Apricot Ice CreamMedia Platforms Design Team 7 oz container of 2% Greek yogurt½ cup vanilla whey protein powder2 Tbsp coconut sugar2 fresh apricots, pitted
- COMBINE all the ingredients and puree until the apricots are threshed into small pieces in a blender or food processor.2. POUR the mixture into a large, shallow plastic container. (Plastic will allow the ice cream to freeze more easily.) Place everything in the freezer until reconstituted, about 40 minutes.3. REMOVE the ice cream and mix with a fork to break up any ice. Put it back in the freezer for another 40 minutes and repeat until the mixture has an ice cream–like texture. Makes 3 servings. NUTRITION (per serving) 217 calories, 25 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat MORE: The Truth Behind 5 Common Food Myths Cookie Dough TrufflesMedia Platforms Design Team ¼ cup unflavored or vanilla whey protein2 Tbsp cashew or peanut butter1 Tbsp coconut sugar2 Tbsp flaxseeds2 Tbsp almond milk1½ Tbsp coconut flour
- COMBINE all the ingredients and puree in a blender or food processor until a soft dough forms.2. FORM truffles by rolling the dough between your palms into quarter-size balls. Enjoy immediately or store in a lidded container. Makes 4 truffles. NUTRITION (per serving) 119 calories, 8 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat (Want to trim your waistline during your workout? Try the Anarchy Workout—one guy lost 18 pounds of fat in just 6 weeks!) Banana BreadMedia Platforms Design Team 2 ripe bananas1 medium cooked sweet potato2 eggs⅜ cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein¼ cup tapioca flour2 Tbsp coconut flour½ Tbsp vanilla extract½ Tbsp cinnamon½ tsp baking powder
- COMBINE all ingredients to create a batter in a blender or food processor.2. POUR the batter into a 9" x 4½" bread pan and bake at 320°F for an hour. One loaf yields 10 slices. NUTRITION (per serving) 73 calories, 5 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat MORE: How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Almond Bliss CookiesMedia Platforms Design Team ½ cup almonds, ground¼ cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein⅛ cup almond milk2 Tbsp almond butter1 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp coconut flour1 Tbsp orange zest
- COMBINE all the ingredients and puree in a blender or food processor until a soft dough forms.2. FORM by rolling the dough between your palms into quarter-size balls.3. PLACE on a cookie tray and flatten each ball using your fingers or a fork.4. BAKE at 320°F until cookies are cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Makes 6 cookies. NUTRITION (per serving) 131 calories, 8 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat Anna Sward is the founder of Proteinpow.com and author of The Ultimate Protein Pow(d)er Cookbook. This article, 4 Treats You Can Make With Protein Powder, originally ran on MensHealth.com