If you need a fun and macrofriendly sweet for a holiday get together, this is it! I looked for copycat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars online and didn’t find anything exactly like what I had in mind, so I took ideas from several recipes and made my own! This recipe is sugar free other than the…
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Macro Friendly Mondays — 3 Ingredient Protein Waffles! 🧇
🥣 Ingredients:🧇1/2 scoop (15g) protein powder (I prefer to use a whey/casein blend)🧇92g liquid egg whites🧇1/4 tsp baking powder 👩🏻🍳 Instructions:Combine ingredients to make the batter, then cook as you would normal waffles (I use a mini waffle maker and will get 5-6 total). Serve with toppings of choice. 📝 Notes:❗️You likely need to use…
Macro Friendly Mondays — Coconut Flour Waffles!
Got a super easy, 6 ingredient recipe for you today. Pretty crazy macros which leave room for all kinds of fun toppings! This also make great sandwich buns. 🥣 Ingredients:👉🏼3 tbsp coconut flour👉🏼100g liquid egg whites👉🏼1/4 tsp baking powder👉🏼2 oz coconut milk (or milk of choice, or water)👉🏼Cinnamon, to taste👉🏼Sweetener of choice to taste (I…
Macro Friendly Mondays — 100 Calorie Chips & Salsa!
Got a super easy, three ingredient recipe for you today using Cut Da Carb flatbread! 🥣 Ingredients:👉🏼1 Cut da Carb flatbread👉🏼4 tbsp (2 oz) Salsa👉🏼Garlic salt, to taste 👩🏻🍳 Instructions:1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F.2️⃣ Line a large baking sheet with parchment or foil.3️⃣ Cut your wrap into desired chip shapes. You can do either square…
Macro Friendly Mondays — Dairy-Free Protein Eggnog!
Today’s #MacroFriendlyMondays post is a #StrangeButGood concoction you need to try! I’m not dairy-free, but I love that Califia Farms has an almond milk nog that’s not only lower in calories, but also low fat. Keep in mind that for this recipe, you need the yellow kind of pasteurized carton eggs. Liquid egg whites will…
Kaci’s Friday Finds — Healthy Cracker and Chip Favorites!
Today’s #KacisFridaysFinds post is not one specific product, but a list of of my favorite crackers (with specific flavors too) and chip like crunchy snacks! These are all (mostly) relatively minimal ingredients and great nutrition for the number of pieces that you get for a serving (most 28-30g). Reader Questions:1/ Have you tried any of…
Kaci’s Friday Finds — Powdered Nut Butters + How to Use Them!
I feel like this find is obvious to some, but I still get people who haven’t heard of these products before! It’s basically nuts with most of the fat removed turned into a powder. It is much lower in calories and fat, and high in protein, but tastes very similar to the respective nut from…
Macro Friendly Mondays — Oven “Fried” Okra!
Growing up, one of my favorite side dishes was fried okra. It (or green bean casserole) was always on the menu when I got to choose my birthday dinner. Definitely not the healthiest, but so delicious! This #MacroFriendly #LowFat version will satisfy the craving without busting the calorie bank. 🥣 Ingredients:👉🏼15 oz frozen chopped okra,…
Easy PB2 Cheesecakes (High Protein + Low Calorie)
Holiday treats can be difficult to resist. Don’t get me wrong, I am an advocate of an occasional planned indulgence. The holidays are a time when favorite family recipes make it worth the splurge or two. But between family, work, and friends, the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s meals add up. You can easily get…
Pumpkin Praline Mini Protein Cheesecakes + My First Guest Post!!
I am super excited to share the news of my first ever guest post! Head on over to Anna’s Blog to check out her awesome recipes, find tons of information on working with different kinds of protein powders, and while you’re there, check out my recipe for Pumpkin Praline Mini Protein Cheesecakes! I can’t say…