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
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
For people like me who can never get enough coffee-flavored desserts Ingredients (for one 8″ square loaf or 9 muffins): 50g white or whole wheat flour 50g almond meal/flour 25g protein powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup almond milk 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 3 tbsp erythritol, stevia or another sweetener 2 tbsp brewed espresso 1 tbsp … More Protein Coffee Cake
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
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
Don’t be afraid to use whatever veggies you want – garlic, zucchini, eggplant… even fruit like pineapple would work great! Ingredients for 10 serving (20 kebabs): 1 kg stewing beef 240 g bell pepper (about 1.5-2 peppers) 200 g sweet onion (about 1 onion) 200 g cherry tomatoes (about 20) 450 g mushrooms (about 18 … More Beef Shishkebabs
This is for those who seem to always have that extra banana lying around that’s way past the point of eating Ingredients (for 12 muffins): 1 egg 2 bananas 5 tbsp sweetener (I use 2 tbsp erythritol and 3 tbsp stevia) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup + 1/2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp coconut … More Banana Muffins
After weeks of chicken and turkey breasts I always forget just how amazing thighs taste! Ingredients for 6 servings (2 chicken thighs/serving): 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 ripe/over-ripe pear (~130 g) 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp dijon mustard (I used garlic flavour) 1/2 tsp each garlic powder and ginger salt & pepper to taste … More Pear and Dijon Chicken Thighs
How’s that for light and refreshing? Ingredients for 8 servings (125g a portion): 1 large atlantic salmon fillet (~1 kg) 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh parsley 2 tbsp fresh chives 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried) garlic salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Soak cedar plank in water for AT LEAST 1-2 … More Lemon & Dill Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon
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