Author: Rachel Argyle
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Protein Scotcheroo Buddies
Protein Scotcheroo Buddies
Servings 12 people
Calories 311kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups Peanut Butter Chex Cereal
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 scoops unflavored collagen peptides
- 2 scoops (50 grams) chocolate protein powder I used iheartmacros
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 Tbl. coconut oil
Chocolate drizzle:
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp. coconut oil
Instructions
- Measure cereal and place in a large bowl; set aside.
- Pour powered sugar, collagen and protein powder into a gallon sized resealable zip-lock bag; seal and shake to combine.
- In a saucepan over medium heat add peanut butter, butterscotch chips and coconut oil. Stir until melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and toss until evenly coated.
- Carefully pour coated cereal mixture into the bag, seal and shake until well coated. Spread on parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine mini dark chocolate chips and remaining coconut oil and microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until melted.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over Chex mix and let sit until chocolate sets up.
Notes
Serving size: 1/2 cupÂ
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g
Protein Pumpkin Buddies
Protein Pumpkin Buddies
Servings 12 servings
Calories 246kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 scoops (50 grams) vanilla protein powder I used iheartmacros
- 2 scoops unflavored collagen peptides
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbl. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1 1/4 cup Nestle White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tbl. coconut oil
Instructions
- Measure cereal and place in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Pour protein powder, collagen, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice into a gallon-sized resealable bag; seal and shake to combine.
- In a saucepan over medium heat (or in a bowl in the microwave for 2 minutes) add white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir until chocolate chips have melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour over cereal and toss to coat.
- Carefully pour coated cereal mixture into the bag, seal and shake until completely coated.
- Spread on parchment paper to cool, if desired.
Notes
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.7g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 7g
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Servings 6 people
Calories 403kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spread sliced steak, bell peppers and onion on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and paprika.
- Sprinkle seasoning mix over meat and vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until meat has reached desired doneness and vegetables are soft.
- Serve on tortillas and top with desired toppings.
Notes
Serving Size: 2 fajitas
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Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18.3g
Cookies n’ Cream Protein Buddies
Cookies n’ Cream Protein Buddies
Servings 12 servings
Calories 289kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 scoops (50 grams) vanilla protein powder I used @iheartmacros
- 2 scoops unflavored collagen peptides I used @vitalproteins
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 10 Oreo Thins crushed
- 1 1/4 cup @nestletollhouse white chocolate chips they melt the best!
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Instructions
- Measure cereal and place in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Pour protein powder, collagen, powdered sugar and crushed Oreos into a gallon-sized resealable bag; seal and shake to combine.
- In a saucepan over medium heat (or in a bowl in the microwave for 2 minutes) add white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir until chocolate chips have melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour over cereal and toss to coat.
- Carefully pour coated cereal mixture into the bag, seal and shake until completely coated.
- Spread on parchment paper to cool, if desired
Notes
Serving size: 1/2 cupÂ
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 12.5g
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
Servings 8 people
Calories 327kcal
Ingredients
Pasta salad:
- 1 (14.6 ounce) pkg. Barilla Protein+ Penne Pasta
- 12 ounces grilled chicken
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/2 red onion minced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 6 Colby jack cheese sticks cubed
BBQ dressing:
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup G Hughes Smokehouse Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
- 2 Tbl. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all pasta salad ingredients.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all BBQ dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour dressing on top of pasta salad and gently fold until combined.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
Serving size: 1/8th of recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.5g | Protein: 25.2g | Fat: 7.3g
Steak Fajita Kabobs
Steak Fajita Kabobs
Servings 6 people
Calories 325kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 red bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Cut steak into bite-sized pieces and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Pour olive oil over steak and toss until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Sprinkle seasoning on top of steak and toss to coat; set aside.
- Cut peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Thread alternating steak, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning throughout cooking, until meat reaches desired doneness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 kabob | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 12g
Skinny Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Skinny Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Servings 8 people
Calories 396kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 Tbl. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 1/2 pounds shredded chicken breast cooked
- 8 Xtreme Wellness Tortilla Wraps or your favorite low carb tortilla
- 2 cups reduced fat Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup low-fat 1% milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder and garlic powder.
- Add shredded chicken, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Fill the tortillas with chicken and cheese, reserving about 1 cup of cheese to sprinkle on top of enchiladas.
- Placed rolled tortillas into prepared pan.
- Mix the remaining enchilada sauce with milk and pour on top of enchiladas.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes
Notes
MFP: MFF Skinny Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Nutrition
Serving: 1enchilada | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.4g | Protein: 37.8g | Fat: 12.8g