High protein recipes for success

Promax adds extra protein to your diet, which is vital for building muscle, especially for people who train with weights on aregular basis. Protein is also essential whilst dieting to reduce the loss of muscle tissue. Promax is the UK's leading proteinpowder, thanks to its taste, mixing and benefits it offers all gym and sports users.

Fruit Smoothie

FRUIT SMOOTHIE

(High protein - Serves 1)

Makes a great breakfast or snack. Add thicker yoghurt if you require more of a pudding. Put all ingredients in a blender and whisk together.

  • 125g of flavoured yoghurt
  • 100-200ml of water, depending on how thick you want it
  • 100g of frozen berries
  • 1 x medium sized banana (118g)
  • 1 x scoop of Promax Natural
  • 2/3 cubes of ice (not needed if using frozen fruit)

Protein Porridge

PROTEIN PORRIDGE

(Serves 1)

In a small saucepan mix the oats and 1 cupof milk. Gently bring to the boil, stirringoccasionally until thick. Remove from heatand stir in Maximuscle's Promax Natural.Drizzle a little honey on top and cover withremaining milk.

  • Half a cup of oats
  • 1 and half cups skim milk/soya milk
  • 1 scoop Promax Natural
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Top off your protein treat with these topping ideas:

  • Apple and cinnamon: Cook 1 apple sliced withthe oats and milk. Before serving, sprinkle withhalf a teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Chunky oats: As with the apple and cinnamon,but sprinkle with half a cup of sunflower seedsand cinnamon.
  • Banana and maple syrup: Serve topped withchopped banana and maple syrup.
  • Sultanas (raisins): Add when cooked.
  • Mixed Berries: Add when cooked.

Protein Pancakes

PROTEIN PANCAKE

(Serves 1)

Blend all ingredients and pour into a preheated,well-greased pan. When first sideis cooked, flip and cook the other.Slide onto a plate and serve with favourite topping.

OAT COOKIES

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 scoop vanilla Promax
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ mixed crushed nuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar free maple syrup

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a cookie tray.

Mix all dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately. Then combine. Form approximately 24 cookies and bake on the tray for 10-15 minutes until slightly browned.

Information

Makes 24 cookies.

Per cookie: 238kcal, 15g protein, 43g carbs, 2g fat, 8g fibre.

Caffe Latte Smoothie

CAFFE LATTE SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

  • 200-300ml milk or soya milk
  • 4-5 ice cubes
  • 1 tsp instant coffee
  • ½ tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop caffe latte Promax

Method

Blend in a quick stop start fashion to let the ice-cubes sink to the bottom and get easily crushed, otherwise you will get a very frothy shake.

Information

Serves 1.

Per serving: 234kcal, 30g protein, 15g carbs, 6g fat, 2g fibre.

Orangana Smoothie

ORANGANA SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1 scoop Promax orange
  • 250ml water or skim milk
  • 3-4 ice cubes
  • 2 strawberries (if available)

Method

Blend in a quick stop start fashion to let the ice-cubes sink to the bottom and get easily crushed, otherwise you will get a very frothy shake. Serve in a big pint glass (with a cocktail umbrella and sliced fruit if it's a nice hot weekend)

Information

Serves 1.

Per serving (water) 238kcal, 24g protein, 31g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre.

Per Serving (semi skimmed milk): 354kcal, 32gpro, 43g carbs, 6g fat, 4g fibre.

Banana Bread

BANANA BREAD

Ingredients

  • 350g low fat cream cheese
  • 10 egg whites (or 5 whole eggs)
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 1 scoop Promax vanilla or natural
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup sugar substitute
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup bran
  • 1 cup ground almonds

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line with grease proof paper a bread baking tin. In a bowl blend together the cream cheese and 3 egg whites (or 2 eggs if using whole) until smooth. Gradually add all the egg whites mixing until smooth. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Spoon into the baking tin. Cook for 25 minutes until the bread is browned on top and a knife inserted in the centre of the read comes out clean. Cool before slicing into 10 slices.

Information

Makes 10 slices.

Per slice: 225kcal, 19g protein, 17g carbs, 12g fat, 4g fibre.

Banana Split Smoothie

BANANA SPLIT SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 scoop Promax chocolate
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 250ml water or skim milk
  • 1 tbsp crushed peanuts

Method

In a blender, blend all ingredients except crushed peanuts. Pour into a large tumbler and serve topped with crushed nuts.

Information

Serves 1. Per serving: 346kcal, 35g protein, 32g carbs, 12g fat, 4g fibre.

Nicole Bremner

Maximuscle would like to thank Nicole Bremner who has devised the delicious Maximuscle recipes.

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