What to Mix Protein Powder with to Fuel Your Day?

What to Mix Protein Powder with to Fuel Your Day?

Incorporating protein powder into your routine is an excellent way to boost your protein levels when you need it most. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or live an on-the-go lifestyle, protein powder makes it easy to consume your nutrients no matter where you are. Pack a bit with you for a post-workout shake, or work some protein powder into delicious breakfast muffins. Protein powder can be used for various things. If you're searching for protein powder recipe inspiration, the Bob's Red Mill Team has you covered. Keep reading as we discuss what to mix protein powder with to create delicious tasting treats time and time again.

Mix Protein Powder with Water

Many fitness gurus mix protein powder with water to enjoy a shake pre- or post-workout. And while water might seem like the obvious choice, it can be used to make more than shakes and smoothies. By mixing just a cup of water with two cups of our Almond Protein Powder, you can create a delicious almond butter spread that can be paired with so many treats. Our Bob's Red Mill Almond Protein Powder is made with the highest quality blanched almonds. After being ground, the almonds are then pressed to remove the oil, resulting in a defatted, high protein powder. Easy to dissolve, this protein powder blends so quickly and is the perfect option when making spreads like this Protein Almond Butter. Substitute it for peanut butter when making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or spread it atop freshly sliced apple pieces for a nutrient-packed snack. Easy to make and great tasting, just a few simple ingredients are needed to make this treat.

Mix Protein Powder with YogurtFrozen Protein Yogurt Bites

If your meals aren't quite filling your daily protein requirements, try working protein powder into your snack recipes. Easy to mix with just about anything, we love combining our Almond Protein Powder with Greek Yogurt to make these Frozen Protein Yogurt Bites. The perfect snack for a warm day, it's an excellent alternative to ice cream and kid-approved. Simple to make, these protein bites come together in just five minutes and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Plus, these yogurt protein bites are entirely customizable. Pair them with yogurt and ingredients of your choice to create a treat tailored to your taste preferences. We love using flavorful ingredients like cocoa powder, strawberries and honey to create a sweet dessert-like treat that's nearly irresistible.

Mix Protein Powder with Chia Seeds

Instead of enjoying your daily scoop of protein powder as a shake, turn it into a delicious dessert instead. By combining our hemp protein powder with chia seeds, you can create a nutrient-rich boost of protein that will fit right in at the dessert table. While these two ingredients won't taste great by themselves, when combined with other ingredients like almond milk and unsweetened cocoa, they create a creamy and flavorful Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding that's so sweet you'll forget that it's good for you. Our hemp protein powder dissolves easily and features a mild taste that readily mixes with other flavors. Additionally, just one serving provides 12 grams of complete protein, 11 grams of dietary fiber and 6mg of iron. The perfect nutritional boost to your day, it's a convenient way to achieve your health goals.

Use It to Make CookiesPeanut Butter Protein Cookies

Whip up a dessert that you can feel great about enjoy, by adding protein powder to your next cookie recipe. Though any protein powder can be used, we suggest choosing a recipe before purchasing your protein powder. This way, you can better determine which protein powder will work best with the other ingredients. For example, if the cookies you're making contain dairy ingredients, adding a protein powder like whey could help boost the flavor and texture of the dessert. Or, if all of the ingredients in your cookies are plant-based, you'll want to use a plant-based protein powder as well. For a cookie recipe that is loaded with great flavor and protein, we enjoy making these Peanut Butter Protein Cookies. Made with a handful of wholesome ingredients like gluten free cooking rolled oats and peanut butter, they're a chewy and satisfying treat that will have everyone running back for seconds. Our almond protein powder is used to provide these cookies with a boost of protein that adds an energy-packed punch to your favorite dessert. Make them ahead of time to prep for the week, or enjoy them fresh from the oven.

Use It to Make Muffins

Whoever said you couldn't have dessert for breakfast was surely mistaken. When made with wholesome ingredients like our organic coconut flour and protein powder, muffins are a great-tasting and nutritious breakfast that you can enjoy daily. For the perfect morning pick-me-up, try making these Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins. With a bake time of just 25 minutes, they're easy to make the morning of and enjoy straight from the oven. Or, if you're running short on time, prep a large batch of these muffins at the beginning of the week and freeze them until you're ready to enjoy. While many of our protein powders can be used to make these muffins, we recommend using our Soy Protein Powder. A nourishing source of complete protein, it's entirely dairy free, gluten free, unflavored and unsweetened. All of which makes it an excellent way for vegans and vegetarians to supplement their protein intake.

Combine It with Fruits and VegetablesSunshine Daydream Smoothie

Searching for an easy way to get your daily serving of fruits and vegetables? A protein-packed smoothie can be enjoyed any time of the day and is an excellent way to pack a lot of whole foods into a small package. By pairing the suitable fruits and vegetables together, you can create a flavorful drink with a great nutritional profile. We recommend making a recipe like this Sunshine Daydream Smoothie for those who enjoy sweet, fruit-based drinks. Made with sweet fruits like mango and banana, it's combined with our almond protein powder to create an energizing drink that makes for an excellent breakfast. Or, for a more vegetable-packed protein smoothie, try this Green Goodness Hemp Smoothie. Made with a full cup of spinach and our hemp protein powder, it's bursting with energizing nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

Cooking with Protein Powder

While nearly everything can be mixed with protein powder to create a nutrient-full treat, there are a few tips and tricks to cooking with protein powder. To ensure that you make delicious-tasting and healthy recipes every time, follow the protein powder cooking tips below.

Recognize That Protein Powder and Flour Are Different

When cooking with protein flour, we don't recommend treating it as a flour substitute. Protein powder does not chemically react with other ingredients the way that flour does, and using it as a flour substitute will likely end up in a rubbery or crumbly result.

Pay Close Attention to Moisture

Protein powder tends to dry out recipes that it's added to. If your recipe is not created with protein powder in mind, you will want to pay close attention to the consistency of the batter. Be careful not to overdo it with the protein powder on the first try. Instead, slowly add protein powder into your recipes and watch as the consistency changes. If you notice that the better is thicker or contains more chunks than usual, you might want to cut back on the amount you're using. Ideally, your batter will look as thin or thinner than what you're used to. Additionally, each protein powder possesses unique qualities that react differently in a recipe. For example, some dissolve better than others, while others change the flavor slightly. Therefore, review your recipe's ingredients beforehand to determine which protein powder will work best alongside them. Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins

Choose a High Quality and Natural Protein Powder

When choosing a protein powder, purchase one from a brand you trust. Adding high-quality ingredients to your recipes will produce better results. In addition, the protein powder you choose should have minimal to zero added ingredients. Many protein powders on the market have added gums and emulsifiers. While these ingredients work to thicken shakes and smoothies, they can change the texture of your food and produce gummy results when used in baking. The best protein powders for baking have just one ingredientprotein. If you're new to using protein powder, we understand that all of the information surrounding it can be a bit overwhelmingbut don't let that stop you from enjoying these wonderful ingredients. Instead, use the list above to gain inspiration, and whip up one of these delicious treats yourself. From chia seed pudding to poppyseed muffins, there's something on this list for everyone! If you're interested in learning more about how protein powder can be added to smoothie recipes, check out this guide covering the different types of protein powder for smoothies. Or, determine which protein powder is best for your lifestyle and read this article outlining the differences between whey and soy protein.  
Bob's Red Mill
December 27 2021

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