Whey protein is one of the most popular fitness supplements. It helps you get your daily dose of protein and is enriched with other essential nutrients as well. Some of the main benefits of whey protein are to helps boost immunity, support post-workout recovery, helps gain muscle mass, etc.
If you are someone who has decided to opt for a healthy lifestyle, then try these 5 delicious snack recipes with the goodness of whey protein powder.
1.Protein Krispy Treats
Rice crisps are a great addition to your diet. You can have it savory or mix it with chocolate, honey, peanut butter etc. to make delicious and healthy sweet treats. This recipe has the goodness of whey protein and is a great on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice crisps
- ½ cup peanut butter (lightly melted)
- 3 scoops vanilla whey protein
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey
Method
- Grease your tray with cooking spray and keep it aside.
- In a bowl mix honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and whey protein powder until you get a smooth consistency.
- Add rice crisps to this mixture. Use your hands to lightly tap and mix the entire batter.
- Use a spatula and spread the entire batter into the tray.
- Place in fridge for 30 – 40 minutes and allow it to set.
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Cut into bite-sized cubes. Store in an airtight jar.
2.Chocolate Chip Brownies
Think cheat meal, think chocolate chip brownies. But what if we told you that you can enjoy chocolate chip brownies in your diet? This recipe of protein brownies is perfect for all you fitness enthusiasts. Quick to make, healthy to eat, and with the goodness of protein – what else can you ask for in a snack recipe?
Ingredients
- 2 cups banana puree
- 1 cup almond butter (you can make peanut butter or cashew butter as well)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 scoops GNC Pro Performance Whey Protein (chocolate variant)
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven at 180C/ 350F. Grease a baking tray with cooking spray and keep it aside.
- In a blender jar combine banana puree, whey protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter and blend until you get a smooth consistency.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the greased tray and bake for 18 – 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool. Cut into small cubes and enjoy!
3.Peanut Butter Protein Bar
Chocolate and peanut butter are the best combinations. You’ll love this easy and delicious recipe. Try it once and you’ll not buy protein bars from the store.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 scoops GNC protein powder (chocolate variant)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky – whichever you like)
- ½ cup mixed nuts and seeds
Method
- Line a bread loaf tin with parchment paper and grease it.
- In a bowl mix rolled oats, GNC protein powder, and nuts.
- In a small pan over light heat add honey and peanut butter and melt completely. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Mix honey mixture with oats. Add chocolate chips and mix well.
- Put in the loaf and allow it to set in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Cut into small pieces and enjoy this power-packed snack.
4.Coconut Protein Balls
On days when you crave something sweet yet don’t want to waver from your diet, this healthy recipe will come to your rescue. With the goodness of dates and coconut and the power of whey protein, it is ideal as a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pitted dates
- 1 ½ cups almonds
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 4 scoops of chocolate whey GNC protein powder
- ½ cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
Method
- In a blender jar blend almonds until you get a fine powder. Add dates and water and blend again.
- Add cacao powder and GNC protein powder and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread coconut flakes onto a plate.
- Roll the batter into small balls and coat with coconut flakes.
- Allow cooling in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container.
5.Chocolate protein overnight oats
Feast with this amazing overnights oats recipe. It is healthy, delicious, and will give you the power of protein without any guilt.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (you can take soy/cashew/ oats milk)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop GNC whey protein chocolate powder
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a glass jar.
- Mix well and allow it to set in the fridge overnight.
- Enjoy cold in the morning.
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