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Protein Scotcheroo Buddies

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Protein Scotcheroo Buddies

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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 cup 

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g
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Protein Pumpkin Buddies

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Protein Pumpkin Buddies

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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
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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Course Dinner
Cook Time 20 minutes
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
 

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18.3g
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Cookies n’ Cream Protein Buddies

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Cookies n’ Cream Protein Buddies

Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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 cup 

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 12.5g
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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

Course Dinner
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
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Steak Fajita Kabobs

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Steak Fajita Kabobs

Course Dinner
Cook Time 10 minutes
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
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Skinny Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

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Skinny Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Course Dinner
Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
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