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3 HIGH PROTEIN TREATS that don't count as Cheating

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Everyone has a sweet tooth. That fact is irrefutable. So, what’s better than making gains at the gym? Fuelling your post-workout recovery with a few sweet goodies — stacked with protein, that is.
Apart from it being a kickass post-workout treat, having something sweet to eat at night when the cravings arise is always a bonus. Again, especially if it contains protein and makes contributions to your gains.
Here are 3 delicious protein treats that you can eat without feeling guilty: 
Don't overdo it, though.
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1. Peanut Butter Cups
Who doesn’t love a combination of peanut butter and chocolate? Name someone — I’ll wait.

The Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 1 scoop Chocolate Whey Protein
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 2 tbsp Water

How to Prepare

  1. Mix coconut oil and protein powder in a bowl
  2. Place half of the mixture into a muffin cup and place the muffin cup in the freezer until it has hardened.
  3. After the mixture has hardened, remove it from the freezer and spread the peanut butter on top of the chocolate layer. Place the rest of the chocolate into the muffin cup, on top of the peanut butter.
  4. Put the muffin cup back into the freezer for about 30-60 minutes. By that time it should be set.
  5. Once it has set, it’s ready to be eaten. Or it can be stored in the freezer for a later time.

Nutritional Facts

  • Serving size: 1 large peanut butter cup
  • Recipe yields: 1 serving
  • 274 calories
  • 26g of protein
  • 11g of carbs
  • 15g of fat





2. Protein Crepe

Yes, that is right. A protein crepe. This can be enjoyed as a dessert or as part of your breakfast. Or with every meal — the choice is yours.
The Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Egg Whites
  • 1 tbsp Ground Flaxseed Meal
  • 1 scoop Peanut Butter Whey Protein
How to Prepare
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or mixer.
  2. Using a non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour the batter mix in.
  3. Flip the crepe over once you see that bubbles are starting to form on the top of the crepe. Periodically lift the crepe to see whether the bottom is a golden brown color. Once it’s golden brown, the crepe is ready to eat.

Nutritional Facts

  • Serving size: 1 crepe
  • Recipe yields: 1 serving
  • 301 calories
  • 47g of protein
  • 2g of carbs
  • 5.5g of fat
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3. Peanut Butter Bar

Yes, another peanut butter recipe! This one is the easiest one of the three, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself making this every day.
The Ingredients
  • 1 scoop Peanut Butter Whey Protein
  • 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 3 tbsp Water
How to Prepare
  1. Mix the peanut butter, whey protein, and water in a bowl.
  2. Spread mixture into a mold. If you don’t have one, you can spread the mixture on a plastic wrap-covered plate.
  3. Place the mold, or plate, in the freezer for 30 minutes. If the bar hasn’t set in that time, leave it in for longer until it has set.
  4. Once it’s set, you should before it melts. It can alos be stored in the freezer.

Nutritional Facts

  • Serving size: 1 bar
  • Recipe yields: 1 serving
  • 240 calories
  • 28g of protein
  • 9g of carbs
  • 11g of fat
There you have it, three delicious sweet treats to help you overcome any cravings that you might get, except, this time you’re doing it in a way that benefits your gains.
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