It’s no secret that I’m a protein monger.
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Designer Whey.
Given my addiction, I was thrilled when Designer Whey asked me to help them celebrate their 20th anniversary. Birthdays are a BIG deal in my family, and Designer Whey is doing it up right. They are giving away a FULL YEAR supply of products!!!
There are a few ways to enter to win at the end of this post. 😉
While whole proteins (eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, legumes, etc.) should be you main sources of protein, but I believe that having protein powder in my diet is beneficial for several reasons.
Protein Powder “Pluses”
- Protein “Filler”: It can be added to meals that are normally lower in protein (smoothies, oatmeal, etc) to help keep you full longer
- Convenience: When I travel (which is frequently), I always have a stash of powders. You never know when you’re going to be caught without a meal option! It’s also the perfect hotel breakfast. I use chocolate protein powder and coffee to make a gourmet hotel breakfast – Mocha Oatmeal!
- Flavor Variety: For me, variety is key to staying on track. I can’t stand to eat the same thing all the time, so I love using different flavored powders as a boredom-beater. They can also act as a good base of customized flavors, like this Oatmeal Cookie Dough Shake
- Muscle Fuel: After lifting, having an easily absorbed protein aids in building lean muscle and in recovery. Muscle burns fat. It will actually help lean you out. It’s the food you eat that bulks you. Feed muscles, not fat cells *steps off soap box*
There are two types of protein I like to use: plant-based and whey.
For the whey protein, my go to is Designer Whey and has been ever since I was introduced to them via FitFluential. Since then, I’ve been creating like crazy with it!
Balsamic Strawberries and White Chocolate Cream
(Mr. Olympia-approved!)
Apparently I decided to thoroughly test it’s ability to be baked… I can assure you, it bakes very well. 😉
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So now for the really good part. How do YOU win the Protein Jackpot?*
*Protein Jackpot: noun; the chief prize in a game or contest; protein jackpot consists of twelve (12) 12oz Designer Whey French Vanilla protein powders; twelve (12) Designer Whey protein bar 12-ct boxes (4 12ct Peanut Butter Crunch boxes, 4 12ct Triple Chocolate Crunch boxes, and 4 12ct Caramel Chocolate Crunch boxes); twelve (12) Designer Whey Protein 2GO 5-ct boxes (4 5ct Lemonade boxes, 4 5ct Tropical Orange boxes, and 4 5ct Mixed Berry boxes); six (6) Designer Whey High-Protein Ready-to-Drink Shakes 4-packs (3 4-packs French Vanilla and 3 4-packs Gourmet Chocolate). Approximate Retail Value of Grand Prize: $500
1. Click HERE and order your free tattoo. Snap a photo of you and your tattoo, then send it in for a chance to win.
2. Enter my giveaway below for 1 year supply, worth $500! (The giveaway is open to US residents only.)
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After a crazy weekend full of plumbing problems and staying on track with food prep, I cannot thank you enough for your encouraging words on last Wednesday’s post. They sparked me and helped me smile through it all. You guys ROCK! And you’re marvelous.
Have you ever tried Designer Whey? If so, what’s your favorite way to use it?
What is your favorite protein powder recipe? Share it in the comments!
My favorite way to use protein powder are in breads/pancakes, and smoothies!!
I like to make protein shakes and drink them before I work out!
I like to take it to work to make a quick and healthy lunch.
I love protein powder in smoothies. I’ve yet to have success in baking…need to try more of your recipes!
I love using it in my adfiction…coffee! =)
To bake “treats” with…cookies and cakes. It’s so much fun when you the recipe just right!
OOOH and Im old school.
🙂
I STILL THINK MR.O is SYNONYMOUS with RONNIE COLEMAN.
My favorite way to use protein powder is in baked goods and oatmeal!
I love using it in smoothies and quick microwave mug cakes!
Though I’ve been loving my chocolate DW in an afternoon smoothie with a frozen banana, I usually prefer vanilla protein in my morning protein oats.
I use it most often in smoothies… I haven’t tried Designer Whey yet, hope I win! 🙂
smoothies or microwave muffins
Favorite way to use…In overnight oats!
i don’t know what to make first. Gah… one of each?
I have to admit, I’ve tried to get on the protein powder train, but just don’t really like it. Maybe I haven’t found a good kind yet.
protein pancakes are my jam!
My favorite way to use whey is to make protein ice cream! Mix the protein with almond milk and freeze in ice cube trays. Once frozen toss back in the blender with a splash more of almond milk and blend til slushy. Top with favorite toppings…..I love cinnamon, cocoa powder and nut butter
I haven’t tried Designer Whey yet, but I did win a giveaway for it recently from Tiff so I should be getting it soon! I love protein powder in pancakes, smoothies, and mixed with yogurt or cottage cheese for a thicker texture. Oh, and mugcakes…basically, I’m just a protein powder fan 😉
Definitely need to try out some of your recipes! I am always look for new ways to add in my protein powder. What plant based protein powders do you use? Okay time to go look at your recipes….Have a fabulous Monday!
My favorite way to use protein powder is of course in Smoothies!
My favorite way is in my oatmeal every morning! With fruit, cinnamon, stevia, and some salt… 🙂
I’m pretty boring with protein powder and typically just have it in oatmeal or in a shake. I need to try it in baking though.
My favorite way to use protein powder is in pancakes or oatmeal bakes. Adds the perfect amount of sweetness, and who can complain about the extra protein? 🙂
Love all the protein packed recipes! My favorite way to use protein powder will always be in a smoothie though 🙂
I wish I could enter! 😉
Well this is fun!
I like using protein powder to make smoothies or add a little extra to my oatmeal!
My favorite is definitely in smoothies!
I only use protein powder for shakes, I’m so boring. But I really enjoy my smoothies!
I add it to oatmeal/yogurt concoctions!
I love to put protein powder in my oatmeal! I love having many flavor options available to change up my oatmeal flavor every day!
I *just* started using protein powder last week. So far I’ve used it in my breakfast oatmeal, and that’s it. I’d love to branch out, but don’t have a lot of time for finding new recipes/being creative.
My favorite way to use protein powder is in my breakfast after the gym.. .either in my oatmeal or pancakes!
I love protein powder in overnight oats!
I love protein, in all its many delicious forms. Have you ever tried blending chocolate whey protein, almond milk, ice, and a Fiber One chocolate-PB brownie? It is so amazing. I’m almost crying of thinking of winning this! LOL
Protein Shakes! I have a whole pinterest board for them 🙂 My fave is pumpkin pie!
I love using protein powder to make pumpkin or zucchini bread!
I really like the vanilla designer whey mixed with cottage cheese, some cinnamon, stevia, and some almond milk…protein pudding-ish? mess? strange but good?
Smoothies all the way! It feels like a treat, but it’s full of good things for you.
I love baking with protein powders! My rafflecopter name is OrganicallYou 🙂
Baking low carb, high protein treats! My favorite is “cheesecake” made with cottage cheese and protein powder, experimenting with different flavors like strawberry, pumpkin, etc.
I do love a little protein powder in my smoothies and recently, Amanda from runningwithspoons introduced me to almond protein fudge bars that were out of this world good!
So sorry to hear bout your plumbing problems – hoping this week/weekend are better for ya 🙂
My fave way to use powder is in overnight oats, smoothies and pancakes. Chocolate Velvet from Designer Whey is delicious!
Definitely in a protein shake but I want to experiment more with it in baking!
My favorite way to use protein powder is in my green smoothies!!! So delicious!!!
last night I made a really good Protein Chocolate cake in a pie pan 🙂 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 cup egg whites, 2 cups fresh spinach, T special Dark Cocoa powder, t baking powder, T splenda vitamixed & then baked @ 350 for 20 minutes, cooled & topped with salted caramel protein frosting- 1 half scoop birthday cake flavored powder, T egg whites, pinch of pink sea salt & cream of tartar, dash of SF Torini Caramel syrup vitamixed. oh and colored sprinkles of course! dessert must be chocolate & fall = cake! I usually microwave but the oven just makes it more of an event LOL. Looking for the white chocolate Designer Whey here in town but we don’t have it yet 🙁
Great contest! I love making a thick creamy shake with lots of ice, and drinking it with a straw. I also sometimes have a spoon of PB to eat with it!
This makes me miss my protein powder! I tried to have some sent from bodybuilding.com (BAD IDEA!) anyways this makes me miss the chocolate + vanilla goodness even more!! Can not wait to get some protein powder to make some of the goodness xo C
Favorite way to use protein powder is in a green smoothie
Straight up in a shake–pure and delicious!
I love to use it in smoothies.
I love using it in mug cakes!!!!
I love adding chocolate protein powder to smoothies or overnight oats especially when I’m on the go. Thank you & designer whey for an awesome giveaway!
I love protein pancakes! It’s fun to make different combos and toppings. This week it’s all about pumpkin protein pancakes. Mmmm
I use protein powder in baked goods, smoothies, or (as you mention) as a travel “emergency” stash for when I can’t find a healthy meal!
In my shakes!
I love using protein powder for anything baked and sweet!
My favorite way is in a smoothie and being at home now with my daughter, I def need my smoothies everyday.
protein pancakes! morning, noon, and/or night! 😉
Protein pancakes, hands down!!!
My favorite way to use protein powder is to add it to a smoothie! It helps me to stay full for the rest of the morning!
great giveaway!! I love to make protein pancakes with protein powder!
I love designer whey! It was the first protein powder I tried! Smoothies with it are the best, but I also really like making protein oatmeal!
I love using protein powder to make protein “ice cream” in the warmer months, and chocolate protein powder with almond milk to make hot chocolate in the winter! I’ve also been experimenting with protein powder in some baked goods.
My favorite way is in oatmeal, pancakes, and smoothies!
I use it to make protein and oat pancakes!
I love to use it in a smoothie on the way to work.
My favorite way to use protein powder is blended into a smoothie with banana and almond milk!
Favorite way to use protein powder is in smoothies because it’s easy. This morning, french vanilla DW, almond milk, banana, starbucks via iced coffee packet — I need to WAKE UP!
Protein shakes!
Protein Pancakes!
Protein shakes!
Great giveaway!!! I love using whey protein as a mix in to make anything more protein-ified. Did I just make up a word? I mix it in my cottage cheese, oatmeal, baking, even meatloafs! LOL!!
I’m weirdo and have only used protein powder in shakes- however I would LOVE to try some of your creations!
xx Kait
I love using my chocolate protein powder in smoothies (it makes them taste more like shakes :)) or in cookies or oatmeal!
My favorite way to use protein powder is to bake with it. I like to get creative in the kitchen every now & then. 😉
I like to use my protein powder in my post workout shakes. I also put a couple of handfuls of spinach in as a extra way to get all my veggies!
Everything from protein shakes to homemade protein bars.
I love protein pancakes of waffles to start the day off right!
I like using protein powder in smoothies and adding it to oatmeal.
My favorite way to use protein powder is in smoothies and mixed into greek yogurt!
Smoothies and mixed into oatmeal – mm!
I love to make protein pancakes. but OMG that microwave carrot cake looks AMAZABALLS! So….. I just found your blog and I already bookmarked it so I can stalk I mean read your posts!! 😉 Thanks for the inspiration and awesome giveaway!
I love protein powder in pancakes or muffins!
In smoothies
My favorite way is in protein bites or mug cake! I really can’t pick just one 😉
I love using protein powder as a daily vitamin boost!!!
straight up, with water or milk.
I use protein powder to make reese p butter cups, then I freeze them in bite size form…sooo yummy and low calorie/ low carb/ gluten free
I love making protein frappuccinos, putting a scoop of chocolate protein and chilled espresso with some cottage cheese and ice and water to thin is literally better than starbucks
I love to put cinnamon roll flavored in my oatmeal, NOM NOMS!
smoothies!
Protein cookies or muffins are really good for a snack!
My favorite way to use protein is in shakes! I love it for a quick recovery or as an afternoon snack with fruit/spinach! Yum!
I also love protein in a healthy coffee frappee! 1/2 c cold coffee, 1-2 scoops chocolate protein, 1/2 cup coconut milk and ice~ blend and viola!
love protein powder in smoothies!
My favorite way to use protein poweder is in shakes or smoothie bowls, but i love adding it to plain greek yogurt with some berries too!
Usually I just put it in shakes, but that zucchini bread looks ballin!
I’m all about smoothies and protein ice cream (:
I love baking things with PROTEIN POWDER! YUMMM
My favorite thing to use protein powder in: smoothies. But I love baking with it as well.
In my morning smoothie with banana snd spinach.
I like to make protein shakes!
My favorite way to use protein powder is in shakes, and oatmeal! I just recently got a pumpkin protein. I know, I know… pumpkin everythaaang! This giveaway is b-a-n-a-n-a-s! 😀
I like putting protein powder in my oatmeal in the morning
I love mixing protein powder into baked goods(:
Yes, I’ve tried DW protein powder in smoothies….my favorite way to use it, though I also like it mixed into yogurt.
My favorite way to use protein powder is definitely in a smoothie (that I eat for breakfast daily!) topped with sunbutter and flax seeds. When in a rush or no blender available, I just mix with either some yanilla or strawberry yogurt.