Beyond Oatmeal: Creative Massive Eating Recipes—Protein and Carb Meals (2024)

  • Nutrition

John Berardi

May 09, 2019 19 min read

So put down that days-old rubbery chicken breast and shot glass of flax oil. It's time to turn those P+C, P+F meal combinations into something more than macronutrient ratios.

If you're like me, once you grasped the intricacies of John Berardi's dietary combinations outlined in his Massive Eating and Don't Diet programs, you began to suffer the cruel fate of food monotony.

The taste and creativity of a meal quickly takes a position on the backburner when six meals a day must be planned with precise macronutrients ratios, within an ever-evolving daily caloric goal. When I began, I found myself grabbing two cans of tuna and a pile of brown rice, and calling it a meal. That gets old quick, and soon my friends were embarrassed to eat with me in public.

So for the sake of my taste buds and for the sake of not being forced to live the life of a hermit, I slowly experimented until creating a number of recipes that could actually be considered proper meals. These are meals that you could make for a date. Said date might even be impressed for reasons beyond the fact that she is not eating large amounts of fat and carbs together.

So put down that days-old rubbery chicken breast and shot glass of flax oil. It's time to turn those P+C, P+F meal combinations into something more than macronutrient ratios.

Protein + Carb Meals

A lot of these recipes are influenced by Middle Eastern cuisine because I've had a lot of friends from this area of the world that shared their cooking tips with me. Don't worry, they're all easy to make, and remember, exotic is good.

1

Falafel

It turns out that some of the dry falafel mixes out there are very healthy, as long as you don't deep-fry the stuff. Look for a mix with whole-wheat flour and lots of fiber.

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Falafel Mix 1.5 Servings
(about 0.65 cups dry)

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Whole-wheat pita 1/2

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Grilled Chicken Breast 4 oz

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Medium cucumber, chopped 1/2

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SMall tomato, chopped 1

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Plain nonfat yogurt 1/3 Cup

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  1. Soak the falafel mix in water as directed on the box, and form a few balls from the dough. Fry in a non-stick pan without oil, using a bit of Pam cooking spray if needed. I usually flatten the falafel balls a little in the pan and flip them repeatedly. It also helps to lower the heat and put a lid on the pan to cook them thoroughly.
  2. Cut the chicken in cubes, adding some salt and pepper when grilling or reheating.
  3. Chop the cucumber and tomato in small pieces and mix together with the yogurt, adding a dash of salt, and some fresh parsley if you have any.
  4. Open the half pita, throw-in the cooked falafel and chicken, and put a layer of the yogurt sauce over it, saving the remainder for dipping.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Recipe yields

Amount per serving

Total Calories 614

Fat 9 g

Carb 79 g

Protein 69 g

2

Dal Masala

Here is a recipe that I adapted from a meal that a college roommate from Bombay taught me to make. He was a strict vegetarian, and he'd always give me a look of resigned disapproval when I slipped some bird onto my plate with a sheepish grin.

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Yellow split peas 1 cup cooked (boiled & drained)

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Grilled chicken breast, cubed 6 Oz.

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medium onion, chopped 1

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medium tomatoes, chopped 2

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nonfat plain yogurt 1/2 Cup

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whole-wheat tortilla 1/2

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  1. Stir fry the onions, garlic, and ginger in a nonstick skillet with Pam over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until onions start to brown.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and about 1/2-1 cup of water to mixture (or chicken stock), add masala powder and salt to taste Bring to a boil; add the chicken, then stir-in the yogurt 1 tablespoon at a time.
  3. Eat with a heated wheat tortilla, which tastes a lot like naan when you heat it over the flame of a gas stove.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Recipe yields

Amount per serving

Total Calories 670

Fat 9 g

Carb 70 g

Protein 80 g

3

Baked Yam with Turkey Meatball Marinara

Necessity is the mother of invention, and this recipe was created when I, as a broke college student, spent all of my money on 6 pounds of ground turkey breast during a sale, only to find out that it tastes like an old tire when grilled like a normal burger. But mix it with a few other ingredients and it's magic.

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Ground turkey breast 1 lb. (97-98% Lean)

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medium tomatoes 3

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medium yellow or white onions 2

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cloves garlic 8

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large green pepper 1

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large egg white 1

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medium yams 2

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spices

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  1. Poke some holes in the yams with a fork, wrap them in foil, and bake for an hour at 400 degrees. While they're baking, make the marinara sauce: chop the tomatoes and place them in a pan over medium-low heat. Mix in 4 cloves chopped garlic & 1 chopped onion, and sliced green pepper. Stew with a lid after stirring-in a dash of salt, some oregano & basil. Keep stirring the stuff as you cook the meatballs.
  2. To make the meatballs, mix these together in a large bowl: ground turkey, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1 chopped onion, raw egg white, and a dash of salt and pepper (the raw egg white holds them together when they cook). Form into 2-inch meatballs and place on a cookie sheet, throw these in the oven with the yam for 15-20 minutes (also @ 400 degrees). They're done when you can poke them with a toothpick and the juice that comes out is clear, rather than cloudy.
  3. Cut the baked yams down the center and mash the interior with a fork. Stuff them with the meatballs, then pour the marinara sauce over them (it will thicken when it cools a bit), and then top with grated nonfat Parmesan cheese. Makes 2 servings.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (1)
Recipe yields 2

Amount per serving

Total Calories 595

Fat 6 g

Carb 79 g

Protein 57 g

4

Moroccan Chicken

Bust-out the fez, it's time for a little taste of Marrakesh.

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Grilled chicken breast, cubed 12 Oz.

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Whole wheat couscous, dry 1/2 Cup

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Chicken broth, from bouillon 1 Cup

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sun-dried tomatoes, chopped About 20 pieces

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medium tomatoes, chopped 2

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medium onion, chopped 1

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cloves garlic, finely chopped 2

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Green peas, drained 1 Can

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nonfat plain yogurt 4 tbsp

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Spices

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  1. Fry the garlic and onions in a nonstick pan (large enough to hold all the ingredients listed above) with cooking spray for a couple of minutes until they start to brown, then add the chopped tomatoes.
  2. Stir until they become fluid, and then add the broth.
  3. Bring to a boil and add the following spices: 1 bay leaf (whole), 4 whole cardamon pods, dash of cinnamon, dash of tumeric, dash of chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
  4. Slowly stir-in the yogurt, one tablespoon at a time.
  5. Add the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and peas.
  6. Then stir-in the dry couscous, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, cover it again and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (1)
Recipe yields

Amount per serving

Total Calories 670

Fat 9 g

Carb 73 g

Protein 73 g

A Note About Spices

It's amazing how picking-up a few spices, other than salt and pepper, can really make a huge difference in everyday cooking. A dash here, a pinch there, and suddenly you've got some gourmet muscle food. Make a trip to the spice section of a larger specialty market (whole foods, central market, etc.), or better yet, a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food market.

Pick up these spices (they'll be useful for spicing up all kinds of food):

  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground tumeric
  • Ground celery seed
  • Whole green cardamon pods
  • Whole bay leaves
  • Ground cumin
  • Whole black mustard seeds
  • Ground red chili pepper
  • Ground coriander
  • These spices are super-cheap, and they make your food taste great. Plus, they are full of anti-oxidants.

Also, pick-up some whole garlic and ginger root. You can store the ginger root in the freezer indefinitely.

Protein + Carb Snacks

While sit-down meals are great, a lot of us find ourselves in work settings where grabbing a pre-made bar might be the most convenient option. The following recipes are portable and quick.

5

Granola Bars

These bars provide a nice snack, and they're good for that second post-workout meal after your shake.

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raw oat bran 2 cups

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rolled oats 2 cups

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whole wheat flour 1 cup

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egg whites 1 cup

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nonfat milk 1 cup

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chocolate whey protein powder 2 cups

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granulated Trans-Plex Sweet-n-Up 1/1/2 Cup

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maltodextrin (180 grams) 5-6 scoops

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salt 1/2 tsp

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cinnamon 1 tsp

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vanilla extract 1 tsp

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oil (canola or olive) 2 tbsp

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  1. Mix it all together in a big bowl, then spread it out on a large nonstick cooking tray.
  2. Add some cooking spray, or wipe a little olive oil on the pan with a paper towel. Bake for 25-30 minutes @ 350 degrees.
  3. Cut into 10 pieces.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (1)
Recipe yields 10

Amount per serving

Total Calories 344

Fat 5 g

Carb 54 g

Protein 28 g


6

Rice Pudding

Here's a tasty little treat that is also well suited for that second jolt of fast-acting carbs and protein after your PWO shake. Or you can split it up for a couple of desserts following P+C meals. It's a great choice to follow the Dal Masala recipe listed above.

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cooked basmati rice 1 Cup

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Skin Milk 2 Cups

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Vanilla Protein Powder 2 Scoops

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sugar-free instant Jell-O vanilla pudding 2 tbsp

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  1. On medium-low heat, simmer the cooked rice in milk for 20 minutes or so, until rice bulks-up, cover and cool for a few minutes, then add the protein powder (and Trans-Plex Sweet-n-Up if necessary), and a dash of salt, stir, cover and put in fridge until it cools.
  2. Add Jell-O mix to cooled mixture, whip, and you're all set.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (1)
Recipe yields

Amount per serving

Total Calories 478

Fat 4 g

Carb 63 g

Protein 47 g

7

Blueberry Bran Muffins

These little treats are made from low-GI carbs, so you don't have to worry about eating one or two after a P+C meal. They also have a bit of flax meal to add moisture, and just a couple of polyunsats. I've been eating these for a while and loving them, so recently I gave them the final test by taking a batch to a dinner party, complete with professors and their wives. Success! They were reduced to crumbs, followed with compliments about their taste, rather than their ingredients.

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Cup Oat Bran 1 Cup

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Flax Meal 1/2 Cup

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Protein Powder 4 Scoops

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frozen blueberries 2/3 cup

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granulated Trans-Plex Sweet-n-Up 1 cup

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cinnamon 1 tsp

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salt 1/4 tsp

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baking powder 1 tsp

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jumbo egg whites 3

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maple extract 1 tsp

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water 2/3 cup

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  1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, then add the egg whites, extract, and water. Stir until mixed well.
  2. Scoop into a muffin pan coated with cooking spray.
  3. Bake at 350-degrees for 25 minutes.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (1)
Recipe yields 6

Amount per serving

Total Calories 176

Fat 4 g

Carb 20 g

Protein 21 g

8

Blueberry Cheesecake

Yes, you read this correctly! Blueberry cheesecake! Just be careful with these things, as it is nearly impossible to put the cheesecake down after you've taken one bite. From my experience, and the stories of my friends who have made them, it's almost impossible to keep an entire cheesecake around for longer than one day.

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graham cracker crumbs 1 cup

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ground flax seeds 1/4 cup

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raw oat bran 1/4 cup

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fat-free cream cheese, warmed in microwave 1 oz.

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water 1/3 cup

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lowfat cottage cheese 2 cups

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powdered Jell-O instant pudding, cheesecake flavor 1/2 package (52 g)

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fat-free cream cheese 3 Oz.

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strawberry whey protein powder 3 scoops

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blueberries1 Cup

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granulated Trans-Plex Sweet-n-Up4 tablespoons

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  1. To make the crust, mix crust ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Stir this mixture until it is all the same consistency, then press into a 9-inch pie pan sprayed with Pam, stretching the crust up the sides of the pan.
  3. For the rest of the cake, put the other ingredients in a blender.
  4. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (1)
Recipe yields 6

Amount per serving

Total Calories 258

Fat 5 g

Carb 30 g

Protein 25 g

You might have to blend it in smaller portions, depending on the power of your blender, but resist the temptation to add water, as this makes the cake soupy. Also, more Jell-O mix can be added for more desirable consistency. Pour the blender mixture into the crusted pan, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Blueberry option 2: to make a fancier cheesecake, thaw the blueberries, then stir the Trans-Plex Sweet-n-Up in with them, and use this as a topping for the cheesecake.

A Note On Dessert Ingredients

Flax meal is simply ground flax seeds. Flax seeds are cheap as sin in bulk, and you can grind them at home with a hand-held coffee grinder. I usually grind them just before their used. If you want to make the meal in bulk, just be sure to store it in an airtight container in the fridge to preserve its freshness.

Trans-Plex Sweet-n-Up is used as a low-calorie sweetener in many of these recipes, as I prefer its taste to other artificial sweeteners, but others can be used according to your preference. Sweet-n-Up is not entirely carb-free, since they use a bit of maltodextrin to give it texture. There are 24 carbs in 1 cup of granulated Sweet-n-Up. This was calculated into the nutritional information for the relevant recipes.

So there you have it. These meals should give you enough variety to avoid the tuna can doldrums. Bon appetit!


Beyond Oatmeal: Creative Massive Eating Recipes—Protein and Carb Meals (2024)

FAQs

How to get 40g of protein per meal? ›

High Protein Meals With 40g Of Protein22 Jan
  1. Grilled Chicken with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables. Ingredients: • 170g grilled chicken breast. • 185g cooked quinoa. ...
  2. Turkey and Black Bean Burrito Bowls. Ingredients: • ...
  3. Salmon and Quinoa Salad. Ingredients: • 170g baked or grilled salmon fillet.

How to get 44 grams of protein a day? ›

Some foods that are high in protein include:
  1. lean meats.
  2. seafood.
  3. legumes.
  4. cottage cheese.
  5. nuts.
  6. whole grains.
  7. Greek yogurt.
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What protein keeps you full? ›

Lean meat and fish

Both meat and fish are high in protein and low in saturated fat. Diets that contain high levels of protein can effectively control appetite and promote weight loss. This includes vegetarian proteins, for example, soy, according to another study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition .

What happens if you eat 40 grams of protein in one meal? ›

You can eat as much protein as you want in one sitting. There is a limit in how fast your body can absorb protein, but any excess protein will simply reside in your gut. Quickly and easy calculate your optimal daily intake with our protein intake calculator.

What happens if you eat 50 grams of protein in one meal? ›

When proteins are digested more slowly, the body can tolerate higher doses. Even if you were to have two chicken breasts for dinner (about 50g of protein), your body is likely to absorb most of the protein (unlike a 50g whey protein shake, where some of it will be wasted).

What does 80g of protein look like? ›

80 grams of protein:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, OR. 4.5 cups of cooked lentils, OR. 4-5 servings (28-32 ounces) of low- or nonfat Greek yogurt, OR. 2 pounds of firm or extra-firm tofu, OR.

What does 30g of protein look like for breakfast? ›

Five hard-boiled eggs will get you 30 grams of protein (6 grams per egg). Eggs are one of the most popular high-protein breakfast foods and provide essential fats. If you're not interested in the yolks and want to only use the egg white for protein, you'll need about eight of them to yield the same 30 grams of protein.

How much protein per day to lose weight? ›

If you want to lose weight, aim for a daily protein intake between 1.6 and 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (. 73 and 1 grams per pound). Athletes and heavy exercisers should consume 2.2-3.4 grams of protein per kilogram (1-1.5 grams per pound) if aiming for weight loss.

Is peanut butter high in protein? ›

They're rich in protein and healthy fat, and they're calorie-dense. Two tablespoons, or 32 grams, of peanut butter gives you 7.2 grams of protein. Peanut butter also contains: fiber.

How to get 30g protein per meal? ›

30 grams of protein cheat sheet:
  1. 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt.
  2. 1 cup tempeh.
  3. 5 oz shrimp (about 10 large shrimp)
  4. 1 cup cottage cheese.
  5. 4 oz chicken (about half of a chicken breast)
  6. 5 oz grass-fed steak (slightly larger than a deck of cards)
  7. 1 1/2 cups tofu.
  8. 2 cups black beans.
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What is the 30/30/30 rule? ›

The 30-30-30 diet involves eating 30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, and then completing 30 minutes of low intensity exercise. This method first appeared in Tim Ferriss' book The 4-Hour Body in 2010 but was recently popularized by nutritionist and wellness podcaster Gary Brecka.

How long does it take your body to process 40g of protein? ›

The protein digestion process for liquid protein takes approximately one and a half hours, at which time, our bodies can absorb up to 10 grams of protein, such as whey protein. For instance, if you ingest 40 grams of whey protein, it would take up to 4 or more hours for the body to absorb most of it.

How much chicken is 40 grams of protein? ›

A chicken drumstick is the lower part of the leg, right under the thigh. A cup of cooked, cubed chicken drumstick meat contains 40 grams of protein. About 70% of the calories come from protein, and the other 30% comes from fat. A cup of chicken drumstick meat with skin has 38 grams of protein.

How much water do I need for 40g of protein powder? ›

Half Serving (15g Protein): Add 1 level scoop of powder (20g) to 125ml of ice-cold water or milk of your choice. Full Serving (30g Protein) : Add 2 level scoops of powder (40g) to 250ml of ice-cold water or milk of your choice. Use post-workout, or throughout the day. Mix in a shaker or blender.

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