Tag Archives: protein

A Cup of Joe & Day 3

by in Blog Posts, Food & Nutrition December 20, 2020

Originally posted in 2015 and still loving my coffee 🙂 Calling all coffee drinkers! Contrary to popular belief, drinking coffee does have health benefits! Medical News Today tells us that “the potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee include: protecting against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, liver cancer and promoting a healthy heart.“ It is […]

7-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

by in Breakfast, Recipes November 20, 2020

2 eggs1 large ripe banana1/4 cup oats1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp raw cacao powder1 tsp cinnamon1 tbsp coconut oilPinch of pink salt (really the 8th ingredient) Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.In a cast iron skillet, add coconut oil and pour in batter.Watch for small bubbles to appear in pancakes and […]

Instant Pulled BBQ Chicken

by in Dinner, Recipes August 21, 2019

Sauce:1 cup apple cider vinegar3/4 cup water2 tbsp minced garlic1/4 cup organic ketchup2 tbsp Dijon mustard2 tbsp organic molassesspices – sea salt, pepper, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper Place 4 organic chicken breasts in pressure cooker (InstantPot or Mealthy Pot or whatever you use).Whisk all sauce ingredients together and pour over the chicken.Set to cook […]

Green Smoothie Bowl

by in Recipes, Super Bowls September 21, 2018

8-10 ice cubes 1 frozen banana 3/4 cup water or almond milk 1 huge handful of organic baby spinach 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (post workout I use AfterBurn) 1 tsp spirulina 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter Blend all ingredients in a blender or Ninja and top with fresh berries, cocoa nibs or homemade granola.

Sweet Potato Protein Muffins

by in Recipes, Snacks September 5, 2018

1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cardamom 1/4 – 1/2  tsp pink Himalayan salt 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 large organic egg 1 tbsp local honey 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 375.  Combine sweet potato, […]

Day 2 Meal Plan

by in Blog Posts, Lifestyle March 31, 2015

Day 2? I got sidetracked with the gorgeous weather today!  75 and sunny here in Charlotte!  I will take it 🙂  I had to interrupt a busy day at my desk this afternoon with a bike ride and some much-needed sunshine. I hope you all are having a fabulous week so far.  Eating clean and […]

Weekend Cooking

by in Blog Posts, Food & Nutrition March 8, 2015

I love to take the time that I have on the weekends to whip up some new recipes… Doesn’t this look fantastic?? After a busy day yesterday, I ran out of time to make this pizza but am planning on making it today. I am going to alter the recipe slightly to use what I […]