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Protein Peanut Butter Crêpes with Raspberries and Cream | Low-carb, Gluten-free

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Ooh-la-la, let them eat crêpes! It’s that time of year when I want to make my sweetie a special dessert, but don’t want to wreck our mindful, muscle-making food routine. So, I came up with Protein Peanut Butter Crêpes that I served with raspberries and whipped crème for our special date night dinner.

Peanut Butter Protein Crepes with raspberries | low carb and gluten free

These very thin protein pancakes are gluten-free and low carb, with each single crepe (with no topping or filling) has just 61 calories, 5.1 grams of protein and 1.9 grams net carbohydrate. Read on to get all the details and recipe: Continue reading →

Cottage Cheese for Lean Muscle & Tasty Topping Ideas

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This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I take my snacking seriously . . . despite being a big goofball. All my crazy energy spent and the gym, running and just tackling life need replenishment in a quick but healthy way. Hiland Diary 5-oz cottage cheese cups - jennifer fisher - thefitork.com

I’ve long relied on dairy products to fuel me between meals and right now I’m loving the new single-serve cottage cheeses from Hiland Dairy. Hiland Dairy offers these cottage cheese in fruit flavors, savory flavors – and of course, plain and lower-fat curd varieties. Delicious eaten on-the-go and also a great foundation for yummy toppings. Learn more about cottage cheese as a muscle-building, healthy snack, find my creative topping ideas, and enter the Hiland Dairy Giveaway.  Continue reading →

No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes

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You could consider my No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes a healthy dessert, but I actually meal prep them for breakfast! That’s because they are so nourishing, filled with ingredients like cottage cheese, protein powder, chia seeds, pomegranate arils and nut butter to power me through the morning. No Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Protein Cheesecakes

These little protein cheesecakes are layered up in individual servings, a great tactic when it comes to portion control . . . and keeps me from “accidentally” grabbing the biggest slice. Read on to get the easy no bake recipe and find out why you should be eating cheesecake for breakfast. Continue reading →

No-Bake Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes | Low-carb, Gluten-free

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Feeling those fall flavors vibes today with my Maple Pecan Breakfast Cheesecakes! These no-bake, mini cheesecakes are lower-carb, higher protein, and offers 75% of your recommended daily calcium needs. Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes -- are a protein-packed, low-carb option that is healthy enough for breakfast or a smart dessert!

Sure, these adorable protein cheesecakes could be a healthier autumn dessert option, but honestly the nutrition breakdown on them is just so good (257 calories with 10g fat, 24g protein and 10.6 net carbs.), that I’ll jump out of bed early to make sure I get one before they disappear! Read on to get this protein cheesecake recipe and all the yummy details. Continue reading →

Low-carb Avocado Tuna Salad | Keto, Paleo, Whole30

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Tuna Salad, it’s one of those classic, old-school staples of lunch. Snore.  But, HELLO Low-carb Avocado Tuna Salad for Two, this low-carb, crazy-good take on traditional tuna salad is one hundred percent “yum” and zero percent “yawn.” Plus, you have enough in the recipe to share – or have leftovers the next day!

Low-carb Avocado Tuna Salad - Keto, Paleo, Whole30

 

Read on to get this easy tuna recipe that is friendly for Keto, Paleo and Whole30 diets: Continue reading →