What different can I do with whey protein powder apart from drinking it with milk and water? I am sure this question bothers you a lot. Today I am here with an answer to your question. I am going to share five recipes that you can make with the help of whey protein powder.
Before starting with the recipes, let us know in detail about the whey protein powder.
What is Whey Protein?
- Milk contains two types of protein that are casein and whey.
- Whey protein is completely bonded and attached with casein and can be separated from casein in milk. It is also a byproduct that is a form while producing cottage cheese.
- Whey protein is the protein which is known as a complete protein as it contain all the 9 essential amino acids and high fiber foods
- Whey protein is also known to have low lactose content.
Types of Whey Protein
- Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)
- Whey Protein Isolates (WPI)
- Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)
- It contains low levels of fat and low levels of lactose content depending upon the concentration.
- If the concentration is low the content of protein is 30 % and if it is more concentrated than the protein is as high as 90%.
- Whey protein is further processed to remove all the fat and lactose.
- Whey Protein isolate, contains 90% protein.
- This form of protein has already undergone partial hydrolysis,.
- It is also a predigested form of whey protein, for the simple reason as it has already undergone partial hydrolysis.
- It is a process which is necessary for the body to absorb energy.
- After having a glance on whey protein and its types, now I will take you to the most interesting part of this article.
Recipes Made Using Whey Protein Powder
1. High Protein Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Description
- 1 muffin is equal to 10 gm of protein
- It can be eaten as a good post workout snack
- Time of preparation- 5 min
- Time to Cook- 25 min
- Number of Servings – 12
Ingredients
1 cup soya milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup oats (powdered)
8 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla flavor
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup canola oil
3 teaspoon stevia powder
1 ½ cups partially frozen blueberries
Method of Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degree F or 190 degree C.
- Mix soy milk and Vinegar well in a glass.
- Add all the other ingredients in the bowl
- Add the mixture of soy milk and vinegar and all the other wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Grease the muffin container with cooking oil.
- Use the spoon and fill the muffin container till 2/3 with the batter prepared.
- Bake till 22-25 minutes
- Check by inserting a toothpick. If it is clean, then your muffin is ready to eat.
2. High Protein and High Fiber recipe for pancakes
Description
- 1 Pan cake gives you 11 gm of protein.
- It is an awesome way to get a high fiber and high protein in one snack.
- Time for Preparation-5 minutes
- Time to Cook- 15 minutes
- Number of servings- 8
Ingredients
½ cup oats
½ cup hot water
6 scoops Whey protein powder, Vanilla Flavor
1 egg OR 1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Method of Preparation
- Take oats and hot water in a bowl and stir it till it becomes thick and fluffy
- In another bowl, take whey protein powder and egg/curd and stir to remove clumps.
- Add this mixture to oats. Stir properly.
- Now add Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and wheat flour.
- Take a pan and spray little oil on it. Add 2 tbsp batter of pancake.
- Cook it until it becomes golden brown in color then turn. This is one of the easiest pancake recipes
3. Protein Smoothie recipe with Tropical Fruit and Yogurt
Description
- 1 cup of yogurt smoothie gives you 15 gm of protein
- It is a good breakfast as it is a good combination of protein and carbohydrate combination.
- Time for preparation-5 minutes
- Number of Servings- 2
Ingredients
½ cup yoghurt (Low fat)
4 scoop of whey protein powder
1 banana, frozen medium
½ cup pineapple juice
1 cup frozen fruit like mango, papaya, pineapple and strawberries
Method of Preparation
- Take the entire ingredients in a bowl.
- Blend them with a blender until it becomes smooth.
- Add a little ice to make it chilled.
- Peanut butter balls rich with whey protein
Whey protein shake recipes are very popular amongst people who have to keep their diet in check.
4. Peanut Butter Balls rich in Whey Protein
Description
- It can be a good protein snack which can be consumed post workout
- At one time, you can easily consume 2 peanut butter balls which give you 10 gm of protein.
- Time for preparation-20 minutes
- Number of serving-12
Ingredients
2 cups of crunchy peanut butter
10 scoops of whey protein powder chocolate flavour
2 ripe bananas mashed
2 tbsp flaxseed powdered (Roasted and then powdered)
Method of Preparation
- In a large bowl mix all the ingredients.
- Take a container in which you want to make ball size shapes.
- Grease the container and add the mixture and refrigerate for 2 hrs before you serve.
- It will come out better if you freeze it overnight.
5. Whey Protein Rich Recipe for Cookies
Description
- It is a protein snack for your sugar craving
- 2 cookies give you 10 gm of protein
- It can be eaten as a mid evening snack
- Time for preparation- 10 minutes
- Time to cook- 8 minutes
- Number of serving -12
Ingredients
10 scoops of whey protein powder chocolate flavor
½ cup flax seed powder (roasted and grinded)
4 tbsp stevia powder
2 eggs –beaten well / 2 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 ½ tbsp coconut oil
Method of Preparation
- Take a bowl and mix coconut oil, stevia and salt and stir it well.
- Add peanut butter and mix well.
- Add eggs / baking soda and vanilla essence to it .
- Slowly start adding all the dry ingredients.
- Stir well till the mixture becomes fluffy
- Drop on a cookie sheet with the help of spoon
- Press down slightly.
- Bake at 190 degree C or 375 degree F for 10 minutes and crispy delicious cookies will be ready to eat.
I know you do not have any more patience to wait here and read anything more. You are just waiting to go into your kitchen to try out these yummy delicious isolate whey protein recipes.
So what are you waiting for. Start preparing and do write me your feedback in the below comment box.
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