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Protein Coconut Blueberry Scones Recipes

Like many people our morning starts with a cup of coffee to kick off our productivity. With our coffee, we tend to crave a little treat. I began making my own gluten free pastries to take with us to Starbucks to avoid a high sugar, gluten pastries.

I wanted to share a protein blueberry scones that I have been obsessed with making. The blueberries help off-set the dryness that comes with cooking with protein. It’s the perfect little treat that will keep you on track.

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup of coconut flour

1/2 cup of almond flour

1 scoop (30g) of vanilla whey protein

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp of erythritol

1/4 blueberries

Wet Ingredients

1 large egg

1 egg white

1/4 cup whipped butter (butter alternative)

4 tbsp of half & half

1 tbsp of almond milk

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Directions:

Preheat the oven at 325F
Mix the dry and wet ingredients in a separate bowl
Once both are well mixed, pour the liquid onto the wet ingredient bowl and whisk evenly
Once the dough is form, toun out the dough onto the parchment paper and form scones
Bake scones for 18-20 minutes until golden brown

Makes 7 scones: approx 200 calories; 13gcarbs, 9.2g protein, 12.7g fat, and 6.8 fiber.

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Protein Coconut Blueberry Scones Recipes

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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup of coconut flour
1/2 cup of almond flour
1 scoop (30g) of vanilla whey protein
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp of erythritol
1/4 blueberries

Wet Ingredients

1 large egg
1 egg white
1/4 cup whipped butter (butter alternative)
4 tbsp of half & half
1 tbsp of almond milk

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Healthy Chicken Almond Summer Pasta

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If your looking for something to satisfy your pasta craving? That has protein, all-natural, and above all it taste pretty good? Try making this easy chicken almond summer pasta. It’s great addition to summer BBQ because it’s not only delicious, but it’s nice to include one healthy item to the menu.

Green Summer Pasta Ingredients:

2 large avocado
1/4 cup greek yogurt (or almond yogurt)
1 tbsp of mince garlic
1/2 cup basil
1 pinch of salt
8 oz gluten free rice pasta
1 cup cherry tomato
1/2 cup almond flakes
1 lb almond breaded cubed chicken (recipe below)
1 tsp chili flakes

Step 1: Cook noodles as instructed and let them cool off
Step 2: Mix in a blender the greek yogurt, mince garlic, salt, basil, lemon juice and the avocados
Step 3: Combine the mixture and the pasta in large bowl
Step 4: Then add the tomato, asparagus, chicken cube, and almond flakes
Step 5: For garnish add the chili flakes

Almond Bread Cubed Chicken

Ingredients:
1 lbs of chicken
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/8 tbs paprika
1 tsp black pepper
2 egg lightly beaten

Step 1: Preheat the oven for 375F 20-25 Mins
Step 2. Mix together in bowl the almond flour, parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
Step 3. Cut chicken into 1-2″ cubes
Step 4: Drench each chicken with the beaten egg and then coat with almond flour mix
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes and cool off on rack

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Ingredients

2 large avocado
1/4 cup greek yogurt (or almond yogurt)
1 tbsp of mince garlic
1/2 cup basil
1 pinch of salt
8 oz gluten free rice pasta
1 cup cherry tomato
1/2 cup almond flakes
1 lb almond breaded cubed chicken (recipe below)
1 tsp chili flakes

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Low Carb Pad Thai Recipe

Low Carb Main Meals Paleo Recipes

As a kid, I was really picky on trying new foods, while Denise and our older sister were more adventurous on expanding their palate. After many attempts on trying to get me to like Thai food, I finally began to love it after being introduced to pad thai. Eventually trying other Thai and foreign cuisines.

Pad Thai is something that I rarely eat because it is high in carbs and sugar. So I tweak the recipe to find something I really could enjoy without the guilt.

Here is a low carb, high protein pad thai recipe that is super, and I mean super, easy to make. This recipe is also paleo, keto, vegetarian friendly that is full of nutritional goodness.

Sauce Ingredients:

– 1 tsp reduce bragg’s amino sauce
– 1/2 almond butter or cashew butter
– 1/4 cup of chopped onion
– 2 tbsp of almond milk
– 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
– 1 tsp of paprika (optional for extra spice)
– 1 tsp ginger
– 1 tsp of hot sauces (add or subtract depending on spicy)
– optional: 1 tsp stevia for sweetener

Pad Thai Ingredients:
– 14 oz shirataki pasta
– 5 oz of any protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu)
– 2 eggs
– 1 tsp oil
– 1/2 tsp mince garlic

For Garnish:
– 1/2 cup of bean sprouts
– 2 limes
– 3 tbsp chives
– 1 oz crushed nuts

Instructions:

Add all the sauce ingredients into a blender and blend. Set aside.
Add the oil and garlic to a frying pan to cook the protein.
While protein cooking, rinse noodles, cut, and add them to pot of boiling water for 2-3 mins. This helps remove the odor and soften the noodles to reduce the rubbery taste.
Add the noodles to the same stir fry pan for 10 minutes.
Push the noodles and protein to a side and cook the eggs on the pan.
Stir the eggs, noodles and protein together, and transfer to a bowl.
Pour the sauce into the bowl and mix.
Add the garnishes to the plate for extra flavor.

There you have it! A macro friendly pad thai dish that won’t break your diet. Enjoy!
Serves 4 people: approx 419 calories: 37g protein, 12g carbs, and 28g fat
– Danni

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Low Carb Pad Thai Recipe

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Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients:

1 tsp reduce bragg's amino sauce
1/2 almond butter or cashew butter
1/4 cup of chopped onion
2 tbsp of almond milk
1 tsp of red pepper flakes
1 tsp of paprika (optional for extra spice)
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp of hot sauces (add or subtract depending on spicy)
optional: 1 tsp stevia for sweetener

Pad Thai Ingredients:

14 oz shirataki pasta
5 oz of any protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu)
2 eggs
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mince garlic

For Garnish:

1/2 cup of bean sprouts
2 limes
3 tbsp chives
1 oz crushed nuts

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Two Protein Brownie Muffin Recipes

Dessert High Protein Low Carb Paleo Recipes

Since my sister and I have the BIGGEST sweet tooth ever, were constantly looking low calorie and protein recipes. However, most protein recipes are too dry or high sugar to substitute for taste. I found two brownie muffin recipes that are delicious and are less than 150 calories.

Protein Red Velvet Brownie Muffin This amazing recipe is from Ripped Recipes

Ingredients:

2 scoops (70g) of chocolate, vanilla or red velvet whey protein
1/2 cup (40g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp (16g) of sugar free & fat free chocolate pudding mix
3 Tbsp of sweetener
1/2 cup (113g) of plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (120g) of pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp (46g) of liquid egg whites
1/2 cup almond milk

Frosting:

150g of Greek yogurt
90g of fat free cream cheese
1 tsp of vanilla extract (I added more)
sweetener

Directions: Preheat oven for 150F degree. Begin mixing dry ingredients in a bowl before adding the liquids. Next spray cooking oil to baking pan or muffin tin and add batter. Bake the brownies for 18-20 minutes. Then allow them cool off in the fridge before adding the frosting. A tip for frosting, once mixed, let it sit in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to thicken.

Serving Size 8. Calories 86-100. Approx 1-2g Fat/9.5g Carbs/ 11-13g Protein (depending on brands)

Chocolate Brownie Muffin

I modified the recipe from Rule.Me to reduce some calories

Ingredients:

1 cup of flax meal
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp ciniamon
1 cup of zero calorie sweetener
1/2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp of whipped butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 large egg

Frosting:

(30g) scoop of whey protein powder
1 Tbsp (11g) of sugar free & fat free chocolate pudding mix
1 oz almond milk

Directions: Preheat oven for 150F degree. Begin mixing dry ingredients in a bowl before adding the liquids. Mix well. Next spray cooking oil to baking pan or muffin tin and add batter. Bake the brownies for 15 minutes. Then allow cool off in the fridge before adding the frosting. Add coconut or sprinkles for a little extra taste.

Serving Size 6. Calories 100-105. Approx 7g Fat/7g Carbs/6g Protein (depending on brands)

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– Danni

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Protein Red Velvet & Chocolate Brownie Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 6

Calories per serving: 100

Ingredients

1 cup of flax meal
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp ciniamon
1 cup of zero calorie sweetener
1/2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
2 tbsp of whipped butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 large egg

Frosting:

1 scoops (30g) of whey protein powder
1 Tbsp (11g) of sugar free & fat free chocolate pudding mix
1 oz almond milk

Instructions

Preheat oven for 150F degree.
Mix everything in a bowl.
Mix dry ingredients before adding the liquids. Mix well.
Spray cooking oil to baking pan or muffin tin and add batter.
Bake for 15 minutes and let cool off in the fridge before adding the frosting.
Add coconut or sprinkles for a little extra taste.

Notes

Approx 7g Fat/7g Carbs/6g Protein (depending on brands) For the protein red velvet brownies read post.

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Superfood Breakfast Cake Recipe

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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.

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

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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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Like many people our morning starts with a cup of coffee to kick off our productivity. With our coffee, we tend to crave a little treat. I began making my own gluten free pastries to take with us to Starbucks to avoid a high sugar, gluten pastries.

I wanted to share a protein blueberry scones that I have been obsessed with making. The blueberries help off-set the dryness that comes with cooking with protein. It’s the perfect little treat that will keep you on track.

Sauce Ingredients:

Instructions:

Since my sister and I have the BIGGEST sweet tooth ever, were constantly looking low calorie and protein recipes. However, most protein recipes are too dry or high sugar to substitute for taste. I found two brownie muffin recipes that are delicious and are less than 150 calories.

Protein Red Velvet Brownie Muffin This amazing recipe is from Ripped Recipes

I modified the recipe from Rule.Me to reduce some calories

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:

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