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Zero Calorie BCAA Gummy Bears Recipe + What are BCAA?

BCAA supplement have become more popular as fitness market boomed. But you may be asking, what are BCAA and are they safe? BCAA are branch chain amino acids, 3 of your 9 essential amino acids, called are leucine, isoleucine and valine. Amino acids are the building block of protein. These three amino acids help promote muscle protein synthesis and increase muscle growth as well as:

Increase workout intensity
Prevent fatigue during workout
Helps boost immune system
Protects against amino acid deficiencies in your diet

BCAA are found in many protein sources, such as meat and eggs. Therefore, are BCAA supplements critical to take? The answer is no, they are not critical if you are consuming a well balanced diet. However if you are an athlete, trying to put on muscle, or trying to retain muscles while dieting, it can be helpful.

BCAA Gummy Bears Recipe

4 packets of gelatin
1 scoop of BCAA
1/2 cup of warm water
Optional: Add 1 tbsp of zero calorie sweeteners

Start my mixing all ingredients in a saucepan until it is dissolved. Heat on a low/medium setting and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until the water begins to thicken and has turn to a gel. Then place the gel into the mold and freeze for 15-20 minutes. I bought these bear molds on Amazon and it came with a droppper too.

For more information on BCAA read here

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Zero Calorie BCAA Gummy Bears Recipe + What are BCAA?

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Ingredients

4 packets of gelatin
1 scoop of BCAA
1/2 cup of warm water
Optional: Add 1 tbsp of zero calorie sweetener

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Superfood Breakfast Cake Recipe

Breakfast Dessert Paleo Recipes

What better way to start the morning then to have a breakfast full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins,and omega-3 fats. This superfood breakfast cake recipe is all natural and delicious with no added sugar.

Ingredients
– 2 cups of oats (gluten free if preferred)
– 2 tbsp of flax meal
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 2 eggs
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 cups of smashed banana (approx 2 medium bananas)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 tbsp honey

Toppings
– 1/4 cups of crushed almonds
– 1/8 cups sunflower seeds
– 1/8 cups flax seeds
– 1/4 pistachios
– 1/2 gogi berries
– 1/2 cups of blueberries

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients into a bowl and whisk evenly
Fold the toppings into the batter
Pour the batter into pan and smooth with spatula
Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degree
Remove and let it cool for 10 minutes

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 8 pieces. Each piece is approx 178 calories, 7g fat, 6g of protein and 26g carbs.

-Danni

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Superfood Breakfast Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 piece

Calories per serving: 178

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Ingredients

Ingredients:

2 cups of oats (gluten free if preferred)
2 tbsp of flax meal
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cups of smashed banana (approx 2 medium bananas)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp honey

Toppings:

1/4 cups of crushed almonds
1/8 cups sunflower seeds
1/8 cups flax seeds
1/4 pistachios
1/2 gogi berries
1/2 cups of blueberries

Instructions

Mix all ingredients into a bowl and whisk evenly
Fold the toppings into the batter
Pour the batter into pan and smooth with spatula
Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degree
Remove and let it cool for 10 minutes

Notes

7g fat, 6g of protein and 26g carbs

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Flourless Cookie Recipe for Valentine’s Day

Dessert Paleo Recipes

I know Valentine’s Day is about your loved one, so for those who want to treat others or themselves, here is a guilt free flourless cookie recipe, a spin on Mimi Ikonn’s almond cookies:

COOKIE INGREDIENTS

3 cups Almond Flour Cookie
2 Eggs
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
2 tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

FROSTING INGREDIENTS

4 ounces Fat Free Cream Cheese
3 once Fat Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Raspberries (for food coloring)
1 tbsp of Agave Sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. In a bowl, stir the cookie ingredients until it is well blended. Roll the dough to a flat surface and create any shape. Place the cut dough on a lightly greased baking sheet and into the oven for 10-12 minutes. Then remove and let it cool.

For the frosting, mix the cream cheese, agave and Greek yogurt in a bowl. If you would like to add all natural food coloring, put the raspberries in a blender then strain. With the liquid like consistency add to your frosting.

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All Natural Ombre Valentine’s Day Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients

COOKIE INGREDIENTS

3 cups Almond Flour Cookie
2 Eggs
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
2 tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

FROSTING INGREDIENTS

4 ounces Fat Free Cream Cheese
5.3 once Fat Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Raspberries (for food coloring)
1 tbsp of Agave Sweetener.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.
In a bowl, stir the cookie ingredients until it is well blended.
Roll the dough to a flat surface and create any shape.
Place the cut dough on a lightly greased baking sheet and into the oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove and let it cool.

For the frosting:

Mix the cream cheese, agave and greek yogurt in a bowl.
If you would like to add all natural food coloring, put the raspberries in a blender then strain.
With the liquid like consistency add to your frosting.

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Lighter Cranberry Pomegranate Cocktail For The Holidays

Drinks Holiday Recipes

This is the time of year where there are so many parties to attend. If your throwing your own party, here is a easy and simple lighter cranberry pomegranate cocktail that’s festive and has little sugar. This way you can have a great time and let yourself indulge on the food instead of drinking the calories. Happy Holidays.

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Ingredients:
Vodka 1-1.5 oz

Diet Cranberry Spritz 1.5oz

Club Soda 1oz

Lime 0.5oz

Pomegranate

Thyme

Directions:
Put all the liquids with ice in a shaker.
Pour into glass and garnish with pomegranate and thyme for a festive look

For dessert to serve at a party here are a few festive recipes that are easy and guilt free (Link) and (Link).

Easy 5 min Protein Pumpkin Mug Cake

Breakfast Dessert High Protein Recipes

Because we do our best to not keep processed sweets in our house, we often times look for recipes that are easy to make, leave very little mess, and have simple ingredients that are already in our pantry. Therefore, I am always roaming through Pinterest looking for recipe ideas that meets these criteria.

So with my everything pumpkin obsession, I love making this easy protein pumpkin mug cake that takes no more than 5 minutes to make and can be substituted with various ingredients.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup or 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder*

1/2 tsp of cinnamon

1/4 cup of ground oats or 2 tsp of coconut flour

1 egg or egg substitute

1/2 tsp pumpkin extract (optional)

2 bags of truvia or any sugar substitute

1/4 cup of pumpkin puree

1 pinch or salt

Directions

1: Spray the coffee mug with cooking oil of choice

2: Add the liquid ingredients into the cup and stir

3: Add the remaining ingredients and mix well so nothing is clumped

4: Put into the microwave for 2 – 2.5 minutes

5: Eat it directly from mug or flip over onto a plate. We topped ours with pecans and syrup

Nutrition (Approx.): 280 calories Fat 10g, Carbs 30g, Protein 22g, and Fiber 7g
* We used the MRM vegan vanilla protein. Best to use a natural or casein protein powder. If using whey or isolated protein add 1/2 tsp of baking powder.

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Easy 5 min Protein Pumpkin Mug Cake

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Serving Size: 1 Cake

Calories per serving: 280

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Ingredients

1/4 cup or 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder*
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/4 cup of ground oats or 2 tsp of coconut flour
1 egg or egg substitute
1/2 tsp pumpkin extract (optional)
2 bags of truvia or any sugar substitute
1/4 cup of pumpkin puree
1 pinch or salt

Instructions

Spray the coffee mug with cooking oil of choice
Add the liquid ingredients into the cup and stir
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well so nothing is clumped
Put into the microwave for 2 – 2.5 minutes
Eat it directly from mug or flip over onto a plate. We topped ours with pecans and syrup

Notes

Fat 10g, Carbs 30g, Protein 22g, and Fiber 7g

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Paleo Protein Pumpkin Cookies

Dessert High Protein Recipes

Here is a protein pumpkin cookies recipe that will keep you away from those seasonal fall desserts while in line for your Starbucks coffee. I will be packing these as a mid-morning snack, since it will hit my protein and fiber needs.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup ground oats
1 cup coconut flour
2 scoop chocolate protein powder (casein or veggie protein)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt
2 tsp pumpkin spice extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
1 can pumpkin puree (420g)
2 egg whites
2 tbs coconut oil
3/4 cup maple syrup or agave

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degree Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
Mix the ground oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until its well blended
Separate bowl, blend the pumpkin spice extract, pumpkin puree, egg whites, and syrup sweetener until all ingredients are well combined
Combine both bowls and add the coconut oil, coconut flour, chocolate chips into the mixture and using a spatula evenly blend the ingredients
Place the batter in the refrigerator for 10 minutes in order to let the coconut flour absorb the liquids
Once chill, drop the cookie dough into the cookie sheet and using 2 tablespoon-sized spoonfuls and press down with the spoon
Bake for 10 minutes remove press down and add for another 15-20 minutes until outside turn golden brown
Remove from oven and let cookie cool off for 10 more minutes and Enjoy

Nutrition: recipe makes 20 cookies: Fat 3.7g, Carbs 17.7g, Protein 5g, and Fiber 3.8g

-Danni

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Paleo Protein Pumpkin Cookies

Yield: 20 cookies

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Ingredients

1/2 cup ground oats
1 cup coconut flour
2 scoop chocolate protein powder (casein or veggie protein)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt
2 tsp pumpkin spice extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cupchocolate chips or cocoa nibs
1 can pumpkin puree (420g)
2 egg whites
2 tbs coconut oil
3/4 cup maple syrup or agave

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degree Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
Mix the ground oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until its well blended
Separate bowl, blend the pumpkin spice extract, pumpkin puree, egg whites, and syrup sweetener until all ingredients are well combined
Combine both bowls and add the coconut oil, coconut flour, chocolate chips into the mixture and using a spatula evenly blend the ingredients
Place the batter in the refrigerator for 10 minutes in order to let the coconut flour absorb the liquids
Once chill, drop the cookie dough into the cookie sheet and using 2 tablespoon-sized spoonfuls and press down with the spoon
Bake for 10 minutes remove press down and add for another 15-20 minutes until outside turn golden brown
Remove from oven and let cookie cool off for 10 more minutes and Enjoy

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Healthy Protein Coconut Waffles

Breakfast High Protein Recipes

Most Saturday mornings we walk to our favorite coffee shop and eat breakfast. Although I love this ritual, every once in a while we like to switch it up and try a new breakfast recipe. This last weekend, Danni made waffles and I loved every bite. These are gluten free, diary free, and all protein coconut waffles. Made with whole natural food and not artificial ingredients. Enjoy!

Dry Ingredients
1 cup of grounded oatmeal
1 pinch of cinnamon
2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of natural or pea protein powder (best with MRM veggie protein)
1/2 tsp of pink himalayan salt
1/8 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut

Wet Ingredients
2 egg
2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any natural milk substitute)

1: Mix the dry ingredients and in a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients
2: Combine the wet and dry ingredients than stir
3: Spray the waffle iron with coconut oil and cook as instructed
4: Top waffles as desired.

Nutrition: Recipe makes 6 servings. 195 calories per serving. Macros: 12g carbs, 7g of protein, 14g of fat, and 2g of fiber.

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All-Natural Protein Coconut Waffles

Yield: 6 Waffles

Serving Size: 1 Waffle

Calories per serving: 195

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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1 cup of grounded oatmeal
1 pinch of cinnamon
2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of natural or pea protein powder (best with MRM veggie protein)
1/2 tsp of pink himalayan salt
1/8 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut

Wet Ingredients:

2 egg
2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any natural milk substitute)

Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients and in a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients
Combine the wet and dry ingredients than stir
Spray the waffle iron with coconut oil and cook as instructed
Top waffles as desired.

Notes

Macros: 12g carbs, 7g of protein, 14g of fat, and 2g of fiber.

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Simple and Easy Turkey Chili Recipe

High Protein Main Meals Recipes

This last weekend after running errands all day we weren’t craving our usual
chicken, brown rice and veggie meal or a salad (confession we’re not big on salads). We wanted something that felt like a cheat meal but it covers all the bases of a healthy meal. So for situations like these, we have few recipes like this high protein Mac & Cheese recipe or an easy turkey chili recipe

Here is the recipe that we make our Turkey Chili:

Ingredients
1 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of mince garlic

1 tbsp of tomato paste
1/2 onion, diced
1 14 oz canned organic diced tomato (no salt added)
1 14 oz canned organic black beans/kidney beans (no salt added)
1/2 tsp of chili flakes

1 lb of ground turkey
Himalayan salt as neededOptional ingredients:

Seasoning of choice
Veggies such as corn or bell peppers, even can add jalapeno
Toppings: cheese, sour cream, crackers, etc.

Instructions:

In a large pot, add the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic for about three minutes
Add the ground turkey, break it apart and season the turkey
Once turkey is cooked, add the beans, diced tomato, tomato paste, veggies and chili
Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30-45 mins
Add toppings of choice.

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Simple and Easy Turkey Chili Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of mince garlic
1/2 onion, diced
1 14 oz canned organic diced tomato (no salt added)
1 14 oz canned organic black beans/kidney beans (no salt added)
1 tbsp of tomato paste
1 lb of ground turkey
1/2 tsp of chili flakes
Himalayan salt as needed

Optional ingredients:

Seasoning of choice
Veggies such as corn or bell peppers, even can add jalapeno
Toppings: cheese, sour cream, crackers, etc.

Instructions

In a large pot, add the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic for about three minutes
Add the ground turkey, break it apart and season the turkey
Once turkey is cooked, add the beans, diced tomato, tomato paste, veggies and chili
Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30-45 mins
Add toppings of choice.

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What better way to start the morning then to have a breakfast full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins,and omega-3 fats. This superfood breakfast cake recipe is all natural and delicious with no added sugar.

I know Valentine’s Day is about your loved one, so for those who want to treat others or themselves, here is a guilt free flourless cookie recipe, a spin on Mimi Ikonn’s almond cookies:

So with my everything pumpkin obsession, I love making this easy protein pumpkin mug cake that takes no more than 5 minutes to make and can be substituted with various ingredients.

Here is a protein pumpkin cookies recipe that will keep you away from those seasonal fall desserts while in line for your Starbucks coffee. I will be packing these as a mid-morning snack, since it will hit my protein and fiber needs.

Ingredients:

Directions:

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