It’s that time of year again, pumpkin everything! Personally this is my favorite time of year, it’s starting to get cool out, football season is back, and we get to cook with an extremely nutritious fruit (pumpkins are actually a type of winter squash). Pumpkin is high in vitamin A, packs a healthy dose of vitamin C, and
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I made these pancakes with just a few ingredients and they turned out moist and delicious!!! The nutrition on these are awesometastic! 30g of protein and 25g of carbohydrates with 6g of fiber. Also a great source of potassium because we used a fresh banana! Under 300 calories breakfast, lunch, or even dinner if you are like me and eat pancakes any time of day.
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I like to get creative with my food. Because, let's face it, food is awesome! I will probably eat almost anything, and I'm not going to lie I love pizza, froyo, and nut butters probably a little too much lol. But, it IS possible to make healthier versions of your favorite foods and here is an example of doing just that!
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Tired of the same old eggs or oatmeal protein pancakes for breakfast? Craving something slightly sweet for breakfast but are watching your carbohydrate intake? If either of these two are you than you need to give this zero carb strawberry pancake recipe a try! These delicious pancakes curb your cravings for a tasty breakfast while dieting, taste amazing reheated so they are perfect to make the day before, and pack some serious protein! So you could head on down to iHop for their Strawberry pancakes but that will set you back 600 calories, over 100 grams of carbs, and only give you half the protein of this recipe, or in the time it takes you to drive there you can whip up this delicious physique friendly breakfast!
*Information from iHop’s website for Strawberry Banana Pancakes.
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Tired of the usual protein pancakes which generally taste like cardboard and have a strange foam like texture to them? Well if you are you need to give this recipe a try! It’s not your usual “grind oatmeal into a powder and add egg whites” protein pancake recipe, these actually come out fluffy like true pancakes should and taste great while packing nearly 30 grams of high quality protein!
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Looking for a way to satisfy your chocolate craving without sacrificing your beach bod now that summer has arrived? If so you have to try these Quad Chocolate Protein Muffins, quad as in 4 sources of chocolate not your leg muscle you gym rats, although these will help grow your quad muscles!
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Sometimes you feel like some Latin food but you just can't fit all of the calories that traditional Latin food has into your diet. I've been there, trying to figure out how I can get the flavor but without all the fat from various oils and all the carbs from sauces. With this spicy and sweet low calorie molé sauce you can get your Latin fix while keeping calories in line with your diet, as an added bonus the sauce adds some high quality protein to your meal!
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Looking for a quick and tasty twist on your favorite Life Lift bars? If so you have to give this Life Lift Protein Pastry recipe a try! In less than 10 minutes you can create the perfect pre-workout snack that's ideal for sharing with your workout partner, now both of you will be fueled up and ready for a great workout! As an added bonus it tastes just like your favorite breakfast pastry but without all the sugar.
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Sometimes you want a quick protein treat but just don't have the time to prep, bake, and clean up. That's where these delicious, fast, and easy treats come in! With almost 20 grams of protein, ready in less than 15 minutes, and no dirty dishes how can you beat it?
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Typical chocolate cheesecake slices will run you over 1,000 calories with minimal protein, these mini chocolate cheesecakes however are only 127 calories and pack 16 grams of protein all while maintaining an authentic cheesecake flavor! As an added boost the cheesecakes have a delicious crust with 14% of your daily fiber needs!
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