3 Protein Boost Recipes to Eat Like a Professional Baseball Player

Want to eat like a pro ballplayer without sacrificing flavor? We’ve got you. Today we’re serving up three delicious protein boost recipes that will fuel your workouts, speed up recovery, and keep your taste buds happy. Forget the plain chicken-and-broccoli life—it’s time for a little sazón with your strength training.

Our lineup is strong: Mexican Protein Bowl, Salmon in Red Mojo Sauce, and a Protein Açaí Bowl. Together, these protein boost recipes pack the power you need to hit home runs on the field—or at least crush that last rep at the gym.

1. Mexican Protein Bowl – A heavy hitter

 

 

 

 

 

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb marinated steak
  
  
• ¼ cup olive oil
  
  
• ½ cup black beans, cooked
  
  
• 1 cup wild rice, cooked
  
  
• ¼ cup green peas, cooked
  
  
• ¼ cup sweet potatoes, roasted
  
  
• ½ cup Brussels sprouts, roasted
  
  
• Salsa, lime & cilantro (for garnish) 

Check the full recipe here.

Directions:

1. Cook your beans, rice, and peas ahead of time.
   
   
2. Roast sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 400°F for about 15 minutes.
   
   
3. Grill or sear the steak until it’s medium-rare (or your version of perfect).
   
   
4. Assemble your bowl: rice, beans, veggies, steak.
   
   
5. Top with salsa, lime juice, and cilantro for that finishing touch.
   
   

This bowl is proof that protein boost recipes can be hearty and flavorful, keeping your muscles strong and your energy steady.

2. Salmon in Red Mojo Sauce – Flavor with a fastball

Ingredients:

For the fish:

• 1 salmon fillet
  
  
• Salt and pepper
  
  
• Olive oil
  
  

For the mojo sauce:

• 2 cloves garlic
  
  
• 1 tsp paprika
  
  
• ½ tsp cumin
  
  
• 1¼ tbsp Spanish olive oil
  
  
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  
  
• Salt 

Check the full recipe here.

Directions:

1. Cut the salmon fillet in half, season with salt and pepper.
   
   
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear salmon for 6 minutes, turning once.
   
   
3. Blend garlic, paprika, cumin, and salt. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, then add vinegar until smooth.
   
   
4. Plate salmon, spoon mojo sauce generously on top, and garnish with parsley.
   
   

Omega-3s + protein = recovery magic. This is one of those protein boost recipes that proves healthy doesn’t mean boring.

3. Protein Açaí Bowl – Morning fuel, Latin style

Ingredients:

• ½ pack frozen açaí sorbet
  
  
• ¼ cup frozen blueberries
  
  
• ½ cup frozen bananas
  
  
• ½ cup frozen strawberries
  
  
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
  
  
• 4–6 oz hemp milk
  
  
• 2–3 oz apple juice
  
  
• ½ cup fresh fruit
  
  
• 1 cup granola or trail mix 

Check the full recipe here.

Directions:

1. Slice some fresh strawberries for garnish.
   
   
2. Blend frozen fruit, peanut butter, and half the liquids on high for 20 seconds.
   
   
3. Add the rest of the liquids and blend until smooth.
   
   
4. Pour into a bowl and top with fruit and granola.
   
   

Sweet, refreshing, and packed with protein from hemp milk and peanut butter—this is one of the protein boost recipes that will keep you energized without a sugar crash.

Power Up!

There you have it: three protein boost recipes that bring the sazón, the strength, and the pro-athlete energy. Whether you’re gearing up for practice, grinding at the gym, or just want to recover faster, these dishes will keep you fueled and fired up.

So grab your apron, channel your inner slugger, and let these protein boost recipes carry you to the big leagues—on and off the field.