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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
These crispy air fryer hot honey chicken tenders are the perfect hearty appetizer or easy protein source for salads, bowls, and wraps. Chicken tenders coated in a flavorful corn flake crust then air fried to a crispy perfection and tossed in an easy hot honey sauce, this recipe is a crowd pleaser every time!
Raw vs. Cooked Vegetables: Which Is Better for Your Health?
If you are on a mission to include more vegetables in your diet, you may have found yourself wondering if it’s best to eat your vegetables raw or cooked? Let’s review the nutrition of raw vs cooked vegetables and find out which one is the best one for your health!
Nuts and Seeds Protein Granola
If you want to make a high protein granola recipe without protein powder then you need to lean in to the natural protein content of this delicious nuts and seeds granola. A base of popped quinoa, mixed nuts, and pumpkin seeds fills this homemade granola with protein and fiber making it a healthy snack or crunchy addition to yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.
Protein Cheesecake Cups
Creamy cottage cheese is blended with cream cheese and other ingredients to give these protein cheesecake cups the classic cheesecake flavors you love but with protein that you want. Top with fresh berries and bite into these delicious cheesecake cups for a healthy dessert that you can feel good about!
Greek Yogurt Cinnamon and Raisin Bagels
These greek yogurt cinnamon and raisin bagels are loaded with high protein greek yogurt, dried raisins, and cinnamon flavors. With a fluffy inside and an oven baked crispy outside, these bagels can be covered in butter and honey or served with peanut butter for a healthier, homemade breakfast!
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Fajita Bowls
These delicious ground beef and sweet potato fajita bowls are the perfect meal prep recipe. Cooked ground beef, cubed sweet potatoes, and thinly sliced fajita vegetables are coated in a flavorful homemade taco seasoning blend and oven baked to a sizzling dinner that your entire family will love.
Southwest Chicken Salad
This southwest chicken salad combines shredded chicken with beans, corn, cilantro, and other flavorful ingredients for a creamy and delicious bite. Coated in a spicy greek yogurt southwest ranch dressing, this chicken salad has over 25 grams of protein per serving and is a delicious, protein packed lunch option with no cooking required!
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Oatmeal Balls (With Protein!)
These no bake brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal balls are a delicious grab and go snack or end of the night treat. Loaded with the classic brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal ingredients, these oatmeal balls are full of cozy flavors yet are mixed with an unflavored collagen protein powder for a protein spin on the classic breakfast.
Greek Yogurt Southwest Ranch Dressing
This delicious greek yogurt southwest ranch dressing is the perfect dressing for taco salads, southwest chicken salads, or drizzled on some spicy shrimp tacos. With a creamy greek yogurt base and slightly spicy southwest seasonings, this dressing adds protein and flavor to any dish you add it to!
Cheeseburger Bowls
These delicious cheeseburger bowls are loaded with fresh vegetables, lean ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese. Drizzled in a tasty smash burger sauce, these healthy bowls will make you want to have family burger night every night!
Banana Bread Oatmeal Bake
Reach past your classic banana bread recipe and use your overripe bananas to prep this banana bread oatmeal bake instead. Loaded with whole grain oats, ripe bananas, and crunchy walnuts, this banana bread oatmeal bake is ready in under 25 minutes and has all of the banana bread flavors baked into a wholesome oatmeal bake that you will love starting your day with.
One Pot Sausage Tortellini with Spinach
This one pot sausage tortellini with spinach is ready in under 40 minutes, full of easy to use ingredients, and leaves you with minimal clean up. Coated in a simple cottage cheese pasta sauce, this one pot dinner is the perfect recipe to reach for on a busy weeknight that makes great leftovers and will be loved by all members of your family!
Egg Salad with Dill Pickles (No Mayo!)
This tasty egg salad with dill pickles is an easy high protein lunch to have throughout the week. Chopped hardboiled eggs, diced dill pickles, and a flavorful cottage cheese sauce give you a creamy cottage cheese egg salad recipe that is delicious on its own or served as a sandwich!
Are Barebells Protein Bars A Healthy Snack? A Dietitians Take
Protein bars offer a convenient, ready to eat snack option that can boost your protein with minimal effort. With decadent flavor options that can satisfy a sweet tooth while simultaneously offering a protein boost, Barebells protein bars are a popular product on the shelves. Today we will review Barebells bars and help you discover if its the bar you want to add to your cart!
Caramel Apple Stuffed Dates
Take the classic peanut butter stuffed dates one step further with these easy caramel apple stuffed dates. Medjool dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter, tart green apples, and topped with crunchy granola or chopped nuts are the perfect sweet treat or addition to any snack board!
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