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CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BREAKFAST COOKIES (VEGAN)
These Chocolate Protein Breakfast Cookies are such a great way to use up ripe banana! After making my regular Protein Breakfast Cookies, I just know I needed a chocolate version! Of course, they are macro-balanced and low in sugar, making them the perfect breakfast. These soft oatmeal cookies have a hint of cocoa, and are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Feel free to mix in chocolate chips, dried blueberries, nuts, or whatever else you feel like!
ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD (GLUTEN FREE)
Now that the weather is finally warming up here in Utah, I am craving all the fresh vegetables and pasta salads! This Italian Chicken Pasta Salad is gluten free, macro-balanced, and easily made dairy free or vegan. Did I mention it's so flavorful? It's got homemade Italian dressing, garlic chicken, crumbled feta, olives, spinach, tomatoes, and fresh dill. You can make it dairy free by omitting the feta, and vegan by replacing the chicken with chickpeas (or simply use protein pasta)!
MORNING GLORY PROTEIN MUFFINS (DAIRY FREE)
These Morning Glory Protein Muffins are an explosion of happy flavors! They have grated carrot, shredded apple, chopped pecans, orange, and ginger. Of course I made them gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with protein! These muffins make a convenient breakfast or snack. Feel free to add raisins, coconut, or pineapple juice in place of the orange juice. You can also make these vegan by substituting the egg white for ground flax!
PROTEIN HOT CROSS BUNS (GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE)
I've been wanting to make Protein Hot Cross Buns for awhile now! Hot Cross Buns are a traditional Easter dish, a lightly sweet roll full of raisins and spices (think bagel meets roll for texture). I used orange icing for the symbolic cross on top which signifies Jesus' death on the cross. Since tomorrow is Good Friday, I thought what better day to post this recipe! You can make these luscious rolls with or without the yeast or collagen. This recipe is surprisingly easy, and as always, gluten-free and dairy-free ;)
BLUEBERRY OATMEAL PROTEIN COOKIES (DAIRY FREE)
These Blueberry Oatmeal Protein Cookies make the yummiest breakfast or snack! They're packed with protein with hearty oats and bursting blueberries. You can add a drizzle of almond icing if you're feeling fancy! I love that they're gluten-free and dairy-free, and my kids love the smaller size.
BARBACOA BEEF MEAL PREP
I had an unshakeable craving for Mexican food so I made this Barbacoa Beef Meal Prep. It cooks with very little effort in the slow cooker, which I love! The shredded chipotle lime beef pairs beautifully with yellow rice and fresh radish salad. I will definitely make this again! Best of all, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and macro-friendly.
HEALTHY KUNG PAO CHICKEN (GLUTEN FREE)
This Healthy Kung Pao Chicken has become one of my favorite stir-fry recipes! It's got crunchy almonds, tender chicken pieces, and colorful vegetables - all in a savory, lightly sweet sauce with a subtle kick of Sichuan pepper. This recipe is gluten-free and actually not very spicy. All of my kids loved it! And it's surprising how wonderful almonds and celery are in this dish. You've gotta try it!
CHOCOLATE GLAZED PROTEIN DONUTS (DAIRY FREE)
These Chocolate Glazed Protein Donuts are protein-packed and macro-balanced for the perfect sweet breakfast or snack! Each tender chocolate cake donut is covered in a rich chocolate glaze (and sprinkles if you're feeling "extra"). I love that they're low in sugar, gluten-free, and dairy-free! You can easily make them vegan by swapping the egg whites for a vegan egg substitute.
CHICKEN SHAWARMA & MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES
This Chicken Shawarma & Mediterranean Vegetables has been on repeat for meal prep - it's so flavorful! Think spiced crispy chicken thighs with savory roasted vegetables, satisfying couscous, and dill yogurt sauce. This recipe can be made dairy-free using plain unsweetened coconut yogurt, or gluten-free using quinoa instead of the couscous. For vegan, you could try marinating tofu in the spices, olive oil, and lemon! However you make it, I hope you enjoy!
PROTEIN CARROT CAKE BAKED OATMEAL
This Protein Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is such a treat to wake up to... it's even better cold! This baked oats recipe has warm spices, shredded carrots, plump raisins and yummy coconut (optional). It’s also vegan and gluten free, with a healthy serving of plant based protein. Yes, my obsession with carrot cake is real and this version did not disappoint!
LIGHTER COCONUT CURRY SALMON
I am always looking for new ways to make salmon, and this Lighter Coconut Curry Salmon is a winner! It's got flaky salmon, a flavorful coconut curry broth, fresh spices, and tender vegetables. I love it served over basmati rice! This recipe is lower in fat, high in protein, dairy free and gluten free.
FROSTED VEGAN PROTEIN BROWNIES
These Frosted Vegan Protein Brownies have only five main ingredients, are flourless, gluten free, and protein packed. The frosting is optional, but delicious! You can easily make these nut free using sunflower butter in the brownies and vegan butter or coconut butter in the frosting.
