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Peanut Butter Cup ProatsRecipes 1 min read17 Aug 2021 Peanut Butter Cup Proats Have you tried the exciting new range of Efectiv Whey Protein flavours yet? A firm favourite has to be Peanut Butter Cup. The i... Tamar Aliphon Read → Casein JellyRecipes 1 min read10 Aug 2021 Casein Jelly If you enjoy pre-bed casein then give this easy pudding idea a try. With only 2 ingredients it will turn a simple protein shake... Tamar Aliphon Read → Carrot Cake ProatsRecipes 2 min read17 Jul 2021 Carrot Cake Proats Try this recipe for a delicious pre-training meal that will provide sustained energy release, and great macros! Tamar Aliphon Read → Vegan Protein YoghurtRecipes 1 min read10 Jun 2021 Vegan Protein Yoghurt People say it's hard to eat enough protein on a vegan diet but I disagree, and with tasty meals like this to look forward to, h... Tamar Aliphon Read → Vegan Bounty FlapjackRecipes 1 min read15 Mar 2021 Vegan Bounty Flapjack One of my favourite ways to up overall daily caloric intake is with energy-dense snacks such as flapjack... but of course, I ma... Tamar Aliphon Read → Lemon Protein Chia PuddingRecipes 1 min read27 Feb 2021 Lemon Protein Chia Pudding Chia pudding is one of those light, summery puddings that, well, you can actually enjoy for breakfast or as a satiating snack r... Tamar Aliphon Read → Lemon Protein CrepesRecipes 1 min read09 Feb 2021 Lemon Protein Crepes Pancake day is just around the corner, and thankfully you can enjoy delicious, authentic-tasting crepes, with added protein! Tamar Aliphon Read → Caramelised Protein Gingerbread French Toast With Cinnamon YoghurtRecipes 1 min read31 Jan 2021 Caramelised Protein Gingerbread French Toast With Cinnamon Yoghurt The Limited Edition Gingerbread Whey by Efectiv is still a firm favourite in my household (and probably one of my favourite fla... Tamar Aliphon Read → Lemon Polenta Protein CakeRecipes 1 min read20 Jan 2021 Lemon Polenta Protein Cake Who doesn't love a sweet slice of cake with an afternoon cuppa? Tamar Aliphon Read → Banana Raisin Protein CookiesRecipes 1 min read05 Jan 2021 Banana Raisin Protein Cookies These sweet snacks came about one rainy afternoon when my cupboards were low on snacks... and everything else! With a little cr... Tamar Aliphon Read → Double Chocolate Protein CheesecakesRecipes 1 min read29 Dec 2020 Double Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes These luxurious cheesecakes are a delicious treat for the end of any meal, and the basic recipe can be tweaked to use your favo... Tamar Aliphon Read → White Choc Raspberry Protein CakeRecipes 1 min read14 Dec 2020 White Choc Raspberry Protein Cake With only a few simple ingredients, and a small cake pan, I can serve up a fluffy, moist cake with 28g protein.... in under 30 ... Tamar Aliphon Read → Rebuilding Strength post LockdownTraining 3 min read17 Feb 2021 Rebuilding Strength post Lockdown Advice from Team EFECTIV to rebuild strength post lockdown. Paul Fletcher Read → Product Spotlight - EFECTIV Intra FuelSupplements 3 min read18 Oct 2022 Product Spotlight - EFECTIV Intra Fuel EFECTIV Nutrition Intra Fuel is a brand-new carbohydrate-based food supplement designed to support intense training sessions. Paul Fletcher Read → Creatine 101Supplements 3 min read07 Apr 2021 Creatine 101 What creatine is, which foods contain it, how it supports energy during heavy lifting and high-intensity exercise and how much ... Tamar Aliphon Read →
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