20 Creative Ways to Add More Protein to Your Day

Whether you're trying to support muscle health, lose weight, or simply eat better, getting enough high-quality protein is essential. These fun and flavorful ideas make it easy to sneak extra protein into your favorite meals and snacks—no boring shakes required.

1. Chia Protein Pudding

Delicious and packed with fiber, too!

• Mix 1 cup of milk (dairy or nondairy) with one scoop of your favorite Unjury protein powder.
• Stir in 4 tablespoons of chia seeds and shake it all together in a mason jar.
• Let it sit in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.

2. Protein Yogurt Parfait

• Stir Unjury Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Powder into unsweetened vanilla coconut yogurt.
• Top with ¼ cup of low-sugar granola for a nondairy, high-protein treat.

3. Fruit Dip Remix

• Mix vanilla Greek yogurt with ½ scoop of Chocolate protein and a spoonful of powdered peanut butter.
• Dip apple slices or strawberries for a sweet and satisfying snack.

4. Protein Jam Spread

• Stir one tablespoon of Vanilla protein powder into sugar-free strawberry jam.
• Spread on high-fiber crackers or pancakes for a quick protein boost.

5. Rice Cake Dough Spread

• Combine your favorite flavor of Unjury protein powder with Greek yogurt until it forms a dough-like consistency.
• Spread it on a rice cake and top with berries, cinnamon, or chopped nuts.

6. Protein Hummus

• Blend 1–2 tablespoons of savory protein powder (like Unjury Chicken Soup or French Onion Broth) into your favorite hummus.
• Serve it with veggie sticks or whole-grain pita.

7. High-Protein Cheesy Onion Dip

• Add ½ scoop of French Onion protein powder to 1 cup whipped cottage cheese.
• Enjoy it with raw veggies or whole-grain crackers.

8. High-Protein Vinaigrette

• Whisk one scoop of Unjury Unflavored protein powder into your favorite vinaigrette dressing.
• Add 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt for a thick and creamy texture.

9. Protein-Boosted Cereal Bowl

• Add Vanilla protein powder to milk or a milk alternative
• Pour over high-fiber, low-sugar cereal or granola.

10. Savory Bean Mash

• Blend ½ to 1 scoop of savory protein powder (Unjury Beef & Herb Broth or Chicken Soup flavor) with canned beans.
• Microwave and top with salsa, hot sauce, or shredded cheese.

11. No-Bake Power Balls

• Mix rolled oats, Unjury Unflavored protein powder, nut butter, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of honey or sugar-free syrup.
• Form into balls and refrigerate for a grab-and-go snack.

12. Watermelon Slushie

• Blend 4 oz. water, 4 oz. sugar-free lemonade, and 2 cups of watermelon.
• Add 1 scoop of Strawberry whey protein, blend again, then freeze, stirring every 15 minutes until slushy.

13. High-Protein Applesauce

Perfect for a light snack or kids’ lunchbox.

• Stir 1/2 scoop of Strawberry protein powder into ½ cup of unsweetened applesauce.

14. Carrot Cake Smoothie

• Blend ¼ banana, 2 Tbsp. walnuts, ¼ cup shredded carrots, 8 oz. milk (or alternative), 1 scoop Unjury Vanilla protein powder, 1 date, and a dash of nutmeg.

15. DIY Protein Gummies

• Mix 1 scoop of protein powder (Unjury Lemon Lime or Strawberry) with ¼ cup unflavored gelatin and 1 cup water in a pot.
• Whisk and heat on low until smooth (do not heat above 140 °F).
• Pour into molds and chill until set.

16. Baked Protein Oatmeal

• Combine 1 cup oats, 1 scoop Unjury Vanilla protein powder, ½ tsp. baking powder, 1 Tbsp. flax seed, ¼ cup applesauce, ⅛ cup nut butter, and 1 cup milk.
• Bake at 375 °F for 30–40 minutes.
• Cool and enjoy.

17. Taco Cheese Dip

• Blend ½ scoop Unjury Chicken Soup flavor with cottage cheese and taco seasoning.
• Top with tomatoes, green onions, and black olives.
• Serve with veggies or crackers—great for game day.

18. Chocolate Protein Pudding

• Whisk 2 scoops of Unjury Unflavored or Chocolate protein powder into 2 cups skim milk.
• Add 1 packet of sugar-free chocolate pudding mix.
• Stir well, chill, and enjoy.

19. Lemon Frosty

Refreshing and tangy!

• Blend 1 cup water, ½ packet sugar-free lemonade mix, 1 scoop Unjury Vanilla protein powder, and 1 cup ice until frothy and frozen.

20. Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles

It tastes like dessert but fuels like protein!

• Mix 1 scoop Unjury Strawberry protein powder, 2 oz. low-fat cream cheese, and 1 tsp. sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix.
• Roll into balls and chill.

Pro tip: Choose high-quality protein powders like Unjury 100% Whey Protein Isolate for best results and easy mixing.