High Protein Snacks for Athletes

You don’t have to give up on your favorite flavors or foods. Here are three high protein snack recipes:

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Ingredients:

• 1 can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 tsp salt1 tbsp vanilla
• 3-4 tbsp all natural peanut butter
• 1-2 tbsp milk/alternative
• 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• Handful chocolate chips (optional but not really)
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts (optional)

Directions:

1. In a food processor, add beans & pulse. Add salt, vanilla, peanut butter, 1 tbsp milk and maple syrup. Blend. 
2. Add more milk/maple syrup if it’s too thick. Allow to blend until smooth.
3. Add oats & blend again.
4. Remove from container & mix in chocolate chips.
5. Spoon into a bowl & sprinkle with hemp hearts. Serve with fruit.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup skim milk powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon2 eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 smushed banana
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Mix together oats, baking powder, skim milk powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Mix eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, banana, greek yogurt, and buttermilk in a bowl until combined.
4. Add all dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Place in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
6. Sprinkle chopped pecans over top and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Top with a drizzle of maple syrup and sprinkle with hemp hearts.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Salt
• 3 tbsp hemp hearts
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chopped chocolate

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a food processor (or blender), puree the chickpeas.
3. Add all other ingredients except chocolate, and blend until well combined.
4. If using, stir in chocolate.
5. Scoop into a well greased muffin tin (or use silicon baking cups)
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes
7. Let cool and enjoy!