How to make RaspberryWatermelon Pops
Prep
time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours to chill | Serves1
1 cup raspberries
2 cups watermelon, cubed and remove seeds
2 cups watermelon, cubed and remove seeds
1. Add the raspberries and watermelon to the
blender and blend until
smooth.
smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds and
place in the
refrigerator for 4 hours.
refrigerator for 4 hours.
3. Serve and enjoy.
Per
Serving
Calories: 26, Fat 0.2 g, Carbohydrates 6.3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Calories: 26, Fat 0.2 g, Carbohydrates 6.3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
How to make TangyMint Infused Water
Prep
time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour to chill | Serves1
1 tangerine, sliced
1 grapefruit, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 liter water
5 fresh mint leaves
1 grapefruit, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 liter water
5 fresh mint leaves
1. Add the cucumber, grapefruit, tangerine and
mint leaves to a glass pitcher.
2. Pour the water into the glass pitcher and stir
well.
3. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 1
hour.
4. Serve and enjoy.
Per
Serving
Calories: 32, Fat 0.2 g, Carbohydrates 7 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 1 g,
Cholesterol 0 mg
Calories: 32, Fat 0.2 g, Carbohydrates 7 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 1 g,
Cholesterol 0 mg
How to make Protein Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes| Serves 2
1 cup low-fat milk
1 package sugar-free hot chocolate mix
1 scoop (¼ cup) unflavored protein powder
1 package sugar-free hot chocolate mix
1 scoop (¼ cup) unflavored protein powder
1.In a small saucepan over medium-low
heat, whisk together the milk, hot chocolate mix, and protein powder.
2.Whisk continuously just until warm.
Do not boil.
3.Pour into a heat-proof mug, and
enjoy.
Per Serving:
Calories: 254; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 28g; Carbohydrates: 23g; Fiber: 1g;
Sugar: 19g; Sodium: 332mg.
Calories: 254; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 28g; Carbohydrates: 23g; Fiber: 1g;
Sugar: 19g; Sodium: 332mg.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
½ cup low-fat milk
1 cup decaffeinated coffee, brewed and chilled
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
1 cup decaffeinated coffee, brewed and chilled
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
coffee, protein powder, cocoa powder,
vanilla, and ice. Blend on high until smooth.
vanilla, and ice. Blend on high until smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 95; Total fat: 2g; Protein: 10g; Carbohydrates: 9g; Fiber: 0g;
Sugar: 7g; Sodium: 33mg.
Calories: 95; Total fat: 2g; Protein: 10g; Carbohydrates: 9g; Fiber: 0g;
Sugar: 7g; Sodium: 33mg.
How to make Berry Bliss Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1 cup low-fat milk
½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 small handful spinach
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 small handful spinach
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
yogurt, protein powder, berries, spinach,
vanilla, and lemon juice. Blend on high until smooth.
vanilla, and lemon juice. Blend on high until smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 206; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 18g; Carbohydrates: 24g; Fiber: 3g;
Sugar: 16g; Sodium: 109mg.
Calories: 206; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 18g; Carbohydrates: 24g; Fiber: 3g;
Sugar: 16g; Sodium: 109mg.
How to make Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1 cup low-fat milk
½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop (¼ cup) chocolate whey protein powder
2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ice cubes
½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop (¼ cup) chocolate whey protein powder
2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ice cubes
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
yogurt, protein powder, peanut butter,
cocoa powder, and ice. Blend on high until smooth.
cocoa powder, and ice. Blend on high until smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 189; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 21g; Carbohydrates: 18g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 12g; Sodium: 170mg.
Calories: 189; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 21g; Carbohydrates: 18g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 12g; Sodium: 170mg.
How to make Lemon Pie Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1 cup low-fat milk
½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
½ medium banana
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon lemon extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
2 to 4 ice cubes
½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
½ medium banana
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon lemon extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
2 to 4 ice cubes
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
yogurt, banana, lemon zest, lemon juice,
lemon extract, vanilla, protein powder, and ice. Blend on high until
smooth.
lemon extract, vanilla, protein powder, and ice. Blend on high until
smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 189; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 18g; Carbohydrates: 21g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 15g; Sodium: 95mg.
Calories: 189; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 18g; Carbohydrates: 21g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 15g; Sodium: 95mg.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1 cup low-fat milk
1 scoop (¼ cup) chocolate protein powder
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup frozen raspberries
1 scoop (¼ cup) chocolate protein powder
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup frozen raspberries
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla,
and raspberries. Blend on high until smooth.
and raspberries. Blend on high until smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 285; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 27g; Carbohydrates: 33g; Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 24g; Sodium: 176mg.
Calories: 285; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 27g; Carbohydrates: 33g; Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 24g; Sodium: 176mg.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1½ cups water
½ medium banana
½ small Granny Smith apple
2 loose handfuls spinach
1 small handful fresh parsley
¼ avocado, peeled
Juice of 1 lemon
1 scoop (¼ cup) unflavored protein powder
½ medium banana
½ small Granny Smith apple
2 loose handfuls spinach
1 small handful fresh parsley
¼ avocado, peeled
Juice of 1 lemon
1 scoop (¼ cup) unflavored protein powder
1.In a blender, combine the water,
banana, apple, spinach, parsley,
avocado, lemon juice, and protein powder. Blend on high until smooth.
avocado, lemon juice, and protein powder. Blend on high until smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 133; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 10g; Carbohydrates: 16g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Sodium: 38mg.
Calories: 133; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 10g; Carbohydrates: 16g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Sodium: 38mg.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
4 or 5 ice cubes
Sugar substitute, for added sweetness (optional)
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
4 or 5 ice cubes
Sugar substitute, for added sweetness (optional)
1.In a blender, combine the coconut
milk, cottage cheese, pineapple,
coconut extract, protein powder, ice, and sugar substitute (if using). Blend
on high until smooth.
coconut extract, protein powder, ice, and sugar substitute (if using). Blend
on high until smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 195; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 14g; Carbohydrates: 18g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 13g; Sodium: 250mg.
Calories: 195; Total fat: 5g; Protein: 14g; Carbohydrates: 18g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 13g; Sodium: 250mg.
How to make Chocolate-Mint Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1 cup low-fat milk
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 scoop (¼ cup) chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon mint extract
4 ice cubes
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 scoop (¼ cup) chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon mint extract
4 ice cubes
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa
powder, mint extract, and ice. Blend on high until smooth.
powder, mint extract, and ice. Blend on high until smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 170; Total fat: 3g; Protein: 19g; Carbohydrates: 15g; Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 12g; Sodium: 307mg.
Calories: 170; Total fat: 3g; Protein: 19g; Carbohydrates: 15g; Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 12g; Sodium: 307mg.
How to make Banana Cream Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1½ cups low-fat milk
¼ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1 small banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon sugar-free instant banana pudding mix
¼ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1 small banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon sugar-free instant banana pudding mix
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
yogurt, banana, vanilla, protein powder,
and pudding mix. Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until the powder has
dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
and pudding mix. Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until the powder has
dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 226; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 17g; Carbohydrates: 30g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 19g; Sodium: 263mg.
Calories: 226; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 17g; Carbohydrates: 30g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 19g; Sodium: 263mg.
How to make Vanilla Bean Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes| Serves 2
1 cup low-fat milk
½ cup low-fat, vanilla Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
4 ice cubes
½ cup low-fat, vanilla Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder
4 ice cubes
1.In a blender, combine the milk,
yogurt, vanilla, protein powder, and ice.
Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until the protein powder has dissolved
and the mixture is smooth.
Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until the protein powder has dissolved
and the mixture is smooth.
2.Pour half of the shake into a
glass, and enjoy.
3.Store the remaining half in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reblend prior to
serving.
Per Serving:
Calories: 153; Total fat: 2g; Protein: 16g; Carbohydrates: 14g; Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 12g; Sodium: 78mg.
Calories: 153; Total fat: 2g; Protein: 16g; Carbohydrates: 14g; Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 12g; Sodium: 78mg.
How to make Appleand Blackberry Cake
Prep
time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes | Serves 8
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 heaping tablespoon granulated sweetener
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
3 ounces (85 g) low-fat spread or light butter, melted
2 pounds (907 g) assorted apples, peeled, cored, and cut into slices
Low-fat cooking spray
½ cup blackberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Sifted confectioners’ sugar, to decorate (optional)
1 heaping tablespoon granulated sweetener
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
3 ounces (85 g) low-fat spread or light butter, melted
2 pounds (907 g) assorted apples, peeled, cored, and cut into slices
Low-fat cooking spray
½ cup blackberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Sifted confectioners’ sugar, to decorate (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC)).
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the
sweetener, lemon zest, and
baking powder. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and milk.
Whisk, then add the melted spread or light butter and mix well.
baking powder. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and milk.
Whisk, then add the melted spread or light butter and mix well.
3. Add the apple slices to the batter and fold in
lightly.
4. Spray a 9-inch nonstick springform pan with
low-fat cooking spray. Add the batter and sprinkle with the blackberries
and sliced almonds. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until well-risen,
firm, and golden.
5. Allow to cool slightly before serving, dusted
with confectioners’
sugar, if desired. Cut into slices to serve.
sugar, if desired. Cut into slices to serve.
Per
Serving
calories: 175 ; fat: 7g ; protein: 6g ; carbs: 21g ; fiber: 4g ; sugar: 15g ; sodium: 268mg
calories: 175 ; fat: 7g ; protein: 6g ; carbs: 21g ; fiber: 4g ; sugar: 15g ; sodium: 268mg
How to make ChocolateBrownies with Almond Butter
Prep
time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Makes 16 brownies
Nonstick cooking spray
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
½ teaspoon ground instant coffee
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup agave nectar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
½ teaspoon ground instant coffee
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup agave nectar
1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF (165ºC). Coat an
8-by-8-inch glass
baking dish with the cooking spray.
baking dish with the cooking spray.
2. Place the cocoa powder, flaxseed, instant
coffee, baking soda,
almond butter, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, and agave nectar in a highspeed
blender or food processor. Blend on medium-high until smooth.
Pour the batter into the baking dish.
almond butter, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, and agave nectar in a highspeed
blender or food processor. Blend on medium-high until smooth.
Pour the batter into the baking dish.
3. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted in the middle
comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 16
squares.
comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 16
squares.
Per
Serving (1 brownie)
calories: 124 ; fat: 9g ; protein: 3g ; carbs: 11g ; fiber: 2g ; sugar: 9g ;
sodium: 49mg
calories: 124 ; fat: 9g ; protein: 3g ; carbs: 11g ; fiber: 2g ; sugar: 9g ;
sodium: 49mg
How to make ChocolateQuinoa Crisps
Prep
time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Makes 16 crisps
5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted, divided
1 cup dry quinoa
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sea salt
1 cup dry quinoa
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sea salt
1. In a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan (at least 6
inches deep with a
lid) over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
lid) over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
2. Add a few dried quinoa seeds. Once the pan is
hot enough, the
quinoa should pop. It will not expand as much as a popcorn kernel, but
it will brown and jump in the air.
quinoa should pop. It will not expand as much as a popcorn kernel, but
it will brown and jump in the air.
3. Cover the base of the pot with the remaining
quinoa.
4. Gently shake the pot constantly to prevent
sticking or burning of
seeds. Remove from the heat once the popping starts to slow, usually
after 1 to 5 minutes. Be sure not to let the quinoa burn.
seeds. Remove from the heat once the popping starts to slow, usually
after 1 to 5 minutes. Be sure not to let the quinoa burn.
5. Once the quinoa has stopped popping, pour onto
a baking sheet to
cool.
cool.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining
4 tablespoons of
coconut oil with the maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla until
smooth. Add salt to taste.
coconut oil with the maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla until
smooth. Add salt to taste.
7. Fold in the puffed quinoa.
8. Scoop 1-tablespoon mounds of the mixture onto
a lined baking
sheet, and gently press to flatten.
sheet, and gently press to flatten.
9. Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 to
60 minutes, until
hardened.
hardened.
10. Transfer to a large bag or airtight
container, and keep refrigerated.
Per
Serving
calories: 92 ; fat: 5g ; protein: 2g ; carbs: 10g ; fiber: 1g ; sugar: 2g ; sodium: 1mg
calories: 92 ; fat: 5g ; protein: 2g ; carbs: 10g ; fiber: 1g ; sugar: 2g ; sodium: 1mg
How to make GrilledStone Fruit with Greek Yogurt
Prep
time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Serves 6
Nonstick cooking spray
3 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces (170 g) low-fat, honey-flavored Greek yogurt
¼ cup sliced almonds
Ground cinnamon, for garnishing
3 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces (170 g) low-fat, honey-flavored Greek yogurt
¼ cup sliced almonds
Ground cinnamon, for garnishing
1. Spray your grill (or a grill pan on the
stovetop) with cooking spray.
Heat the grill or grill pan to high heat, about 500ºF (260ºC).
Heat the grill or grill pan to high heat, about 500ºF (260ºC).
2. Brush each peach half with olive oil.
3. Place the cut fruit on the grill flesh-side
down, and grill for two
minutes. Using tongs, turn the fruit over and cook for another 2
minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
minutes. Using tongs, turn the fruit over and cook for another 2
minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
4. Serve the fruit with the Greek yogurt, and
garnish with the
almonds and cinnamon.
almonds and cinnamon.
Per
Serving
calories: 78 ; fat: 3g ; protein: 4g ; carbs: 11g ; fiber: 2g ; sugar: 8g ; sodium: 8mg
calories: 78 ; fat: 3g ; protein: 4g ; carbs: 11g ; fiber: 2g ; sugar: 8g ; sodium: 8mg
How to make ChocolateOatmeal Cookies
Prep
time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Makes 8 cookies
Nonstick cooking spray
2 medium ripe bananas
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
2 medium ripe bananas
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line a
baking sheet with
aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, using a large fork, mash
together the bananas and
oats.
oats.
3. Add the vanilla and cocoa powder to the banana
mixture and
combine. Fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
combine. Fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
4. Using an ice scream scoop, scoop the dough
into 2-inch balls and
place on the prepared baking sheet.
place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until firm and golden
brown on the bottom.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature, or freeze
for up to 1 month.
Per
Serving (2 cookies)
calories: 156 ; fat: 4g ; protein: 3g ; carbs: 29g ; fiber: 4g ; sugar: 12g ; sodium: 4mg
calories: 156 ; fat: 4g ; protein: 3g ; carbs: 29g ; fiber: 4g ; sugar: 12g ; sodium: 4mg