3 Delicious & Healthy Desserts with a boost of Protein

 

We love dessert, you love dessert, everyone loves dessert

...especially protein and superfood packed desserts!

So let's talk about combining two very important things: protein and dessert. It's important to make sure you give your body what it needs to build and repair muscles. The amino acids found in plant-based proteins are the best way to do so. Getting enough protein is vital for having healthy muscles (not necessarily BIG muscles, but ones that function properly and heal themselves fully).
It's also very important to indulge once in a while, and satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way. We love desserts, and love sharing these awesome recipes.

So this time, we decided to get creative in the Sunfood kitchen and mix up our protein game with some easy-to-make, delicious and healthy recipes that all have a boost of protein!

*Note: We were using our ultra-high quality Natural, Chocolate and Vanilla Protein Powders for these recipes; other types of protein powders may not have the same results.
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3 Delicious & Healthy Desserts with a boost of Protein!

 

Super Chocolate Power Cookies
(Makes ~12 cookies with 3-4g protein each)

Super Chocolate Power Cookies
Disclaimer: These are some of the best cookies you’ve ever tasted. (Seriously, they’re YUM.) Chocolate Protein Powder, Organic Banana, Coconut Oil, Almonds, Cinnamon, Cacao Butter & Paste, Cacao Powder and Coconut Palm Sugar are the primary ingredients for these protein packed chocolate cookies.

Kids love them, adults crave them – plus they can be baked, dehydrated or enjoyed by the spoonful straight out of the mixer.

Vegan and amazing, these cookies are sure to be a hit in your home!

Berry Crunchy Protein Bars
(Makes 8-10 bars with 6-8g of protein each)

Berry Crunchy Protein Bars

These yummy protein bars are packed with organic Goji Berries, Pumpkin Seeds, Cacao Nibs, Cashews & Almonds, as well as whole grain oats, Flax Seeds and nut butter; enriched with Natural Protein Powder, sweetened with Agave and a hint of Pink Himalayan Salt.

Chock full of protein, great for kid’s school lunches or for a mid-day snack!

 

 

Great Balls of Protein
(Makes ~10 balls with 3-4g of protein each)

Great Balls of Protein
Don’t let these sweet chocolaty treats fool you – they are super healthy! Kadrawhy Dates, Cacao Powder, Cashews and Agave Nectar create unbelievably yummy “dough” while Chocolate Protein Powder adds a power-punch!

Great for on-the-go mornings, post-workout snack or for a guilt-free afternoon indulgence!

How Much Protein Do I Really Need?

Sunfood Natural Protein Powder
It’s important to note that in terms of adulthood, RDIs are pretty basic and do not take into account activity levels, as well as the fact that some people feel better consuming more protein than others.

Women between the ages of 19 -70 are generally recommended to take in between 46g - 57g of protein daily, and men the same age group are recommended 64g - 81g daily.

Let’s not forget about our breastfeeding mothers with a daily recommendation of 63 - 67g, and expecting moms who require up to 60g of protein per day. New or expecting mothers have an increased protein RDI in order to support their new motherly changes and fetal growth.

Children between the ages of 4-8 are recommended to consume 20g of protein per day while growing teens are advised to consume between 35g - 65g per day depending on their weight, height and age.

In these vital adolescent years, protein intake is increased to assist growth spurts, increase energy and fully support a growing body.

Ensure that you and your family receive the appropriate protein intake with these amazing recipes from our Superfood kitchen to yours!