High-Protein Snack Recipes

Looking for a fun way to increase your protein intake? Or maybe you’re after a protein filled treat to aid your recovery.

We’ve found a few recipes that we think you should try. All include Recovery Drinks powders available at XMiles.

Skratch Labs Sports Vegan Recovery Mix- Brownies:

Skratch Labs have shared this delicious Chocolate Brownie Recipe on their website and we wanted to share it with you.

This recipe uses the Skratch Labs Sport Vegan Recovery Mix in Chocolate flavour, however it is worth noting this recipe includes eggs so isn't vegan. 

Ingredients:

• 300g Chocolate Chips
• 113g Butter
• 3 Eggs & 1 yolk.
• 135g Sugar
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
• 42g Skratch Recovery Chocolate Powder
• 102g Bread flour or GF Flour
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
• ¼ Teaspoon salt.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 & Line an 8x8 inch baking tray.
2. Mix half of the chocolate chips & butter in a bowl, then melt in the microwave.
3. Add your eggs and sugar to a bowl or mixer and mix.
4. Add vanilla extract and melted butter & chocolate to the bowl.
5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and Recovery Powder.
6. Add all remaining dry ingredients- Salt and remaining chocolate chips.
7. Add to pan and bake for around 30 minutes.

Tailwind Recovery Mix Oatmeal/Porridge:

This one would make a great breakfast after a morning run and can be adapted to suit your personal preferences. The recipe on the tailwind website calls for the Vanilla Tailwind Recovery Mix but we think you could use any flavour you like.

Ingredients:

• ½ Cup of Oats
• 1 Cup of water (you could also use milk)
• 1 Scoop of Recovery Mix 
• Sliced Almonds (or your preferred nuts)
• Dates (or whichever fruit you prefer)
• 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
• Cinnamon (to taste)

Method:

This one is really simple to make. Just mix everything together in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute. You may prefer to add any fresh fruit after microwaving.

33 Fuel Premium Protein - Protein Balls: 

33 Fuel recently shared a great Protein Ball recipe via their Instagram and we want to try it! The recipe uses the 33 Fuel Premium Protein powder and their Chia Energy Gels, so you can already tell they’re going to be delicious. It’s also super easy and come together in no time, no baking required.

Ingredients:

• 200g Whole rolled oats
• 150g Chopped dates
• 1 Scoop Premium Protein
• 100g Honey/maple syrup
• 100g Nut butter of your choice
• 2 x 33 Fuel Chia Energy Gel (dry)
• 15g Desiccated coconut

Method:

1. Mix together the dates, honey & nut butter.
2. Add all dry ingredients.
3. Roll into 40g balls and place in fridge to set.
4. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.