Protein Powder Recipes!

So you've just bought some protein powder, and you're excited! It tastes great, you feel healthy, and like you're making a step in the right direction towards a healthier lifestlye.

But you find you're getting sick of drinking it with just water. You want to get creative! Go crazy in the kitchen! Have some fun!

Well today I'm bringing you a bunch of protein recipes to try with your protein to keep things fresh, fun, and yummy :) Whey protein is so versatile that you can literally turn it into anything you want. Try out one of these recipes; they're my favorite! I've also included some of my favorite protein powders to cook/drink and the links to check them out.

Protein Waffle (recipe by @jazzythings)
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 scoop protein powder (I used Cellucor Whey in Red Velvet)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese

Blend all the ingredients in a blender. Pour the whole batter into your waffle maker, bake, and enjoy!


Protein Ice Cream (recipe by Dr. Sara Solomon)
- 1 zuchinni, peeled and sliced
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetned almond milk
- sweetner of choice (I used Truvia

Blend ingredients together, then place in your ice cream machine for 10-20 minutes.

Protein Shake 
Just blend your scoop of protein with about 1/2 cup of any liquid, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, and some ice and your protein shake becomes a milkshake!

Protein Pancakes
- 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- 1//4 c greek yogurt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp protein powder (vanilla is best)
- 1/3 tsp baking powder

Blend ingredients together, then pour small circles onto a pan or griddle on medium heat. Flip, eat, top, enjoy!

My Favorite Proteins

Optimum Nutrition Whey Isolate - Vanilla (available at Costco)
PES: Select Protein - SnickerDoodle

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Hi! I'm Rachel and I love nutrition, being a girl, cookie dough, the Lord, and anything that makes my life easier.