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Create Your Best Whey Protein Powder Treats With These Tips

By David Kamau

Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 21Jan2011 Word count: 451 Viewed: 173 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site

If you're serious about your weightlifting, body building or exercise program, protein supplements can help you reach your goals. The more you use your muscles, the more protein they require.

Whey protein is an easily digestible natural source of amino acids that can be added to many types of foods. Since it comes in tasty flavors like chocolate and strawberry, it is a key ingredient in many low carbohydrate snacks and desserts. Even best whey protein powder can use some creative ideas to make it more palatable and keep monotony away.

Here are some tips to get your creative juices flowing:

Peanut Butter Treats

In a large mixing bowl combine one cup granulated sugar-substitute, one cup natural peanut butter and four scoops vanilla or banana whey protein. Grab handfuls of the dough and roll into balls. Leave plain or coat in chopped nuts, coconut or cocoa powder. Keep in the refrigerator as a handy snack.

Luscious Mousse

Whip a cup of cream with a whisk or electric mixer. Stir in two scoops of chocolate or strawberry whey protein, half a cup of unsweetened yogurt and two tablespoons of granulated sweetener. Scoop into bowls and top with fresh strawberries or raspberries.

Home-Made Protein Bars

Put one and a half cups of vanilla whey powder, a cup of powdered milk and two tablespoons of peanut butter into a food processor. Gradually add water while blending until a stiff dough forms. Press the mixture into a buttered rectangular cake pan. Chill until set and cut into bars.

Brownie in a Bowl

Beat an egg in a soup or cereal bowl. Whisk in a tablespoon of peanut butter and a scoop and a half of chocolate protein powder. Put the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for about a minute and a half. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes or so before eating.

Easy Banana Pancakes

Put two tablespoons of ricotta cheese, three eggs and two scoops of banana-flavor whey protein into a blender jug. Whip into a smooth batter. Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan and cook your pancakes over medium heat. Flip when set on the bottom.

No-Cook Fudge

Put one cup of powdered milk, one cup of chocolate whey protein and two cups of granulated sugar-substitute into a food processor. Add two tablespoons of water and three tablespoons of cream. Melt half a cup of butter with two ounces of baking chocolate and pour over the other ingredients. Process until everything is well mixed. Press the dough into a buttered square baking dish. Chill for at least two hours.

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