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Great On The Go High Protein Meal Ideas

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We should get at least 30g of high quality protein in each of our meals even when we are on the go.  Next are 3 high protein meal ideas that are great options even on the busiest of days to help you reach your protein goals and help you stick to your daily nutritional goals.  

This post is inspired by my recent family medical emergency and are the exact meals I used to keep my highly stressed and sleep deprived brain and body functional as I cared for my daughter during her hospital stay.  (Update: She is now fully recovered!!!)

  1. Pack 2 scoops of protein powder and an apple or banana.  Simply mix the protein powder in water, a coffee, or other preferred beverage while out and about.  Add in a whole piece of fruit for convenience, fiber, and increased satiety.  Very quick and easy to pack when you are rushing out the door.  
  2. Make a “yummy bowl.”  This yogurt and fruit bowl is my favorite on the go option!  (In my 2nd cookbook I call it the Overnight Dessert Recovery Bowl because I generally make it for my evening dessert) For ease at my house, I refer to it as my “yummy bowl”.  It’s super easy to make and bring in a cooler. See below for a screen shot of the full recipe direct from my e cookbook.   
  3. Buy the best high protein options you can find.  Sometimes we don’t have time to pack or an emergency occurs and there is no other choice.  Read labels and opt for prepared foods that are high in protein and lower in fat such as greek yogurt, a turkey sandwich wrap, and Fair Life Core Power high protein milk.  Add in a piece of whole fruit for more low calorie volume and satiety instead of opting for a side of chips or a cookie.  

You have choices.  Eating like crap never helps you feel better.  

Whatever the day brings you can make the choice that aligns you with your long term goals and helps you feel your best.

Prioritize your health and well being and let the excuse of being “too busy” go.

Getting and staying fit is always worth the effort.  

Screenshot from my E Cookbook “The Art Of Meal Prep For Sustainable Living Volume 2”

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Free Recipe: The Giant Protein Cookie

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Transform your bowl of protein oats quickly and easily into “The Giant Protein Cookie”!  The addition of baking powder and a little time to bake is all it takes.  Mix and match flavors of protein powder and instant sugar free pudding mix, add in’s and toppings and you may find yourself exploring endless variations of your own giant protein cookies too.  

Serves 1

(base recipe minus toppings and add ins)

428 calories

34g protein

49g carbohydrate

11g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • 240ml 2% milk 
  • 40g old fashioned rolled oats
  • 30g whey protein powder of choice
  • 10g sugar free instant pudding mix
  • 5g baking powder
  • 15g monk fruit zero calorie granulated sweetener
  • Pinch of pink Himalayan granulated salt
  • optional toppings and add ins such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, dash of cinnamon, or cocoa, etc.. 

Pro tip:  You can use up to 10g of cocoa powder or pb fit peanut butter powder in the cookie mixture without messing it up. 

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, baking powder, a pinch of salt and any add ins that do not melt like nuts or dried fruit. 

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. 

Pour protein oat mixture on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Top with any melting ingredients like chocolate chips.  (Can also wait and top immediately after baking while the cookie cools.)

In a preheated oven bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool a bit before removing from the parchment paper.  

Then enjoy the warm and fresh from the oven giant cookie!    

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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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Free Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

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Get your recommended per meal 30g of protein in this delicious dark chocolate pudding.  Also a great recipe for those of you new to meal prep!  Keep the calories lower by topping with your favorite fresh or frozen berries or cherries.  Also great topped with chopped walnuts for more of a brownie vibe.   

Serves 1 (fruit topping included)

345 calories

30g protein

39g carbohydrate

9g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

  • 125 ml 2% milk 
  • 15g chocolate whey protein powder of choice
  • 8g sugar free chocolate instant pudding mix 
  • 10g cocoa powder 
  • 10g monk fruit powdered zero calorie sweetener
  • 15g chia seeds 
  • Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
  • Optional Toppings:
  • 100g fresh or frozen berries or cherries

DIRECTIONS

Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.  Top with optional fruit.

Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight before enjoying. Stores for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

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Free Recipe: Overnight Recovery Dessert Bowl

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Train hard, eat well, sleep, recover, repeat.

When it comes to my dessert, meet my evening staple. I want to wake up feeling rested and ready. This is for the those with high recovery demands. It is loaded with all the good stuff to help me sleep well and recover overnight.

Makes 1 Serving

475 calories

32g protein

70g carbohydrate

7g fat

Ingredients You’ll Need:

125ml 2% milk

75g nonfat Greek yogurt

30g instant and flavored oatmeal packet

15g Whey Protein Powder

8g sugar free instant pudding mix

10g zero calorie sweetener of choice

300g fruit of choice

10g peanut butter powder or cocoa powder

pinch of salt

Optional: 10g zero calorie sweetener of choice sprinkled on top

Directions:

In a glass storage bowl, whisk together the milk, oatmeal, protein powder, pudding mix, sweetener, pinch of salt, and yogurt for 1 minute. This will help it thicken. Top with the fruit, optional sweetener and peanut butter and or cocoa powder.

Enjoy right away, in a couple hours, make in the morning or night before. If, enjoying later, store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Mix and match flavors of protein powder, pudding mix, and fruit to keep things fun!

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Enjoy candy and reach your fitness goals with this easy high protein recipe.

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Recipe: 5 Minute No Bake Crustless Candy Topped Protein Cheesecake

Learn how to enjoy candy and reach your fitness goals at the same time with this delicious high protein dessert or snack. This macro friendly recipe is here to help you enjoy candy in moderation. Shown with a double portion because I had the room in my own calorie and macro budget. When it comes to recipes and customizing for your own needs, go for it and make some tweaks.

Serves 1

209 calories

22g protein

20g carbohydrate

4g fat

*macros may vary slightly depending on which candy you choose

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

15ml 1% milk 
10g PEScience CakePop Select Protein Powder 
5g Jello Cheesecake Instant Pudding Mix 
125g nonfat Greek yogurt 
1 snack size candy bar of choice 

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl mix the milk with the protein powder and pudding mix. It will make a thick frosting like consistency. Then stir in the yogurt mixing well. Finish by topping with your crumbled candy bar of choice. Viola! Done!! Can be enjoyed right away or made ahead of time for an easy breakfast, snack or dessert. Enjoy within a day or two of preparing. Store in the refrigerator.

PAIRS WELL WITH

Enjoy on it’s ow or with some fresh fruit.

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Stick to your fitness goals with this easy low calorie and high protein dessert recipe!

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Recipe~~~Light and Fruity Jello Yogurt Whip

Super high volume, high protein, and very low in calories.. oh yeah! This simple dessert or snack is a tasty way to help you adhere to a calorie deficit. This entire portion including the berries on top is only 100 calories and has 13g of protein! I also wanted to note that my 4 year old absolutely loved this. I had planned on sharing the recipe ages ago, but she ate it all before I could get a decent photo. So I had to make another batch. It ended up being a great way to get a little more protein in her meals too. Total bonus!

Makes 3 servings

Per 175g serving

70 calories

13g protein

4.5g carbohydrate

0g fat

Ingredients you’ll need

300g non fat Greek yogurt

1 packet Sugar Free Jello of Choice (our favorites are raspberry and cherry)

240ml water

Directions

Bring 120ml of water to a boil. Remove from heat.

Add the jello to the hot water and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until the jello is completely dissolved in the hot water.

Add the remaining 120ml of water (which was left room temperature) to the jello and stir.

In a medium sized storage container add the Greek yogurt. Then add the jello to the Greek yogurt and whisk until the jello is fully incorporated into the yogurt. It should be smooth with no lumps.

Cover and refrigerator to set. Overnight is best.

Serve with fresh or frozen fruit of your choice anytime you need a high volume, high protein and low calorie dessert or snack.

This is one of 45+ recipes you will find in my e cookbook. Every recipe is designed to be both delicious and to help you reach your fitness goals! Find the link to my e cookbook below.

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3 Minute Apple Pie Protein Smoothie Recipe

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Enjoy one of my favorite breakfast recipes. A seasonally inspired smoothie that is super easy, high in protein and so delicious! Only a couple of ingredients and it tastes like Apple Pie. Enjoy!😋

Makes 1 Smoothie

244 calories

24g protein

35g carbohydrate

1g fat

Ingredients you’ll need:

90g ripe frozen banana

110g unsweetened applesauce

30g PEScience Cake POP Select Protein Powder (or other favorite vanilla protein powder)

A dash or two of ground cinnamon

2-3 ice cubes

about 240ml of water, or enough to reach your desired smoothie consistency

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

This is one of 40+ recipes you will find in my e cookbook. Every recipe is designed to be both delicious and to help you reach your fitness goals! Find the link to my e cookbook below.

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Seasonally Inspired and Delicious Protein Pumpkin Pie Pancake Recipe!

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Recipe~~~ Protein Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

Using my Protein Pumpkin Pie Mousse Recipe and layering it between Kodiak Protein Pancakes makes an incredibly delicious fall treat that contains 35g of protein and only 500 calories. Especially great for a special Sunday Brunch meal. 😋 I believe you can reach your fitness goals and love the food you are eating too!

Ingredients you will need!

125g canned pumpkin puree

125g nonfat Greek yogurt

10g PEScience Cake POP Select Protein Powder

10g Godiva White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix

20ml 1% milk

7g pecans

7ml real maple syrup

Dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

50g Kodiak Pancake Mix (or your favorite protein pancake mix)

75g 1% milk (or water)

Optional- non stick cooking spray

To make the mousse:

In a bowl mix the milk, cinnamon, protein powder and pudding mix. Will make a think frosting like consistency.

Add in the pumpkin and mix well. Then add in the yogurt and mix well.

To make the pancakes:

Combine the milk or water with the pancake mix and blend until the batter is smooth but still a bit thick. Pour the batter into 2 pancakes on a non stick skillet (can use nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking) Cook over medium heat flipping once bubbles pop on the surface of the pancake. About 2 minutes. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes until the Pancakes are golden on both sides.

Serve with the mousse layered between and on top of the pancakes. Then top with the pecans and maple syrup.

Want to make more than one portion? Simply multiply the recipe by the number of servings you would like to make.

Serves 1

500 calories

35g protein

72g carbohydrate

9g fat

Leave off the toppings if you want to keep the calories even lower. Add more if you want to make them higher.

This is one of 40+ recipes you will find in my e cookbook. Every recipe is designed to be both delicious and to help you reach your fitness goals! Find the link to my e cookbook below.

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The Perfect Healthy Donut Recipe!!

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This high protein, low fat donut is the perfect way to satisfy a donut craving while still helping you nail your nutritional goals!

Macro Friendly Donuts!

This high protein, low fat donut is the perfect way to satisfy a donut craving while still helping you nail your nutritional goals! Donuts are a family favorite around my house, so I went on a mission to create a lighter homemade version that would be realistic for us to enjoy everyday. I hope you love them as much as we do!! If you do, remember to ❤️ Like, Share, Tag, and Save to help support my passion to bring more delicious options to us all while we are aiming to live a fit life!🤗

Makes 6

For 1 donut with icing and 3g of toppings

215 calories

20g protein

27g carbohydrate

2g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

For the donuts

120ml 1% milk

110g unsweetened applesauce

50ml real maple syrup

1 egg

100g all purpose flour

50g PEScience Cake POP Select Protein Powder

5g baking powder

For icing and toppings per individual donut

15 ml 1% milk

12g PEScience Select Protein Powder (flavor of choice)

(Optional: 2g of Instant pudding mix. If using increase milk to 20ml)

3-5g of cereal, chocolate chips, sprinkles, marshmallows, etc..

DIRECTIONS

By hand or in a mixer, mix together the milk, maple syrup, applesauce, and egg.

Add in the flour, protein powder, and baking powder and combine until just incorporated. Batter will be fairly thin.

Evenly divide batter using a silicone donut baking pan. Enough batter for 6 donuts. Place the donut pan on a cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Allow to cool and then remove from donut pan. Store for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

To make the frosting mix together the milk and protein powder (and if using the instant pudding mix). That’s it. Top the donuts with the icing and your favorite toppings. To help thicken the icing, if needed, you can refrigerate it for a few minutes. Works like a charm! Fully iced and topped donuts can also be stored in the refrigerator but enjoy within 2 days of topping. I personally prefer to ice and top them just before enjoying.

This is one of 40+ recipes you will find in my e cookbook. Every recipe is designed to be both delicious and to help you reach your fitness goals! Find the link to my e cookbook below.

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