Protein-packed Easter recipes: Sweet treats that support your gains

Easter wouldn’t be complete without indulging in sweet treats and sugary snacks. From chocolate eggs to home-made bakes, the temptation is everywhere. But don’t worry, there’s no need to choose between enjoying your favourites and staying on top of your goals.

Whether you’re craving a post-workout snack or maintaining your momentum on a rest day, these 3 high-protein recipes provide all the goodness without missing out on the gains.

1. Chocolate easter nests

Crunchy, chocolatey and super easy to make- whip up these delicious treats in five simple steps.

INGREDIENTS-

  • 225g dark or milk chocolate, broken into pieces

  • 2 tablespoons of golden syrup

  • 1 scoop (25g/30g) of vanilla or chocolate protein powder

  • 50g butter

  • 75g cornflakes

  • 24 mini chocolate eggs

METHOD-

  1. Place 12 paper cupcake cases into a 12-hole cake tin.

  2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate, golden syrup, and butter over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir until smooth.

  3. Remove from heat and mix in the protein powder until fully combined.

  4. Gently stir in the cornflakes (you may need a bigger bowl) until all the cereal is coated in chocolate.

  5. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases and press 2 mini chocolate eggs into each nest. Chill in the fridge for one hour, then enjoy!

2. Mini chocolate egg brownies

Craving some rich, gooey brownies? Our mini chocolate egg brownies hit the spot while still hitting your protein goals.

INGREDIENTS- 

  • 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

  • 200g unsalted butter, chopped into cubes

  • 3 large eggs

  • 250g caster sugar

  • 100g plain flour

  • 50g cocoa powder

  • 1 scoop (25g/30g) protein powder

  • 240g mini eggs, half of them roughly chopped

METHOD-

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan) and line a 20cm square baking tin with greaseproof paper.

  2. Put the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and caster sugar with an electric whisk until light, pale, and fluffy. Gradually pour in the melted chocolate mixture, whisking continuously until fully combined.

  4. Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, chopped mini chocolate eggs, and a pinch of salt.

  5. Pour the brownie mixture into the tin and even out. Scatter the remaining mini chocolate eggs on top.

  6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the tin before slicing and serving

3.  Hot cross buns with a protein twist

No baking required! - Load up your favourite shop-bought hot cross buns with high-protein toppings for a delicious, macro friendly Easter treat.

INGREDIENTS-

  • 2 hot cross buns, sliced in half

  • 2 tablespoons greek yoghurt

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

  • 1 scoop (25g/30g)

  •  vanilla protein powder 

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for extra flavour)

  • Optional toppings: fresh berries, mixed seeds

METHOD-

  1. Lightly toast the buns, then spread peanut butter on each bun slice.

  2. Make the protein spread

  3. - mix greek yogurt, protein powder, cinnamon, and honey until smooth.

  4. Spread the protein mixture on the buns, add any additional toppings and dig in!