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Baking With Bayan

Bayan Sharafi

Bayan is a passionate protein chef who won Muscle Insider's Best Protein Chef 2017 contest. Each month, he will bring you the most creative yet healthy recipes.

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3 High-Protein Recipes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan Protein Waffle

    Ingredients:

    • 70 g gluten-free flour
    • 33 g chocolate sprouted grain protein
    • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
    • 200 mL almond milk
    • 1 Tbsp stevia
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • Pinch of salt
    • Toppings
    • 80 mL coconut ice cream
    • ½ Tbsp dark chocolate drizzle

    Directions:

    1. Mix all your ingredients in a bowl until creamy.
    2. Pour half into waffle iron and cook until crisp and firm.
    3. Top with coconut cream and chocolate and serve!

    Macros

    • 38 g Protein
    • 82 g Carbs
    • 18 g Fat

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    Healthy Turkey Burger

    • 1–2 servings
    • Makes 3 evenly sized burgers

    Ingredients:

    • 310 g ground Turkey
    • 1¼ tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • 4 Tbsp cranberries
    • 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts
    • 60 g feta cheese
    • salt and pepper
    • fresh parsley (optional)
    • ¼ avocado, sliced

    Side:

    Sauteed carrots

    Directions:

    1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
    2. Shape into patties and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes a side.
    3. Place on baking pan and bake in oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
    4. Serve on bun of choice with fresh avocado.

    Macros:

    • 69 g protein
    • 34 g carbs (with bun; without bun is 7 g carbs)
    • 59 g fats

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    High-Protein Pizza

    Ingredients:

    • 60 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
    • 90 g (6 Tbsp) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
    • 2 g (1 tsp) baking powder
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • Add any spice of your choice
    • Egg white wash to top the bagels (optional)
    • 225 g ground turkey, cooked
    • Handful of spinach
    • 1 cup whole mushrooms
    • Fresh herb tomato sauce
    • ½ cup cheese low-fat mozzarella

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
    2. Mix flour and yogurt and knead together on a floured countertop or with stand mixer. Dough will be sticky.
    3. Roll into a ball and then flatten out with hands.
    4. Spray a sheet of parchment with oil, then transfer your dough to your sheet. Using a rolling pin, evenly roll out.
    5. Add seasonings of choice. You can add your egg wash here before applying your seasoning.
    6. Bake at 375°F for at least 18–22 minutes or so. If you want a crispier center, broil for a couple minutes. Ovens will vary!
    7. A few minutes before you remove your crust, add your sauce, toppings, and cheese. Place back in oven until cheese is melted.

    Macros

    • 78 g protein
    • 75 g carbs
    • 34 g fat

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