Boost Your Breakfast with Protein-Packed Recipes


MISSION, Kan., Jan. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

(Family Features) Whether you’re a casual exerciser, a professional athlete or just looking for a nutritious breakfast, kick off your day with protein-packed recipes.

As an expert in the nutritional needs of professional athletes, Megan Chacosky, chef and registered dietitian for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, stresses the importance of protein in any fitness enthusiast’s diet. Protein helps build, maintain and repair muscles while increasing energy and endurance, which can help strengthen the body and avoid injuries. Adding a protein beverage like Rockin’ Protein, made from fresh Shamrock Farms milk with up to 30 grams of protein per serving, into healthy breakfast recipes is one way to increase the protein level and nutritional benefits of your breakfast.

These recipes are quick to prep for grab-and-go mornings to start your day with proper nutrition. To learn more, visit rockinprotein.com.

 
Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola 
Servings: 30
 
1bottle (12 ounces) Chocolate Rockin’ Protein Builder 
12cups rolled oats
1/2cup maple syrup
3/4 cup oil
cups roasted hazelnuts
1/2cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  

Heat oven to 325 F.

In large bowl, combine protein builder, rolled oats, maple syrup, oil, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds; mix until oats, hazelnuts and seeds are coated. On baking sheet, spread granola in thin layers and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes.

Cool completely then sprinkle in chocolate chips and serve with yogurt, on smoothie bowl or as cereal.

Nutritional information per serving: 295 calories; 32 g carbohydrates; 7.5 g protein; 16 g fat; 6 g sugar.

 
Blueberry Cornbread Muffins 
Servings: 12 muffins
 
cup cornmeal
1cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
teaspoons baking powder
 pinch of salt
cup fresh blueberries
1egg
cup Vanilla Rockin’ Protein Builder
6tablespoons vegetable oil 
1   lemon, juiced
  

Heat oven to 400 F. Line muffin tin with 12 paper or foil muffin liners and set aside.

In medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; once mixed, toss in blueberries to coat.

In separate bowl, combine egg, protein builder, oil and lemon juice. Pour liquid ingredients into dry mix and stir until just combined. Divide into lined muffin tins and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving: 245 calories; 25 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 15 g fat; 6 g sugar.

Michael French
mfrench@familyfeatures.com 
1-888-824-3337
editors.familyfeatures.com

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