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Chocolate Protein Powder Pancakes

I’ve been trying to find some new ways to use my chocolate protein powder (ProFlex 20 from Melaleuca) instead of just making shakes and keep seeing these “recipes” for protein powder pancakes. The problem is, when I tried many of them, they just said to add water. It was not tasty and felt like the protein powder pancakes were missing something.

So I added a bit of vanilla extract and some honey to change up the flavor and I think I got something that works! Topped with a bit of jam or jelly and it’s a quick protein breakfast bite.

Chocolate Protein Powder Pancakes

1 scoop chocolate ProFlex20
1 scoop of water
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp honey

Combine ingredients until mixed into a thick batter. Add spoonful sized cakes to an already heated pan. Cook for three minutes on one side, or until cakes can be flipped easily. Cook for another three minutes. Remove, serve with raspberry jelly or jam.

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July 13, 2015 by
Food

Free Oreo Thins

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Thank you Oh, Joy! for sharing this first!

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July 8, 2015 by
Food

Easy Cheesy Chicken Potato Bake

I totally panicked when Andy called asking what we were having for dinner. I had no idea what to make, hadn’t gone to the supermarket, and I didn’t have too much time to make anything. I looked in the fridge and cupboard and pulled out the first things that made sense that went together. What I ended up with was a cheesy chicken potato bake.

I also made use of the microwave to save some time on the potatoes, which in the end put this meal on the table probably a whole 20 minutes quicker than it would have had I only used the oven. Plus, it’s super hot out lately, and who wants the oven on all day?

Easy Cheesy Chicken Potato Bake

Gather
3 large russet potatoes
1/2 sweet onion, diced
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 chicken breast, cooked and diced
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups of cherry tomatoes, diced (optional)

Preheat oven to 375. Cook potatoes in microwave for 6 minutes, or until soft. Remove potatoes from microwave and dice. Toss potatoes, onion, and butter in a large bowl so butter softens and coats potatoes. Add chicken and toss.

Pour mixture into a glass pan and top with cheese. Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and started to brown.

Remove, let cool for 10 minutes, and serve. Top with tomatoes if desired.

 

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July 6, 2015 by
Fitness, Food, Sweet

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

I’m so excited to share this one with everyone! I’ve been trying to find recipes to use my protein powder, and I think I found a really good cookie recipe that didn’t require I use any additional flour. There’s quite a bit of sugar, but I think it’s worth it. These ended up being double chocolate peanut butter protein cookies, which I actually think I’d prefer over using a vanilla protein powder.

There’s a lot of protein powders out there, I use ProFlex20 from Melaleuca. I’ve heard stories from everyone about which one they like, but honestly, it’s really just up to you. I mix with water, so many protein powders I’ve found taste gritty to me or are too watery because there’s no mix to combine with.

A good place to start is by asking companies for samples. Many will provide them at no cost to you, some just ask that you cover shipping. It’s totally worth it to investigate before investing in something that you won’t like.

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

1/4 c. Chocolate protein powder
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 egg
Chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips, stirring until completely combined. Add chocolate chips and fold into batter.

On a cookie sheet, place 1-inch balls of batter, spaced evenly apart. You should have 12 pieces.

Bake in oven for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven, let cook for 15 minutes for cookies to harden. Keep in a cool, dry, airtight container in a cool place, or in the freezer.

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June 30, 2015 by