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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Comments

USMAWIFE 12/14/2018
thank you Report
4CONNIESHEALTH 10/1/2018
There are some good ideas in here. Report
CHERIRIDDELL 10/1/2018
thanks Report
SPINECCO 9/30/2018
Thanks for sharing. Report
QWESTING 9/30/2018
Muffins, pancakes, fudge - clearly a different definition of “healthy” to the usual! A bit shocking, tbh. Maybe try a boiled egg instead?! Report
HEALTHYME98 9/30/2018
Great ideas! Report
ETHELMERZ 9/30/2018
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 9/30/2018
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 9/16/2018
great new ideas Report
EVIE4NOW 9/8/2018
New ideas for me. Thanks. Report
GEORGE815 8/16/2018
Nice article Report
DEE107 7/29/2018
will check this protein powder out thanks Report
DEE107 7/29/2018
will check this protein powder out thanks Report
PWILLOW1 7/27/2018
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 7/26/2018
Thank you for the ideas. I'll give some of them a try. Report
LOSER05 7/8/2018
Great. Report
KHALIA2 4/2/2018
Great ideas! Thank you! Report
HAWKTHREE 3/18/2018
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 2/25/2018
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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MOM1014
The article and all the comments were a wealth of information. I emailed the article to myself but now will add to my saved for more ideas from comments.
Thank you. Report
LETSGONOW
Why haven't been doing this??! I will now Report
BCAMELO
I use Aromaven Sabores vanilla powder for all of my cooking needs because the only other option here in Venezuela is imitation vanilla extract. At first I was skeptical of the powder but now I can highly recommend it. I find that once added to the other ingredients, it can take a little bit of time for the flavor to fully expand. So, I would recommend making sure to let the ingredients or final product sit for a little while if using the powder, this will help maximize the flavor of the vanilla. Report
CAGLE85
I throw it in my cereal or yogurt. I've put it in a little bit in brownies before and they were great. I've tried protein smoothies, but with no success. Report
MANDINE25
I use a tbsp of chocolate PP in a mix of 1 cup frozen raspberries+ 1 banana, 1 minute in the food processor and I get a rich and creamy chocolate raspberry ice cream. Report
JGLAGUADO
Hi all, I use Isagenix's Whey Protein for my shakes, smoothies and milkshakes. High biological value protein with digestive enzymes+ low glycemic carbohidrates+good fatty acids. Also, very often, I add 1-2 spoons to my cereal for extra-strength. Also, something that have worked for me, is adding 2-3 spoons of oatmeal to my shakes for extra protein and more fiber. Might be a little bit thicker, but trust me, worthy it is. Thinking about combining herbs, fruits and protein powder? Try adding some spearmint leaves to your strawberry, cranberry or pineapple shakes....ohhhh, you might love it. Have a wonderful day y'all! Report
RJHACKER923
How well do these recipes work with soy or almond milk substituting for "milk?" I'm allergic to whey protein and use a beef protein isolate for extra protein. Report
JUNEBEA
I use Jay Robb egg white protein powder. Best tasting one I've ever tried. Eggs have the highest amount of bioavailable protein & would be good for cooked dishes. I can't do whey & am leery of soy, so it is perfect & much better tasting than pea or rice. Report
MAMA_CD
Great ideas, I've used many types of protein powders and replaced part or all of flours in recipes, it works great, inexpensive, no animal killing involved, and suitable for all types of eating plans. This morning I had my own version of low carb (high protein, with protein powder) pancakes with sugar free syrup and topped with cottage cheese...very yummy! Report
MAMA_CD
Great ideas, I've used many types of protein powders and replaced part or all of flours in recipes, it works great, inexpensive, no animal killing involved, and suitable for all types of eating plans. This morning I had my own version of low carb (high protein, with protein powder) pancakes with sugar free syrup and topped with cottage cheese...very yummy! Report
LORIVIOLA
looks delicious! Report
MICHELLE_LEX
Love all of these. We already do the pudding! Can't wait to try some of them! Report
CHERRYZMB60
i use protein powder in a smoothie so i like the new ways this article gives me.

MOOREINSPIRE-thank you for the comment about soy making you not being able to go and bloaty. I will stick to the whey since i have that problem also
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ZESTFUL60
I'm always looking for some good protein recipes, thank you ;-)! Report
ETHELMERZ
I've never had "whey bloat", ever, but the vegan products give me the heaves. Report
OAKASHANDTHORN
What a lovely set of protein-rich recipes!

Can't decide which ones to try first.

Thanks for sharing these
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STEVENCANDERSEN
These look like great ways to boost my protein intake. I always seem to have trouble making my daily protein goals. We recently bought some pea protein. So far I have only tried it in a smoothie. It seemed pretty good. We bought plain not flavored so we can use it in a variety of recipes. Report
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