Chocolate Mint Protein Shake
Here’s a tasty way to get your protein. Blend up one of these Chocolate Mint Protein Shakes whenever you have the urge to eat a bowl of ice cream. It’s just as sweet and delicious, while being filled with the protein that your muscles need. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need… 1 cup ice 1/2 frozen banana 1 Tablespoon chopped dark chocolate 1 cup water 1 scoop high quality chocolate protein powder a few drops of...
BBQ Meatballs
Here’s a wonderful protein-packed snack recipe. The addition of homemade BBQ sauce takes these meatballs from regular to extraordinary. Enjoy as a power snack or throw a couple on a pile of greens for a light meal. Makes: 18 Here’s what you need… 2 beaten eggs 1/2 cup blanched almond flour 1/4 cup flax meal 1/2 cup onion, finely minced 2 Tablespoons coconut milk, canned, full fat 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon...
Home Made Protein Bars – No Bake Banana Chocolate
Now you can quickly and easily make your own protein bars at home! This no bake recipe takes high quality protein powder and combines it with wholesome, real food ingredients to create a delicious protein bar to power your day. Store these in your freezer, then simply allow to defrost for a few minutes before enjoying. Serving: 10 Here’s what you need… 1 cup vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup coconut flour 2 mashed bananas 1/2...
Double Chocolate Mini Brownies
Boxed brownie mixes are filled with refined sugars and grains, so make with this recipe instead. It’s always a good idea to make these brownies in a mini muffin pan since this really forces portion control. Just eat one brownie and you’ll be able to enjoy this wholesome treat guilt-free! Servings: 24 Here’s what you need: 3.5 oz dark chocolate (72% cocoa or higher) 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup raw honey 2 eggs 1...
Fluffy Egg White Biscuits
Here’s a great recipe for low carb biscuits. It’s gluten free and uses flax meal and egg whites to create a soft, fluffy texture. When striving towards a fat loss goal it’s important to limit the amount of bread that you eat, due to all the simple carbs. This recipe is a great way to enjoy some bread while still maintaining your clean diet. Servings: 20 Here’s what you need… 2 cups blanched almond flour 2...
Crunchy Baked Plantain Chips
Avoid eating trigger foods by enjoying wholesome homemade versions of your favorites. When you have the urge for salty, crunchy snack foods make some of these whole food plantain chips. Cut processed and packaged snack foods completely out of your diet and you’ll find that whole foods snacks like this more than satisfy your snack cravings. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need: 2 large unripe plantains olive oil juice from 1/2...
Low Fat Recipe: Healthy Mini Muffins
Need a quick breakfast or snack item that won’t erase that awesome workout you just did this morning? Whip up a batch of these gluten and sugar free mini muffins and stock your fridge with the perfect on-the-go snack. Servings: 24 mini muffins Here’s what you need: 1/2 cup blanched almond flour 1/2 cup flax meal 1 Tablespoon coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 eggs half of...
Pack Your Snack
How tempting will that vending machine or drive thru be if you have a home-packed snack ready to go at the first sign of hunger? Not as tempting, that’s for sure. Make it a habit to pack wholesome, energy-inducing snacks with you each day and watch how quickly your fitness results start to show. A piece of hand fruit, some berries, low fat cheese, protein shakes and blended protein smoothies are all great snacks. Set yourself up...