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Zesty Lemon Waffles

Start your day on a deliciously high note with these zesty ricotta waffles! Bursting with bright lemon flavor and packed with protein, this recipe combines the rich creaminess of ricotta cheese with the nutty goodness of almond and tapioca flours.Secret hidden protein is ricotta with 28 g of protein per cup. With a total of 12 g of protein per waffle, coming from ricotta, eggs, almond flour.

Makes 8-12 waffles

Ingredients (94 g protein total in the recipe):

  • 4 eggs 
  • 1 cup tapioca flour 
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese 
  • Juice from 1-2 lemons 
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Mix all included ingredients until evenly combined. 
  2. Portion out enough batter to cover waffle maker for one serving, should be 8-12 waffles. 
  3. Add to the waffle maker, and follow cooking instructions. 
  4. Top with lemon zest, vanilla Greek yogurt, icing sugar, or fresh/ berries! 

Pina Colada Smoothie

Dive into a refreshing escape with this vibrant Pina Colada Smoothie! Combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and juicy pineapples with the creamy richness of firm tofu, this smoothie is not only delicious but also a powerhouse of protein.Secret hidden protein is tofu with 36 g of protein per package. With a total of 18 g of protein per serving from tofu.

Makes 3-4 servings

Ingredients (36 g protein total in the recipe):

  • 2 cups pineapples, chopped 
  • 3 bananas, frozen, cut into slices or sections 
  • 1 package firm tofu 
  • 2-3 cups coconut milk

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients and blend!

Upside Down Caesar Salad

Up your salad game with this mouthwatering Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza! This innovative dish transforms the beloved Caesar salad into a satisfying, protein-packed pizza that’s perfect for any occasion. Secret hidden protein is chicken breast with 31 g of protein per 100 g serving. With a total of 31g protein per serving coming from chicken, parmesan cheese and greek yogurt.

Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients (187 g protein total in the recipe):

  • Crust
  • 3 chicken breasts, or 500g extra lean ground chicken
  • 2 eggs 
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Caesar Salad Dressing (recipe below)

Caesar Salad Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt 
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese 
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 
  • 2 tsp of each dijon mustard and anchovy paste 
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 
  • ½ tsp of each black pepper and worcestershire sauce 

Toppings

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Red onion, thinly slices  
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 
  • Croutons (baguette cubes tossed with EVOO + S&P, bake 400F x 8-12 minutes)

Directions:

  1. Combine crust ingredients in a food processor, pulse until combined.
  2. On a parchment lined baking sheet press down the crust until it is evenly spread.
  3. Bake at 425 F for 25-30 minutes. Broil for 60-90 seconds on each side for a crispy finish.
  4. Meanwhile combine salad ingredients and once the crust is cooked top with salad. Enjoy!


Mac Salad

Savor the flavors of this High-Protein Creamy Mac Dressing Salad! Toss in your choice of fresh greens, crunchy onions, savory ground chicken, and a sprinkle of cheese for a hearty meal.

Secret hidden protein is cashews with 21 g of protein per cup and bone broth, with 9 g of protein per cup. With 39 g of protein per serving coming from cashews, and ground chicken.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Ingredients (69 g protein total in the recipe):

Mac dressing

  • 1 cup of raw cashews, soaked for 90 minutes
  • ¼ cup of ketchup
  • 1 ½ tbsp of Mustard
  • 1 baby dill garlic Pickle
  • ¼ tsp of Apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp of garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp of onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp of paprika 

Salad ingredients

  • 2 heads of romaine Lettuce 
  • 1 white onions, finely chopped 
  • ½ cup of pickles chopped
  • ½ cup of sharp cheddar cheese grated 
  • 500 grams of extra lean ground chicken, cooked with 1 cup of bone broth 
  • 2 tbsp of EVO (extra virgin olive oil) 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

  1. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
  2. Chop up all the salad ingredients, and prep the ground chicken on a frying pan
  3. Drizzle the mac sauce on top of all salad ingredients, give a mix and enjoy!

Crispy Pistachio Salmon

Elevate dinner with this Crispy Pistachio Salmon drizzled in a rich tahini marinade! Topped with crunchy pistachios, it’s not only flavourful but also a high-protein, nutritious choice.Secret hidden proteins are pistachios with 25 g of protein per cup and tahini with 10.5 g protein per cup! With 28 g of protein per serving coming from the salmon, pistachios, parmesan cheese and tahini.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Ingredients (169 g protein total in the recipe):

  • 6-7 Salmon filets
  • For the toppings, 1 1/2 cups pistachios, crushed with mallet 

Tahini Marinade

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp of each honey, dijon mustard, dried parsley, dried basil
  • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. In a bowl whisk together all of the tahini marinade ingredients. Mix until combined. 
  2. In a frying pan, add oil and fry the salmon filets for 2-3 minutes on 1 side only. The bottom of the fish should be a little crispy 
  3. Add 3/4 of the marinade on top of the salmon and the crushed pistachios as the final topping.
  4. Bake at 400F for 12-16 minutes (middle rack to prevent burning) 

Chocolate Drizzled Nutty Granola Bar

Energize your day with these Chocolate Drizzled Nutty Granola Bars, featuring a blend of almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Sweetened with maple syrup and drizzled with dark chocolate, they’re the perfect balance of health and indulgence! Secret hidden proteins are almonds with 30 g of protein per cup, cashews with 21 g of protein per cup and pumpkin seeds with 14 g per cup. With 16g of protein per serving coming from the almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and chia.

Makes 16-20 bars

Ingredients (192 g protein total in the recipe):

  • 1 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 2 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup 
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds 
  • 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (melted with ½ tsp coconut oil) 
  • Optional: flakey sea salt for garnish

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients (except chocolate) in a large bowl.
  2. On a parchment lined baking sheet spread mixture evenly.
  3. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Let cool completely and then cut into 16-18 bars.
  5. Melt chocolate with coconut oil. Dip 1/2 of each bar into chocolate and then drizzle remaining on top. Enjoy!

Hot ‘Cheetos’

Satisfy your snack cravings with these Crispy Hot ‘Cheetos’ made from white cannellini beans! Coated in olive oil, smoked paprika, and a kick of cayenne, these baked beans are a deliciously crunchy treat that’s both nutritious and addictive.

Secret hidden proteins are white cannellini beans with 34 g protein per 15 oz can, and nutritional yeast with 4 g protein in just 2 tbsp. With 10 g of protein per serving.

Makes 8-12 servings

Ingredients (72 g protein total in the recipe):

  • 2 cans white cannellini beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Drain and rinse cannellini beans.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat.
  3. Spread evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 425 F for 35-45 minutes. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Loaf

Indulge in this Protein-Packed Cinnamon Loaf, featuring ground flax seeds! This deliciously moist loaf, sweetened with a hint of maple syrup and cinnamon, makes for a perfect breakfast or snack—just slice, toast, and enjoy!Secret hidden protein is ground flax seeds with 21 g of protein per cup. With 13 g protein per serving coming from the flax seeds and eggs.

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients (78 g protein total in the recipe):

  • 2 cups ground flax seeds 
  • 1 tbsp baking powder (or ¾ tbsp baking soda)
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon 
  • 6 eggs 
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil 
  • ½ cup water
  • Optional toppings: 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp crushed walnuts

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (excluding toppings).
  2. Pour into a parchment lined loaf pan and add toppings.
  3. Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes. Enjoy!

*Pro tip store in an airtight container or ziploc bag, and toast before serving!