Have you heard of chia seed pudding? Yes, the seeds like the chia pet! Turns out that they are good for you and when mixed with liquid, will “gel” and thicken! The mix can also be used as an egg substitute in recipes for those who are egg-free! This is a great after…
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No-Bake Customizable Protein Breakfast Bars
I can’t believe how long I’ve been sitting on this recipe without posting it! I didn’t realize I hadn’t shared it yet! Oops! I used to make these bars all the time in batches for my husband. I forgot about them until just recently. He likes these stored in the freezer and will pull…
Recipes I Pinned This Week
Popping in this week with some intriguing things I plan to try! All healthy of course! 😉 Cauliflower Fauxmeal A sneaky way to add veggies that also happens to be Paleo and gluten free, if you need that sort of recipe. I plan to leave out the brown sugar and add some protein powder…
Grilled Chicken, Zucchini, and Berry Summer Salad
My mother in law brought me 6 huge home-grown zucchini that her neighbor gave her last weekend and used two of them for this recipe. I am planning to use the others for this recipe (see below)! Paleo BLT Zucchini Noodle Salad by Kelly at EatTheGains.com Doesn’t it look amazing!? It probably seems like a…
A Few of My Favorite Things #3 {Healthy Beverage Swaps}
Growing up, I drank A LOT of soda and sweet tea. I totally get that it is a hard habit to break for people. For those that find it difficult to break the habit of drinking soda or sweet tea, and who also don’t care for plain water, I wanted to offer some healthier alternatives….
Famous Fruit Dip {high protein, low calorie}
Ok, so maybe this should be called ‘Almost’ Famous Fruit Dip. In either case, every time I have brought it to a get together, I have been asked for the recipe and/or been asked to bring it from then on out to any future get-togethers involving food! It is so simple, I hate to call…
Peach Cobbler Gelatin {High Protein}
What do you do when you are craving peach cobbler, but you also want to be healthy and not wreck your gut? You get creative with @VitalProteins!! I have been making this recipe every week or two for the last several months, so it is about time that I share it! Most often I have…
Fruit Loops #BOSS Recipe
This combo was SO good! If you liked Fruit Loops as a kid, you have got to try this. If you didn’t, I’m not sure that you can be trusted! 😂 I posted this recipe on Instagram, but wanted to make sure I shared it here too, as it was awesome. For those of you…
Protein Cherry Cordials {Recipe} {ToL #7}
Somehow I have neglected to share this recipe on the blog…my bad! I suppose I am a little late for Valentine’s Day, but perhaps this would make an Easter Treat for someone special? Note: someone special totally includes you. I won’t judge if you want to keep them all for yourself. It is a single…
Chocolate Covered Cherry #BOSS {Recipe}
Question: What is one part fruit smoothie and one part protein shake? Answer: The recipe for a #BOSS (aka big ‘ole smoothie shake). 🍫🍒For the Chocolate Covered Cherry #BOSS blend: 8 oz milk (I used almond-coconut) 70g (about 1/2 cup) frozen dark sweet cherries handful of spinach 1/2-1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I…
1 Minute Protein Breakfast Cake
Topped with berries An easy breakfast recipe that you can make quickly when needed in the morning. It also keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can even ahead of time if you want to. It tastes so good, it really qualifies for dessert, but its macros make it an ideal pre-workout breakfast! Topped with banana coins, PB2, and…
Valentine Superfood Truffles {AKA post-workout protein power balls}
Besides just tasting good(I enjoy eating!), I believe that most of what I eat should serve a purpose. This recipe satisfies my post-workout recovery needs, but can also pass as a stunning treat. With the ingredients used, these qualify as nutritional wonders that are decadent enough to be dessert. Perfect for a Valentine’s day treat! Because…