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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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[Video] Kym’s “Ultimate Favorite” BREAKFAST SMOOTHIES!

maud — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:01:17 +0000

Kym shows how to make 2 of her “ultimate” nutritious and delicious breakfast smoothies in under 2 minutes each. PACKED with antioxidants, protein, vitamins, and FLAVOR!

How about this for flavor (and nutrients): a Green Tea Avocado Ginger Smoothie!

Watch her video where shows and explains everything about her favorites:

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Tips for Choosing the Best MILK: Soy, Almond, Dairy, or ??

maud — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 22:03:55 +0000

With lots of healthy milk alternatives to choose from, which one should you buy? Dairy milk? Soymilk? Almond milk? Or one of the others?

Here is a synopsis of 5 popular milk choices prepared by Lisa Lillien:

1. Dairy Milk

Fat-free — a.k.a. skim — milk is great if you’re watching your calories, and especially if you’re watching your fat intake. The taste is mild, and it’s extremely versatile. Plus, it has a solid amount of calcium and an impressive protein count.

Conclusion: relatively high in calories, and some people are allergic to dairy products (lactose intolerant).

2. Soymilk

Made from ground soybeans mixed with water … packs just as much calcium as regular milk, although not quite as much protein. As far as texture goes, it’s pretty creamy — definitely richer than skim milk.

Choose vanilla varieties for added flavor, “light” options for lower calories, unsweetened types for less sugar (but higher calories).

3. Almond milk

Super low in calories and high in deliciousness, unsweetened vanilla almond milk is my favorite milk swap. It has a slightly nutty flavor, but overall it’s pretty mild. Almond milk is a great choice for anyone who’s sensitive to both dairy and soy. And like soymilk, it’s creamier than fat-free dairy milk.

Relatively low in calcium and protein unless these nutrients have been added.

Go to the next page for 2 more milk choices …

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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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[Video] An Easy-to-Make Protein-Packed BREAKFAST BERRY SMOOTHIE!

maud — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 12:27:37 +0000

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make Jason’s delicious & healthy Breakfast Protein Smoothie to get you started in the morning with lots of protein:

Half a cup of low fat milk
Half a cup of plain yogurt
1 Large banana
1 Cup of frozen blueberries
1/5 of a cup of almond meal
3-4 Tablespoons of protein powder
1 Tablespoon of honey

This healthy Breakfast Protein Smoothie recipe is a winner. It’s obviously good for a post-workout drink, too …

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[Video] Quick-and-Easy PROTEIN-RICH PANCAKES for Breakfast

maud — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:21:37 +0000

Michael (from Michael Kory Fitness) shows how to make breakfast pancakes that are rich in protein (26 grams), without using any protein powder. Of course, you can also be creative and add some healthy fruit or berries to this recipe (or as a topping) to add extra flavor.

This pancake breakfast is also filling so you’ll be less inclined to eat a big lunch with too many calories.

Here are the ingredients you will need:

1/2 cup whole wheat flour (60 g)
6 oz. Greek yogurt (170 g)
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt

Watch how a professional fitness coach makes healthy Protein Pancakes:

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Make a Big Batch of These Popular (Naturally Sweet) APPLE CINNAMON ENERGY BARS!

maud — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:26:20 +0000

Alexandra perfected this recipe to ensure that these Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars are full of flavor and nutrients … even though they look fairly ordinary and plain with lots of brown-colored ingredients such as pecans, oats, dates and cinnamon. Adding the granny smith apples and a touch of salt make this recipe perfect.

You’ll discover that they have a rich, nutty taste of toasted pecans and they’re naturally sweetened with the dates.

Here is a tip:

Bake the pecans before pulsing in the food processor for a more robust, roasted flavor. if you’d like these bars a little extra spicy, don’t be afraid to go to town on the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

Ingredients for 10-12 bars:

8 ounces pecans (2 cups)
5 3/4 ounces (gluten-free) rolled oats (2 cups)
8 1/4 ounces pitted and halved dates (1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces chopped granny smith apples (or similar) (2 cups)

The preparation instructions (6 easy steps) are on the next page …

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Homemade Apricot Cashew ENERGY BARS with a Special Sweetener

maud — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:25:54 +0000

Try these scrumptious and healthy homemade energy bars made with apricots, cashews, unsweetened coconut, rolled oats and hemp seeds. Quick energy in the morning, or later in the day! The sweetener in this recipe is agave syrup, but you could always use honey as a substitute.

You’ll find that this is a perfect snack to include in a packed lunch … much healthier than the store-bought granola bars and snack bars that are stuffed with artificial flavors, colors, added sugars.

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

INGREDIENTS

1 cup dried Turkish apricots

½ cup raw cashews

¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

⅓ cup rolled oats

2 tablespoons agave syrup

1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

2 tablespoons hemp seeds

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Here are the easy instructions to make these yummy energy bars:

INSTRUCTIONS

Line and 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or saran wrap, and set aside.

Pulse cashews in food processor until crumbly, place in a separate bowl.

Pulse apricots in food processor until finely chopped. Add all other ingredients to the apricot mixture and process until well combined.

Add the chopped cashews to the mixture and pulse until combined.

Firmly press the apricot mixture into the baking pan, using the flat surface of a measuring cup to create a flat even layer.

Place pan in the freezer for one hour, then remove and cut into 8 rectangle bars (or more or less, depending on desired size).

Place in an airtight container and store for up to one month in the fridge.

Enjoy!

Source: Christal

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