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Recipe: Mexican Hummus
Mexican hummus – chickpeas with some jalapeño kick and we’re in business for a protein packed snack. I love snacks – small meals and a lot of snacks is the perfect way for me to eat. Okay, sometimes the meals aren’t so small, yet don’t underestimate the power of a snack. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 19 oz can of chickpeas 2 jalapeños a loose cup of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 4 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo cauliflower – yes, just like buffalo chicken wings, yet with cauliflower. I know, I know, the cauliflower trend has passed us by, yet I wanted to give this a try. It’s quick, easy, and very little clean up. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients about 2 heads of cauliflower 2 eggs 1 cup of gluten free panko 1/2 cup of gluten free all purpose flour 1/2 cup of almond flour 3 teaspoons of garlic powder 2 teaspoons of paprika salt and pepper to taste about…
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Recipe: Avocado Salsa
Avocado salsa – it’s like chunky guacamole. It’s fresh, delicious and creamy. Don’t you just love avocados? I do! Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 3 avocados 1 roma tomato 1/4 of a red onion 2 tablespoons of cilantro 1 teaspoon of garlic 2 teaspoons of lime juice dash of hot sauce salt to taste First, slice your avocados. Use hass avocados if you have access to them – they’re big and rich. Slice the avocado in half and then score into cubes and use a…
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Recipe: Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce
Jalapeño yogurt sauce is a lighter version of my jalapeño cream cheese sauce. It’s full of so much flavour and it’s the perfect chicken or taco topping. Okay, let’s get started on making this bight sauce. Ingredients 2 jalapeño 1 cup of cilantro 4 tablespoons of greek yogurt 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1/4 cup of olive oil dash of white vinegar salt to taste First, wash your jalapeños and cilantro, then add all of the ingredients into your Vitamix or food processor. Then, mix…
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Recipe: Banana Bites
Banana bites are a simple and easy snack – you just need some time (because they need to set up in the freezer). They keep for a few days and are full of goodness. Time to make some healthy snacks. Let’s get started! Ingredients 2 bananas 1/3 cup of natural peanut butter (cold) 100g of dark chocolate First, like usual, gather all of your ingredients. Be sure your peanut butter is cold, other wise it’ll run all over the bananas and make quite a mess.…
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Recipe: Pumpkin Spiced Protein Bars
Protein bars are a great quick snack – healthy and hearty. Over the past while I’ve made a few different recipes, PB Protein Bites, Cookie Dough Protein Bars, and Regular Protein Bars. These ones, pumpkin spiced protein bars are different – they don’t need to be frozen and they are not sticky! Amazing. Try them. Ingredients 2 packages of Quaker Protein Oatmeal 3 packages of Blue Menu Omega Oatmeal 1 cup of peanut butter 1/2 cup of agave syrup 3 scoops of protein powder (1 cup)…
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Recipe: Banana PB Protein Bites
I’ve had a few recipes in the last few days that are directed towards breakfast – and I have another to share! Although, this isn’t necessarily for breakfast, it’s certainly a great option. Bananas, oats, peanut butter, protein powder, and a few chocolate chips. What’s not to love?! Let’s get baking these banana pb protein bites. These bites (or cookies, if you wish) are filling and pack a healthy punch. Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 1/2 cup of peanut butter 1 cup of quick oats 1/4…
