At Nutracelle, we believe that restricting yourself is not the answer when you want to reach your health goals. Instead of omitting your favorite sweet treats out of your diet, create healthier alternatives. Here are some healthy desserts to try with the help of Nutracelle’s Nutralean and NutraVegan protein powder! Nut-Free Homemade Protein Bars News flash: the perfect packaged protein bar doesn’t exist. Most protein bars you find at the grocery store are highly processed, filled with artificial flavors, and packed with sugar. Why settle for packaged protein bars when you can easily create your own at a more affordable price? Combine your two cups of your favorite oats, ⅓ cup of Nutralean or NutraVegan protein powder, ¼ cup flaxseed meal, ¼ cup of a flour of your choice, one teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup honey, and dark chocolate chips. Then, roll into bar shapes, and put in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees fahrenheit. Simple, easy, and delicious! Protein Mug Cake When that late night cake craving kicks in, try a protein mug cake! Creating your own cake in the microwave creates a soft and gooey texture, and tastes like a lava cake from your favorite restaurant. Try them with different fresh fruits or dark chocolate! The recipe is simple: Grab a large mug and mix together ¼ cup Nutralean protein powder, one teaspoon baking powder, 10 grams of coconut flour, one teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract, one tablespoon of stevia, and two teaspoons of coconut oil with half a mushed up banana. Throw in the microwave for one minute and you’ve got yourself a warm, delicious mug cake! Whey Protein Ice Cream Homemade ice cream tastes great with Nutralean protein powder. It's also the perfect summer treat to cure your sweet tooth. Just grab one banana, one cup of cottage cheese, ½ a cup of Vanilla Cream Nutralean whey protein, and two tablespoons of freeze-dried berries. If you don’t have freeze-dried berries, you can substitute a handful of date chunks. To get a creamy, ice cream like texture, blend your ingredients and place in the freezer for 30 to 50 minutes. Have some picky kiddos? With this recipe, they won’t even realize their ice cream is packed with protein! Protein Fluff If you’re obsessed with marshmallow fluff, this protein packed recipe is for you! It’s a refreshing sweet treat to enjoy post workout or hike. To make a single serving of ‘fluff’, use ¼ a bag of frozen fruit, ½ cup of Nutralean protein, and a tiny splash of milk. When blending together, keep an eye on the texture to ensure you get that perfect fluffy consistency. Make sure to eat it right away too, or else it will turn into a smoothie. Top with more fruit, or some granola for some healthy whole grains and fats. If you’re trying to eat healthier, it doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite sweet treats. Looking to try one of these delicious recipes? Make sure to tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
