High volume, high protein, low calorie and tastes like pumpkin pie! Need I say more! This Protein Pumpkin Pie Mousse makes a delightful breakfast, snack, or dessert elegant enough for company. It is also quick and easy to make. All you need is a bowl, a spoon, and a scale and it takes only 5 minutes. Do what I did and quadruple the recipe to make a bigger batch. Enjoy!Â
10g white chocolate or vanilla instant pudding mix (5g if using sugar free)
20ml 1 % milkÂ
Dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Optional Toppings:
7g pecansÂ
7ml real maple syrupÂ
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl mix the milk, cinnamon, protein powder and pudding mix. Will make a thick frosting like consistency.
Add in the pumpkin and mix well. Then add in the yogurt and mix well.
Can be eaten right away or placed in the refrigerator for a short time to thicken a bit. Serve topped with the pecans and maple syrup. Enjoy within 2-4 days of preparing. Leave off the toppings if you want to keep the calories even lower. Add more if you want to make them higher. Â
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Make your own protein packed light ice creams using the Ninja Creami. This is one of my favorite recipes that I’ve come up with based on my simple high protein and fruity milkshake recipes. Â
Mix and match fruits, protein powders and pudding mixes for an endless variety of flavor combos. Like so many of my recipes use this as a jumping off point and get creative.
Once you try it you will never go back to store bought light ice creams!
Serves 1 (calories and macros will vary slightly depending on the ingredients you use)
380 calories 30g protein 57g carbohydrate 3g fat
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
250ml 1% milk
250g fresh or frozen fruit
30g protein powder or choice
10g sugar free fat free instant pudding mix
15g monk fruit granulated zero calorie sweetener
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. (Enjoy like this as a thick milkshake.) Pour into a Ninja Creami container. Freeze for 24 hours. Using the Ninja Creami blend using the light ice cream function. Blend again using the re spin function. Enjoy right away!
Pro Tip: Meal prep in bulk and keep in the freezer for anytime you want a delicious and satisfying protein packed light ice cream. (Me twice a day😎!)
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Make your own protein donut and avoid the excess fat and sugar in regular donuts.
It’s all good to eat regular donuts in moderation, but it’s nice to have an alternative that is high in protein that actually leaves you feeling satisfied!
Let’s compare. One of my homemade protein donuts with a protein frosting and fun toppings versus a regular donut from a leading donut place.
I’ll share the recipe for my donuts below. Happy donut baking!!
For my Protein Donut (Pictured on top)
215 calories
20g protein
27g carbohydrate
2g fat
From the Donut Place (Pictured on bottom)
330 calories
4g protein
43g carbohydrate
14g fat
My donut recipe from Volume 1 of my e cookbooks included below!
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 check out my e cookbooks (link below) to help support my passion to bring more delicious options to us all while we are aiming to live a fit life!
Makes 6 Donuts
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 % milkÂ
110g unsweetened applesauce
50ml real maple syrup
1 egg
100g all purpose flour
50g whey protein powder (flavor of choice)Â
5g baking powder
For icing and toppings per individual donut
20 ml 1% milkÂ
12g whey protein powder (flavor of choice)Â
2g of instant sugar free pudding mix (flavor of choice)
3-5g of cereal, chocolate chips, sprinkles, marshmallows, mini Oreos etc..
Pro Tip: You can also tweak my recipe to make it lower in calories by using sugar free maple syrup instead of regular. It works just as well!
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.
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The donut recipe is in Volume 1 as well as many more yummy and satisfying sweet treats including recipes for my lighter and protein filled take on cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, and so much more!
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The best (and easiest) toaster pastry alternative. Why is it the best? It is higher in protein, lower in fat and carbs, and is way more satiating. It also tastes great!
When it comes to weight management I have no problem enjoying store brought treats such a toaster pastries on occasion, but for my everyday, I make sure to fill most of my nutritional needs with foods that are equally as tasty, but higher in protein and way more satiating. Â
Let’s compare a cookies and cream toaster pastry to my cookies and cream topped rice cake.Â
Cookies and Cream Toaster Pastry:
183 calories
2g protein
33.5g carbohydrate
4.5g fat
Cookies and Cream Topped Rice Cake:
167 calories
17g protein
20g carbohydrate
2g fat
To make my version:
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
30ml 1% milkÂ
10g cookies and cream flavored whey protein powderÂ
5g sugar free vanilla instant pudding mixÂ
75g nonfat Greek yogurt
1 low sodium rice cake
5g mini Oreo cookie
DIRECTIONS
To make the protein creme:
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.
Top the rice cake with the protein creme and top with a crumbled mini Oreo.
Enjoy!
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