This is an awesome, healthy side or a great standalone main course. This is totally vegan, but I do highly recommend adding feta to it if you eat diary. #cuzcheese Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) or chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, […]
Green Chili Turkey Burgers
Flavorful. High in protein. Easy! Just the right amount of kick! These are so flavorful and the green chilies keeps your turkey moist and not all dry like many turkey burgers. I know their is controversy over the word “moist,” but I think it is a perfectly adequate word. #teammoist Ingredients 1 can green chilies […]
Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
Stupid easy. Stupid good. That should be my food blog name. Ingredients: 2 bananas, frozen toothpicks 1 cup semisweet chocolate 1 tablespoon coconut oil Directions: 1: Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2: Cut bananas into desired length. (I like them more bite-sized). Toss them in freezer for a few hours. 3: When ready […]
Oven Roasted Chickpeas
So good as a plant-based protein snack or to add on top of a salad. Ingredients: 1 can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea Salt Spices (Anything you like. A great combo is chili powder, cumin, smoke paprika and extra salt) Instructions: 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line […]
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup milk or milk alternative 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick pinch of salt Directions: 1: Place quinoa in a medium saucepan. Add milk, cinnamon, vanilla and pinch of salt. 2: Bring to a high simmer and then turn the heat down, cover, and simmer for […]
EASY Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Bake
This is so simple. Like so simple. Like SOOOO simple. And that’s why it is one of my favorite weeknight meals. Ingredients: 2lbs boneless chicken breasts cut in half 8 ounce jar of sun-dried tomatoes 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons dried basil Sea salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: 1: Preheat […]
Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
This is pretty tasty considering it is low in sugar and even lower in time commitment. Ingredients: 1 scoop chocolate protein powder* 1 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp granulated sweetener (I just go sugar, but you can do coconut sugar or stevia) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder 1 egg 1/4 cup […]
Lentil Bolognese
This is vegan! If not vegan, I do show you a way to sneak in a little extra protein! I love to serve this on top of Banza lentil pasta for another added boost of protein. This definitely makes for some yummy as heck leftovers the next day. You can even double the recipe and […]
Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt Bowl
Short on time? I got you. This Greek yogurt bowl has upwards of 30g protein in it! And it is wicked simple to make. As for toppings–anything goes. Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened Greek Yogurt (I think 0% is nasty, so opt for 2% or above if you have dignity) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder* 1 […]
Dairy-Free (No Avocado) Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups milk of choice (I like macadamia; canned coconut milk makes this VERY creamy and yummy if you have it!) 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp cornstarch* 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2-3/4 cup chocolate chips *You will mix these together in their own bowel and set […]