Protein Powder

There are so many different things to do with protein powder to ensure you get your required amount of protein especially while training. I personally use Dymatize Elite Isolate protein powder. I love their flavors, price for the servings, and the servings of macronutrients.

Here is a list of some things to try with you own choice of protein powder...

• various flavors of pancakes
• ice cream
• muffins
• smoothies
• protein bars
• energy bites
• crepes
• fruit dip
• sandwich spreads
• dessert bars
• popsicles

try adding it to:

•    coffee
•    water to make "milk" and poor over cereal or fruit
•    peanut/almond butter
•    yogurt-
•    flours when baking
•    egg whites and oats 

Today I tried only 1/4 of a scoop of pina colada powder mixed with egg whites and cinnamon to dip my bread in for french toast. I must say it was probably the best french toast I have had! I will definitely make this again! I love experimenting and trying new things with protein powder.

I also love substituting with these:

• unsweetened almond milk for regular milk
• unsweetened applesauce for butter or sugar
• zero calorie sweetener for sugar-there is brown and white
• spray butter when using only a few sprays on things
• oat flour for white flour
• greek yogurt for butter, cream, or cheese
• fat free cheeses
• honey for sugar
• sugar free maple syrup
• spinach for lettuce
• peeled zucchini for noodles
• Garden delight noodles (1 serving of vegetables)- original noodles
• Kashi high protein cereal for rice krispies or any other cereal
• fresh squeezed juices for concentrate
• Mrs. Dash seasonings for those with sodium

Here is a delightful way to save MANY calories...homemade ice cream! I got this from Jamie Eason.

Fill a large zip lock bag with ice and add a 1/2 cup of table salt. Then in a measuring cup, pour 1 cup of almond milk (I like unsweetened Almond Breeze), 1/2 tsp vanilla and 2 tbsp of a natural or artificial sweetner (Splenda, Truvia, honey, etc..). Mix well and pour liquid into a smaller zip lock bag and seal it tight. Place the small bag inside the larger bag, seal and then shake vigorously for 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture hardens. 

Tip: use oven mits to keep your hangs from getting to cold as you shake the bag. Also, consider adding cinnamon, cocoa or instant coffee to the mixture for variety. Enjoy!

* Add a scoop of vanilla protein and you its an awesome meal replacement!