These high-protein recipes are provided by a registered dietician nutritionist for patients at the Horizon Health Center for Weight Management. However, its nutritional benefits make it a healthy choice for non-patients as well.
Yield: 1 cup
Protein per cup: 22 grams
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix protein powder into milk and place in blender. Add ice and peppermint extract.
Blend for 10 to 15 seconds, until a smooth consistency is reached.
Variation: Instead of peppermint, add 1 Tbsp PB2 (powdered peanut butter).
Yield: 3 cups
Protein per cup: 20 grams
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Instructions
Measure 24 oz of cold water in a shaker bottle. Add Crystal Light packets
and shake to
dissolve. Add protein powder and shake until dissolved. Before serving,
shake again as
protein powder will settle at the bottom. Serve over ice.
Yield: 1 cup
Protein per cup: 30 grams
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a blender or shaker bottle until smooth.
Yield: 2 cups
Protein per cup: 28 grams
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Instructions
Add 2 scoops of unflavored protein powder to 2 cups of cold milk. Pour the instant pudding mix into a separate bowl. Pour in the protein powder-milk mixture and combine.
Yield: 3 cups
Protein per cup: 20 grams
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Instructions
Measure 3 cups of cold water in a shaker container. Add Crystal Light packets. Shake until dissolved. Add protein powder and shake until dissolved. Store in refrigerator and serve over ice.
Yield: 1 cup
Protein per cup: 30 grams
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a blender or shake.
Yield: 1 cup
Protein per cup: 28 grams
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Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a blender or shaker bottle. Add ice if needed.
Yield: 2 cups
Protein per cup: 16 grams
Ingredients
Instructions
Spray bottom of saucepan with cooking spray. Sauté garlic for 1
minute. Add chicken
broth and warm over medium heat, ensuring temperature does not go over
140 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from heat and mix in yogurt, protein powder,
and seasonings.
Yield: 1 cup
Protein per cup: 26 grams
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Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill.
Yield: 2 cups
Protein per cup: 20 grams
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Instructions
Follow package directions to dissolve the JELL-O in 1 cup of boiling water. After dissolving, set aside to cool for 3 to 5 minutes. In a different bowl, measure 1 cup cold water. Add 2 scoops of unflavored protein powder to cold water, 1 scoop at a time, stirring slowly to dissolve. Stir into dissolved JELL-O. Chill quickly. The protein will settle to create a smooth cloud at the bottom. The taste is unchanged.
Yield: 6
Protein in one Fudgesicle®: 10 grams
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix the protein powder with milk in a shaker bottle or blender. Put the
sugar-free instant
pudding powder into a bowl and add the protein powder-milk mixture. Mix
for 2 minutes.
Pour into 6 small paper cups (3 oz per cup). Place popsicle sticks in the
center of each cup. Place cups in freezer for at least 4 hours.
Yield: 1 cup
Protein per cup: 28 grams
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a blender or shaker bottle.