How to Use Protein Powder in Recipes

Protein powder is simply a powdered form of protein, which is essential to building muscle. Not all protein powders are the same, however; some are made from soy, others from whey, or rice, and still others from egg. These protein powders can be used to make bread, pancakes, muffins and many other baked goods.

Things You'll Need

• Protein powder

Instructions

1. Use a protein powder such as an unflavored soy, rice, or soy-whey blend to make an all-purpose baking mix. A great all-purpose baking mix can be made by mixing 1 cup of soy flour, 1/2 cup of soy protein, 3 tablespoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

2. Make pancakes, waffles and muffins with a soy-whey blend of protein powder. They will be tender but hold together nicely. Put a few scoops of protein powder in a bowl and slowly add water until the mixture looks like a pancake batter. Cook the pancakes in a non-stick skillet.

3. Use whey protein along with other ingredients such as gluten or oat flour when making cakes, cookies and other baked goods, as this combination creates a more cake-like texture. Make a chocolate cake by mixing 2 tablespoons of all-purpose baking mix, 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar-free chocolate syrup, 2 1/2 tablespoons of milk, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Pour the batter into a coffee cup, coated with non-stick cooking spray, and bake in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Remove and cool, or eat it warm.

References

• Carb Smart
• Body Building
• Former Fat Dudes

Resources

• The Low Carb Baking and Dessert Cookbook
• Using Whey Protein