As Easter approaches and we prepare to have cupboards full of chocolate, we have pulled together some of our favourite ways to use leftover chocolate and turning it into a high-protein treat!
Creme Egg Protein Mug Cake
If you find yourself with a Creme Egg that you can no longer face (firstly, you are a better person than us!), why not use your leftover egg to create a delicious high-protein dessert. This recipe is inspired by one of our favourite creators, Paul, and only takes 45 seconds to make.
Ingredients:
4 tbsp self-raising flour
4 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 egg
3 tbsp milk of choice
3 tsp oil
1 Creme Egg
Method:
- Stir together the self-raising flour, caster sugar and cocoa powder into a large mug
- Beat in the egg then add milk and oil
- Add a creme egg to the centre of the mug
- Microwave for 1-2 minutes
Or make it even easier with Protein Works Protein Mug Cake Mix…
If you’d like your dessert to be made even quicker, without the fuss of mixing flour, sugar and eggs – make use of our cake mix.
Ingredients:
43g (1 heaped scoop) Protein Works Protein Mug Cake Mix
45 ml water
1 tsp oil
1 Creme Egg
Method:
- Stir together olive oil, water and a scoop of Protein Works Protein Mug Cake Mix
- Pour the ingredients into a mug
- Add a creme egg to the centre of the mug
- Microwave for 45 seconds
- Enjoy!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Looking for the perfect post-workout snack or a late-night treat? These Chocolate peanut butter protein bars are just what you need, and you need less than half an Easter egg to make them.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
50g peanut butter
30g maple syrup
25g ground almonds
50g melted chocolate
25g milk of choice
Method:
- Mix all the ingredients except the chocolate
- Melt the chocolate
- Shape the ingredients into 4 bars
- Dip the bars into the melted chocolate
- Place in the fridge and wait for the chocolate to set
- Enjoy!
Mini Egg Banana Bread
Mini eggs are an Easter favourite, but why not mix it up this March with the perfect treat for breakfast or just a healthy, high protein snack!
Ingredients:
1 scoop of protein powder
2 ripe bananas
150ml milk of choice
1 egg
100g blended oats
100g self raising flour
80g mini eggs
Method:
- Mash up the banana with a fork, add the milk, egg and mix well
- Add the flour, oats and protein powder & mix to a smooth paste
- Add in most of your mini eggs, saving a few for the top
- Pour into a lined mould and top with your remaining mini eggs
- Bake at 170 degrees for 35-40 minutes
- Enjoy!