15 New Ways to Use Protein Powder

By , SparkPeople Blogger
Looking for a new way to use protein powder? Think outside of the shake!

There are countless ways you can use protein powder to create healthy and delicious recipes and boost the protein contents of your favorite foods.

Check out the many ideas and recipes below!



1. Muffins: Try my High-Protein, Low-Sugar Blueberry Muffins or even try it in these banana chocolate chip muffins! These muffins have 10 grams of protein--and less than a teaspoon of sugar and oil--in each one. Sweet, moist, and delicious, pack one of these tasty treats in your gym bag for a post-workout snack!


2. Pancakes: This sweet breakfast just got a bit healthier, thanks to these protein pancake recipes!

These Protein Powder & Wheat Mini Pancakes look especially good.



3. Pudding:  From scratch or from a mix, pudding and protein powder are a perfect pair!






4. Smoothies: Give yours staying power with one of these recipes.

The carrot cake protein shake (left) will certainly quell your sweet tooth!



5. Cakes: Swap up to half the flour in your cake recipe with protein powder. Add an additional 1/2 cup water. 

Portion control your sweets by making cupcakes!




6. Protein Fudge: Enough said!








7. Yogurt: Stir 1-2 scoops protein powder into your favorite yogurt! Top with your favorite extras: nuts, fruit, chocolate chips--anything!

8. Milkshake: Mix 1 cup skim or non-dairy milk, 6 ice cubes and 1-2 scoops protein powder in a blender. For a creamier milkshake, use ice cubes made of milk!

9. Coffee: Create a better-for-you frozen drink with Protein Powder Chocolate Frappucino

10. Ice cream: Mix one 6-ounce container vanilla Greek yogurt with 1-2 scoops protein powder. Mix to combine, then freeze, stirring every 20 minutes until it reaches the consistency you desire (about an hour).

11. "Dough balls": You'll swear these taste just like cookie dough!






12. Cookies: Speaking of cookies, how about some Protein Powder Cookies?






13. Oatmeal: Add one scoop protein powder to your usual oats recipe. (I like vanilla!)

14. Cheesecake: Even cheesecake can get a boost of protein. Check out this recipe for details!



15. No Bake Protein Bars: These hunger-busting bars are ready in a snap, and they're perfect for a hike or an after-workout snack.


How do you use protein powder? Which brand or flavor is your favorite?

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ELRIDDICK 8/13/2020
Thanks for sharing Report
MNABOY 7/31/2020
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LOSER05 6/6/2020
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KOALA_BEAR 5/29/2020
I began using Dr. Andrew Lessman's Secure soy PP (chocolate, vanilla or coffee) as I am allergic to dairy & these are 63-70 calories. They mix easily in water & taste good; good prices when HSN runs specials. Used to be soy was the most available dairy substitute but now there are other concerns about soy. I saw a pea protein display recently at Target but didn't buy since already well stocked. I use mine either plain like when traveling, or in smoothie when I want something quick or light. Will consider more options w/ higher protein ratios & maybe a new recipe variation. Report
MNABOY 4/27/2020
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EVILCECIL 1/13/2020
Great ideas. Report
SNUZYQ2 12/24/2019
Some very nice recipes here. Thank you! Report
ELRIDDICK 11/16/2019
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ELRIDDICK
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KHALIA2
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing! Report
PETRA320
Thanks for sharing! Report
STARVING__POET
Great article! Report
GRAMLOCK77
I need to try some of these ideas. I mostly use it for smoothies. Thank you. Report
MRPEABODY
Thank you Report
GEORGE815
Thanks Report
JOCELYNH711
Going to try at least three of these recipes ! Report
ELRIDDICK
Thanks for sharing Report
USMAWIFE
thank you Report
4CONNIESHEALTH
There are some good ideas in here. Report
CHERIRIDDELL
thanks Report
SPINECCO
Thanks for sharing. Report
QWESTING
Muffins, pancakes, fudge - clearly a different definition of “healthy” to the usual! A bit shocking, tbh. Maybe try a boiled egg instead?! Report
HEALTHYME98
Great ideas! Report
ETHELMERZ
It is sort of funny, how something once meant for sick people, or people unable to chew or eat properly, has become a million dollar business. Thinking there is magic in the product. Report
SUMMARAH
I've just been using it to make shakes. My favorite is Espira Plant Power Protein Powder. These are great ideas! Thank you. Report
DWROBERGE
great new ideas Report
EVIE4NOW
New ideas for me. Thanks. Report
GEORGE815
Nice article Report
DEE107
will check this protein powder out thanks Report
DEE107
will check this protein powder out thanks Report
PWILLOW1
Just wondered if anyone has tried any of the protein powders with insects as the main source of the protein? I know EXO and CHAPUL PROTEIN POWDER contains crickets. Dried powdered cockroaches are also a great source of protein but not sure if it is readily available in USA. I do know there are many cockroach farms abroad. Report
CAROLYNINJOY1
Thank you for the ideas. I'll give some of them a try. Report
LOSER05
Great. Report
KHALIA2
Great ideas! Thank you! Report
HAWKTHREE
I use a zero carb no artificial sweetener protein powder, add it to eggs to turn an omelet to a more cake-like egg dish. Add veggies Report
JERSEYGIRL24
Great ideas Report
GEORGE815
New places to add protein that I have not looked for. Report
START40TRISH
I will try a protein bar version of my own. This article gave me lots of great ideas for a quick breakfast bar. Report
4LMHJCR
I have added protein powder to yogurt in the past but have never tried freezing it to make it like an ice cream - will have to try that out!
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KATHYJO56
I don't think we would like a single one of these recipes Report
JUST-ELIZ
These are disgusting and not even "healthy"! Where's the real food recipes? Report
JUST-ELIZ
These are disgusting and not even "healthy"! Where's the real food recipes? Report
ETHELMERZ
Some of these powders make stuff have nasty mouth feel, yuck, like camels slept in there, blah, use at your own risk. Report
LIFENPROGRESS
CLICK is my go-to protein powder. It's casein not whey so no nasty after-taste! Report
C0FF33
I never thought of using protein powder in oatmeal. Will try that for sure, thanks! Report
MS_GODDESS
The article was great - but I also get a TON of info from the comments - so thanks to all who have contributed! I don't regularly use a Protein Powder, but get Bulu Box samples every month and have tried a few from there. Since I'm focusing on getting more protein and fiber in my diet, this has been a great source for getting started. Thanks again to everyone! Report
JESSICA0431
Check out HerSuppz.com for lots of these!! Report
SGREEN305
Some of those recipes look delicious! Report
LEXIPEDIA79
I prefer Unjury unflavored protein powder. I use it in savory foods, like soup and curries. i like it in hot broth with vegetables added. Report
NUTRITIONMINUTE
This is the jackpot of protein recipes! Thank you! I will be sharing this...
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