Protein-Rich Recipes From Ali Holman
WCCO Fitness Expert Ali Holman from CoreCamper.com shows us some other creative ways to use protein powder in recipes to feed those muscles, but take a break from shakes!
CoreCamper Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup nut butter (or almond butter)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Preparation
1. Place protein powder and almond meal in a medium-size bowl and mix.
2. Then, add in nut butter and maple syrup and mix again. At this point the batter should be just like cookie dough.
3. Finally, add in chocolate chip and mix one last time. Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out dough into your palms and roll into balls. Repeat.
CoreCamper PB Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 large egg
1/2 cup organic cane sugar and 1 tablespoon for sprinkling on top (or coconut palm sugar)
1 cup peanut butter, smooth
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place all ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix together using a wooden spoon. The consistency should be like typical cookie dough.
3. Using a tablespoon cookie scooper, scoop 3 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Then, flatten in your palm into a cookie shape. Place on cookie sheet and repeat.
4. Use a fork to create the classic peanut butter criss-cross shape by lightly pressing onto cookie dough. Then, sprinkle with organic cane sugar and a pinch of salt.
5. Bake at 350ºF for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies begin to turn golden brown.
6. Let cool for at least 10 minutes to let the cookies harden.
7. Storage: store in a tight ziplock bag or container in a cool/dark place OR for the longest storage, place in freezer.
CoreCamper Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
3 Egg Whites
1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Stevia Packet
Preparation
Blend all ingredients together in a small bowl. I usually use a blender to make sure there are no lumps.
Lightly spray skillet and heat to med/high. I use the coconut oil spray from Whole Foods and love it.
Pour batter into four rounds in the pan. Spread out batter if needed. Let cook about 10-20 seconds on each side.
Other Sneaky Ways To Sneak In Protein Powder
Into Rice Krispie Treats (4 scoops into normal recipe)
Into Greek Yogurt with berries
