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Chocolate Chip High Protein Muffins
Who doesn’t enjoy a fresh baked chocolate chip muffin as a dessert or snack? But most muffins you find in the grocery store or bakery are loaded with sugar and other refined ingredients. Read more about how to make these high protein muffins with a fraction of the sugar and ZERO refined ingredients.
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Quick and Easy High Protein Oatmeal
Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is important for a healthy metabolism. But let’s talk about what you are choosing to eat for breakfast. Oatmeal has been a staple breakfast for years, especially for how convenient it is. However– while oatmeal CAN be part of a healthy breakfast, it’s not supportive when eaten just on its own or let alone with additional sweet ingredients – that’s a recipe for a blood sugar rollercoaster. Follow this High Protein Oatmeal recipe to create a powerful breakfast that is balanced with the right amount of protein, fat, and fiber to help keep your blood sugar balanced too!
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Gluten Free Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe with Sausage
Traditional stuffing has a special taste that we all know & love– but you can replicate that flavor with just a few ingredients (celery, onion, herbs & spices) while changing up other components for a more nutritious side dish. This Gluten Free Wild Rice Stuffing recipe with Sausage uses wild rice and quinoa as alternatives to white bread in traditional stuffing. These swaps make this recipe more nutritious with more fiber and nutrients while giving a great texture that doesn’t get soggy!
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Italian Hasselback Chicken – 30 minute meal
This Italian Hasselback Chicken recipe is a 30-minute meal that will wow your family or guests with its gourmet look and flavor without the hassle. Maybe call it “hassle-free” chicken 😉
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Easy Turkey, Egg and Pasta High Protein Casserole
I can’t wait for you to try this Turkey, Egg and Pasta High Protein Casserole! Just like soups, casseroles are so versatile and an excellent way to use up leftovers. You can incorporate large varieties of food to pack in the nutrition. In this Turkey, Egg and Pasta Casserole, I used mushrooms and kale for my choice of vegetables but you don’t have to stop there! Onions, bell peppers, garlic, or herbs like parsley or oregano are great options too. With casserole recipes, the sky’s the limit!
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Sheet Pan High Protein Pancakes
Are you looking for a fast and easy way to make a high protein, gluten free breakfast or snack? These sheet pan high protein pancakes are exactly what you need to give a try. No more messy batter and no more trying to get the perfect circle for each pancake! You are going to love how easy these will be compared to the traditional pancakes. Not only are they easy, but they are packed with 26 grams of protein; perfect for a healthy morning start!
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Ricotta Pasta Frittata
Have leftover cooked pasta that you don’t know what to do with? This Ricotta Pasta Frittata recipe for you! It’s a high protein dinner (or breakfast or lunch) that is quick (done in 20 minutes) and only uses one skillet to cook it. When using a naturally higher protein pasta like chickpea or red lentil pasta, you boost the protein amount as well as fiber. This healthy frittata recipe of course contains eggs to make it all come together. With some dollops of ricotta on top, this dish provides a whopping 24 grams of protein per serving! Add a side of uncured bacon and you hit 30 grams of protein per serving, easy peasy.
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Low Sugar Granola (Raw, Grain Free, Low Carb)
Do you eat granola because it’s touted as being healthy? As a functional medicine dietitian, I don’t always consider granola as a “health food”- but this one is. Learn more about this original healthy low sugar granola recipe.
Is Low Sugar Granola Good For You? Let’s Get Some Answers
A lot of store-bought granola can be a sugar bomb 💣 and should be considered dessert, NOT breakfast. And at the very least, not eaten with additional sugar (aka no sugary yogurts or more fruit).
Is granola good for weight loss?