Recipes
(These muffins have only 150 calories per serving. They are moist, colourful and taste great! And they are low in saturated fat and trans fat-free. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Puree has about 1/3 the calories of the pie filling, without added sugar, fat or spices.
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 …
Read More1 tbsp Pure Honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup low fat cottage cheese
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup water
1 cup all natural peanut butter (chunky) or almond butter
5 scoops (equal to 125g) Vanilla protein powder
½ cup oat flour
¼ cup sliced Almonds
Add honey, vanilla, cottage cheese, cinnamon and water to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. …
Read MoreFor those who are avoiding dairy and soy products here is an alternative of the Recovery Smoothie. (from the book by Brendan Brazier – Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life). The ingredients are as readily available but can be found in most health food stores.
In a blender mix together
One …
Read MoreIn a blender mix together
One banana
One peach
1/2c blueberries
1 serving vanilla whey protein
8-12 ounces 2% or non-fat or soy milk
4-8 ounces low fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt
½ c crushed ice
This recipe takes me under 10 minutes to make, which is perfect when I’m STARVING after a long run and need to refuel. Plus it’s an easy way to add some veggies to my breakfast.
1 english muffin (I use whole wheat)
1 handfull baby spinach
2 eggs
1/4 red pepper- thinly sliced
1 slce red onion
Hot sauce
Start on poaching eggs: bring …
Read MoreFor the Quinoa Salad
3 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature or slightly chilled
1/2 cup cucumber, diced with skin on
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons red onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground …