Berry Coconut Protein Smoothie

This is super yummy! Recipe courtesy of eNRG Ingredients   1/3 cup full-fat canned coconut milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup packed raw spinach ½ cup shredded zucchini 1 cup frozen mixed berries ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of cinnamon 1/3-3/4 cup cold water (depending on desired thickness/consistency) Small handful of ice cubes […]

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Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto

Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto – adapted from Simple Healthy Kitchen  – serves 4 This is amazing – especially once you add the fresh parmesean!!!  Looking at the recipe, it seems a bit daunting, but it literally took me 10 minutes of prep to make!   Serve with a good healthy portion of any protein you like – […]

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Zoodles!!!

  One of my favorite meals is zoodles – in fact, I tend to  have them 2-3 times a week!  Sometimes I serve them with a hearty beefy pasta sauce, sometimes with a wonderful pesto with parmesean and some chicken or shrimp.  I also love them with the creamy cashew sauce that is on my […]

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Chipotle Chicken Recipe

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RECIPE – adapted from Bloglovin yield: 6 to 8 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 30 minutes total time: 1 hour 45 minutes The key to this amazing copycat recipe for Chipotle chicken is the marinade, and getting a nice sear on the chicken for those crunchy bits of cooked marinade! […]

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Carrot Cake Protein Pancakes

  Many of my favorite recipes come from my friend Kristen from Around The Fit Table – you have to try this one!  It won’t disapoint! These fiber and protein packed pancakes are gluten and refined sugar free.  Designer Protein Vanilla Praline Whey is the perfect compliment to the sweet carrots and ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger […]

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Helpful Hints for substitutions!

Chips, fries, bread, rice, noodles. Since these carb-heavy items can spike blood sugar, when eating to be Metabolically Efficient, we “periodize nutrients” based on your individual goals. But that doesn’t mean that you have to give up your dreams of pasta and fried rice. Get started with these 11 substitutes for simple carbohydrates that work […]

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Homemade Nut Butter

This is so easy!  Feel free to use the nuts and seeds you like – but this is what I use (and I don’t always measure) 1/4 cup of each: almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, peanuts Add in 1/8 cup flax and chia A dash of sea salt – mix in Cuisinart – may take […]

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Simple Paleo Banana Pancakes – yum!

Simple Paleo Banana Pancakes – adapted from Paleo Grubs Serves 1 – this is a great pre workout breakfast – However, to keep it Metabolically Efficient, I would add another egg or two on the side, and some ghee or butter to the pancake – or some nut butter! Yummm.  Top with a few sliced […]

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Carrot Cake Chia Pudding Parfait

Carrot Cake Chia Pudding Parfait – recipe courtesy of Kristen Larimer Makes 1 serving 1 recipe Carrot Cake Chia Pudding 1/2 medium carrot, finely grated 3 ounces whole fat, plain Greek yogurt (I used Sohha Tangy Savory Yogurt) 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut 1/4 ounce hazelnuts, toasted and crushed 1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon […]

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