Whey protein uses for busy mums can be endless, with options that can assist in achieving your daily nutrition goals.
Gone are the days of just combining whey protein and milk in a shaker. Boring!
But seriously, boring can be a winner too.
So many mornings I am running late with no time in the morning for breakfast. A simple shaker with a scoop of whey protein powder added with almond milk and I’m out the door.
In our busy lives, our day can be spent running around with limited time to eat right, meaning we aren’t always able to meet our nutrition goals.
If you haven’t already, you can read here about whey protein for busy mums.
For me, there are 5 main benefits to using whey protein powder:
- helps me to achieve my weight loss goals
- helps to retain muscle mass during weight loss
- helps muscle recovery after working out
- helps to increase energy pre-workout
- convenient and easy meal prep and an easy solution for on-the-go
If you are looking for simple, easy ways to meet your protein goals, below are a few ideas to keep it interesting when using whey protein powder.
Smoothies
Whey Protein Smoothies can be a convenient and cost-effective way to achieve your daily protein first thing in the morning, they say – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
This can also help to set you up for the day, giving you a filling and nutritious meal first up.
Whey protein powder contains amino acids, essential for the body, and multiple vitamins and minerals to help with your health and well-being.
Smoothies aren’t just reserved for morning breakfast. These can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Adding in a variety of fruits and vegetables, can also help you to achieve your daily recommended intake of fruit and vegetables.
If you are finding yourself running short on time, you can always meal prep to ensure you have healthy meals for when you are too busy.
You can view some of the Smoothie recipes here.
Smoothie Bowls
Similar to smoothies, the process is almost the same. Only that smoothie bowls are served in a bowl with additional fruit and other toppings arranged on top.
Instead of paying the high prices some cafes and restaurant charge, you can make and customise to your liking at a fraction of the price.
You can view some of the Smoothie Bowl recipes here.
Protein Balls and Bliss Balls
Packed full of protein, these protein balls and bliss balls are a perfect snack idea.
These are perfect for meal prep and lunch box treats. They keep well in the fridge and are suitable for freezing. A great grab-and-go idea.
There a hundreds if not thousands of protein ball and bliss ball recipes out there today from the increasingly popular healthy treat.
You can view some of the Protein Ball and Bliss Ball recipes here.
Desserts and Baked Treats
Desserts don’t always have to be known as unhealthy or need to be avoided while on your weight loss journey.
Knowing how to live a healthy balanced lifestyle can take time to adjust to.
Cutting out refined sugar can be a hard habit to break. Rather than cutting out sugar altogether, instead aim to eat natural sugar, sugar occurring in fruits and honey for example can help to stay with your macros for the day.
Using this method to make healthier desserts, you can also combine your whey protein powder with your desserts and baked treats to help meet your protein target while helping to keep you fuller for longer.
You can view some of the Protein Desserts and Baked Treats recipes here.
There are so many great benefits to using whey protein powder. Not only does it help to meet your macros and nutritional needs but can also help make your day a lot easier with meal prep and convenience.
Have you used whey protein powder before?
If you are thinking about it, you can read the article below to find out all about Whey Protein for Busy Mums.
Amy xx
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