For example, of you want to make a high-protein, muscle-building smoothie recipe palatable, you have to mix it with banana or peanut butter. Or, you have to use use chocolate-flavored protein ...

How could you say no? I’ve been known to mix a can—which has about 20 grams of protein—with canned beans, a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and herbs and spices. You can also ...