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Free Recipe: Quick and Easy Protein Packed Cereal 

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Try this quick and easy protein packed cereal when you don’t feel like cooking, have no meal prepped food, or are super busy.

By simply mixing a scoop of protein powder to your milk and adding in berries you take cereal to another level.

Cereal and milk by itself is usually very low in protein and a hearty bowl can pack in the calories, but then leave you feeling hungry soon after. 

However, when you add in protein powder and high volume berries you can keep the calories in check while leaving you feeling more satisfied from this convenient and quick meal with longer sustained energy. 

Additionally, if you are using a super tasty protein powder it makes it even more delicious than using plain milk with your cereal. 

Once you try it you will never go back!

Serves 1 (calories and macros will vary slightly depending on the ingredients you use)

364 calories
29g protein
48g carbohydrate
6g fat

NGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • 175ml 2% milk
  • 100g fresh or frozen berries
  • 30g protein powder of choice
  • 30g cereal of choice 

DIRECTIONS

Whisk the protein powder into the milk. Add in the berries and cereal. Eat and enjoy!

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Fitness Tips

The Best Low Calorie Sauces and Condiments

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Healthy whole foods do not need to be boring and plain. Keep my top 5 everyday sauces and condiments on hand so you can always add flavor, texture and variety to your meals without loads of excess calories.

  • Yellow Mustard
  • Monk Fruit Granulated Sweetener
  • Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
  • Dill Pickles
  • Hot Sauce

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Free Recipe: Double Chocolate Fudge Protein Brownie

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I stumbled across this perfect protein brownie recipe on accident!  I was trying to create something else utilizing canned pumpkin and chocolate and what ended up happening was that I made divine brownies instead!  The pumpkin is what makes this brownie possible. You don’t taste the pumpkin at all, instead it gives this brownie it’s perfect texture without using butter and allows the rich chocolate flavor to come through.🤤 

Makes 8 servings

Per 60g serving

135 calories 

9g protein

19g carbohydrate

3.5 fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • 2 eggs 
  • 75ml real maple syrup 
  • 75g nonfat Greek yogurt (unsweetened applesauce can also be used and works great!)
  • 140g canned pumpkin 
  • 25g cocoa powder 
  • 50g Chocolate Protein Powder of choice 
  • 25g all purpose flour 
  • 50g semi sweet chocolate chips (or mix and match any kind of baking chips such as milk, dark, white or peanut butter chips)
  • 5g baking powder 
  • 1/2 tsp ground pink Himalayan salt 

DIRECTIONS

In a mixer or by hand mix together the eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and pumpkin until smooth.

By hand fold in the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

By hand fold in the protein powder.

By hand gently fold in the flour and chocolate chips until smooth and just combined. To not over mix!

Pour the batter in a parchment lined 8×8 baking pan and bake at 325 degrees for 22 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. The middle of the brownie should still be a bit gooey when you first remove it from the oven. It will further set as it cools.

Once cooled cut into desired portions and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

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This Double Chocolate Fudge Protein Brownie recipe is included in Volume 1 as well as many more delicious and macro friendly sweet treat recipes for brownies, cookies, and so much more.

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Fitness Tips

The Best Strategies For Navigating Trigger Foods

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You may see my transformation below and think I have iron clad will power.  This is not the case.  I can and do succumb to tasty treats and have indulged in excess.

If this is the case, then how did I transform and how do I still maintain my results?  There are a multitude of reasons, but one of them was learning how to deal with trigger foods. 

What are trigger foods? 

They are usually ultra processed and extra tasty foods that hold the magic combo of sugar, fat and salt.  They are low in protein and low in fiber and you know the saying, “bet you can’t eat just one?”

Next are the 5 best strategies for successfully navigating trigger foods. 

  1. Don’t Buy/ Don’t Make: You can’t indulge in something that is not available.
  2. Out Of Sight/ Hide It: Constantly being reminded that a tasty treat is available makes it so much harder to exert willpower. Hide them from yourself.
  3. Swap it: Make an alternative (but similar) treat Instead that is higher in protein, fiber and nutrients. My E Cookbooks are full of swaps.
  4. Pair It: Enjoy a smaller portion along with an otherwise high volume, high fiber, high protein and nourishing meal. 
  5. Not First: Fill up on fruits, veg, and protein to start your meal.  Eating foods first that are designed to be as tasty as possible will make other foods incredibly lack luster by comparison.  In addition, if you eat these types of foods while hungry, it will easily lead to overconsumption.  If you are going to include these foods, save them for last.  

Use these strategies to help you reach your fitness goals and to help you maintain your hard earned results long term.

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Fitness Tips

My Top 5 Low Calorie High Protein Grocery Staples

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We should get at least 30g of high quality protein in each of our meals. Next are my top 5 lean protein sources and their portions in grams. Each portion contains 30 grams of protein.

  1. Whey protein: 35g = 124 calories
  2. Raw Boneless skinless Chicken breast: 130g = 134 calories
  3. Raw Tail On Shrimp: 155g = 127 calories
  4. Egg whites: 275g = 133 calories
  5. Nonfat Greek Yogurt: 285g = 168 calories

Having these lean and high protein foods in stock will make it easier to hit your meal and overall daily protein goals.

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Free Recipe: Zesty Zatar Lemon Dressing

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Bright and zesty with lemon this easy dressing also combines well with the complex flavors of Zatar seasoning. Perfect for any veggie salad, it also pairs well with Mediterranean favorites such as olives, feta cheese, and hummus. Also a great marinade for chicken, fish, or lamb.

Makes 12 Servings

Per 30g Serving

79 calories

.1g protein

3g carbohydrate

7.4g fat

Ingredients you’ll need:

180ml lemon juice

90ml olive oil

30ml honey

1/2tsp garlic powder

10g Lakanto zero calorie granulated sweetener

1tsp ground pink Himalayan salt

2g xanthan gum

5g Zatar seasoning blend

Directions:

Add everything to a blender or food processor (except the Zatar seasoning) and blend until smooth. Place in a storage container and stir in the Zatar seasoning blend. Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 10 days.

Pro Tip: Don’t skip the xanthan gum. It ensures the dressing will be smooth and well blended. It also keep the dressing from separating.

***You will find this recipe and over 60 more in my upcoming E Cookbook The Art Of Meal Prep For Sustainable Living- Volume 2.***

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