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High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk

Maret 21, 2019 Add Comment

If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or snack, you’ll love this High Protein Chocolate Overnight

Oats with Almond Milk recipe. It has 20g protein!
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, overnight oats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 183 kcal
Author Christel Oerum

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 0.7 oz. oats
  • ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • Almonds & berries (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tsp. Stevia

Instructions

  1. Blend Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, Stevia, and almond milk thoroughly (I use a Nutribullet).
  2. Place in a glass or bowl and fold in the oats. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  3. 3. Take out of the fridge and stir with a spoon to an even consistency.
  4. 4. Sprinkle almonds and berries on top before enjoying (optional).
 
 
Nutrition Facts
High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 29
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.2g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 8.1mg 3%
Sodium 210.2mg 9%
Potassium 214.5mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 21.2g 42%
Vitamin A 5%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 55.2%
Iron 17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Maret 21, 2019 Add Comment

rep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and patted dry
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt together. Let the mixture stand for 30 minutes so that the tomatoes give up some of their juices. Transfer the tomatoes and any accumulated liquid to a salad spinner and spin to remove the seeds and the liquid. Then pour the accumulated seeds and liquid into a fine-mesh strainer to remove the seeds, reserving the liquid. (I don’t have a salad spinner, so I dumped the all of the tomatoes and juices into a fine mesh strainer set over a liquid measuring cup and pressed on the tomatoes lightly to give up more of their juices. I picked out a few of the seeds but didn’t worry so much about eliminating all of them.) Return the tomatoes to the original bowl and pour the tomato liquid into a small saucepan (you should have between 1/3 and 1/2 cup of liquid).
  2. To the small saucepan, add the vinegar and garlic. Simmer over medium heat until the mixture is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. This will take about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then whisk in the olive oil.
  3. Add the mozzarella cheese, basil and cooled dressing to the bowl with the tomatoes and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Low Carb Pesto & Turkey Cucumber Roll Ups

Maret 21, 2019 Add Comment
Easy to make low-carb cucumber rolls with turkey, cheese, pesto, spinach and veggies! Can easily be made vegetarian. Fun for kids to put in their own fillings!
 
Ingredients
  • 3 medium cucumbers (each will yield about 6 slices)
  • ¼ cup store-bought basil pesto
  • 6 slices GO Veggie Lactose & Soy Free Mozzarella Slices, cut into ½ inch strips
  • 6 oz deli smoked turkey breast, shredded
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup spinach, shredded
  • salt and pepper, for seasoning
Instructions
  1. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise on a mandoline at about a 2mm setting. If you don’t have a mandoline, you can always use a vegetable peeler. Place the cucumber slices on parchment paper and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto on each cucumber, then evenly distribute cheese, turkey, bell pepper and spinach on each. Sprinkle with a little salt and black pepper. Roll up and place seam down. If you want an even nicer presentation, you can stick a toothpick in the middle for easy appetizers! Serve with extra pesto or sauce of choice. Makes about 18 rolls.
Notes
Can be make a day ahead. Just store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Chipotle Lime Edamame

Maret 21, 2019 Add Comment
 
Flavorful and healthy side dish idea!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Kristin

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces frozen shelled edamame (1 package)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Instructions

  • Cook the edamame according to the package instructions.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the lime juice mixture to the edamame and toss to coat.
  • Mix in the sunflower seeds right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.7% | Vitamin C: 6.6% | Calcium: 4.9% | Iron: 10.4%

Homemade High Protein Sweet & Salty Trail Mix

Maret 21, 2019 Add Comment
Author:
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 10 almonds
  • 10 cashews
  • 10 peanuts
  • 1 Tbsp dried coconut, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 1 Tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 Tbsp dried cranberries
  • 1 Tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a reusable container. Store sealed in the pantry.
Notes
Total Protein = approximately 15.5g

Vegan Chickpea Almond Protein Bars

Maret 19, 2019 Add Comment
Ingredients

1 (400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed. Or you can use 240g cooked chickpeas
1/4 cup protein powder – I used a vegan vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla paste or 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Blend all the ingredients together in the food processor until smooth.
Press the mixture into a loaf tin (I used a 22×12 cm loaf tin).
Refrigerate for 2 hours, then slice into 6-8 bars.
Optional – drizzle with some melted dark chocolate to make them extra yummy!
Store in an air tight container for up to 4 days.
Enjoy!

Chocolate Banana Bread

Maret 19, 2019 Add Comment

Ingredients

340g (about 3) ripe bananas
110g (1 cup) oat flour – plain rolled oats blended into a flour in the food processor. Use gluten-free oats if allergic/intolerant.
50g (1/2 cup) ground almonds
55g (1/2 cup) cocoa
75g (1/2 cup) brown sugar*
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp oil
4 tbsp milk of choice (I used oat milk)
1 chia egg – 1 tbsp milled chia seeds + 3 tbsp water
To decorate – 1 ripe banana + a few dark chocolate/dairy-free chocolate chips 

Method

Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan assisted/350F.
Add the milled chia seeds to a small bowl along with 3 tbsp water. Leave to set for 10 minutes.
Add the oat flour, ground almonds, cocoa, sugar, baking powder and salt to a bowl and mix to combine.
Mash the bananas well with a fork, then add to the bowl along with the oil, milk and chia egg.
Transfer the cake batter into a loaf tin (I used a 22×12 cm loaf tin).
Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top. Slice a banana in half and press into the batter cut-sides up.
Bake in for 60-65 minutes. Leave to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy!

*I preferred it when I used 55g (1/3 cup) brown sugar, but taste testers said it wasn’t sweet enough for their liking, so you have the option of adding less sugar if you prefer less sweet desserts.

Almond Protein Breakfast Pudding

Maret 19, 2019 Add Comment

Ingredients 

1/2 cup (85g) buckwheat groats
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I used this brand)
1 ripe banana
2 tbsp almond butter
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice (I used oatly milk)


Methoda

Add the buckwheat groats to a bowl and cover with water. Leave to soak overnight, then strain and rinse under the tap.
Add the groats to a blender/food processor along with the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
Serve with nuts and/or berries.
Enjoy! 

3-Ingredient Chocolate Crunch Doughnuts (Vegan)

Maret 19, 2019 Add Comment
Ingredients

200g dairy-free dark chocolate
2 tbsp almond butter – any nut butter will work, or you can use a seed butter/coconut oil for a nut-free version
1 cup protein crispies, rice crispies or quinoa pops

Method

Break up the chocolate into a heatproof bowl, then add in the almond butter. You can either melt it in the microwave, stirring every minute or so, or you can place it on top of a small pan of simmering water until it has completely melted.
Add the crispies into the bowl and fold to combine.
Divide the mixture between 6 doughnut rings. Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until the chocolate has set.
Enjoy!
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge. You can freeze any leftovers.

Healthy Double Chocolate Banana Brownies

Maret 18, 2019 Add Comment
Ingredients
  1. 1 C rolled oats, ground in food processor (gluten free if necessary)
  2. 1/2 C unsweetened coco powder
  3. 1/2 t baking powder
  4. 1/2 t baking soda
  5. 1/2 t salt
  6. 1 egg
  7. 2 mashed bananas
  8. 1/2 C apple sauce
  9. 1 t vanilla
  10. 1/4 C honey
  11. 2 T greek yogurt
  12. 1/4 C mini chocolate chips (gluten free if necessary)
  13. powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Grind oats in food processor. Add oats, coco powder, baking soda and powder, and salt to a bowl and mix well.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients except chocolate chips to you mixer and mix on medium and 1-2 minutes. Add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Add in chocolate chips and mix to incorporate.
  4. Grease an 8x8 pan and pour in batter. Bake about 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cool and sprinkle powdered sugar on top if you want.
Notes
  1. Macros: Calories 142; Fat 3; Carb 27; Protein 3
  2. Serving size 1/9 of pan

Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Maret 18, 2019 Add Comment

Baked Parmesan Sweet Potatoes- soft sweet potatoes coated with parmesan cheese and all kinds of spices!! It's a new favorite side dish that is quick and delicious.
 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 647 kcal
Author Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
  3. Place garlic, oil, butter, salt, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a ziploc bag and mix well.
  4. Throw in sweet potatoes and shake until well coated.
  5. Place aluminum foil on cookie sheet and lightly spray.
  6. Place coated sweet potatoes onto cookie sheet and spread out evenly.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
  8. Serve warm and sprinkle with dried parsley if desired.

Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Maret 18, 2019 Add Comment

You will fall in love with these Parmesan Roasted Carrots.  They are a sure fire way to get the kids and grown-ups to eat their vegetables!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrots, parmesan roasted carrots, roasted carrots, vegetables
Servings: servings
Calories: 61 kcal
Author: Leigh Anne Wilkes
 
Ingredients
  • 8-10 carrots peeled
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 4 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Mix melted butter and garlic together.
  3. Place carrots on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with butter/garlic mixture.
  5. Roast in oven for 15 minutes.
  6. Shake pan ocassionally to rotate carrots.
  7. Top with cheese and roast for another 10 minutes or until carrots reach desired doneness.
  8. Top with parsley and serve immediately

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Poppers

Maret 18, 2019 Add Comment


Nutritional Info

WWP+ (per serving) 5
SmartPoints 7
Freestyle Points 7
Servings 4
Calories per Serving 210
Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 27 g
Fiber 6 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 7 g

Ingredients
  • 1 head Cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Oat flour [1]
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbs Honey

Method

The estimated total time to make this recipe is 25-30 Minutes.
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the batter for the cauliflower by combining the water, oat flour, and seasonings in a medium bowl. Mix until batter is combined, (it will look like pancake mix).
  3. Dip the cauliflower in the batter, (you can do this in batches), shaking off the excess batter before placing the cauliflower on the baking sheet. Lay the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While the cauliflower is baking, combine the hot sauce and honey in a medium bowl. When the cauliflower is ready, remove it from the baking pan and toss it in the hot sauce mixture.
  6. Serve with dip/dressing of choice.