Protein is a staple food for bodybuilding. Many bodybuilders do not have enough free time to make meals, which will take them a lot of time. Here you will find quick and easy recipes, which can help you to increase your protein intake, but they will help you to make an incredible body too. Do not doubt to try them, you will not regret.
Quick and easy protein recipes
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These recipes are incredibly healthy and they will not take you a lot of time, so you will enjoy them whenever you want.
Muscle milk protein brownies
This recipe is like a challenge. You will create something exceptional with limited ingredients. You will get 318 calories, 13 grams carbs, 28 grams protein, and 17 grams fat. You will need 8 minutes to make it and it is for one serving. You will need the next ingredients: 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon water, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, ½ scoop Muscle Milk Completely Whey, Cocoa Bean, and 1 scoop Muscle Milk protein powder, Natural Chocolate.
You should combine all the mentioned ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. You should stir it in small amounts of water until you reach a brownie–batter consistency. You should microwave for one minute, check and stir and then microwave again for thirty seconds to one minute. You should be careful not to overcook it. You surely want a brownie texture – soft and gooey.
Protein parfait
In some cases, plain old yogurt just will not do. You can create a creamy and protein-packed treat with this parfait recipe. From this recipe, you will get 280 calories, 25 grams carbs, 31 grams protein, and 6 grams fat. You will need 6 minutes to make it and it is for 2 servings. You will need the next ingredients:
1 teaspoon granulated Stevia, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon coconut flakes, ¼ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup blueberries, ¼ cup raspberries, ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder, and 250 grams of 2% plain Greek yogurt. You should mix the yogurt and whey using a food processor, fork, or whisk to ensure that your mixture is smooth and creamy.
Then, in a nonstick pan, you should heat up the oats, coconut, Stevia, and cinnamon until they are mixed together and brown up a bit. To assemble the parfait, you should layer the yogurt and whey mixture with seasonal berries and coconut mix. You should let your parfait chill in the fridge for an hour or overnight. Then, enjoy it.
Coconut oil protein pudding
Coconut oil is one of the best oil which you can add to your diet. From this recipe, you will get 285 calories, 8 grams carbs, 25 grams protein, and 17 grams fat. You will need 35 minutes to make it and it is for one serving. You will the next ingredients: ½ tablespoon chia seeds, 6 fl oz water, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil. You should combine all the mentioned ingredients and chill for thirty minutes in the refrigerator.
Matcha protein energy bites
If you want to add antioxidant food to your diet, then try these matcha bites. From this recipe, you will get 123 calories, 9 grams carbs, 4 grams protein, and 8 grams fat. For this recipe, you will need 10 minutes and it is for 12 servings. You will need the next ingredients: 2 oz white chocolate, 1 pinch sea salt, 2 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 2 teaspoon RSP Nutrition Matcha Bomb, Vanilla Chai, 1 scoop RSP Nutrition TrueFit Lean Protein (Vanilla), ½ cup rolled oats and 4 tablespoons natural almond butter.
You should mix all of the mentioned ingredients in a bowl, except the white chocolate into a dough-like consistency. You should scoop out a small amount of the mixture and form it into a ball with your hands. You should repeat until you have used up the dough. You should put the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for about half an hour. If you are adding the white chocolate drizzle, then you should melt the white chocolate in a double boiler.
You should remove the balls from the freezer and drizzle with melted white chocolate. You should put them back into the freezer until the white chocolate has hardened. You should transfer the balls to an airtight container and store them in a fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three weeks. You should take them out of the freezer for ten to fifteen minutes before eating.
Whey great protein muffins
These whey protein muffins are some of the best foods that you can add to your bodybuilding diet. From this recipe, you will get 131 calories, 15 grams carbs, 11 grams protein, and 3 grams fat. You will need 16 minutes to make it and it is for 4 servings. You will need the next ingredients: ½ scoop BPI Sports Whey – HD, chocolate cookie, 1 whole egg, 5 large egg whites, and 1 cup raw oats. You should mix all the mentioned ingredients in a blender together for 30 seconds.
In a PAM–sprayed muffin tin, you should divvy the batter up into 4 muffins. You should put it in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. You should remove it from the oven and put 3 chocolate chips on top of each muffin. You should let them cool and serve.
Casein pudding
The casein pudding starts with a thick and decadent texture and keeps rocking with a sustained release of muscle-building goodness. This is a simple two-ingredient recipe, which is made with casein protein and sugar – free Jell – O pudding mix, which can be any flavor you desire. From this recipe, you will get 250 calories, 34 grams carbs, 26 grams protein, and 1 gram fat. You will need 5 minutes to make it and it is for one serving. For this recipe, you will need the next ingredients:
1 fl oz water, 1 medium banana, 2 teaspoons sugar – free fat – free chocolate pudding powder, and 1 scoop of casein protein powder. You should combine the casein and pudding and mix them into a bowl. You should begin stirring and water, as needed until desired pudding-like consistency, is achieved. You should add sliced banana and enjoy in it.
Dark chocolate protein Mocha
You should skin the fat and sugar-filled frappe. This recipe will fill you with protein. From this recipe, you will get 106 calories, 8 grams carbs, 12 grams protein, and 3 grams fat. You will need 15 minutes to make it and it is for two servings. For this recipe, you will need the next ingredients: ¼ cup casein protein powder, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened, ½ cup coffee, and ½ cup whole milk. You should make the coffee as strong as you can handle.
While your coffee is brewing, you should heat up the milk until you can stick your finger in it without having to rush to the ER. You should be warm but not scalding. You should be sure not to overheat your milk because if you do, the casein will curdle when added. Then, add cocoa to the milk and whisk. When the coffee has cooled down a bit, you should add the cocoa – milk, and casein in it. Then, blend all together so it gets nice, thick, and frothy. You should serve it and sip.
Almond butter protein pancakes
This type of pancake will bring you protein which you need a lot. From this type of recipe, you will get 289 calories, 11 grams fat, 38 grams protein, and 10 grams fat. You will need six minutes to make it and it is for one serving. You will need the next ingredients for this recipe: 2 tablespoons sugar–free maple syrup, 1 serving 1 packet Splenda, 1 tablespoon natural almond butter, ¼ cup water, 3 egg whites, 1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, Vanilla Ice Cream.
You should mix all the mentioned ingredients in a bowl. If needed, you can add a bit more water. You should cook it over medium heat. You should plate and spread 1 tablespoon almond butter on the top of the pancakes. Then, sprinkle with 1 packet Splenda and drizzle with maple syrup. If you desire, you can add a few strawberries and bananas for deliciousness.
Pumpkin protein bites
Pumpkins are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. From this recipe, you will get 507 calories, 65 grams carbs, 16 grams protein, and 20 grams fat. You will need 40 minutes to make it and it is for 4 servings. You will need the next ingredients: 4 tablespoon sugar–free maple syrup, 1 scoop FitMiss Delight Vanilla Chai Protein Powder, ½ cup dark chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 cup raw oats, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1 cup canned pumpkin.
You should mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, pressing and folding all the ingredients together. You should roll into balls for about 1 inch in diameter. You should place on a pan lined with wax paper and allow chilling for about thirty minutes before you serve it.
