How to Incorporate Protein Powder Into Food

Protein can be added to food for a healthy meal.

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Incorporating protein into your food can help you get this necessary nutrient into your system with ease. Protein can help you build muscle and reduce fat – replacing meals with a healthy shake can be filling and pack in many of the food groups into one beverage. The nutrient is also an alternative to more fatty foods that contain protein, such as cheese and meat. An average scoop of protein powder contains approximately 97 percent protein, accounting for approximately 30 grams.

Related Searches:Difficulty:ModerateInstructions Things You'll NeedBlender1/4 cup milk2 bananas1 cup ice creamProtein powderSuggest Edits1

Pour milk into a blender. Add the protein powder.

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Add two bananas. Scoop in ice cream.

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Turn on the blender and blend until the ingredients are smooth. Scrape with a spoon the protein powder that is stuck to the sides of the blender. Blend for several seconds longer.

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Pour the shake into a glass or drink directly from the blender jar. Add whipped cream if you don't mind the extra calories.

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