Looking for ideas on how to use protein powder (besides in smoothies) I found the idea of a "cheesecake bowl": essentially yogurt with protein powder mixed in. The first time I tried this I used Greek style (cow's milk, not vegan) mango yogurt and vanilla flavoured soy protein powder. It really did taste cheesecakey, especially since the yogurt and protein powder both had quite a bit of sugar in them. I have since experimented with different yogurts and protein powders, and have been experimenting with ways to put veggies in the bowls, too.
My favourite so far is my "red velvet" bowl. Recipe makes one serving.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup frozen raspberries
1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
1/4-1/3 cup pureed roasted beets
~2/3 cup yogurt
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (Vega is the least grainy and best tasting vegan protein powder I've found so far, but I also find
Put raspberries and chocolate chips in bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until chocolate chips are melted and raspberries have broken apart. Mix in remaining ingredients. You can add more or less yogurt to reach desired consistency. As you can see, the beets and raspberries give it a rich red colour.
