Our Top Ten Favorite Protein Recipes

While Just Ingredients protein is fantastic in a shake or smoothie recipe, there is SO MUCH MORE you can do with it! My followers on Instagram continue to blow me away with all their favorite, creative recipes featuring Just Ingredients protein. With so much variety, from savory to sweet, and breakfast to dessert, I’m sure you’re going to find your new go-to protein recipe below. Be sure to let me know in the comments which ones you’ve tried and what you think. Enjoy!

Protein Recipes Table of Contents

1. 1. 1. Snickerdoodle Protein Power Bites
      2. Creamy Vanilla Peanut Butter Protein Pops
      3. Mint Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bark
      4. Pumpkin Spice Curry
      5. Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
      6. Berry Protein Crumble
      7. The Perfect Protein Bar
      8. Cherry Cheesecake
      9. Chocolate Coconut Protein Iced Latte
      10. The Best Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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Snickerdoodle Power Bites

Ingredients

• 1½ cups oats
• 1 scoop Just Ingredients Snickerdoodle Protein Powder
• 1 cup peanut butter
• ⅔ cup honey
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients into a bowl.
2. Shape into balls.
3. Place in the refrigerator to set for 30 minutes.
   

Notes

Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes fridge time
Makes: 12

Contributed by @fit.clean.heal

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Vanilla Peanut Butter Pops

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut cream
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsp granulated monk fruit
• 1 scoop Just Ingredients Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• Melted dark chocolate (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients together until creamy.
2. Then pour into popsicle molds (recipe makes 5).
3. Allow to freeze for 4+ hours.
4. Remove from molding and drizzle with melted dark chocolate & melted peanut butter.
5. Place back in the fridge for a few to harden.

Notes

Time: 30 minutes + 4 hours freezer time
Serves: 5

Contributed by @colleenshealthylife

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Mint Chocolate Yogurt Bark

Ingredients

• 1 cup of your favorite vanilla yogurt
• 2-3 tsp honey
• 1/2 cup berries
• 1 scoop Just Ingredients Mint Chocolate Protein Powder
• Granola or almonds (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients together until creamy.
2. Then pour onto pan covered by wax paper. Spread out evenly.
3. Top with berries, granola, or almonds.
4. Freeze for 3-4 hours.
5. Break apart into pieces once hardened.

Notes

Time: 30 minutes + 4 hours freezer time
Serves: 5

Contributed by @mrsbelenie

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Pumpkin Spice Curry

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Just Ingredients Pumpkin Spice Protein Powder
• 1 ¼ cups brown jasmine rice or long-grain brown rice, rinsed
• 2 cans coconut milk
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp of minced ginger
• 1 small onion
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash or pumpkin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 3 tbsp red curry paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 cup cashews (optional)
• 1/2 cup cilantro (optional)
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the rice.
2. While the rice is cooking, add oil to a separate large skillet. Turn heat to medium-high. A minute later, add chopped onion and minced garlic, along with a generous pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and almost falling apart. Stir in curry powder and cook for another minute or so.
3. Add coconut milk, protein powder, curry paste, and soy sauce. Cook until it thickens (about 2 minutes) while stirring occasionally. Add your veggies and stir, then cook until done (3 to 6 minutes).
4. Plate rice then top with curry. Garnish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, cashews, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Contributed by Anna Cheal

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Gluten-Free Banana
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 banana
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 scoops Just Ingredients Chocolate Protein Powder
• 1 ½ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 ¼ cup gluten-free flour
• 1 heaping tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Sprinkle of salt
• 1 ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Using a mixer combine the egg, banana, coconut sugar, vanilla, protein and rolled oats.
2. After combined well, add in butter, gluten-free flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and dark chocolate chips.
3. Use batter to form cookies.
4. Bake for 10 mins. at 350°.

Notes

Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 12

Contributed by @carb.filled.diabetic

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Berry Protein Crumble

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or mixed berries
• 1 tsp Coconut sugar
• 1 scoop Just Ingredients Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
• ¼ cup oats
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 10 almonds
• 2 tbsp melted butter to crumble
• Yogurt to top (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all dry ingredients, lemon juice, and melted butter.
2. In oven safe baking dish, pour over berries.
3. Bake at 350° for 15 mins.
4. Top with your choice of yogurt (optional).

Notes

Time: 5 minutes prep + cool overnight
Makes: 1

Contributed by @Jessjparki

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The Perfect Protein Bar

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups of oat flour
• 1/2 cup Just Ingredients Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup honey
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips (plus a few more to go on top if desired)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowel, combine dry ingredients and mix.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
3. Press batter into a 9×13 pan and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm.
4. Cut into desired size and enjoy!

Notes

Time: 10 minutes + 1 hour fridge time
Makes: 12

Contributed by @the_sugarbury

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Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Just Ingredients Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
• 1 tbsp granulated monk fruit (or preferred sweetener)
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• Graham crackers
• Frozen cherries

Instructions

1. For best consistency, whip protein, monk fruit, milk, and cream cheese with a hand mixer.
2. Crumble some graham crackers along the bottom of a small jar, cup or bowl of your choice.
3. Muddle some slightly thawed frozen cherries until a thick syrupy texture is achieved and layer overtop the graham cracker base.
4. Then layer the cheesecake mixture overtop, and top with more cherry mixture.
5. Allow to set in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

Time: 5 minutes prep + cool overnight
Serves: 12

Contributed by @colleenshealthylife

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Chocolate Coconut Iced Latte

Ingredients

• 8-12 oz coffee
• 1 scoop Just Ingredients Chocolate Coconut Protein
• 1 tbsp Just Ingredients Organic Marine Collagen
• Dash of cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup frothed coconut milk

Instructions

1. Combine coffee, protein, collagen and mix with a frother.
2. Add cinnamon and salt to taste and mix again.
3. Pour over ice.
4. Top with frothed coconut milk and enjoy.

Notes

Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Contributed by @coliecocina

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The Best Peanut Butter
Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Almond milk
• 1 frozen banana
• One scoop Just Ingredients Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Powder
• 1 tsp Just Ingredients Organic Ashwagandha
• 2 dates, pitted
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to blender.
2. Pour milk to desired consistency.
3. Blend and enjoy!

Notes

Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Contributed by Chloe