Many people are looking to fit more protein into their diet, whether it's to bulk up, build lean muscle or to simply gain a bit of weight. The most common way of consuming that protein powder is through a meal replacement shake. While these are often delicious and certainly do the trick, this powder is very versatile and can be used in a number of your favorite recipes for breakfast or dinner. Livestrong suggested some great recipes you can use to help you get the protein you need at any time of day.
Breakfast…
Scrambled eggs
Eggs are already filled with protein, but adding some protein powder can help give them even more of a punch. Using six eggs, 1/4 cup of 2 percent milk and a half scoop of your favorite protein powder like Naturade VEG – Natural or Naturade 100% Whey, you can whip up a breakfast of champions. Top your eggs off with salt and pepper or a bit of cheese for extra flavor and enjoy!
Pancakes
If you're more of a pancake person when it comes to breakfast, you're in luck. Adding protein to your favorite morning meal is super easy. All you have to do is combine one scoop of the protein powder of your choice with water until it matches the consistency of your pancake batter. Combine and cook one to two minutes on each side. It doesn't get easier than that.
Lunch…
Mashed potatoes
Enjoy a large bowl of fluffy mashed potatoes while getting your protein fix at the same time. Place one pound of red skinned potatoes in a pot, cover with water and boil for 15 minutes. Drain the water and add 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk and one scoop flavorless or vanilla protein powder and mix thoroughly. If you like sour cream on your potatoes, swap it out for Greek yogurt to significantly cut your calorie count (and add protein!) while still providing that cool and creamy taste.
Snacks…
Cinnamon apples
Filling up on whole fruits is a great way to keep you full in between meals and provides you with lots of nutrients your body needs. But we often don't reach for an apple when we need to fill up on protein. Now, you can! Slice your favorite apples up and place them into a large, sealable plastic bag with one tablespoon of cinnamon and one scoop of Naturade Total Soy French Vanilla. Shake all the ingredients up, place into a bowl and enjoy!
Dinner…
Burger
Yes, one of America's favorite foods, the burger, can easily have protein powder added to it. Mix 4 ounces of ground beef with one-fourth of a scoop of flavorless or vanilla protein powder and form into patties. Cook for four to five minutes on each side and you have some delicious burgers ready to go! For an even healthier creation, add some low-fat cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and onions.
Dessert…
Rice Krispies
Who doesn't love rice krispies? Now you can enjoy them even more knowing that they're giving your body the nutrients it needs to recover from a workout. Preheat your oven to 325 F and mix 1 and 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons honey, two tablespoons reduced fat butter, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and two scoops Naturade Total Soy French Vanilla into a large bowl. Pour into the pan and let it bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Who knew gaining muscle could be so tasty?
