High Protein Recipes To Use Up Your Leftover Chocolate This Easter

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:

1. Stir together the self-raising flour, caster sugar and cocoa powder into a large mug
2. Beat in the egg then add milk and oil 
3. Add a creme egg to the centre of the mug
4. 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:

1. Stir together olive oil, water and a scoop of Protein Works Protein Mug Cake Mix
2. Pour the ingredients into a mug
3. Add a creme egg to the centre of the mug
4. Microwave for 45 seconds
5. 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:

1. Mix all the ingredients except the chocolate
2. Melt the chocolate
3. Shape the ingredients into 4 bars
4. Dip the bars into the melted chocolate
5. Place in the fridge and wait for the chocolate to set
6. 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:

1. Mash up the banana with a fork, add the milk, egg and mix well
2. Add the flour, oats and protein powder & mix to a smooth paste
3. Add in most of your mini eggs, saving a few for the top
4. Pour into a lined mould and top with your remaining mini eggs
5. Bake at 170 degrees for 35-40 minutes
6. Enjoy!