5 Clear Protein Recipes To Refresh Your Routine

After a hard workout (especially in the dead heat of summer), the last thing you’re craving is a thick milky protein shake. At the same time, a whey protein shake is one of the quickest, easiest, and most effective post workout recovery options around.

Enter Clear Protein

Juicy, light, and refreshing alternative to typical thick and milky protein shakes, It’s an ideal post-workout recovery option or a ultra low-calorie protein treat that’s perfect anytime of day.

20 grams of protein, only 80 calories

0 carbs, 0 sugar, and Lactose Free! You cant beat it.

The flavors available are a mouth-watering fruity staples like best seller lemon Italian ice, and peach mango, strawberry Italian ice, Juicy Grape and many more!

Here are five clear protein recipes to refresh your supplement routine.

#1 Clear Protein Gummies

Gummies (bears, worms, etc.) are a staple childhood candy. Typically, they’re nothing but sugar (carbohydrates) which are fine in limited amounts, but what if you could enjoy gummies that not only taste great but also support muscle recovery and growth!

Just wait until you make your very own clear whey gummies.

Ingredients

• 3.25 ounces (~100ml) water
• 1 scoop Clear Protein
• 1 packet gelatine (12g)

Directions

1. Combine the water and clear whey protein in a shaker cup and shake until dissolved.
2. Pour into a small saucepan and warm the mixture over low heat.
3. Add the packet of gelatine and whisk until it’s completely dissolved.
4. Once the gelatin is dissolved, turn off the heat and pour the liquid into a small bowl.
5. Use a pipette (or spoon) to fill the gummy bear mold with your gummy mixture.
6. Transfer the mold to the fridge and chill for at least 1 hour until it firms up.
7. After cooling, pop the gummies out of the tray and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for a few days.

#2 Clear Protein Popsicles

Imagine how you feel after a tough workout -- hot, sweaty, and in dire need of something cool to drink. Now, imagine having a popsicle or slushie after your workout. Either of these will cool you down, but won’t do much to support muscle recovery.

That’s because conventional popsicles are nothing but sugar.

But, what if your post workout popsicle did contain protein?

That sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?

Not if you’re using Clear Whey Protein!

These Clear Protein Popsicles are the perfect cooldown treat to enjoy after a tough workout or on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Clear Protein
• 300ml water
• Optional: sliced strawberries or whole raspberries

Directions

1. Add the water and a scoop of Clear Protein to a shaker. (note: we’ve used all of our clear whey flavors to make these, but two of our absolute favorites are strawberry Italian ice and rocket pop).
2. Shake well and then let the drink stand for 30-40 seconds to allow the froth and foam to settle.
3. If you decide to add fruit, you may place a few pieces in your popsicle molds while waiting for the foam to settle.
4. Pour the Clear Protein mixture into the molds and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
5. Enjoy!

#3 Clear Protein Italian Ice (Clear Protein Sorbet)

Ingredients

• 3 cups fruit (fresh or frozen strawberries or cherries)
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 scoop Clear Whey Isolate
• 2-3 cups ice cubes

Directions

1. Add frozen fruit to your blender along with one scoop of Clear Whey Isolate.
2. Blend for 20 seconds.
3. Add honey, lemon juice and the ice cubes.
4. Blend again until smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan. Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
6. Remove from the freezer. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop your homemade Italian ice!

#4 Anabolic Sweet Tea

Sweet tea is a Southern staple, enjoyed during afternoon BBQs, college football tailgates, and really any other time you’re in the mood for something light, cold, and refreshing.

As enjoyable as sweet tea is, it really isn’t ideal for those of us trying to limit our intake of added sugars. For instance, a large sweet tea from Chick-Fil-A contains a heaping 40 grams of sugar!

Thanks to clear whey, you can enjoy sweet tea that’s significantly lower in calories (and sugar) while also supporting your daily protein intake.

Ingredients

• 8 oz water
• 1 scoop Lemon Italian Ice Clear Protein
• 8 oz black tea
• Lemon
• Mint (optional)

Directions

1. If you don’t have 8 ounces of black tea, go ahead and boil water and make a serving of black tea according to the package directions and let cool to room temperature before proceeding.
2. While you’re waiting for the tea to steep, combine 8oz of water and 1 scoop of Lemon Italian Ice Clear Protein in a shaker bottle and shake.
3. Add 8oz of black tea, a squeeze of lemon, mint leaves (optional) and shake
4. Pour over ice, garnish, enjoy!

#5 Clear Protein Cocktail

Last, but not least, there’s protein cocktails.

Now, you could make cocktails with regular whey protein (creamy espresso martinis or brandy Alexander’s are baller), but those are more filling, making them better suited for after-dinner/dessert cocktails.

If you’re in the mood for a lighter, anabolic cocktail, clear protein is the whey to go.

Lemon Ice Cooler

• ¼ scoop (7 grams) Lemon Italian Ice Clear Protein
• 2 oz vodka
• 1 dash lemon cocktail bitter

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker
2. Add ice
3. Vigorously shake for 10 seconds
4. Let rest for 30 seconds
5. Vigorously shake for 10 seconds
6. Let rest for 30 seconds
7. Pour into a chilled martini glass or coupe
8. Garnish with a lemon peel
9. Enjoy (responsibly)