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#gymproblem no. 28589: chugging the same-old post-workout protein shake gets a little boring after a while. Know that feel? Then again, maybe you’re looking for new ways to add some extra protein to your diet – or, y’know, you just like food. Whatever your reason for reading this piece, I hope it results in a satisfied tum or two.
Because here’s the thing: protein powder is magic. You can add it to all kinds of weird and wonderful things and take normal, everyday recipes – smoothies, baked goods, omelettes, pancakes – and add an extra punch to it with little or no difference to the taste.
Here’s a few little recipes I’ve used over and over (and over) again to get you started – that is, three great meals or snacks that should give any of our more kitchen-shy readers a sense of how they can turn an everyday staple into food porn!
'Purple Gunk'
2013-06-05 15:42:04
Serves 1
Excuse the name, but this awesome smoothie-come-sorbet is perhaps the best breakfast/mid-afternoon snack/dessert I have ever 'invented'. Full of only good stuff, and tastes pretty spectacular too. The recipe below is also 100% plant-based, so it's ideal for anyone on a vegan diet who might be looking for new ways to add protein to their diet.
Prep Time
5 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
306g
Servings
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
Calories from Fat 71
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 173mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 31g
10%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 19g
Protein 22g
Vitamin A
30%
Vitamin C
38%
Calcium
61%
Iron
22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 30g of a neutral-tasting protein powder (I use Pulsin Natural Soy Protein - it takes the sharp edge off the fruit and makes it all a little creamier).
- 200ml milk (I use Alpro light soy milk or almond milk).
- 1/2 a ripe banana, chopped.
- As many frozen berries as you want - frozen summer fruit medleys are cheap to buy and taste rather amazing!
Instructions
- Put everything in a blender. Whizz it up. Enjoy.
Notes
- By all means experiment with the ratio of liquid to solids, but personally I think it's best when it's solid enough that you need to eat it with a spoon.
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Protein Pancakes
2013-06-05 15:52:11
Serves 4
The perfect way to add a little something extra to your favourite weekend brunch!
Prep Time
10 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
90g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
Calories from Fat 44
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 57mg
19%
Sodium 740mg
31%
Total Carbohydrates 25g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars 8g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
11%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 80g wholewheat flour
- 50g Pulsin Natural Soy Protein (or a protein powder of your choice)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp caster sugar (or Stevia)
- 130ml milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Butter (or FryLight spray) for cooking
Instructions
- Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. In a separate bowl or jug, lightly whisk together the milk and egg.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and, using a whisk, beat until you have a smooth batter. Let the batter stand for a few minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add a knob of butter or a squirt of FryLight. When heated, add a ladle of batter. It will seem very thick but this is how it should be! Wait until the top of the pancake begins to bubble, then turn it over and cook until both sides are golden brown and the pancake has risen to about 1cm (½in) thick.
- Repeat until all the batter is used up (no-brainer). Stack. Share if you're feeling generous.
Notes
- Top with maple syrup, berries, bacon ('Murican style), lemon and sugar, Nutella, PB ... you get my drift. They're pancakes. They're awesome with everything on top.
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Microwave Brownies
2013-06-05 16:04:48
Serves 1
I'm not kidding. Everyone who's clued into student living or Pinterest has a vague idea of the marvel that is the microwave brownie, but have you ever considered this indulgent treat could be a little more supercharged? Well I'm telling you now: it can.
Prep Time
3 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
140g
Servings
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472
Calories from Fat 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g
50%
Saturated Fat 3g
14%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
Cholesterol 7mg
2%
Sodium 91mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 30g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 13g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
18%
Calcium
38%
Iron
18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil (grapeseed oil is pretty excellent)
- 4 tbsp milk (skimmed or almond, if you're cutting calories)
- 1 tbsp Stevia
- 2 tbsp wholewheat flour
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use Maxitone Definity Protein Plus)
Instructions
- Start with the liquid ingredients in a mug. Add the dry ingredients one by one, mixing well as you go until you get a smooth batter.
- Microwave for approximately 2 minutes - or until it has risen and solidified enough to look like a cake in a mug! Cool for a little while, then squirrel away into a comfy corner and enjoy.
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