Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

(Makes 12 Balls) ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter) ¼ sugar-free maple syrup Optional: 1 Scoop Vanilla (Chocolate would work also) Whey Protein Powder Optional: ¼ semi-sweet dark chocolate chips or Cocoa Powder Optional: 1 Tbsp H

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Snack Time? Try a Pumpkin & Granola Parfait

Snack Time? Try a Pumpkin & Granola Parfait

If you love pumpkin flavoured anything as much as I do, then you will love this parfait recipe!  You can just use a little bit of granola instead of crunching up a granola bar if you want, just be careful with how much you throw in there ;) ENJOY!!   Ingredients: 1 container (6 ounce

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Switch up the Flavour to Prevent Breakfast Oatmeal Boredom

Switch up the Flavour to Prevent Breakfast Oatmeal Boredom

  One of the best quick breakfasts you can prepare is a bowl of oatmeal, especially if you are active and health conscious. Oatmeal is rich in complex, energy-sustaining carbohydrates, low in fat and high in fiber. What's more it is economically priced and easy to make!  Pre-packaged oatmeal, alt

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No Bake Protein Nutrition Bar Recipe

No Bake Protein Nutrition Bar Recipe

Getting sick of buying expensive protein bars from the store? Or hate eating all the unknown additives put in those bars to make them taste like chocolate bars?  Try these out! They containe healthy dietary fats, no sugar added, and no artificial ingrediants! YUMMMM!! Ingredients:  5 tbs

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Great Tasting Energy Muffins

Great Tasting Energy Muffins

These muffins are a great healthy snack idea to keep you going between meals.  Get creative with different flavors and let me know which are the best!  I personally like making the chocolate banana muffins the most and occasionally add bluberries also! INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups egg whites •

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Low-Fat Peanut Butter Yogurt

Low-Fat Peanut Butter Yogurt

I like to eat this recipe on its own, but you can also use it as a dip for apples/bananas, or any other fruit or veggies you prefer.  This is so tasty, but make sure you watch portion sizes because it is easy to get carried away with this recipe!! INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup plain nonfat yogur

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Pasta with a PUNCH!

Pasta with a PUNCH!

This great tasting pasta has the perfect combination of veggies, protein, and complex carbs to properly fuel the body. Ready in 20 minutes • Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped • 1/4 cup onion, chopped • 1 cup whole-wheat fettuccini (about 1/5 of box) â

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Java Protein Shake

Java Protein Shake

This shake is a great to get a healthy little kick start in the morning. Ready in 5 minutes • Makes 1 shake • 1 scoop protein powder • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese • 1 6-oz container plain low-fat yogurt • 1/2 cup berries • 4 tbsp brewed coffee Mix all ingredients in a bl

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Chicken Shepherd's Pie

Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

 This is a great healthy twist on the traditional Shepherd's pie recipe without sacrificing taste. INGREDIENTS: • 5 to 6 yams (depending on size) • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 yellow or white onion, chopped • 1½ lb lean ground chicken • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 4 oz mushrooms, sli

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Cinnamon Ginger Sweet Potatoes

Cinnamon Ginger Sweet Potatoes

These potatoes make a great healthy side dish to eat alongside a grilled chicken breast and vegetables of choice.  I also enjoy these potatoes with some asparagus and an oven baked salmon steak. YUMM!!!Ready in 20 minutes • Makes 6 servings • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth • 1/2 o

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Power Bars

Peanut Butter & Jelly Power Bars

These bars are great for a mid-afternoon snack to keep you metabolism ramped up and your body energized! Ready in 30 minutes • Makes 8 servings 1 cup dates 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds (2 tbsp whole) 1 cup whey protein powd

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Walnut Crusted Salmon

Walnut Crusted Salmon

Great meal filled with lots of protein and healthy fats!! INGREDIENTS: • 4 4-oz filets of salmon • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and crushed with a pinch of cinnamon • Drizzle of olive oil • 8 cups salad greens INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Coat salmon filets with walnut-cinnamon mixture. 2.

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Green Tea Breakfast Shake

Green Tea Breakfast Shake

No time to sit down for breakfast?  Try mixing up this shake before you run out the door and start your day.  Ready in 10 minutes • Makes 1 serving • 1 cup brewed green tea,    cooled • 2 cups mixed berries, frozen     or fresh • 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt • 1/4

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GREAT SNACK IDEA: Wasa Bread, Laughing Cow Cheese, Mustard, & Cucumber

GREAT SNACK IDEA: Wasa Bread, Laughing Cow Cheese, Mustard, & Cucumber

This is one of my favorite things to eat when I need a quick snack to keep me going mid-morning between clients. I don't have a name for it, but here's what it entails: 2-3 Slices of Wasa Bread-Light Rye  (80 kcals,3g Protein, 20g Carbs, 0g Sugar, 4g Fibre, 0g Fat Per Serving) 1 Wedge

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Try making this tasty shake as a pre or post workout snack.  It tastes so good you will feel like you are cheating! In a blender mix together: 3-4 Ice Cubes 1/2 Frozen Banana 1/4 Cup-Unsweetened Almond Milk 2 Tbsp-Yogurt (low cal/low sugar) 1/2 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder (appr

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TASTY PROTEIN PANCAKES

TASTY PROTEIN PANCAKES

Try these healthy protein-packed pancakes for your Saturday morning breakfast to start the day off right! They are really easy to make, require little ingredients, and taste like you are cheating when you aren’t!! I like the make them with chocolate protein powder and a sliced banana on top, bu

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TASTY CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MUFFIN RECIPE

TASTY CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MUFFIN RECIPE

These muffins are a great pre or post workout snack and taste great!!! Try them out....:) Ingredients Non-stick spray oil Dry Ingredients 1 1/4 cup whole grain oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1tbsp cinnamon (or spice of your choice) 2 tbsp choco

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