1 apple, core removed, and sliced into small cubes (recommended to freeze the night before) 2 scoops vanilla flavored protein 12 oz water, milk, or yogurt 1 cup of spinach 2 tbsp of almonds ¼ cup of uncooked oats Ice as needed Cinnamon to taste Leave the skin on for extra phytonutrients. Phytonutrients have antioxidant and…
Category: High Protein foods
Salmon with honey, ginger & garlic
4 salmon filets (if making less then adjust the amount of marinade) 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger (if you choose to omit because you don’t like ginger it will still be very good) optional for garnish: chopped scallion, sesame seeds, sprinkle of parsley for…
Chicken Caesar lettuce wraps
Make ahead some grilled caesar chicken and assemble your lettuce wraps for a healthy and easy lunch. Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing, plus more for dressing 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided Juice of 1 lemon, divided Kosher salt Black pepper For lettuce wraps, romaine or butterhead lettuce is recommended…
Winter Protein Packed Salad
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of EVOO (used in 2 steps) salt & pepper 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 lemons (1/2 cup lemon juice) 1/4 cup almonds 3/4 cup raisins or cranberries or blueberries 1 yellow pepper 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves…
Lentil Pasta with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce
By Lindsay Oliver I can’t say enough how much I love lentil pasta. It’s seriously delicious and tastes just like pasta! But it’s only made out of lentils. That’s it. One ingredient. And therefore, it’s gluten/wheat free, plus it’s jam-packed with protein. This homemade creamy red pepper sauce is also to die for. I have found the…
Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Lime Cream
By Lindsay Oliver Holy Guacamole! I can’t even begin to describe how amazing these tacos are. Did I also mention they’re gluten free and vegan?! They’re also packed with protein from the chickpeas. I went the lettuce wrap route and loved them. You can do corn taco shells if you need to and you can still have…
New York Breakfast
I admit, I have never been to New York. But, this breakfast is everything that I could imagine an authentic New York breakfast tasting like. Hearty rye bread topped with cream cheese, thin slices of salty, buttery smoked salmon, and crunchy vegetables make for the perfect breakfast combination. On paper, this recipe sounds too decadent…
Advocado Devilled Eggs
Sandy Manuel RD,LDN Registered Dietitian Ingredients: 3 hardboiled eggs, cut in half 1 large ripe avocado, smashed with fork 2 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. cilantro Pinch of garlic powder Pinch of salt and pepper Sprinkle of Paprika, optional Directions: Remove cook yolk from hardboiled eggs into bowl. Add avocado to the bowl. Add the remaining…
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
2 – Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 – pkg. low sodium taco seasoning 2 – TBSP EVOO With a sharp knife, slice chicken breasts in half width wise so that you have 4 thin breasts. Mix together taco seasoning and EVOO and then combine with chicken. If you have the time, marinate overnight or…
Split Pea & Ham Soup
Fall is fast approaching and with the cooler temperatures, soup is always a welcome finish to any day. The best soup recipes are the ones that combine an abundance of healthy, filling ingredients and a quick preparation time. This recipe for split pea & ham soup definitely meets both of these requirements. This soup is…
Grilled Salmon Salad
This is more of a method than a recipe. You can swap out the salmon with either chicken or steak. The salad is very versatile in that you can pretty much top it with any of the following ingredients: Tomatoes Cucumbers Peppers – Green, Red or Yellow Boiled Eggs Onion Carrots Mushrooms Chickpeas The most…
Homemade Hummus
Recipe & Picture Courtesy of Cathy Miles Palmer INGREDIENTS Chickpeas – 1 can rinsed & drained Tahini – 1/4 Cup Juice of 1 Lemon Olive Oil – 1 TBSP. Ground Cumin – 1 TSP. Garlic – 1 Clove Minced Water – 2 to 3 TBSP. Salt – To Taste DIRECTIONS Combine the tahini and lemon…
Focused Fitness 