You can make this the night before for a filling breakfast snack, or in the morning to combat your nighttime cravings. Either way, it’s one of my favorite ways to have my protein powder when I’m not in the mood for shakes. Hint: remember that chia seeds absorb liquid, so take that into account when gauging … More Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
This is much higher in sodium than my meals usually are… but sometimes you just get a cold-cut craving and there’s nothing you can do! Ingredients (for 1 sandwich): 1 slice PC Tramezzini Whole Wheat Bread (50g) 20 g cooked chicken breast 1 slice smoked black forest ham (I used PC) 30 g tomato (3-4 slices) 5 g … More Ham, Chicken and Cheese Tramezzini
Yes, this is its ACTUAL color. We love our fancy layered salads. Funny story: my family has this salad at every celebration and get together, and I only started liking it this year. Definitely one of those tastes you learn to appreciate when you’re a little older! Ingredients for 1 serving (1/8 casserole dish): 3 packages kippered … More Russian Shuba Salad (“Herring Under Fur Coat”)
Thought I’d upload a breakfast AND a dinner recipe today. Modified from this recipe. It’s delicious, filling, and the fresh parsley makes you almost forget there’s snow to shovel outside. Ingredients (for 1/5 recipe or about 300g): 1 tbsp olive oil 80 g yellow onion (about 1/2 of a small onion) 10 g garlic (3-4 … More Spanish Chicken, Mushrooms and Potatoes
This is a great way to bulk up your rice without a bunch of empty carbs and calories. It tastes great and I’ve used it as a side as well as under butter chicken and other dishes. Ingredients (for 1 serving of about 2/3 cup): 1/2 cup cooked white rice (~70 g) 60 g shredded zucchini … More Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Rice
Sometimes you just don’t feel like making zoodles out of zucchini… and who can resist some extra chocolate chips? Ingredients (for 18 muffins): 180g white or whole wheat flour (I mix half of each) 1 scoop protein powder (~35 g, I used chocolate Lean Fit Whey Protein) or another 35g of flour 1 tsp baking … More Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Great for a quick lunch! Ingredients (for 1 portion): 1/2 pita (I used High Fibre Pita Shells by Byblos Bakery) 1 lettuce leaf (~8 g) 2-3 tomato slices (~18 g) 2-3 onion slices (10 g) 60 g pulled beef (I used a chuck roast that I cooked in the crockpot with some beef broth and … More Pulled BBQ Beef Pita
I was worried about using Shirataki noodles after hearing lots of people don’t like their smell/texture…. but this portion was HUGE, filling and most of all surprisingly delicious! Ingredients (for 1 bowl): 1 package yam shirataki noodles (I used House Foods Traditional Shirataki, 227g package) 60g diced chicken breast 75 g frozen vegetables of choice (I … More Shirataki Noodle & Chicken Stir Fry
Hearty and comforting for those cold winter months! Ingredients (for 9 servings): 165 grams tomato (1 large tomato) 300 grams carrots (3-4 medium carrots) 250 grams mushrooms (9-12 crimini mushrooms) 10 grams garlic (3 large cloves) 900 g stewing beef 600 grams mini potatoes 150 grams green peas (1.25 cups) 85 grams yellow onion (1/2 small onion) 2 cups low sodium beef broth 1 tsp xanthan powder (alternative: … More Beef Stew
It’s huge! It’s filling! It’s less than 400 calories! Ingredients (for 1 flatbread pizza): 1 tortilla/flatbread (I use Flatout’s Original @ 140 cal) 65g cooked chicken breast (I used pulled chicken I made in a crockpot) 2 tbsp salsa 4-5 cherry tomatoes (~45 g) 15 g yellow onion 15 g iceberg lettuce 10 g black olives 1 … More Taco-Inspired Flatbread Pizza
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