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Sourdough pancakes with coconut sourdough starter!

What you will need:
1/4 cup Protein Powered Protein Flour mix
1/4 cup sourdough starter
2 Tbsp milk/milk alternative (I used organic grassfed half & half)

How to do it:
Step 1: Put a pat of butter in the pan and bring to medium heat.
Step 2: Using a fork, whisk 1/4 cup of the mix, with 1/4 cup coconut starter.
Step 3: Whisk in 2 Tbsp half & half. canned coconut milk or other milk alternative.
Step 4: Spread onto pan into pancake shape (it's not going…

For when you want some nutrient dense cake in a hurry! 
11 grams of protein

What you will need:
2 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 Tbsp Protein Powered pancake mix
2 tablespoons sweetener of choice
1 tablespoon MCT oil
1/4 cup thick creamy canned coconut milk

Optional:
1 tsp instant coffee
1 tablespoon chocolate chips of choice

How to do it:
Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Mix all ingredients in a mug.
Step 3: Bake for 20 minutes.

(149 grams protein, 18 grams per slice based on 8 pieces - a regular piece of cheesecake would be just 7 grams of protein with a shit ton of sugar)

The Cheesecake:
1 container plain Greek yogurt (750 grams)
1 small container cream cheese (227 grams)
6 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup - 3/4 cup powdered erythritol
1/2 cup protein powdered pancake mix
1/4 teaspoon unrefined salt
optional add-ins and variations: citrus rind of choice, cocoa, basil, cinnamon, instant coffee etc.

The Topping:
1 cup berr…

Makes 12 small muffins at 8.5 grams protein each.

What you will need:
1 cup almond flour 
1.5 cups protein powered baking mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon unrefined salt
1/3 cup granulated erythritol (or more to your taste)
1 can coconut milk 
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries or more

How to do it:
Step 1: Preheat an oven to 350°F and grease a muffin pan or use muffin cups
Step 2: Mix all ingredients into one bowl in the order listed, mixing as you go.
Step 3: Divide the batter int…

This low carb and gluten free pan seared cheese is a great option when you want to pack a punch of protein, but you are not in the mood for meat! This recipe takes it next level with the addition of our mix, as it substantially increases the protein from 28 grams (which is already great) to 44 grams of protein (and that's not even considering the egg)!

What you will need:
1 package Saganaki Cheese
1/4 cup Protein Powered Pancake Mix
1 egg
olive oil
optional: fresh lemon for squeezing on top!

How to d…

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