Although I am pescatarian and lactose intolerant, I still have a diverse choice of food, but I find it very hard to have a lot of protein. Sure, there's a lot of protein in some fish, but fish and seafood in general can get kind of expensive. Dairy products, like greek yogurt, have a lot of protein as well, but unfortunately my stomach says "no thank you" to lactose. I mostly get my protein from eggs, nuts, and tofu, but eating those all the time can get pretty boring. I tried out some of these protein recipes that are more dessert themed to add some more variety in my diet (for all the sweet tooths out there, this is for you!)

These recipes are also all vegan friendly! (If you ignore my usage of honey as a topping) 

(In the recipes, I used Vanilla Orgain Protein Powder and KOS Blueberry Muffin Plant Protein, which are both vegan.)

Who doesn't love a smoothie bowl, especially with summer coming up? A nice, refreshing bowl topped with granola and fruit will hit the spot, and adding a scoop of protein powder won't hurt either. 

Protein Smoothie Bowl

  • Prep Time:2 mins
  • Cook Time:2 mins
  • Total Time:4 mins
  • Servings:1
  • Easy

    Ingredients

  • 1 scoop protein powder or however much you want
  • 1-2 cups frozen fruit choice
  • 1 banana
  • liquid choice I used coconut water
  • toppings choice
Sophia Gao

  • Step 1

    Add everything but the toppings into a blender, along with just a splash of liquid. (I added a banana to make the blending a bit easier.)

  • Step 2

    This part takes a patience but keep blending and mixing the smoothie until it becomes thick in consistency. You can add more liquid if needed.

  • Step 3

    Scoop it out into a bowl, and top with your toppings of choice. Enjoy!

If you didn't know, I went through an oatmeal phase, meaning I ate oatmeal every. single. morning. (Check out some ~festive~ recipes here!) Adding a scoop of protein did have some impact on the taste, but I personally didn't mind it, since I had my lovely peanut butter mixed with it. 

Protein Oatmeal

  • Prep Time:2 mins
  • Cook Time:3 mins
  • Total Time:5 mins
  • Servings:1
  • Easy

    Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • toppings choice
Sophia Gao

  • Step 1

    Combine oats and water into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Take out and add protein powder. Mix well, then microwave for 1 minute.

  • Step 3

    Add toppings (I am a bit obsessed with cinnamon). Enjoy!

This last one is probably my favorite. I got a mini waffle maker from Target and I'm totally in love with it. This recipe is so easy, all you need is a blender, and it'll be done in no time. I also am an avid waffle/pancake topper, but you may eat them however  you please :) (I used the blueberry muffin protein powder for these and it tasted bomb.)

Protein Waffles/Pancakes

  • Prep Time:3 mins
  • Cook Time:10 mins
  • Total Time:13 mins
  • Servings:1
  • Easy

    Ingredients

  • 1 serving protein powder
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 liquid
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • dash cinnamon
  • toppings choice
Sophia Gao

  • Step 1

    Put everything (except for toppings) in a blender and blend.

  • Step 2

    Pour batter into waffle maker or pan (for pancakes).

  • Step 3

    Cook thoroughly. Top with toppings of choice. Enjoy!

These three recipes are absolute staples for me when I'm craving something sweet. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, these recipes will always be there for you to try out, and they all take less than 15 minutes (perfect for college students)!