Recipe: Protein Berry Crumble

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My favorite protein-rich "decadent" recipe at the moment....I'm always on the hunt for protein-rich recipes that satisfy my sweet tooth but also pack a nutritional punch.  The recipes also have to be easy to make - minimal steps and minimal ingredients.  I don't have time to fuss

with complicated recipes when I'm prepping multiple meals at once.  

This is one of those gems.   It's my current post-workout meal obsession - high in protein, rich in antioxidants,  and has healthy carbohydrates (including fiber).  Recipe adapted from diabetesstrong.com.


Ingredients

  • * 3/4 - 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (right now I'm using the Rushmore Essentials Organic  Antioxidant Berry Blend in the frozen section at Costco)

  • *1 tsp. Stevia,Swerve, or other sweetener of choice

  • * 1 scoop vanilla protein powder  (You can use a whey or plant-based protein powder)

  • * ¼ cup (30 grams dry) oats (quick oats or the Coach's Oats)

  • * 3-4 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

1.  Preheat oven to 350F.
2.  Place berries in a small Pyrex oven dish and sprinkle a little Stevia on top.  I like to line the dish with parchment paper for easy clean up.
3. Mix protein powder, oats, and lemon juice with a fork or spoon. Use the fork or spoon to "chop" the wet clumps into the dry ingredients.   It should end up as a dry crumble.
4.  Bake for 15 min. Then set the oven to broil and bake the crumble for another 2-3 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
5.  Take out of oven and let it cool down a bit before serving or putting into meal prep container.

 

*This is a great meal prep recipe - it refrigerates well for a couple of days.  I recommend warming it up in the microwave oven for the best taste.  Perfect post-workout or to satisfy a sweet craving.
 

Macronutrient Profile (numbers may vary depending on berries, protein powder, and oat type used)
270 calories
4 grams fat
34 grams carbohydrates (~6 grams fiber)
25 grams protein

Natalie Senyk