Whey protein powder is relied upon by many athletes and general gym-goers as an easy and convenient way to meet protein requirements to support training load. Whey is a great form of protein to take as it is incredibly bioavaialble for immediate use in your body and provides a high concentration of branched chain amino acids.
Daily consumption of whey protein has become habit for many people but it is usually limited to a quick blend with water or milk...how dull!! On a side note- consuming your whey like this usually means you'll opt for powders that are laced with flavourings, sweeteners and colourants just to make it half palatable. These additives provide a nasty, stress provoking concoction for your body to deal with which is the last thing it needs after a gruelling workout! So stick to the flavourless whey and try out the recipe below to make it into something tasty with added benefits from other ingredients too! Win-win :)
Protein Flapjacks:
Chop 2 apples into small chunks and mix in with 150g raisins and 400ml apple juice. Simmer the mixture on the hob until the apples soften.
In a separate large pan mix 200g oats and 150g whey protein powder together. When the apple mixture has softened pour it into the oat mixture and combine all thoroughly (it will all look runny at this stage).
Pour the mixture into a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 170degrees for 30 minutes or until the top is browning and firm.
Melt 100g dark chocolate and spread over the top of the cooked flapjack. Slice up and enjoy!
This should make 16 flapjacks each providing:
Energy - 134 kcals
Protein - 10g
Carbohydrate - 25g
Fat - 2.5g
So treat yourself to two flapjacks for the perfect post-workout recovery snack!
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