Protein powders are a great way to supplement your diet, especially if you're looking to increase your protein intake. While traditionally mixed into drinks and smoothies, protein powders can also be incorporated into your baking to give your sweet treats a healthy boost. Here are five delicious ways you can do just that.
Baking with protein powders
Baking with protein powders can be a bit tricky. You can't just swap out flour for protein powder in a recipe. Protein powders absorb liquids differently than flours, so it's essential to adjust your recipe accordingly. It is usually recommended to replace up to 1/3 of the flour with protein powder. You might need to add more liquids as protein powders tend to make batters thicker.
Protein powder cookies
Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder into your cookie batter for a protein-rich treat. Here's a simple recipe:
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Mix all the ingredients together, roll into balls, and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Protein powder pancakes
Start your day off with a protein-packed breakfast. Incorporating protein powder into your pancake batter is a great way to do this. Here's a recipe you can try:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 cup almond milk
Mix all the ingredients together and cook on a hot griddle.
Protein powder brownies
Who said brownies can't be healthy? By adding protein powder, you can enjoy your favorite dessert without the guilt. Here's a recipe:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup sweetener of choice
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Mix all the ingredients together, spread into a greased baking dish, and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Protein powder muffins
Another great way to incorporate protein powder into your baking is by adding it to your muffin batter. Here's a recipe:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 egg
Mix all the ingredients together, divide into muffin cups, and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Protein powder bread
Bread is another baking staple you can boost with protein powder. Here's a recipe:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup oil
Mix all the ingredients together, pour into a greased loaf pan, and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
Remember, the type and flavor of protein powder you use will significantly impact the taste and texture of your baked goods. Feel free to experiment with different types and flavors to find what works best for you.
