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Favorite Popular Protein-Packed PANCAKE BREAKFAST Recipe

maud — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:28:04 +0000

Recipes with eggs, yogurt and the odd ingredient for extra nutrients and flavor can be perfect for breakfast. Some ideas for that extra protein ingredient include chia seeds, oatmeal, peanut butter, kale, lentils, spinach, avocado and more.

High-protein breakfast items have become hot items for good reason: Starting your day off with a hearty helping of the stuff has been shown to wake you up, stave off hunger, help you maintain a healthy waistline, and improve your chances of making better food selections throughout the the day.

One of my favorites is a 3-ingredient Peanut Banana Pancake recipe with 17 grams of protein from Lee Hersh on the next page …

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Here’s a DELICIOUS SMOOTHIE Recipe with a Secret Ingredient to Boost Metabolism (and ENERGY!)

maud — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:31:56 +0000

Cassey shows how to make a smoothie to increase body metabolism and provide a boost of energy in the morning. She includes a “secret ingredient” that makes it extra powerful!

The list of ingredients:

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup almond milk

1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt

1 banana

1 to 1.5 cup kale (or more!)

Watch how Cassey puts in all together in the video …

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[Video] Enjoy These Nutritious BANANA PANCAKES for Breakfast

maud — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:45:42 +0000

Cassey shows how easy it is to make nutritious and delicious banana pancakes. All natural ingredients and full of protein. They are healthy, low calorie, gluten free and flourless. No added sugar, and there are only 2 ingredients:

2 whole eggs
1 ripe banana

Mix together and put on a skillet that’s coated with EVOO, PAM spray or coconut oil. Flip, done, eat.

Add a little cinnamon for extra flavor, if you want …

These pancakes are perfect for breakfast, dessert, post-workout or pre-workout snacks!

Cassey shows you how easy this is in a short video, below.

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[Video] Try All 3 of These Easy & Healthy SUPER-PANCAKE Recipes!

maud — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:05:53 +0000

You can tell that Joanna is a pancake fanatic as she shows how to make 3 healthy pancake variations in this video … leaving out the unhealthy fats and sugar. Her top 3 healthy pancake favorites are:

1) Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes
2) 2-Ingredient Pancakes
3) Sweet Potato Pancakes

If you don’t want to use a blender, then just make the 2-Ingredient Pancake recipe in a bowl:

Mash your banana with a fork.

Then in another bowl whisk the eggs.

Mix both eggs and banana together.

Viola, that’s your pancake batter!

Joanna show how to make all 3 special pancake recipes in this video:

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[Video] Miranda Kerr’s Special Recipe for APPLE-BANANA MUFFINS

maud — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:44:09 +0000

Matthew & Michele show how to make supermodel Miranda Kerr’s special recipe for organic, gluten-free muffins with apples, bananas, honey and more healthy ingredients in this short video. Not only are they made without any refined sugars, but they’re also dense and full of fiber, which means a little goes a long way! Each little muffin is just 140 calories.

Here are the ingredients she uses to make 18 Apple-Banana Muffins:

2 cups gluten-free oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg white
1/4 cup goat milk yogurt
1/2 cup apple juice
4 tablespoons coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
1/4 cup honey
2 large green organic apples, chopped
2 ripe bananas, mashed

Just follow these 7 steps to make these yummy Apple-Banana Muffins:

In a food processor, grind the oats into a flour-like consistency. Add the walnuts and grind.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground oats and walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and chia seeds.

In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and egg white. Mix in the yogurt and apple juice. In a small pot, mix the coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey over low heat until it becomes syrupy, and combine with egg mixture.

Add wet mixture to dry mixture, and slowly fold in apples and bananas.

Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease your muffin tins, and fill until three-fourths full.

Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center of the muffin and comes out clean.

Allow the muffins to cool for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

Now watch the video to see how Matthew & Michele make this recipe:

Source: Lizzie Fuhr

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Make This Delicious Protein-Packed “PRETZEL SHAKE” for an Early Morning Energy Boost!

maud — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 22:56:44 +0000

There are 28 grams of healthy protein in this super-delicious smoothie. Great for breakfast or any time of the day.

The pretzels in this recipe might seem to be a bit strange in a protein shake, but they add a touch of salt that really brings out the chocolate and peanut butter flavors. And then using cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips in this smoothie makes it a lot healthier with more texture.

Here’s a great article about cacao nibs if you are interested in learning more about all of the health benefits such as the antioxidants and fiber found in cacao nibs.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL PROTEIN SHAKE

1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I used whey)

1/2 frozen banana

1/2 tablespoon natural peanut butter

1/2 tablespoon cacao nibs

5 mini salted pretzels

1/2 cup milk or water

1/2 cup ice cubes

Here’s all you need to do:

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add more liquid or ice to reach desired consistency.

Top with crushed pretzels, cacao nibs, and chocolate syrup!

Note that this smoothie recipe contains:

Calories: 284
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Sugar: 9 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 28 g

Source: Katie

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GREEN is GOOD! Make This RICH-PROTEIN SMOOTHIE for a Quick Breakfast or Snack …

Chris — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 23:15:02 +0000

Here is a popular fruit & vegetable smoothie recipe that works well for breakfast or as a post-workout snack. The peaches and pineapple add just enough sweetness to make this green smoothie really delicious.

Since it is quick and simple to make, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast or something healthy to drink later in the day.

Just throw all of these ingredients into the blender with 2 scoops of your favorite (vanilla) protein powder:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen peaches
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 banana
2 cups kale
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

Source: Perry Santanachote

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Make a Perfect Protein-Rich CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE!

maud — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:08:50 +0000

This is like a liquid cookie, and full of protein. This Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie has a rich cocoa flavor and is sweetened naturally with a ripe banana. The recipe calls for blending with creamy yogurt and oats to create a healthy smoothie that you can make in 5 minutes. Perfect for breakfast — with the following nutrients in a 16 oz serving:

Calories: 240
Fat: 3.2 g
Saturated fat: 1.2 g
Unsaturated fat: 2 g
Trans fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 37.7 g
Sugar: 13.6 g
Sodium: 368 mg
Fiber: 5.3 g
Protein: 17.7 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg

Here are the ingredients you need to make 2 of these smoothies:

1 ripe banana

1 cup plain low fat yogurt

½ cup oats – old fashioned or quick cooking

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 scoops chocolate protein powder + 1 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon salt

ice to thicken

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Start with a handful of ice and add more until you’ve reached desired consistency.

Just add more ice if you want to make it thicker!

Source: Liz DellaCroce

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Saskia’s Favorite Breakfast Recipe: CREAMY PROTEIN-RICH OATMEAL PORRIDGE

maud — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:10:35 +0000

Nut butter is one of the key ingredients in this warm breakfast oatmeal recipe. This is Saskia’s favorite breakfast recipe, especially since it’s packed with protein, vitamins and minerals to start the day off with a burst of healthy energy. Extra natural sweetness comes from adding vanilla brown rice protein powder.

Here’s the list of all the ingredients for this Protein Porridge recipe:

3/4 cup oats

1 1/2 cups oat milk

1 heaped tablespoon peanut butter (or other nut butter)

1/2 tablespoon vanilla brown rice protein powder

Pinch of cinnamon

1/2 banana

When you have all of the ingredients together, here’s how to make this healthy Protein Porridge:

Start by adding the oats and oat milk to a saucepan over a medium heat.

When the oat milk is hot add in all the other ingredients except the protein powder. Keep on stirring, and if it gets too hot lower the heat. (If you don’t like peanut butter, use almond or cashew!)

After a further 5 minutes stir in the protein powder. Stir until it’s absorbed into the porridge without any sitting on top.

After another 5 minutes your porridge should be ready! Pour into a bowl, top with the other half of the banana, some berries or even a further dollop of peanut butter (why not!?).

Enjoy!

Source: Saskia Gregson-Williams

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Here’s a Video with 6 Easy-to-Make Breakfasts … the “BANANA RICE CAKE” is One of My Favorites!

maud — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:24:52 +0000

Watch how Mariana makes a delicious Banana & Peanut Butter Rice Cake breakfast with the following ingredients:

Brown Rice – Rice Cakes
Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
Half a Banana
Cinnamon

The short video clip showing how easy it is to make a Banana & Peanut Butter Rice Cake starts at 2:41, but to see all of Mariana’s easy breakfast ideas, watch the full video from the beginning!
She shows how she gets started in the morning and then makes all 6 of her favorite healthy breakfast favorites:

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