Let's cut to the chase – staring down a mountain of Easter chocolate isn't exactly a recipe for feeling your best, no science needed there. Instead we're calling for intelligent upgrades to Easter snacking.
So consider this – transforming that surplus into something genuinely satisfying and packed with protein. Explore this curated selection of delicious recipes that are ideal for using up your leftover chocolate and picture tasty, yet healthy treats this Easter.
Leftover Easter chocolate recipes
Vegan Snickers bars loaded with caramel biscuits peanut butter
Only 240 calories per bar and 20 grams of protein
Ingredients:
- 85g Oat Flour
- 60g Date Caramel
- 20g vegan Protein Works powder (vanilla or caramel)
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This easy-to-make snickers bars can be made vegan and gluten-free, with an oat base, soft date caramel layer, and a dark or milk chocolate coating. They're perfect for using up your left over Easter chocolate and work well as a protein filled post workout treat, or anytime.
Mini egg banana bread
Mini eggs are an Easter staple, so why not mix it up this year with a healthy morning treat?
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 2 ripe bananas
- 150ml milk of choice
- 80g mini eggs
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These protein-packed mini egg banana bread bites offer a delightful twist on a classic, making them a fantastic way to utilise leftover Easter chocolate while providing a protein boost, ideal as a post-workout snack or a satisfying anytime treat
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The Best Chocolate Protein Brownie Recipe
A healthier take on the classic chocolate brownie with 30 grams of protein
Ingredients:
- 100g chocolate chunks
- 100g dark chocolate of choice, melted
- 50g dairy free butter, melted
- 30g Protein Works Vegan Wondershake in Double Chocolate
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These amazing S'mores brownies are a healthier take on the classic recipe, high in protein and packed with 30g of Protein Works Vegan Wondershake in Double Chocolate. They're also made with yoghurt which gives them the classic fudgy texture, with less calories.
Creme Egg Protein Mug Cake
The best way to use up those left over Creme Eggs (if you have any!)
- Ingredients:
- 43g (1 heaped scoop) Protein Works Protein Mug Cake Mix
- 45 ml water
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 Creme Egg
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This high-protein dessert is a great way to use up those leftover Creme Eggs, and only takes 45 seconds to make using the Protein Works Protein Mug Cake Mix.
Read more: Tips on cooking with protein
Why choose protein?
We get it, leftover chocolate might scream indulgence, but science says there are benefits to using your leftover chocolate in protein-packed recipes. Whilst often considered your muscles' best friend, this macronutrient is actually a bit of an unsung hero, playing a much wider role in how your body functions than just what happens at the gym.
Whilst not an exhaustive list, protein has been shown to support:
- Immunity
- Metabolism and weight management
- Cognitive function
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Want to understand the science? Protein Works have a handy article detailing the science and studies behind the benefits of protein here.
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