5 Lip-Smacking, Protein-Rich Recipes with Italian Café Mocha Protein Powder

Protein powders possess incredible versatility, capable of elevating a simple pancake into a delightful, healthy, and low-calorie breakfast option. With this one ingredient, your daily smoothie or cereal bowl can be transformed into a culinary adventure. For all the coffee lovers out there, Superfood Plant Protein offers a vegan protein powder option in the delectable Italian Café Mocha flavor, flawlessly capturing the essence of your favorite caffeine drink. If you eat, sleep, and breathe coffee, these 5 recipes with Italian Cafe Mocha are going to be your new favorites. Try them now and add a spark to your daily fitness routine.

Let’s Get Cookin’

1. A Caramel Pudding

Let’s start off with a delicious cup of thick Caramel Espresso Pudding. We promise this pudding is as easy as ABC. So even if you have never tried cooking, you can still make it. Best part? It’s vegan and high in protein.

We’re going to learn how to make jaggery caramel, but you can very well make sugar caramel as well, using the same process.

You also have the option of skipping the caramel entirely if you are not really into it. This pudding as-is will also taste out of this world.

Ingredients:

For Caramel

• Sugar or jaggery- ½ cup
• Water- 1 cup

For Pudding

• Oats - ½ cup
• Superfood Protein Powder Italian Café Mocha - 1 full scoop
• Milk of choice - 500 ml
• Dark Chocolate - based on preference
• Honey or maple syrup - 1 tbsp
• Pinch of Salt

Procedure

• We are going to start with making caramel. You will also need to keep aside a cup or a bowl greased with vegetable oil or butter.
• Now take a saucepan and add water and jaggery to it. The jaggery will start melting and will eventually caramelize. Keep stirring to avoid burning the jaggery.
• Once your caramel is ready, pour it into the greased cup until it covers the base of the glass.
• Set it aside.
• For the pudding, let’s start with preparing oat flour. Just grind it in a mixer, and you’re done. Use a strainer to remove the lumps.
• Add one scoop of Superfood Plant Protein Powder Italian Café Mocha flavor to the oat flour.
• Add a pinch of salt.
• Add cold milk to this mixture and put the pan on the stove at medium heat.
• Keep stirring until it becomes thick and somewhat like cake batter.
• At this point, turn the heat down and add dark chocolate according to your preference. If you like the bitter flavor of dark chocolate, feel free to add more.
• Once the chocolate melts, turn off the heat and pour the mixture on the hardened caramel.
• Chill it for 2–3 hours and indulge in a heavenly experience.

Nutrients You’ll Get

This pudding is rich in fiber, protein, and minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium. It also provides you with good amounts of carbohydrates to fuel your body.

2. Choco-chip Quickies

If you are someone who craves fresh cookies that melt in your mouth every now and then but can’t have them because of your weight loss regime, these quickies are for you. It’s fast and simple, and you can have them without any guilt!

Ingredients

• Oats - 1 cup
• Bananas - 2
• Superfood Plant Protein Italian Café Mocha - 2 scoops
• Baking powder - 1 tbsp
• Coconut flakes (optional) - as per preference
• Choco Chips - 3 tbsp

Procedure

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Take two bananas. The riper they are, the better. Blend these bananas in a mixer, mash them with a fork, or use a cookie dough mixer.
• Add the rest of the ingredients mentioned above.
• Mix well until it becomes a nice dough.
• Use a scoop to make your cookie balls. Place them on a baking tray.
• Bake them for about 12 minutes, and you are done. Let them cool and toss one in your mouth! They are soft and delicious.

Nutrients you’ll get

These cookies are rich in potassium and phosphorus thanks to the bananas. It also contains a good amount of fiber, carbs and protein.

3. Protein Rich Banana Bread

Let's dive into another delightful baking recipe—a protein-rich banana bread made with a vegan protein powder.

Ingredients

• Oat Flour - 2 ¾ cups
• Bananas - 3-4
• Superfood Plant Protein Italian Café Mocha - 2 scoops
• Baking Soda - ¼ tsp
• Baking Powder - 2 tsp
• Salt - ¼ tsp
• Eggs - 2
• Milk of choice - ¼ cup
• Honey or maple syrup - ⅓ cup
• Cinnamon - 2 tsp

Procedure

• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Let’s mix all the wet ingredients first. Take a bowl and mash all the bananas. We don’t mind small chunks here and there, so don’t drain your muscle strength trying to make a fine paste. Add 2 whole eggs and whisk it. Add milk of choice and maple syrup/ honey. Mix it all together.
• Now it’s time to add the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl add oat flour or grind some rolled oats and make your own oat flour. Add other dry ingredients and add them into the banana and egg mixture.
• Mix the dry and wet ingredients together nicely.
• Pour the batter into a bread pan lined with parchment paper.
• If you want to you can add chocolate chips to the batter.
• Bake the bread for 30 minutes at 400 F. Then change the temperature to 325 F without opening the oven door and bake it for 15-20 minutes more.
• Serve it hot or store it to have later. You can store it for about 3 days.

Nutrients You’ll Get

This banana bread recipe packs a powerful punch of nutrients. With banana as the star ingredient, you'll enjoy ample amounts of potassium and phosphorus. Additionally, this bread serves as an excellent source of protein, carbs, and fiber, ensuring a satisfying and filling experience that will keep you energized for hours.

4. Superfood Yogurt Bowl

This 5-minute yogurt bowl can take your breakfast to a whole new level — A healthy, protein-heavy, breakfast with probiotics and the benefits of superfoods. And you can get very creative with this! With your favorite fruits, combos, and colors you can make this recipe your own by making a few changes here and there.

Ingredients

• Greek Yogurt
• Peanut butter - 1 tbsp
• Fruits of your choice
• Vegan Protein Powder - 1 scoop
• Sweetened coconut flakes
• Dark chocolate
• Pumpkin Seeds

Procedure

• Grab a nice bowl. Yes, that’s necessary, because it’s going to look so pretty that you can’t help but put it on Instagram.
• Add a cup of Greek yogurt to your bowl. Add peanut butter and Superfood Vegan Protein Powder Italian Café Mocha Flavor to it and mix it well.
• Flatten the surface of the mixture with the back of a spoon to create a nice surface for garnishing.
• Start decorating your bowl with fruits of your choice, a handful of pumpkin seeds, some dark chocolate, and a spoonful of sweetened coconut flakes.
• Grab a spoon and dive into the goodness!

Nutrients You’ll Get

This recipe offers a plethora of benefits for your well-being. The inclusion of yogurt provides abundant probiotics that promote a healthy gut. You'll also receive a generous dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from the fruits incorporated in the recipe. Finally, the protein powder helps you meet your daily protein requirement, thus completing this nutrient-packed treat.

4. Italian Café Mocha Waffles

No one can resist a plate of delicious, mouthwatering hot waffles. What if we told you that you could add a healthy touch to this fan favorite? Keep scrolling to learn more.

Ingredients

• Rolled Oats - ½ cup
• Egg - 1
• Greek Yogurt - ½ cup
• Italian Café Mocha Flavored Protein Powder - 1 scoop
• Baking Powder - ½ tsp
• Sweetener (optional) - according to preference
• Vanilla Extract - ½ tsp

Procedure

• Pick up a food processor and grind your oats.
• Add the remaining ingredients and prepare a smooth batter without lumps
• Grab your waffle maker and brush some oil.
• Pour your batter and cook some imperfect and some perfectly shaped waffles.
• Garnish it with maple syrup, chocolate syrup, or anything else you like.

Nutrients You’ll Get

Waffles with oat flour will provide you with carbs and fibers. The only protein source here is your protein powder!

Wrapping Up

Pick up any of the above dishes that you like and try them out today. These recipes all share a common ingredient that adds a significant health boost: vegan protein powder. With the delightful flavor of Italian Café Mocha, these dishes offer a truly mouth-watering experience, especially for coffee enthusiasts. By experimenting with these recipes, you can challenge the misconception that healthy food is unappetizing. Go ahead and explore these recipes now.