That’s where we come in!

Now, let’s get started with cooking with protein powder!

Use it in your pancakes

How can you make a traditionally unhealthy breakfast into a muscle-building machine?

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Get our recipe forThe Best Protein Pancakes.

It doesn’t have to be that way!

Prep some protein balls

Don’t want to have a whole bar?

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Make some no-bake protein energy balls instead!

Prep a bunch of them and have them for easy snacking during the week.

Try any of these25 Recipes for Energy Balls That Live Up to the Hype.

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Shake it up!

Boost your milkshake with the amazing benefits of protein powder by adding some protein!

Try any of these22 Best Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Loss.

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Get our recipe forChocolate Protein Waffles.

To make it even more nutrient-dense, add chia seeds and flax meal.

They give a smoothie a great consistency and some often-needed sweet flavor.

Make a protein shake smoothie with hand held blender

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Get our recipes for22 High Protein Smoothie Recipes from Diet and Fitness Experts.

We love this protein brownies recipe fromAmbitious Kitchenthat allows you to have a brownie for just 100 calories!

It’s one of the easiest ways to start cooking with protein powder.

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Throw it in some baked doughnuts

These Blueberry Protein Doughnuts are insanely delicious.

Get this recipe fromKinda Healthy Recipes.

Get this yogurt parfait recipe fromHow Sweet Eats.

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Get this chia pudding recipe onMy Darling Vegan.

Add protein to your protein

Sound redundant?

It’s a great binder and keeps your classic meals tasting and feeling just like they’re supposed to!

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Get this veggie burger recipe onA Beautiful Mess.

But fruit is one of the food groups slacking off when it comes to the calorie to protein ratio.

By giving your fruit a sprinkle of protein powder, it’s possible for you to change that!

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This becomes a perfect midday snack that gets you all your vital nutrients.

Get this brownie batter protein dip recipe fromA Big Man’s World.

Healthify your pizza

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Protein-packed pizza?

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Or, get this protein pizza dough recipe onA Beautiful Mess.

Or really to any vegetable that can be mashed.

If it seems too firm, add a splash of almond milk or water.

Lemon blueberry protein doughnuts

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Peanut butter yogurt bowl

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Chocolate chia pudding cups

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Veggie burger with protein powder.

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Brownie batter dip with protein powder.

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High protein pizza dough

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Vegan roasted garlic mashed potatoes

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