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
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
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
My go-to late night snack for the past week – nothing better than the smell of freshly cut herbs from the garden Tip: I make 4 portions of the tzaziki sauce and refrigerate, then mix 1/4 of it with the chicken every time I make the sandwich Ingredients (for 1 sandwich): 1 slice toasted bread (I use … More Tzatziki Chicken Sandwich
These kinds of pizzas work best when you’ve got a bit of extra sauce left that you haven’t found a use for. Ingredients (for 1 tortilla pizza): 1 tortilla/flatbread (I use Dempster’s Thins Tortilla at 80 cal) 40g cooked chicken breast 5-6 basil leaves 1 sprig parsley 40 g tomato (~1/3 roma tomato) 15 g shredded … More Chicken Alfredo Tortilla Pizza
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
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
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
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