Recipe: Protein Berry Crumble
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