We recently wrote this article about the power of casein protein intake before bed for your recovery. There’s never been a better excuse for dessert. Try these macro-friendly, casein protein powder ideas
Recipes
Enjoy Working Against Gravity's easy, healthy recipes to help you reach your body composition and performance goals while keeping food delicious.
Protein: 13g | Carbs: 3g | Fat: 1g
Ricotta Toast with Roasted Blueberries and Thyme
Protein: 11g | Carbs: 41g | Fat: 7g
Calories: 271
Roasted blueberries and ricotta are here to satisfy all your sweet, crunchy, creamy cravings with fiber-loaded blueberries, savory thyme and velvety ricotta.
Pumpkin Spice Protein Truffles
Protein: 4g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 3g
Calories: 75
It’s pumpkin season! These macro-friendly pumpkin-spiced protein truffles are the perfect way to sneak a few extra grams of protein into your day.
Cottage Cheese with 3-Minute Blueberry Jam
Protein: 15g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 0g
Calories: 116
Get some pre-bed protein and make cottage cheese a little more delicious by pairing it with this quick, 3-minute blueberry jam.
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Bananas
Protein: 2g | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 6g
Calories: 126
Kick that sugar craving and fuel your body with high-quality fats and carbs with these frozen chocolate-covered peanut butter bananas. For best dipping and drizzling results, use good-quality chocolate.
Bedtime Recovery Hot Chocolate
Protein: 13g | Carbs: 3g | Fat: 1g
Calories: 73
Try this hot chocolate filled with casein protein for a deep, restful sleep. Perfect for recovery!
Super High Protein Yogurt
Protein: 41g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 1g
Calories: 221
By mixing your favorite macro-friendly yogurt with your favorite macro-friendly protein powder, you have a dessert staple that is loved by athletes and healthy eaters everywhere.
Sweet Potato Apple Pre-Workout Puree
Protein: 1g | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 0g
Calories: 100
This homemade puree is a recipe that has a lot going for it. It’s a tasty, easily digestible source of carbs.
Zucchini Lime Cheesecake
Protein: 11g | Carbs: 11g | Fat: 2g
Calories: 106
The macros for a slice of this cheesecake isn't the only thing to rave about. Serve this at your next dinner party and your guest will never guess that this rich and smooth cake is low in fat, packed with protein and super easy to make!
Pre-Workout Protein Waffles
Protein: 13g | Carbs: 21g | Fat: 3g
Calories: 163
Waffles made without protein powder that have 13 grams of protein?! Yes please! Turn these waffles into a parfait by adding yogurt and berries, yum!