Happy First Day of Fall!!! 🙂 Two flavors that are great together: Pumpkin + Coffee. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte anyone? I revamped the Starbucks signature fall drink by cutting out the heavy dairy, sugar, and syrups while adding protein! This healthy version is just as tasty and satisfying as the Starbucks version 😉 Ingredients: 1/2 to …
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Sweet funfetti cake with vanilla frosting…in a shake? Hmmm…yes, it’s possible! With this healthy recipe, you can have your cake and eat it too 😉 Okay, lame jokes aside, this shake was so satisfying and delicious. It is perfect for after workouts…or when Coldstone’s Cake Batter ice-cream sounds good…! 🙂 Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond …
When I think of fall I think of…PUMPKIN!!! Pumpkin is not only so versatile in it’s uses (baking, soups, etc) and can be made savory or sweet, but it is also very rich in nutrients and vitamins! Plus, it is good for a fit diet; 1 cup is only a whopping 80 calories 😉 To …
A healthy version of a classic Italian comfort food! Traditional Chicken Parmesan is breaded (with white flour), fried with butter or oil, and then covered in tomato sauce and cheese…delicious, but not so healthy! I “cleaned up” the recipe with some healthy substitutions, and it came out GREAT! My whole family asked for more! 🙂 …
Craving hot buffalo wings? Want to satisfy that craving with something much healthier yet still tasty?? Try this salad! Works for me every time 😉 Ingredients: (1 serving) 2-3 cups fresh spinach or romaine lettuce leaves 4 ounces grilled chicken breast 1 whole hardboiled egg, chopped 1/8 cup shredded carrots 1/8 cup finely chopped celery …
My new favorite breakfast recipe! This is very similar to my Protein Breakfast Cake recipe, except less ingredients and made in muffin tins 🙂 Although it is baked oatmeal, there is added protein to make this a complete and balanced meal! These are not only so easy to make, but great for travel and a …
Peanut Butter and Jelly is always a great flavor combination…! Any type of berry will work as well. This makes a great meal replacement or post-workout shake 😉 1 cup unsweetened almond milk handful of ice 1 scoop (whey) vanilla protein powder 1/3 cup fresh or frozen berries (I had blueberries) 2 tbsp PB2 (peanut flour) Optional: …
Healthy Granola Bars! These are made with all natural ingredients with added protein! These are great for an on-the-go snack, sweet treat, and great for kids as well! They do have a higher sugar content than my other recipes (from the honey) but it is all natural and is necessary for the consistency. However, they …
This tasty salad is perfect for a picnic or parties. I made this and had it as a side dish to my main meal. I “revamped” the normal recipe, which calls for mayo dressing, and substituted a honey-greek yogurt sauce instead, which cuts down on the fat and adds more protein. Ingredients: (makes 5 1/2 cups) 4 …
