in protein when using protein powder.
10
Easy 2 Minute Yogurt Bowl
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Make your own colorful yogurt bowl with soft tofu, cashew butter, frozen fruit and protein powder! Decorate to your liking with granola, nuts, fruit or other toppings.
11
Protein Ice Cream
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How about some healthy vegan protein ice cream using frozen bananas as a base? Try different flavors using your favorite protein powder and enjoy this nutritious treat.
12
Vegan Protein Brownies
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Flourless, fudgy and decadent, these protein brownies are a great healthier snack idea! Only 6 ingredients, such as peanut butter, maple syrup and cocoa powder, are needed.
13
Easy Protein Muffins
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These quick and easy blender muffins are a delicious protein-packed treat for the whole family! The recipe uses simple components such as rolled oats, baking powder, bananas and dairy-free yogurt.
14
Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars
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Celebrate fall with these homemade protein bars. They are perfectly portable and a delicious sweet snack or nutritious dessert.
15
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
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If you’re into meal prep, this high-protein carrot cake baked oatmeal will be totally your jam! It tastes just like cake, requires 10 minutes of prep time and calls for protein powder in the icing.
16
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Keeping a container with these peanut butter protein balls on hand is a great way to stay happy and nourished! They take less than 15 minutes to put together.
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15+ Delicious Protein Powder Recipes (No Shakes!)
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Bump up the protein content in your diet with these delicious protein powder recipes! Indulgent sweet treats you can make for breakfast, snack or dessert. The following iced mocha smoothie is the perfect 5-minute afternoon pick-me-up!
Ingredients
Iced Mocha Protein Smoothie
- 1 cup chocolate soy milk (240 ml)
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 scoop of vegan chocolate protein powder
- Ice cubes, to preference
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust to your taste and texture preferences, then pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any dairy-free milk for this recipe.
- Add a handful of spinach to make this smoothie higher in nutrients.
- Find 15+ more protein powder recipes in the article above.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2Serving Size: ½ recipe
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 229Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 4gSugar: 17gProtein: 18g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed. Just focus on whole plant-based foods and eat until satiety!
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Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
