I’m always looking for ways to increase my protein intake. These amino acids are essential for repairing and maintaining the body’s tissues and organs and for building muscle.
But there are only so many egg whites, chicken breasts, beans and almonds one can down before throwing in the towel and accepting a fate of lackluster gym sessions. That’s when life demands a bit of creativity to reawaken the palate and make “fit food” fun again.Â
Enter protein yogurt: a simple, two-ingredient blend of basic Greek yogurt and vanilla-flavored protein powder that yields a taste and consistency similar to frosting.Â
How to make protein yogurt
Did I mention it requires only two ingredients?
Making protein yogurt is so easy, it would almost certainly elicit eye rolls from Martha Stewart types, but for fast, nutritious meal options, the goal is not to impress a celebrity chef — it’s to nourish and satiate.Â
Simply mix three-quarters of a cup (generally a serving) of your favorite Greek yogurt and one serving scoop of vanilla or vanilla frosting-flavored protein powder together. That’s it.Â
I know what you’re probably thinking: a) That’s the most basic recipe in the world, and b) There is no way this is going to taste like dessert. And to that, I’d say, you’re partially correct.Â
Greek yogurt is high in protein and has a thick, frosting-like texture.
Yes, it will take less than 10 seconds to complete and no, I’m not here to convince you that protein powder and yogurt taste like a treat from Magnolia Bakery. But the dynamic duo takes a very plain breakfast staple and zhuzhs it up with an additional 25 grams to 30 grams of extra protein.Â
Protein yogurt is completely customizable
Once it’s done, you can eat it with fresh fruit or granola.
A yogurt with a higher fat content will yield an even creamier mouthfeel. It doesn’t have to be Greek, although I love the texture. You also don’t have to limit yourself to whey protein, as there are plenty of other powders on the market to accommodate specific preferences and dietary needs. For our vegan friends, this includes pea, hemp and brown rice varieties that can also be mixed into dairy-free cashew, almond or coconut yogurts.Â
Flavor is customizable based on the protein powder, as well, and you don’t have to rely on the container’s contents. Toss in seeds, nut butters, chocolate chips, coconut flakes or even oats for a heartier concoction.Â
My personal favorite yogurt for this recipe is Siggi’s Icelandic skyr or Fage BestSelf Lactose-Free if my tummy is feeling off. I mix them with protein powder brand EHP Labs OxyWhey in the vanilla ice cream flavor.
