Try these 6 snacks to build muscle that you can make with protein powder. Raise the level of muscle growth throughout the day and keep fit with these tasty snacks full of protein.
Protein is a super nutrient for your body. Repair muscle fibers after a weight lifting session, providing the raw material that helps them grow when you try to gain volume.
But in addition to building muscle, proteins help you stay slim because they satisfy you, so you are likely to eat less and feel more satisfied. Also, if you are trying to lose weight, they help protect the muscle that cost you so much to gain so that it is not used as energy.
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Now, that doesn’t mean you have to gnaw chicken breast every day or swallow a carton of raw eggs to get the maximum benefit. “Protein powder is an easy and inexpensive way to make sure you’re getting enough protein daily,” says Mike Roussell, nutritional adviser for men’s health.
Adding it to your favorite snacks after workouts or between protein-rich meals can stimulate muscle growth throughout the day and maintain weight forever. Roussell prefers whey protein powder, but other varieties such as casein, soy or vegetable proteins also work.
CHIA PUDDING
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons protein powder
- 1 and a half cups unsweetened almond and vanilla milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
How to do it: Mix the protein powder, the banana and the milk. Add the chia seeds and let stand until they gel about 3 hours. Serve or add berries on top. Makes 1 to 2 servings.
SUNDAE OF PROTEIN
Ingredients :
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 c unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder
How to do it: Mix all the ingredients until they are smooth. Use less almond milk for a firmer consistency or more for a softer consistency. Add toppings such as dark chocolate, shaved almonds or fruits. Makes 1 serving
AVENA WITH BANANA
Ingredients
- 1/3 c rolled oats
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of water
How to do it: Combine water and oatmeal in a bowl and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and let stand for 1 minute. Mix the protein powder, sliced bananas and nuts, and serve. Makes 1 serving
CHOCOLATE BALLS
Ingredients:
- 8 ground dates
- 1 tablespoon (approximately 25 g) of protein powder (you can use unflavored powder or chocolate or vanilla for a sweeter taste)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
- 4 teaspoons of mile maple
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
How to do it: Combine dates, protein powder, half 1/4 cup peanuts, maple syrup and cocoa powder in a food processor. Press until combined. The mixture should be slightly sticky so it can be rolled into a ball. If it is very dry, add another date. If it is too wet, add a little more peanut or protein powder. Roll a heaping scoop into a ball and mix the remaining peanuts. Makes 8 to 10 balls.
HOTCAKES DE BLUEBERRIES
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons oat or wheat bran
- 1 handful of blueberries
How to do it: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Lightly spray a pan with nonstick spray oil and place the stove over medium heat. Place 1/4 cup portions of the dough in the pan. Cook until small bubbles form on top of the dough, and then turn around and cook for another 2 minutes. Makes approximately 3 cakes today.
APPLE MUFFINS
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 5 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of cloves
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
How to do it: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in a pan (about 30 seconds over low heat). Mix the butter and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Spray a muffin utensil with nonstick spray oil or use cupcake liners. Pour the mixture into muffin pans until they are approximately 3/4 full. Place the utensil in the oven and cook for 12 minutes.