As Easter approaches and we prepare to have cupboards full of chocolate, we recommends some of the best high-protein ways to use leftover chocolate.
Creme Egg Protein Mug Cake
This Easter if you find yourself with a Creme Egg or two, use your leftover chocolate to create a delicious high-protein dessert. Check out the end result over on our Instagram page.
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
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 (link)
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!