Protein Packed Recipes for the Serious Lifter

Pack on Some Strength Through Some Serious Power Eating!

Sabrina Young
If you are serious about lifting and you are serious about packing on some serious strength, then you get jacked by eating a protein packed diet. Try these sweet recipes next time you are heading to a workout.

Get more protein-packed high fiber recipes in Mr. and Mrs. Young's Power Cookbook: Strength in Eating.

Protein Pancakes
A delicious and protein packed breakfast guaranteed to help you get your swol on in the gym!

Ingredients
11 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 cup of oatmeal
Low sugar syrup
Protein powder (optional)

1. Put egg whites, egg, and oatmeal in a blender.
2. Blend till it is of a smooth constancy.
3. Put olive oil in a frying pan.
4. Pour batter into pan.
5. Cook until side is golden brown, then flip.
6. Add syrup and enjoy.

Banana Smoothie
Quick, easy, and even delicious, this banana smoothie is great for on the go, as a quick meal, or as an energy booster before or after a workout.

Ingredients
1/2 to 3/4 cup of milk
1 banana
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
tray of ice cubes
Protein powder (optional)

1. Mix all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend.
3. Drink.

Momma Young's Tuna and Peanut Butter Sandwich
Definitely a recipe which requires some getting used to, this is the perfect sandwich for the lifter on a budget. Over 30 grams of protein for less than a few bucks a pop.

Ingredients
2 slices of whole wheat bread
1 can of light tuna in water
As much peanut butter as desired
Big glass of water or milk

1. Drain tuna (mayo optional)
2. Put tuna on the bread.
3. Put peanut butter on the other slice.
4. Slam it together.
5. Slam it into your mouth.
6. Slam your teeth together.
7. Drink milk as necessary.

Side Note: Yeah, so never, NEVER NEVER kiss someone after they have eaten a tuna and peanut butter sandwich!

Salmon Dip and Whole Wheat Bagel
A delicious breakfast or lunch, try this salmon dip on whole wheat crackers for a great party treat.

Ingredients
8-10 ounces of warm cooked salmon
2 cloves of garlic
whole wheat bagels
parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
low fat cream cheese (3/4 box)
parsley

1. Sautee' garlic in olive oil.
2. In a bowl, mix salmon, cream cheese, and parsley into a paste.
3. Add oil and garlic to mixture.
4. Slather spread onto bagel.
5 Toast bagels and add parmesan cheese.

Published by Sabrina Young

International Composer and Video Artist. Author of "The Feminine Musique: Multimedia and Women Today", a fresh look at art and music through the works of intriguing women. Debut Electronica Album: "Origins,"...  View profile

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