Boost your breakfast with protein-packed recipes

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Whether you’re a casual exerciser, a professional athlete or just looking for a nutritious breakfast, kick off your day with protein-packed recipes.

As an expert in the nutritional needs of professional athletes, Megan Chacosky, chef and registered dietitian for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, stresses the importance of protein in any fitness enthusiast’s diet. Protein helps build, maintain and repair muscles while increasing energy and endurance, which can help strengthen the body and avoid injuries.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola

Servings: 30

1 bottle (12 ounces) Chocolate Rockin’ Protein Builder

12 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup maple syrup

3/4 cup oil

2 cups roasted hazelnuts

1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Heat oven to 325 F.

In large bowl, combine protein builder, rolled oats, maple syrup, oil, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds; mix until oats, hazelnuts and seeds are coated. On baking sheet, spread granola in thin layers and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes.

Cool completely then sprinkle in chocolate chips and serve with yogurt, on smoothie bowl or as cereal.

Nutritional information per serving: 295 calories; 32 g carbohydrates; 7.5 g protein; 16 g fat; 6 g sugar.

Blueberry Cornbread Muffins

Servings: 12 muffins

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

pinch of salt

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 egg

1cup Vanilla Rockin’ Protein Builder

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1lemon, juiced

Heat oven to 400 F. Line muffin tin with 12 paper or foil muffin liners and set aside.

In medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; once mixed, toss in blueberries to coat.

In separate bowl, combine egg, protein builder, oil and lemon juice. Pour liquid ingredients into dry mix and stir until just combined. Divide into lined muffin tins and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving: 245 calories; 25 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 15 g fat; 6 g sugar.