Tired of living the shake life? Power up your daily nutrition plan with these delicious, macro-friendly protein treats!
Move over, shaker bottle. Why sip a watered-down drink when you can nosh on homemade, protein-rich eats instead? Whether you devour them for breakfast, refuel with them between the gym and work, or use them as a pre-bedtime meal, these protein treats are sure to fall among your favorites.
Chocolate Peanut Butter and Cream Overnight Oats
What’s better than the creamy combination of peanut butter and chocolate? Waking up to a bowl full of it first thing in the morning! This recipe for overnight oats takes the mess out of morning meal prep and makes getting in your first serving of protein as tasty as it is easy. Already devoured your morning fuel? This wholesome combination of protein and carbs also makes this recipe great for a post-workout snack.
Oats 1/2 cup
Egg whites 1/3 cup
PB2 2 tbsp
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Unsweetened almond milk 1 cup
Fruit of choice (banana, berries)
- Mix all dry ingredients and fruit in mason jar.
- Add almond milk, and stir.
- Chill in the fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
Serving size: 1 jar (with 1 cup raspberries)
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Maple Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
Nothing says fall any time of the year like the sweet, rich taste of maple syrup. Add a bit of decadence to your boring bowl of oats by dressing it up with the rich tastes of maple, vanilla, and cookies and cream. The combination of spices will be enough to bring anyone to the breakfast table.
Oats 1 cup
Pure maple syrup 1 tbsp
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Unsweetened almond milk 1 cup
Optional: smashed banana, mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- Mix all dry ingredients (and optional fruit) in mason jar.
- Add almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and stir.
- Chill in the fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
Serving size: 1 jar
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats
Later, Reese's. Make your own healthy take on chocolate peanut butter cups with this recipe. It’s a great morning start or afternoon sweet-tooth fix. Whip it up the night before and wake up to a jar of protein-packed flavor!
Old-fashioned oats 1 cup
Powdered peanut butter 2 tbsp
Ground flaxseed 1 tbsp
Stevia 1 tsp
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 cup
- Mix all dry ingredients fruit in mason jar.
- Add almond milk and stir.
- Chill in the fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
Serving size: 1 jar
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Protein Oat Balls
Looking for an easy way to get in complex carbs and protein? Try these oat balls. Not only are they the perfect pre-workout fuel, they’re easy to eat on the go and even better when paired with a big glass of milk.
- Add dry ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Add water in a couple of tablespoons at a time until you get a cookie dough-like consistency.
- Roll into balls and refrigerate. Serve.
Serving size: 1 oat ball
Recipe yields: 6 servings
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Drops
This recipe calls for a mini-muffin tin, but not all muffins lead to that dreaded muffin top! Make the most of your macros and delight your taste buds with this easy peanut butter and chocolate treat!
- Mix two scoops RSP Chocolate Whey with 1/2 cup water.
- Pour into 6 mini-muffin tins.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of peanut butter to each tin.
- Pour the rest of the protein on top of each tin to cover the peanut butter.
- Freeze one hour.
- Before eating, defrost for five minutes and then replace any leftover chocolates back into the freezer!
Serving size: 1 mini "muffin"
Recipe yields: 6 servings
Kale-Colada
Need another green juice recipe to fuel your day? Look no further than this sweet, savory concoction. The combination of hearty greens and sweet coconut, paired with the tartness of lemon-lime mix, will awaken your palate and get your day off to a swell start!
Baby kale, spinach, and chard mix 1 cup
Shredded coconut 1/4 cup
Banana 1/2
Water 3/4 cup
Ice
- Blend all ingredients together. Sip and enjoy!
Serving size: 1 smoothie
Recipe yields: 1 serving
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