Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Designer Whey protein recipes

What is Whey protein? Whey protein refers to a complex product made up of lactose, protein, minerals and fats. It mainly consists of protein and consists of several proteins such as Beta-lactoglobulin, immunoglobulins (IgGs), bovine serum albumin (BSA), and lactalbumin in addition to lysozyme, lactoperoxidases and lactoferrin al having their own unique effects on immunity and health.

Whey is considered to be a great source of raising the level of glutathione (GSH) in the human body which is considered to be the most significant water-soluble antioxidant in the human body is also helpful to the immune system of the Body.

There are several recipes that can be made to give an extra touch to the No. 1 protein on this Earth.

Designer Whey Breakfast

Ingredients:

1 cup instant oatmeal
1 ¾ cups of water
2 scoops of designer Whey Vanilla
Non-fat milk (if required)
Sugar-free jam, nuts, raisins, and cinnamon (if required)

One cup instant oatmeal needs to be mixed with 1 ½ cups of water in a big microwave safe bowl and has to be stirred until oatmeal is completely moistened. Then cook for 2 minutes on high power in the microwave. Then stir two level Vanilla designer whey scoops into ¼ cup of water and pour this into oatmeal and stir. You can add Sugar-free jam, nuts, raisins, and cinnamon as per your liking.

Make 1 serving
Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutritional Information
Calories 305
Protein 38g
Carbohydrates 29g
Fat 4g
Protein Apple Pancakes

This is great to taste and would put water in your mouth in addition to providing you with all the necessary amount of proteins.

Ingredients:

6 slices of whole wheat bread
3 scoops of Designer Whey Vanilla Praline
½ cup of enriched flour
4 large baking apples, must be peeled and cored
2 Tbs. each of ground cinnamon, granulated sugar and Lemon juice
6 large egg whites (you can add 2 egg yolks, for a fluffy look).
3/4 cup of skimmed milk

The bread can be crumbed and placed in a big mixing bowl using food processor’s chopping blades. Whey and flour can then be added to the bread crumbs and a fork can be used to stir for blending.

Then apples needs to be grated using the food processor’s grating blade and put in the mixing bowl. Lemon juice can then be sprinkled and cinnamon can be put over apples. Then stir with a fork for a while and then milk and egg whites and stir again. Add egg mixture and apple to the mixture of bread crumb and stir again to bend.

Griddle needs to be spread with the help of a non-stick coking spray and then griddle is pre-heated to medium-to-high heating. Dollop batter (1/4 measuring cup) can then be put onto the heated griddle. Batter needs to be spread to 4-inches circles. Do not turn more than twice each side and cook until both of the sides appears to be golden brown.

Make 16 pancakes.
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Information (per pancake)
Protein 6g
Calories 109
Fiber 2g
Carbohydrates 20g
Fat >1g

Protein Loaded Designer Protein Shake

Ingredients:

3 scoops of Designer Whey
½ cup concentrate of frozen grape juice
1 scoop of Phosphagen HP
1 tsp. of Knox ™ unflavored gelatin
8 oz water

Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute at high speed.

Nutritional Information
Calories 682
Protein 59g
Carbohydrates 107g
Fat 2g
Banana Designer Protein Pudding

Ingredients:

1 packet Jell-O® Brand Banana Instant Sugar & Fat-Free Pudding
2 scoops of Designer Whey Praline
3 cups of skim milk

Put skimmed milk, designer whey and pudding packet at low speed for around 2 minutes in blender. Then pour it into 2 medium-sized bowls and then refrigerate for approximately 7-10 minutes.


Makes 2 servings.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutritional Information
Calories 289
Protein 35g
Carbohydrates 34g
Fat 1g

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