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
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”)
Great for an on-the-go breakfast or snack… and for making your kitchen smell wonderful! Ingredients (for 12 muffins): 90 g mushrooms (about 1 cup chopped) 30 g yellow onion 6 g garlic (two cloves) Two pepperoni sticks (I used Honey Ham from Freybe) 30 g shredded cheese (I use Cracker Barrel’s Mozza Cheddar Light) 50 g … More Savory Breakfast Muffins
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
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
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
Wow, look how tough I have it on a diet. Ingredients for 1 serving (3 large sea scallops): 3 large sea scallops, thawed in the fridge overnight (~150 g) 1 tsp light whipped butter 1 small clove of garlic 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp each chopped fresh parsley and chives salt, pepper and garlic powder … More Pan-Seared Scallops
Two chicken thigh recipes in one day? It’s almost like I bulk bought a bunch of them but didn’t have enough ingredients to make the whole batch one flavour… Ingredients for 6 servings (2 chicken thighs/serving): 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 cup basil leaves (40g) OR 1/2 basil, 1/2 spinach if you don’t have … More Homemade Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs
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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