Whey protein has become one of the most popular fitness supplements. It is known for its amazing results and helps you gain lean muscle mass. But when you are on a fitness journey there are various factors that play an important role in helping you accomplish your fitness goals, and diet is one of the most important factors. If you don’t maintain a healthy diet, the effects will not be as beneficial as you may have thought.

Bringing 5 guilt free dessert recipes that are enriched with the goodness of whey protein powder to give you the balance of health and taste.

Peanut Butter Protein Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Why have those stores bought cookies full of unhealthy ingredients when you can make delicious peanut butter cookies with protein powder at home.

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, whatever you like)
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ cup GNC Whey Protein Advanced (preferably vanilla variant)
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 3 tbsp chocolate chips

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350 degree F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a big bowl mix peanut butter, coconut sugar, sea salt, egg, egg white, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are blended well. Add baking soda and mix well again.
• To this mixture add in the protein powder, coconut flour, and chocolate chips. If you feel the mixture is too dry you can add a few drops of milk.
• With a cookie scoop, scoop out the dough on the sheet and bake for 5 – 6 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Allow them to cool and enjoy!

Protein pudding

A simple recipe for when you get those cravings to eat chocolate! Enjoy this healthy protein chocolate pudding.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup almond milk
• 1 serving GNC whey protein chocolate flavor
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips
• 1 tsp sea salt (optional)

Method

• Add all the ingredients to a blender jar and blend for 30 seconds.
• Transfer it into a jar and set it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Top with chocolate chips and sea salt and enjoy!

Protein Brownie Bites

Bite sized brownies and that too with the goodness of protein powder, now that’s what we call a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup peanut/ almond butter
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 – 2 scoops protein powder
• 1 serving liquid stevia

Method

• Preheat the oven at 180 C and line the muffin tray with muffin liners. Ensure muffin tin is greased well.
• Mix all the ingredients – pumpkin puree, almond/ peanut butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, and stevia in a bowl and mix well.
• Pour brownie mix in muffin moulds and tap lightly.
• Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
• Allow to cool for an hour and relish these yum protein bites

Protein Peanut Butter Cups

Try the amazing combination of chocolate and peanut butter in this easy and healthy recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup peanut butter (smooth)
• 1 scoop GNC whey protein (vanilla variant)
• 1 ½ cup chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Method

• Place paper liners in a muffin tin and set it aside.
• In s bowl mix the protein powder and peanut butter until you get a smooth mixture.
• Put chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds or until the chocolate melts completely.
• Place 1 tbsp chocolate in the paper cups and set it in the freezer for about an hour.
• Place 2 tbsp peanut butter as another layer and top it off with a chocolate Allow it to set in the fridge and serve chilled.

Protein rich Banana Bread

Banana bread is one of the most loved desserts. Try this recipe of banana bread with protein powder and give your family a healthy delight.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cup almond flour
• ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• A pinch of cinnamon
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed banana

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degree C and line a bread tin with parchment
• In a bowl mix together the protein powder, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
• In a different bowl mix together the mashed bananas, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix well until you get a smooth batter.
• Pour the batter into the bread tin and bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let it cool and devour!

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