Category Archives: Protein Powder

Apple-Pecan Quinoa Oat Breakfast Bake – Gluten-free, Dairy-free

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Hello, and welcome to possibly to the one millionth flavor combination of my beloved morning meal — Apple-Pecan Quinoa Oat Breakfast Bake. While it’s a traditional flavor pairing with apples, pecans, raisins, cinnamon, and hints of vanilla, the baked oatmeal base is a bit unique as it co-mingles with the ancient “grain,” quinoa.

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About 10 years ago, when I discovered that steel cut oats and quinoa cook up to the perfect, soft but slightly toothsome texture in the SAME amount of time, I started making these healthy grain breakfast bakes like an starved and obsessed woman. With every batch, a different combination of flavors (like the last was Pumpkin Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake) – always delicious and great to cook ahead to have a balanced breakfast on had for busy mornings. Continue reading →

Berry White Chocolate Collagen Fat Bombs | Low Carb

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Super-berry-low-carb-white-choc-alicious! My Berry White Chocolate Collagen Fat Bombs so pretty in pink and blue, plus easy to make with only four ingredients. Berry White Chocolate Collagen Fat Bombs

With just 1.3 net carbs, these sugar-free treats can work for a variety of diet types including keto, diabetic, Atkins, gluten-free and others. Plus, with plenty of fat and protein in each one, you’ll be satiated as your sweet tooth is soothed. Read on to get the berry fat bomb recipe and all the details.

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Chocolate Mint Protein Powder Fat Bombs | Low Carb Candy

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Need a sweet treat, but don’t want to stray off your low-carb diet? My Chocolate Mint Fat Bombs are, well, the BOMB! Chocolate Mint Protein Powder Fat Bombs

Your macros stay on track, and this chocolate protein powder candy treat is easy to make, just 3 ingredients — coconut oil, protein powder and sugar-free chocolate chips. Read on to get the low carb candy recipe:  Continue reading →

Mocha Cappuccino Protein Cheesecake Brownie

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What have you been doing with your quarantine time? If you are like many (and me), you may be baking like crazy . . . to deal with these crazy times. You could call it anxiety-baking, stress-baking, or even “procrastibaking”! This sort of baking helps increase feelings of comfort among chaos and serves as a special little indulgence when feeling isolated and a little deprived. Mocha Cappuccino Protein Cheesecake Brownie

However, eating cakes, cookies, and quick breads on the daily may wreak havoc on your health. But don’t worry, my Mocha Cappuccino Protein Cheesecake Brownie is a low-cal, protein-packed option that is amazingly delicious, too! Just 167 calories per serving and over 22 grams of protein! Read on to get the protein powder cheesecake recipe and all the details. Continue reading →

Amazing Watermelon Beet Smoothie for Post Workout Recovery

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This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, content, and enthusiasm remain my own. #WatermelonEveryday

Scenario: You’ve run long or exercised hard, now you’re depleted by every definition of the word. Your body rose to the demands of the workout, but now it’s DONE, every resource is exhausted – physically, nutritionally, even mentally. You’re too tired to track down or make a square meal, but know you need some quality refueling STAT. Sound familiar?!Watermelon Beet Smoothie for Workout Recovery

My Amazing Watermelon Beet Workout Recovery Smoothie saves the day by whipping up in minutes to make the most of your workout gains. This happens courtesy of all the key nutrients that allow your taxed body to recover quickly so that you can perform again tomorrow at your best. Read on to get this easy smoothie recipe that’s a real game changer . . . and tastes amazing too! Continue reading →