41 Innovative Ways to Sneak Protein Powder Into Every Meal

By Kissairis Munoz

Protein powder is a popular go-to after a workout: Put in a shaker cup, add water, shake, and you have a portable drink to revitalize your muscles and energy. Or add it to a blender with milk, fruit, greens, nut butter, or other fun add-ins, and it’s an anytime snack or meal replacement. (And a delicious one at that.)

But the supplement isn’t only for liquids—it can also be used to make a variety of dishes, from muffins and cupcakes to burgers and lasagna to dips and doughnuts and more! Check out these protein powder recipes (use your favorite powder if you don’t like the one called for), and experience how delicious it is to take a break from the shaker cup!

Breakfast

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1. Berry Banana Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oats Breakfast Bake

Inspired by our Quinoa Breakfast Bake, this easy breakfast is perfect hot or cold, plus it makes enough for a healthy start to your day throughout the week. Blueberries give this dish an antioxidant punch while ripe bananas make it naturally sweet. Bonus: it can be made vegan-friendly.

2. Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

These sweet treats will make you feel good about eating cookies for breakfast. And with just five ingredients—including protein-packed peanut butter and protein powder—you’ll be full for hours. And it tastes like a PB&H sandwich!

3. Cocoa Banana Muffins

Chocolate, bananas, and muffins—this recipe checks all the boxes on “delicious.” These freeze well, so make an extra batch and pop in the microwave when you’re ready to chow down. Using oat flour also makes them gluten free! Just check the labels on your flour and protein powder to be 100 percent sure.

4. Paleo Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Thanks to ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, these fluffy, gluten-free pancakes are full of flavor (you honestly don’t even need syrup on top!) and nutritious to boot. They’re simple to make too. We love serving them at brunch.

5. Secretly Healthy Banana Bread

A few simple swaps make this banana bread a super healthy breakfast option. Half of the white flour is substituted for whole wheat, while the addition of protein powder gives this loaf much more staying power than the traditional version. Add chopped walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Protein Crepes

Whether you like sweet or savory, there’s a portein-filled crepe for you to chow down on! The batter cooks in just minutes and is ready to be stuffed with your favorite fillings before you know it. We love using Nutella and fresh fruit for a sweet version or …read more

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