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There aren't many better ways to start or end a day than with a double chocolate chip organic protein muffin. Check out this great recipe below using our pure organic whey protein.

Recipe:

• 1/2 cup Source Organic Whey Protein grass-fed and Non-GMO Project Verified protein powder
• 3/4 cup gluten free oat flour (OR if you are paleo use half almond meal flour & half coconut flour)
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk of your choice (almond, cow, help, rice, etc.)
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar OR you can use any sugar of your choice (coconut sugar is low glycemic)
• 1 egg
• pinch of cinnamon
• chocolate chips

Simply blend all of the ingredients in a food processor (or mix by hand!). Pour into muffin cups and bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees. 

Thanks to our friend Organic Olivia for the recipe!

Here are some other great recipes to try out:

Flourless Blueberry Protein Pancakes
Pumpkin Flax Protein Pancakes
Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Fro-Yo Protein Pops
Peanut Butter Brownie Protein Fro-Yo Pops

What's your workout like? Yoga? Maybe dance, or are you a runner? No matter what you love to do, pumping your heart and giving your cells oxygen is the most important part! Nourishing yourself afterwards is a close second - so why not have some fun with it? 

Protein is incredibly important when you're getting active and using your body. Without an adequate amount of protein, our muscles can't heal as quickly or efficiently as they should. Post-workout protein shakes are always a delicious way to refuel, but why not indulge and whip up an amazing dessert to switch things up! 

Bottom Layer: 

• 1 frozen banana (cut into chunks and frozen in a zip bag the night or days before) 
• splash of milk (any milk of your choosing)
• 1 ice cube
• 1 spoon of peanut butter
• 1 tsp organic coconut palm sugar or 2 drops liquid stevia (optional)
• TINY splash of vanilla extract
• 1 scoop Source Organic grass-fed protein powder

Blend everything in a blender or food processor, pour into wine glass or ice cream bowl. Top Layer:

• 1 frozen banana
• 2 tsp cacao or cocoa powder
• splash of milk
• 1 ice cube
• 1 spoon of peanut butter
• 1 tsp organic coconut palm sugar or 2 drops liquid stevia (optional)
• 1 scoop Source Organic grass-fed protein powder

Blend in your blender, and pour on top of the first layer! Garnish with coconut cubes (toast them for a marshmallow effect) and chocolate chips.

Here are some other great recipes to try out:

Flourless Blueberry Protein Pancakes
Pumpkin Flax Protein Pancakes
Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Fro-Yo Protein Pops
Peanut Butter Brownie Protein Fro-Yo Pops

These pancakes are a cinch!! You don't need any fancy gluten-free flours... just some good old organic whey protein powder. We always use Non-GMO Project Verified & grass-fed Source Organic Whey. It actually really tastes like vanilla pancake batter when you cook it all up!

With this recipe, you'll be getting protein from the high quality grass-fed whey that will keep you full and running throughout your morning. You'll also receive some glutathione (150mg of it per serving) which is essential for the body to perform daily detox. Glutathione is a threat against toxins of all kinds. It neutralizes free radicals, enhances immune functioning and detoxifies the liver. Mark Hyman, MD, founder of The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts discovered he lacked a gene called GSTM1, which is crucial to making and recycling glutathione. He now estimates that roughly half of Americans are missing one or more of the genes necessary to produce enough glutathione, so it's incredibly important to consume it through the diet. Avocados and grass-fed protein are both wonderful sources.

The antioxidants from the blueberries will also keep the body looking and feeling vibrant!

Ingredients:
• 2 scoops Source Organic Whey
• 1 egg
• a splash of milk (almond, cashew, cow's milk, anything)
• a pinch of baking powder
• 1 super ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp of organic coconut palm sugar or 10-12 drops liquid stevia
• handful of blueberries
• coconut oil for frying

Directions:
1. Cut the banana into chunks or slices and add it to a blender/food processor.
2. Add in the whey, egg, milk, baking powder, vanilla, and organic coconut sugar or stevia.
3. Blend everything up until smooth.
4. Get a pan hot and add some coconut oil until it's ready to fry.
5. Pour your batter into pancake shapes and sprinkle some blueberries on top before the batter cooks!
6. Add finished pancakes to a plate, and garnish with butter (always organic grass-fed), maple syrup, and blueberries. Other possible toppings include melted peanut butter, yogurt, and bananas!

Thanks to our friend Organic Olivia for the recipe!

Here are some other great recipes to try out:
Pumpkin Flax Protein Pancakes
Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Fro-Yo Protein Pops
Peanut Butter Brownie Protein Fro-Yo Pops

Check out a great Pumpkin Flax Protein Pancake recipe and a review of Source's organic whey protein over at Amee's Savory Dish!

Amee really outdid herself with this great recipe and we can't wait to try these ourselves.

Here are some other great recipes to try out:
Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Fro-Yo Protein Pops
Peanut Butter Brownie Protein Fro-Yo Pops