How to Incorporate Protein Powders into Baking

Baking with protein powder doesn’t have to be uninspired. In fact, incorporating protein powders into your favorite baked goods is a wonderful way to boost their protein and nutritional content, while still indulging in the pleasure of homemade treats.

When it comes to protein powder vs. food-based sources of protein, these protein recipes draw ingredients from both sides of the debate. From protein cookies, muffins, and cakes to hearty bread and pancakes, the possibilities are nearly endless — and we’re exploring a few particularly delicious ones that go beyond your everyday meal replacement protein shake below.

#1 Chocolatey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft and chewy, oatmeal raisin cookies are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, while still packing a nutritional punch. Oatmeal is a fantastic source of fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps you feeling full and satisfied. Additionally, raisins add natural sweetness and a dose of antioxidants to these protein cookies.

For an extra level of sweetness, we have the best protein powder for the job. For this protein recipe, you’ll add a chocolate-flavored protein powder to the mix.

To prepare, you’ll need:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cup whole rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• ¾ cup raisins
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

To make the dough, start with the dry ingredients, mixing the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Then, add the wet ingredients, as well as the protein powder, to create a thick consistency. Once you have your desired consistency, add in the oats, walnuts and raisins and fold them gently into the cookie dough. For an extra treat, slip in some chocolate chips and get a batch of chocolate chip protein cookies instead.

Let the dough rest for 20 minutes, then scoop and shape the cookies on a baking sheet. Pop them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. Let them cool and enjoy!

#2 Strawberry Muffins

These delicious strawberry muffins offer a unique twist on a breakfast classic.

In addition to incorporating real strawberries, you can also add strawberry-flavored protein powder to your recipe for added protein — and a pinker hue.

First, gather your ingredients. You’ll need:

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 scoop strawberry protein powder

To craft your muffins, mix the sugar with the butter until the consistency is smooth and creamy. Then, add in the egg.

In another bowl, mix the protein powder, flour, baking powder and salt, and then add it to the butter mixture. Then, stir in the milk, strawberries and vanilla extract.

Grab a muffin tray and spoon the mix into each opening. Then, combine one tablespoon of sugar and the ground cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle it over each muffin. After baking the muffins at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, you’ll have a batch of strawberry whey protein muffins for grab-and-go deliciousness.

#3 Vanilla Ezekiel Bread

Ezekiel bread is a high-protein, highly nutritious whole-grain option that’s only made better with a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Alone, one slice of Ezekiel bread contains about six grams of protein, and you can add roughly 20 more grams to the loaf with the addition of whey protein powder.

To begin, you’ll need:

• 4 cups warm water
• 1 cup honey
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 ½ cups wheat berries
• 1 ½ cups spelt flour
• ½ cup barley
• ½ cup millet
• ¼ cup dry green lentils
• 2 tablespoons dry great Northern beans
• 2 tablespoons dry kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons dried pinto beans
• 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

To make the dough, mix the water, honey, olive oil and yeast in a large bowl. Then, let it sit for up to five minutes.

In another bowl, combine the protein powder, wheat berries, spelt flour, barley, millet, lentils, great northern beans, kidney beans and pinto beans. For this next step, you’ll need a flour mill to grind the mixture into a grainy consistency. Then, add this mixture to the water, honey, olive oil and yeast; stir until it’s mixed evenly.

Once you’re satisfied with the consistency, pour the dough into a loaf pan and store it in a warm place where the dough can rise for about one hour. Finally, cook the bread in an oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 50 minutes.

#4 Buttery Salted Caramel Pancakes

Who doesn’t love a sweet, buttery pancake to start the day? While the traditional pancake provides very little nutritional value, one crafted with salted caramel protein powder offers a bevy of protein and nutrients to fuel your mind and body.

For fluffy, irresistible pancakes, you’ll want to gather:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 scoop salted caramel protein powder

To begin, combine the flour, baking soda, sugar, salt and protein powder in a large mixing bowl. Then, create a small indentation in the middle of the mixture, and add the milk, melted butter and cracked egg. From there, you’ll want to mix all of the ingredients until the texture is smooth and creamy.

To cook the pancakes, lightly oil a pan and place it on medium heat. To make one pancake, add a dollop of the batter to the oil — about ¼ cup — until the edges begin to bubble. Flip the pancake and cook until golden brown. For added crunch, consider topping your pancakes with chopped walnuts. These high-protein pancakes make the perfect healthy breakfast for weight loss.

Enjoy Protein-Rich Baking With INVIGOR8

No matter the recipe when baking with protein powder, choosing the best protein powder can add an extra nutritional boost to your favorite baked goods, from rich chocolate cake to chewy nut butter cookies.

This is particularly true with an INVIGOR8 Superfood Shake, made from our organic superfood protein powder, that offers an array ofsuperfood benefits.

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