Are you looking to top up your protein intake? Or do you want just a protein filled sweet treat to snack on during those recovery, easy days? Emma (@runwith_emma) from our ambassador team, has released two recipes feature Protein Rebel Recover powder.

"My name is Emma. I am an avid runner from the Rhondda Valley in South Wales.

In 2017 after almost losing my life to sepsis. I ran my first half marathon in 2018 and went on to complete 3 marathons and now training for my Snowdonia ultra marathon in July.

Running has become an activity that has saved me. Being part of a supportive community. Running gives a feeling that your part of something. Allows you to escape and appreciate the beautiful surroundings of your hometown. Though there has been times I think to myself why am I doing this. The feeling you get after completing a race is surreal. You just can’t beat it."

Vegan Protein Chocolate Balls

Ingredients for Vegan Balls:

• 1 banana (mashed)
• 57g sunflower butter
• 64g Protein Rebel - Recover
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp water 

Ingredients for Chocolate Coating:

• Dark Chocolate (Vegan)
• 2 tsp of Biscoff smooth spread

Equipment:

• Whisk (Optional)
• Baking Tray / Plate
• Melting Bowl (for Biscoff Spread)

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together with your hands or whisk.
2. Once you have the dough like texture, roll them into balls. Put in the freezer whilst doing the coating.
3. Melt the dark chocolate then dip the fillings in one at a time. I then put them on a lined baking sheet and back in the fridge.
4. Once they have dried, I then melted the Biscoff spread and poured over the top (just for decor I did go a bit wild lol)

These are perfect for a lunch-time protein top-up after those long sessions (preferably a Monday treat, after my Sunday long run). Easy to make and low sugar too!

Lotus Biscoff Protein Recovery Shake 

Ingredients for Recovery Shake:

• Ice
• Protein Rebel - Recover
• Almond Milk
• Biscoff Smooth Spread 

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients inside any blender you own.
2. Melt some Biscoff smooth spread, then grab your favourite glass and pour it around (just for decoration)
3. Fill the glass with the protein shake you blended earlier
4. Add coconut whipped cream

This is the perfect iced protein recovery drink after a long summer's day running, cycling or all out adventuring.