A couple of weeks ago I received a sample of Side Effects Sports' new PRIME Beef Protein Isolate. Much to my surprise, the vanilla flavoring was very sweet and I mean very sweet! The sweet flavoring got my creative juices flowing and I started thinking about the things I had in my refrigerator. So, here's what I came up with. A high protein, low carb, no sugar added, fruit and yogurt parfait. The best part of all is that it literally only takes 2 minutes to whip up. After all, it's nothing more than a protein shake.
Ingredients:
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Flavored Protein Shake (You can use Whey, Casein, Beef or any combination, just make sure it has a good sweet flavor)
- Milk (Optional. You can use water, Soy, Almond, Etc)
- 2 Strawberries
- 2 Tablespoons No Sugar Added Blueberry Syrup or Jelly
- 2 Teaspoons Whipped Cream Cheese
- 1 Teaspoon Pecan Pieces
Start by mixing your vanilla protein powder with a tiny bit of milk and cream cheese. The idea is get a thick pudding like mixture. Once you get the consistency of 'Yogurt' set aside. Place 2 diced strawberries in your parfait cup and mash with spoon until it looks like a blob of juicy goodness. You can even microwave for a few seconds at the start. Next spoon in about half of your protein mixture on top of the strawberries. Now for the next layer, add your blueberry mixture whether it's actual blueberries or syrup or jelly or a combination is up to you. Finally, add the remaining protein mix for the final layer and then top with your favorite crushed up nuts (or granola if you have it).
Next time you get bored with your protein shake, try this simple, yet effect spin on the traditional protein shake. If you're anything like me, you probably get all kinds of snide remarks from co-workers when you carry around a regular protein shake. Especially when it includes blueberries. I guess blended up blueberry pieces don't look all that appealing in my protein shakes. If that's the case you definitely want to do like I did and make this in a glass cup so you can come waltzing in to work like da boss while everybody envies your fruit and yogurt parfait. (You 'mirin brah?).
Macros: 200K/Cal, 30g Protein, 6g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 6.5g Fat
Links: http://www.704nutrition.com/Cheap-Side-Effect-Sports-Prime-Protein-p/ses_prime_beef_2.htm
It's been over 10 years since I've eaten a 'real' cinnamon roll, but from what I can remember these tasted exactly like the real thing..minus all the sugar and saturated fat of course! If you read other people's reviews online for the Quest Bar Cinnamon Roll, a lot of them claim they taste just like a cinnamon roll and that's just the bar itself. So, imagine cooking one with added protein icing for a warm, gooey, sweet, think-your-cheating-but-you're-not, healthy, high protein low carb snack!
Ingredients:
1 x Quest Bar Natural Cinnamon Roll Flavor
3 x Teaspoons Greek Yogurt/Cream Cheese Blend (could just use one or the other)
1 x Dash of Cinnamon
1/2 x scoop of Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
First you'll want to prepare the icing. I recommend using a shot glass like in the picture because it makes it easier to blend the Whey Protein Powder with the thickness of the Yogurt/Cream Cheese blend. You might also need to add a drop or two of milk or water to get it to your preferred consistency. Top with cinnamon for added flavor and set to side.
Now, it's time to get your roll on!
First, heat up the Quest bar in the microwave for 10 to 12 seconds. I rotate 4 times so it heats evenly. Yes, that's 3 seconds per side. DO NOT HEAT FOR ANY LONGER THAN 12 SECONDS. These things will burn up quick. Next, spread the bar out on a cooking sheet sprayed with PAM.
Place in oven on 300* and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from oven and add
icing, cut into 2 long strips and roll them up making 2 cinnamon rolls. If you have any icing left over, you can coat the tops of the rolls. Finally, devour!
Macros: 270kcal, 30g Protein, 28g Carbs/17g Fiber (net 9 carbs), 9g Fat
Links:
- Quest Natural Cinnamon Roll Protein Bar: http://www.704nutrition.com/Quest-Protein-Bar-Cinnamon-Roll-p/6340010.htm
- BSN's Syntha 6 Isolate Vanilla Ice Cream: http://www.704nutrition.com/BSN-Syntha-6-Isolate-Reviews-p/syntha-6-isolate.htm
- Other Vanilla Whey Proteins that could be used: http://www.704nutrition.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=vanilla+whey
