RECIPE: Banana and peanut butter protein pancakes!

Banana and peanut butter protein pancakes!

 

- 1 scoop of vanilla Whey protein powder

- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional)

- 2 tablespoons of PB2 peanut butter

- 1 banana and half of another one cut up

- 1 egg

- Sprinkle a little cinnamon (optional)

- 1 teaspoon of baking powder (optional)

- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)

 

NOTE: This makes about 4 medium size pancakes.

RECIPE: Baked Parmesan Seasoned Asparagus

Baked Parmesan Seasoned Asparagus

• Pre heat oven to 400 degrees
 

• Pre grease baking pan with nonstick cooking spray I used PAM.
 

• Rinse out asparagus bunches, and place on baking pan.
 

• Then sprinkle some black pepper, lemon juice, marjoram, and parmesan cheese.
 

• Then pop them into the oven for a total bake time of about 20 minutes. Make sure that halfway through the baking process you take them out and flip them so they are evenly baked on both sides.
 

• And then you’re all finished, they go perfect as a side dish with anything even fish tacos!

Fresh out of the oven!

Perfect side dish with rainbow trout tacos!

 

RECIPE: SWEET POTATO AND PB2 PEANUT BUTTER CHIA SEED PROTEIN PANCAKES!

SWEET POTATO AND PB2 PEANUT BUTTER CHIA SEED PROTEIN PANCAKES!

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 small sweet potato (peel and boil in hot water before using)

·         1 tablespoon of chia seeds

·         1 egg

·         2 scoops of protein powder (I used Vanilla Whey Protein Powder on mine)

·         2 tablespoons of PB2 peanut butter (pre-mix powder in hot water before mixing in bowl)

·         1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

·         1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Mix all the above listed items in a mixing bowl using the hand mixer to blend until smooth. After, just pour into a cooking pan for cooking. Make sure to pre grease your cooking pan to avoid your pancakes from sticking; I use a calorie free, sodium free cooking spray.

Once ready to eat choose your choice of toppings. On mine I used cinnamon, sugar free syrup, and one tablespoon of walnuts.

NOTE: Servings make about 3 medium size pancakes, estimating about 500 calories for everything, and about 60 grams of protein. I was only able to finish one pancake; they were SUPER FILLING and satisfying.

 

 

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SPICING UP YOUR LIFESTYLE?

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SPICING UP YOUR LIFESTYLE?

I’m a huge fan of spicy food; I think it’s primarily the Mexican in me. However, spicing up your foods actual has a huge advantage. Here are a few key reasons why you should consider adding raw jalapeños to your meals. (Just naming a few)

·         Metabolism booster

·         Vitamin A and lutein

·         Vitamin C and Vitamin E

·         Vitamin K

·         Antioxidants

·         Minerals

·         Potassium

·         Iron

·         Calcium

·         Magnesium

·         Phosphorus

·         Zinc

·         Fiber

Key source:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/328752-how-to-eat-jalapeno-peppers-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/464669-jalapeno-nutritional-data/

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

 

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER:

• Helps with – Body Maintenance

• Aids – Digestion

• Helps the body – Regulate Temperature

• Provides a medium for important – Chemical Reactions

• Helps the body – Lubricate the Joints

• Helps flush out – Waste and Toxins

• Helps the body – Lubricates the Eyes

• Aids – Body Growth

• Helps – Suppress Appetite

• Helps - Hydrate

REFERENCE:

https://pinterest.com/pin/214765475951924405/

 

 

 

 

 

I’m DOWN 18 POUNDS!

 

I wanted to share some HAPPY NEWS with everyone, from last year January 31, 2012 to TODAY January 31, 2013 I’m DOWN 18 POUNDS! How I know this, well I’ve been tracking my weight and meals on and off on the LIVESTRONG website for a few years now. Therefore, I was able to back track to my highest weight to date being last year today.

I had a rough start with fluctuating weight all last year, and constant hunger during the week to over eating and drinking on the weekends. But in October I finally started my proper clean eating, exercise, alcohol limitation, etc… that I’ve managed to keep the weight from creeping back, and I’ve managed to stay full and healthy by preparing all of my own healthy meals.

Coming from a person who used to always eat Lean Cuisines Monday – Friday during the work week, nothing compares to actually preparing your own healthy food. Those Lean Cuisines were never satisfying; I was still hungry after eating my meal. But now it all makes sense, those meals aren’t full of fiber, protein, calcium, vitamins, antioxidants, what they are full of is empty calories nothing but sodium so of course you’re going to still be hungry after eating.

On that note, there’s always a beginning to every story, today’s the day to start a NEW BEGINNING make it a good one!

-Estefany

 xoxo

 

RECIPE: Healthy Vanilla Protein Pumpkin Banana Muffins

RECIPE: Healthy Vanilla Protein Pumpkin Banana Muffins

 

Here’s the recipe for my Healthy Vanilla Protein Pumpkin Banana Muffins! This has to be my top favorite recipe; the muffins come out so moist and soft, perfect for breakfast, snack, dessert, etc…

INGREDIENTS:

· 2 Scoops of protein powder (I used Whey Vanilla Protein)

 

· 2 eggs

· ¼ cup of whole wheat flour 

· 1 table spoon of chia seeds

· 2 teaspoons of vanilla                                                  

· ½ teaspoon of baking powder

· 1 teaspoon of baking soda

· ½ cup of organic pumpkin puree (I got mine from Traders Joe’s) 

· 3 bananas

DIRECTIONS:

1.       Preheat oven to 325 degrees

2.       Mix all the above listed ingredients into a bowl and use hand mixer to mix

3.       Grease a loaf pan, or just use cupcake sleeves

4.       Pour all ingredients into cupcake sleeves or into pans

5.       Sprinkle Walnuts or Almonds (This is optional)

6.       Sprinkle Cinnamon (This is optional)

7.       Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of the bread comes out clean.

** NOTE: Servings made about 10 muffins. **