9 Ways to Use Protein Powder That Aren’t Smoothies (2024)

There’s a lot to love about protein powder and a lot of reasons to love it. The energy-boosting, hunger-halting, muscle-building mix-in lets you make and take smoothies and shakes on the go, wherever you go. And protein is important, whether you’re a fitness buff, amateur athlete, health enthusiast, active adult, or just a growing kid. But admit, it…wouldn’t you love a break from the usual shake? Thankfully, protein powder isn’t just for smoothies anymore! There are plenty of ideas for how to use protein powder that go beyond a blended beverage. So think outside the glass with nine smoothie-free ways to use protein powder in meals from morning ‘til night.

1. Have Your Cake & Eat It, Too

Next time you’re hungry for a healthy snack, getting your hands on a protein-packed treat can be a piece of cake! Indulge your craving for carrot cake (and sneak in a serving of protein and veggies!) with a no-bake, tasty take on the traditional holiday favorite. By mixing our Creamy Protein with Oat Milk, Vanilla Cookie Flavor, with the goodness of fresh carrots, our Carrot Cake Bites Recipe will make every day feel like a celebration.

2. The Latest Scoop

I scream, you scream, we all scream for protein-packed ice cream! Satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your diet with this creamy, dreamy ice cream that’s high in protein, low in sugar, and full of peanut-buttery bliss. Start with a scoop of our SPORT Certified Grass Fed Whey Protein Vanilla, then serve up a scoop of our PB Whey Ice Cream.

3. The Better Butter Cup

Treat yourself to a classic candy treat that’s better than any old peanut butter cup! Amped up with almond butter and a protein-packed punch of chocolatey goodness from our Raw Organic Protein Chocolate, our Almond Butter Chocolate Oat Cups Recipe will make you feel like a kid again.

4. Wake to a Make-Ahead Breakfast

Oatmeal can fill you up, but who wants to get up early to make it? Start your morning the night before by whipping up overnight oats. But these aren’t any old oats because they taste like a sweetly-spiced slice of sweet potato pie! With a heaping helping of sweet potatoes, a sprinkle of spice, and our Grass Fed Collagen Protein Vanilla, you’ll get more protein with less prep time and sweeten up any morning with our Sweet Potato Overnight Oats Recipe.

5. Cookies for Breakfast!

Go against the grain by starting the day the cookies you crave. These chewy, gooey cookies are a favorite taste of childhood, but they’ve grown up to be grain-free and guilt-free. They’re crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for people that love peanut butter, pumpkin, or both! Begin with a better batter that’s packed with the protein and gluten-free goodness of our Organic Plant Protein Smooth Vanilla, plus a dollop of pumpkin and peanut butter, for a batch of our Grain-free Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies.

6. Pancakes to Flip Over

Get ready to flip for fluffy flapjacks that are full of protein but free of gluten. A burst of saucy sweetness from fresh berries and a blast of protein from our Organic Whey Protein Powder Strawberry (or Raw Organic Protein Vanilla for plant-based pancake lovers!) make our Strawberry Protein Pancakes Recipe one of the tastiest ways to use protein powder morning, noon or night.

7. Chocolate Lovers, Rejoice!

The only thing better than a chocolatey treat is a fudgy treat that’s healthy. Your favorite flavor is twice as nice with a double dose of cocoa from our and chocolate sauce drizzled on top. Now you can indulge your chocolate cravings with a protein-packed snack that’s vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and tastes too good to be good for you like our Chocolate Protein Bars with Chocolate Sauce.

8. Dip Into Hummus

The creamy combination of chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil is loved around the world. Whether you scoop it, spread it, or spoon it, the craveable condiment is naturally packed with plant protein, fiber, and flavor. So why not make hummus even healthier by blending your own batch with our Raw Organic Protein Original and a sprinkle of savory spices for our Protein Packed Hummus.

9. Raise the Bar on Breakfast

No time to grab a wholesome breakfast? Then grab a quick morning fix with a healthy, handheld bar. Packed with breakfast basics like oats, seeds, and nuts, plus a scoop of our Raw Organic Protein Vanilla to keep you full until lunch, our Grab-and-Go Breakfast Bars are the way to go on busy mornings.