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Free Recipe: Dark Chocolate Walnut Protein Oatmeal Brownie Bowl 

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For me, chocolate is a need not a want… And I have fit goals.   How do I combine my desires with my goals?  Well, this delicious take on protein oats is one solution.  

Rich in deep dark chocolate flavor, while still remaining sweet, my brownie bowl does not taste like you are eating it for your fitness goals.  Boasting 40g of protein and balanced macros to promote satiety, unlike a regular brownie, you will actually be aiding your progress!  

Let’s get and stay lean and jacked together AND eat chocolate too.  

Makes 1 Serving

  • 584 Calories 
  • 40g Protein
  • 62g Carbohydrate
  • 20g Fat

Ingredients you’ll need:

For the Bowl:

  • 250ml 1% Milk
  • 40g Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 30g Chocolate Whey Protein Powder Of Choice
  • 10g Chocolate Sugar Free Instant Pudding Mix
  • 10g Cocoa Powder
  • 15g Monk Fruit Zero Calorie Granulated Sweetener
  • Pinch Of Pink Himalayan Granulated Salt

Toppings:

  • 10g walnuts
  • 10g dark chocolate of choice 

Directions:

On the stove top or microwave, cook the oats in the milk until softened.

In a mixing bowl measure out your protein powder, pudding mix, zero calorie sweetener, a pinch of salt.

Add your cooked oats in milk to the bowl with your measured dry ingredients and whisk together for 1 minute. this will help it to thicken.

Top with the walnuts and chocolate.  Enjoy right away, at room temperature, or pop it into the fridge to cool.  

Pro Tip-Can also be made the evening before as an amazing overnight oat breakfast.  Brownie bowl for breakfast?  Yes, please!!!

Want to try one of my favorite protein powders to make this recipe? Check out Outwork Nutrition.

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Free Recipe: Protein White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Covered Strawberries

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You must try my brand new recipe! These Protein White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Covered Strawberries are so good I had to share with you right away. These covered strawberries are high in protein, low in calories, and super satiating.  All without losing their sweet flavor and chocolate-y goodness.  Enjoy!

Makes 10-12 large covered strawberries 

  • 475 Calories 
  • 30g Protein
  • 67g Carbohydrate
  • 10g Fat

I could give you the per strawberry macros…, but I doubt you will share these..I never do!

Ingredients you’ll need:

  • about 300g fresh strawberries

For the protein frosting:

  • 150ml 1% milk
  • 30g @outworknutritionofficial build whey vanilla protein powder 
  • 15-20g sugar free fat free white chocolate flavored instant pudding mix
  • 10g monk fruit powdered sugar replacement zero calorie sweetener 

For dipping:

  • 10g sugar free strawberry gelatin powder
  • 20g mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Wash the strawberries and pat dry with a towel.

To make the frosting, in a small bowl whisk together the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes until thickened.  Whisk or stir in the protein powder and sweetener.  

Pro Tip-If using a whey/casein blend or vegan protein powder you will need less pudding mix.  

Scoop each strawberry into the frosting and then roll into either the chocolate chips, gelatin, or both.

Enjoy right away!

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Free Recipe: Quick Prep High Protein Breakfast For Dinner Wraps

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With both fresh and quickly sautéed veggies, plus an egg and breakfast sausages these fun and easy Quick Prep High Protein Breakfast For Dinner Wraps will have you smiling.  Super savory with a kick of tangy ketchup, this may become your new favorite quick prep meal.  

Makes 1 large serving

(Calories will vary slightly depending on wraps, dressing, and protein choice)

571 calories

41g protein

59g carbohydrates 

19g fat

Ingredients you’ll need:

  • 2 low carb tortilla style wraps
  • 100g sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 100g sliced bell pepper
  • 50g sliced red onion
  • 3 small chicken or turkey breakfast sausages 
  • 20g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 20g ketchup 
  • +salt and pepper to taste 

Optional Ingredients to add more volume and veg! 

  • 50g mixed greens or spinach 
  • 100g sliced cucumber

Directions:

Using a non stick skillet or cast iron pan sauté the onions, peppers, and mushrooms over medium heat for 3-5 minutes stirring occasionally. 

Whisk the egg lightly and slice the sausages into bite size pieces.  Add the egg, sausages, and cheese to the sautéed veggies and cook covered for an additional 3-5 minutes and the egg is cooked and cheese is melted. 

Serve in the wraps with ketchup and optional fresh veg. 

Salt and pepper to taste!

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Free Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Frozen Yogurt

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Once you try this Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Frozen Yogurt recipe you will never want to buy store bought protein ice cream by the pint again.  With even better macros this makes closer to double a typical pint.  The strawberry cheesecake flavor is also incredible while being highly satisfying too.  Shown in cones, this recipe will fill around 5-6.  Eating straight from the mixing bowl I prepare it in is my usual go to, but cones can be nice if you are willing to share.  

Makes 1 large serving:

  • 386 calories
  • 37g protein
  • 52g carbohydrates
  • 3g fat

Ingredients you’ll need:

  • 50ml 2% milk
  • 18g @outworknutritionofficial Build Whey Strawberry Protein Powder 
  • 5g sugar free fat free vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3g sugar free strawberry gelatin
  • 200g nonfat greek yogurt
  • 15g monk fruit zero calorie powdered sugar sweetener of choice
  • 250g diced fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 16g graham crackers, crumbled 

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the milk, protein powder, pudding mix, and gelatin. Then whisk in the yogurt.  Then whisk in the sweetener.  Stir in the strawberries and graham crackers.  Cover and freeze for 90 minutes.  Stir and freeze another 90 minutes. Stir and enjoy right out of the bowl or scoop into cones!  Can be frozen longer, though it will require some time to thaw because it does freeze hard. Similar to all the other low fat protein ice creams available on the market.  

Want to try one of my favorite strawberry protein powders to make this recipe? Check out Outwork Nutrition.

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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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My Top 5 High Fiber Carbohydrate Grocery Staples

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Carbohydrate rich foods are wonderful sources of fiber, energy and micronutrients.

We should get at least 10g of fiber per 1,000 calories we eat. Keeping these high fiber low calorie carbohydrate food sources on hand will make your meals more filling and satiating.

Next are my top 5 carbohydrate sources and portions that are also high in fiber.

  1. Apples– 200g 115 calories 5g fiber
  2. Rolled Oats-40g 155 calories 4g fiber
  3. Canned Beans-130g 120 calories 4g fiber
  4. Frozen Berries-200g 110 calories 8g fiber
  5. Broccoli-200g 80 calories 5g fiber

Carbohydrate rich foods should not be confused with ultra processed highly palatable foods such as ice cream, cake, candy, cookies, chips, etc…

These foods often contain just as much fat as they do carbohydrates. They are usually low in fiber and protein and should be enjoyed in moderation.

Looking for ways to make these whole ingredient high fiber carbohydrate staples a delicious addition to your meals? My E Cookbooks are loaded with recipes and meal ideas to put these ingredients to good use. Click here to learn more about me E Cookbooks “The Art Of Meal Prep For Sustainable Living Volumes 1 and 2” dedicated to meal prep and to eating well without sacrificing enjoyment or flavor.

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Free Recipe: High Performance Breakfast Bowl

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When it comes to breakfast, meet my morning staple. Loaded with all the good stuff to keep me feeling energetic and capable to tackle the day. I want to train hard during my workouts and still have energy to take care of my work and life to do list. This is for the those with high performance goals. Meet life’s demands and feel like a badass of mind and body all day long! And did I mention it’s delicious??

Serves 1

573 calories

36g protein

85g carbohydrate

10g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

240ml 2% milk

40g rolled oats

30g whey protein powder (flavor of choice)

10g sugar free instant pudding mix (flavor of choice)

100g sliced ripe banana

100g frozen berries

pinch of salt

Optional: 10g zero calorie sweetener or choice sprinkles on top

Directions:

On the stove top or microwave, cook the oats in the milk until softened. In a glass storage bowl (bonus if it has a matching lid) measure out your protein powder, pudding mix, and add a pinch of salt. Add your cooked oats in milk to the bowl with your measured dry ingredients and whisk together for 1 minute. This will help it to thicken. Top with the fruit and optional sweetener. Enjoy right away, in a couple hours, or even make the night before. If, enjoying later, store in the refrigerator or cooler with ice packs. Mix and match flavors of protein powder, pudding mix, and fruits to keep things fun!

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Find yummy treats hard to avoid when kept in the house? Here are 4 ways to make it easier.

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Do you find it hard to avoid the yummy foods that are around for your kids and family?

I get it. My daughter and husband easily self regulate and do not over consume palatable foods such as chips, cookies, and ice cream. They are active and healthy, so I don’t limit what they keep around the house.

These are the 4 ways I’ve found helpful to manage my behavior and tendencies around highly palatable foods, since historically, I found it hard to regulate myself with these foods.

These are also the strategies I recommend to my clients with family’s to help them navigate their own food environment.

1. Make a mental barrier. In your mind, label the food as theirs. Not yours. That’s “the kids food or snack.”

2. Make a physical and visual barrier. The less convenient it is to access and the less we see it, the less likely we are to act on the impulse to grab it.

3. Make a swap. Will power is finite. Having snacks that better align us with our goals is another great option. Air popped popcorn instead of chips or a protein smoothie instead of ice-cream are nice options.

4. Make a pairing. Portion and pair a small amount to enjoy along with an otherwise high protein and satiating mixed meal.

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