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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Protein Coffee

September 21, 2023

Protein Coffee (Proffee Recipe)

High-protein, low carb breakfast on the go has never been easier than this quick and easy protein coffee (aka proffee) recipe. Proffee may sound glamorous, but it couldn’t be simpler to make. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup coffee cold brew
  • 1 cup protein shake Store-bought pre-made (vanilla, chocolate, or caramel flavor)
  • 1/2 cup ice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add ice into a large glass
  2. Pour cold brew coffee over ice
  3. Add protein shake to coffee and ice
  4. Stir until combined

COFFEE VARIATIONS

It’s up to you what type of coffee you use for your Proffee. Try using your favorite coffee you already have on hand

Any of these will work:

  • Drip Coffee – Be careful when pouring hot coffee into a glass with ice as it could cause the glass to shatter
  • Espresso – One or two shots depending on your preferred caffeine intake
  • Cold Brew Coffee – Prepared store-bought cold brew or homemade.

BOTTLED PROTEIN SHAKE OR PROTEIN POWDER?

The appeal to using a ready-to-drink bottled protein shake over protein powder is that it can easily be poured over your coffee, where protein powders need to be mixed in a blender bottle, shook together, or blended.

If you are using protein powder; combine coffee, ice, whey protein, and a bit of unflavored almond milk into a big shaker cup. If you do not like (or cannot have almond milk) regular dairy milk, soy milk, or oat milk are all good substitutes. 

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 Proffee        Calories: 102kcal          Carbohydrates: 2g        Protein: 15g         Fat: 2g

Find the original recipe from Healthy with a Chance of Sprinkles here!

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: coffee, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, goals, healthy, Nutrition, profee, success, weight loss, Workout

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Cauliflower Fried Rice

September 15, 2023

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, stem removed
  • OR 1 package fresh or frozen pre-riced cauliflower
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (1 egg white, optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 
  • One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 
  • 1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots, thawed 
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil 
  • Optional add-in for more protein: 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
  • Hot sauce, for serving, optional

Directions:

  1. Cut the cauliflower into chunks. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until course in texture, like rice. This recipe uses about 4 cups of cauliflower rice. If you have any leftover, save it for another use.

1a. If you’re using pre-riced cauliflower move to step 2.

2. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the canola oil. Add the eggs and quickly scramble. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the peas and carrots, scallions and cauliflower. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

3. As the vegetables are cooking, whisk the soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Stir the sauce and chicken into the cauliflower mixture. Cook an additional minute or 2. Stir the cooked eggs back into the mixture. Serve with hot sauce and additional soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup

Amount per Serving:

  • Calories: 108
  • Total Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 868mg
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 9g

Find the original recipe from Once Upon a Chef here!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Date Energy Balls

September 7, 2023

Date energy balls are the perfect healthy snack. Finely ground dates and walnuts are shaped into little bites, and enjoyed as an easy treat.

Servings: 15 energy balls

Calories: 92kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup nuts
  • 1 1/2 cup dates
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  1. Remove any pits from the dates, and shells from the nuts.
  2. Then, add the dates and walnuts to a food processor/blender. Process for about 1-2 minutes, until you achieve a fine grain mixture.
  3. Pick up a small amount and try to press it into a ball with your hands. The grains should form easily.
  4. Shape the mixture into 10-15 energy balls with your hands.

Notes

  • Nuts: Use any nuts that you like, such as walnuts, cashews, peanuts, or pecans.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 4 days, in a refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g

You can find original recipe from Hint of Healthy here!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Greek Chickpea Salad

September 1, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2, 15 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed (about 3 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup fresh basil and/or parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • juice of 1 lemon about 3 Tablespoons
  • 2 small garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Make dressing: place all ingredients for the dressing except olive oil. Blend and then slowly add in olive oil while blending on low. You can also do this with an immersion blender. Set aside.
  • Prep salad: Add all ingredients into a large bowl and toss. Add dressing and toss again. Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g

Read the original recipe from Eating Bird Food here!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Crispy Carrot Chips

August 24, 2023

The entire batch contains just 79 calories and offers 4.1 grams of filling fiber — regular potato chips have 160 calories and only one gram of fiber.

Yields:  1 serving

Cook Time: 1 hour

Calories per serving: 79

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large carrots (or 3 medium)
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Wash and peel the carrots. Using a mandolin slicer or a knife, tilt the carrot, and thinly slice diagonally to make oval-shaped pieces — if they’re too thick, they’ll be soft instead of crunchy.
  3. Place the carrot slices in a bowl, and toss with olive oil and salt.
  4. Lay the carrots in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the carrots are dry and crisp. Watch them carefully toward the end, as they can burn quickly

Find the original recipe from Healthy Recipe Blogs here!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Healthy Breakfast Casserole

August 18, 2023

Ingredients

  • 16 large eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 green onion finely sliced
  • 1 can 14 oz artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, plus extra for the top
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • salt and pepper

optional

  • cheese (ex, fresh parmesan and goat cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan on medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and give it a quick stir. Add the ground turkey and use a large spoon to break up the turkey.
  3. Add the spices, salt and pepper and stir to combine everything. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until there’s no liquid in the pan and the meat is cooked through and browned.
  4. Add the spinach to the meat mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes or until the spinach just starts to wilt.
  5. Transfer the meat to a 9×13-inch casserole dish and evenly cover the bottom. Top with the artichoke hearts and beaten eggs. Optional: you can add some cheese at this stage.
  6. Sprinkle the green onion and a handful of spinach on top.
  7. Cook the casserole in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through.
  8. Before serving, garnish with parmesan cheese (optional) and an extra sprinkle of pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 184.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.2g | Protein: 13.9g | Fat: 11.7g 

Find the original recipe from Down Shiftology here!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Balsamic Chicken and Roasted Veggies

August 10, 2023

You can cook it on one pan in the oven in an hour or less!

 Prep Time: 15 minutes

 Cook Time: 1 hour

 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

 Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs skin on, bone in
  • 24 oz baby gold potatoes halved
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, remove the leaves
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cup cherry tomatoes

Marinade

  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Turn on your oven to 400° F
    1. Mix the marinade together and add the chicken, toss it around to coat it and put it in the fridge.
    1. Get out a half sheet pan. You can line it with parchment for easy clean up.
    1. Toss the halved potatoes and onions in a small amount of olive oil, and then place the potatoes only on the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes. Put the onions to one side.
    1. After 15 minutes, remove the sheet pan and add the red onion and the chicken along with the marinade, then sprinkle on the chopped rosemary and thyme and a little salt and pepper, and put it back in the oven.
    1. Cook for a further 25 minutes, then take out the pan again to add the cherry tomatoes, and cook for 20 minutes more.
    1. After 45 minutes the chicken thighs should be fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F
    1. Plate and enjoy!

Note: You can use skinless boneless thighs, or skin on boneless variety too. The skinless boneless thighs will not take as long to cook as the bone in versions so you will need to adjust the cook time to compensate for that.

Calories: 394 cal

Total Fat: 23g

Total Carbs: 22g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 22g

You can read the original recipe from Skinny Taste here!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

August 3, 2023

Yields: 20-22 balls

Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients: 

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons paleo mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
    1. Mix the ground chicken, green onions, hot sauce, egg, mayonnaise, salt, and almond flour into a large bowl
    1. Using a cookie scoop or small spoon, dish out the ground chicken mixture and mold into balls (this will be easiest with a cookie scoop)
    1. Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or cast iron skillet
    1. Bake for 20 minutes then drizzle with more hot sauce, and add additional green onions and blue cheese if desired

Find the original recipe from Physical Kitchness here!

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