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Savory Protein Quiche
I don’t particularly love quiche, but I couldn’t refuse this challenge. I am on a mission to modify every calorie, fat, and carbohydrate-laden recipe to make them healthier. A typical quiche is made with white flour and butter, then filled with eggs, cheese, milk, heavy […]
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Indian Spiced Lentils with Greek Yogurt
I noticed this recipe on a few food blogs. The original recipe came from The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles Cookbook. I modified it slightly, and seriously could not get enough of it! It’s basically an Indian spice explosion in your mouth. I had this as […]
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Kale, Bean, and Sausage Ragout
I’ve been making this Kale, Bean and Sausage Ragout recipe for years. It’s SO simple, yet so delicious and it’s ready in under 30 minutes. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (plant-based compounds associated with the prevention of cancer, diabetes, […]
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Peanut Butter Protein Blondies
I’ve made my Black Bean Brownies so many times, and it finally occurred to me- why not try white beans and make blondies? Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who thought of this idea. There were several recipes already floating around on different blogs and […]
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The 3-Ingredient Protein Crepe
This recipe holds a special place in my heart because it is my VERY FIRST protein powder creation. It’s so simple its ridiculous. And delicious. You can vary it up with different flavored protein powders and fillings (my favorite is PB2 and bananas). Greek yogurt […]
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Yogurt Flax Protein Pancakes
I wanted to create a new pancake recipe this morning to switch it up a bit, and came up with this one on a whim as I rushed to get ready for work (I had a hard time leaving the gym this morning 😉 ). […]
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Very Berry Protein Waffles
Confession: I did not eat anything but my Banana Bread Psylium Pancakes with PB2 sauce for a solid 12 days in a row. Obsessed? Yes. Whenever I make something I like, I become an addict for a good 2 weeks. These waffles ended my streak, […]
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Creamy Miso Dressing
If you don’t already know, I love miso everything!! The creaminess in this recipe comes from tofu and you most definitely won’t even notice. This recipe is adapted from one that I found in Eating Well Magazine. Print Recipe Creamy Miso Dressing Servings Ingredients 1/2 […]
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Miso Glazed Scallops with Wasabi Mashed Cauliflower
This was one of the most AMAZING meals I’ve ever made. It was one of those meals that after you take the first bite your taste buds do a happy dance . . . and you vow to make the dish again and again for […]
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Tofu Protein Bars
Do not let the title of this post scare you. I was originally going to call it “Banana Protein Bars” since tofu tends to scare people away. Maybe it’s because most people are unfamiliar with tofu, or they only know it as the “mushy stuff” […]
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Tofu Tutorial and Recipe: Tofu Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce Recipe
I experimented with tofu A LOT when I first started buying it. I’ve tried every cooking and preparation method possible- freezing the tofu to give it better texture, stir-frying, baking, using it as a ricotta substitute, and pureeing it for dressings, sauces and soups. I […]
