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I think we should swap favorite meals/ recipes. I know sometimes it is hard to get in that extra protein or cut down on those delicious carbs!

Instead of stressing, maybe we could swap ideas on what we eat to fuel our amazing bodies!

I'll go first (and will probably post in this thread as often as I can!)

My "Power Smoothie"

2 cups of spinach
1 medium banana
4 - 6 strawberries
1 tablespoon of natural creamy peanut butter
3/4 of a cup of FAGE 0% plain Greek yogurt
1/10 of a cup of flax seeds
1 cup of water OR a few ice cubes (depends on what consistency you want!)

Cut up, put in blender, mix, and ENJOY

Calories: 401
Carbs: 49
Fat: 11
Protein: 25

** pending on if I need more protein for the day, I'll add a scoop of vanilla soy protein powder (I currently have eas)
If you add that, here are the stats:

Calories: 571
Carbs: 68
Fat: 13
Protein: 45


For me, adding spinach that first time was SO WEIRD. I thought it would taste NASTY. However, the spinach has no taste. I really just taste the peanut butter and the banana. :)

So, what do you guys fuel your bodies with?!

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  • ashlysnd
    ashlysnd Posts: 72 Member
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    I call this "Tuna Skillet (Okra and Corn)" I took the liberty of adding it to the database

    You will need:

    2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    4 cans albacore tuna, drained
    1 cup frozen okra, sliced
    1 can corn, drained
    1 large onion, sliced
    2 stalks celery, chopped
    1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
    1/2 of a lemon's juice
    Seasonings to fit your taste

    What you do:

    Heat oil on medium heat
    Add celery, onion, and okra (cook 5 min)
    Add tuna (cook 2-3 min)
    Add corn (cook 1-2 min)
    Reduce heat
    Add parsley and lemon juice

    *Serve over brown rice (calories not included)*

    This will serve 4 people at 307 calories, approximately 1 cup servings (estimate)
  • TripleJ3
    TripleJ3 Posts: 945 Member
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    I recently made this without the egg and ice and used a frozen banana and loved it! Its from Fast Paleo website. I am not Paleo but a huge collector of recipes and love trying new things



    Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

    1/3 can of Pumppkin
    1 cup almond milk (vanilla, unsweetened)
    1-2 tsp cinnamon
    1 raw cage free egg
    1.5 scoops vanilla whey protein (about 35g protein, optional)
    7-9 ice cubes

    Blend and enjoy!
  • fiveohmike
    fiveohmike Posts: 1,297 Member
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    Ok, I have a gourmet recipe for you....


    Peanut Butter

    +


    Jelly


    =


    Tasty
  • fiveohmike
    fiveohmike Posts: 1,297 Member
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    Ok serious.

    My fav


    10-12lb Pork Shoulder
    2 Cups - butt rub (mix of 13 different spices)
    10tps - yellow mustard
    1/2 cup - brown sugar

    Mop Sauce

    2cups - Apple Cider Vinegar
    1cup - white vinegar
    2tbps - chopped red peppers
    1tbps - salt


    To cook:

    1 - Get a Big Green Egg
    2 - Use georgia lump charcoal
    3 - Use 1/2lb mesquite lump + 1lb cherry wood

    Cook at 225 degrees for 15 hours. Pull off, let sit for 1 hour. Next pull the meat.

    This makes about 6lbs of pulled pork which should last 2 people an entire week. You can make salads, chile verde, sammiches ect with it.

    Start:


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    Finish:

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  • justagirl2013
    justagirl2013 Posts: 226 Member
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    I'm a huge collector of recipes, but lately not enough time to make what I want. Hence I resort to my standbys :(

    Protein Peanut butter balls: http://chockohlawtay.blogspot.com/2011/06/peanut-butter-protein-balls.html

    Broccoli-Quinoa Cassarole (I make changes to this, omitting salt, pepper, splenda, using reduced sodium soup and add boneless skinless chicken breasts, It's a 161 gr serving and 233 cals/14c/7f/28p/2fi/277 sodium

    Roasted Okra-I live in the south, we eat fried okra. I don't anymore since I found these lovely creatures : http://syrupandbiscuits.com/roasted-okra/

    Overnight No Cook Oatmeal (I don't eat these, my dd does, but I should try them!) http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2012/03/293/Overnight,+No-Cook+Refrigerator+Oatmeal+--+A+healthy+breakfast+made+in+mason+jars+in+six+different+flavors!

    Oatmeal Smoothies: (again my dd eats this) http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2012/04/299/Make-Ahead+Oatmeal+Smoothies+--+healthy+&+delicious+with+grab-and-go+convenience;+6+varieties,+plus+how+to+invent+your+own

    Lot's of protein shake ideas here: http://dashingdish.com/recipes/shakes/

    Pulled Pork- 1 boston butt cooked in crockpot on low for 8-10 hours. (I add 10 cloves of garlic also). Remove, let cool and shred. I use various BBQ sauces, but mostly Sweet baby rays.
  • curiousheathy
    curiousheathy Posts: 108
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    Ok, I have a gourmet recipe for you....


    Peanut Butter

    +


    Jelly


    =


    Tasty

    ^^^^ LOL!!!!!

    These are all great! I'll have to add some more soon! :) Thanks everyone!!! <3
  • mommamuscles
    mommamuscles Posts: 584 Member
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    Peanut butter balls
    Love these but I'll warn you, they are addictive!!!!

    1/4 c. Natural peanut butter
    1/2 c. Oats
    2 T. Ground flaxseed or chia seeds
    2 T. Honey
    1 scoop protein powder
    1 packet stevia
    2 T. Cocoa powder

    I've added all kinds of things...coconut, chocolate chips, etc. They are great preworkout or for when you feel like something sweet.

    My other standbys are Jamie eason's turkey meatloaf muffins, her protein bars (available on bodybuilding,com) and assorted recipes from clean eating magazine. Enjoy!
  • curiousheathy
    curiousheathy Posts: 108
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    Those peanut butter balls sound AMAZINGGGGG <3