Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes This creamy smoothie tastes like a nutritious milkshake that is totally acceptable for breakfast or, better yet, after a workout. Ground flaxseeds up your fiber intake without sacrificing taste (making it great for kids or picky eaters). For this recipe you’ll want unsweetened and unsalted natural almond butter to control the amount of added sugar sugar and sodium in the smoothie. We also like to use an almond butter made with roasted almonds for a more toasty, nutty flavor. This is a great post-workout meal as it has more than 20g of…
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Inspired by Mexican chocolate, these overnight oats have a slight bitterness from the cocoa that’s balanced out by sweetness from honey. They are spiced with cinnamon and allspice, then topped with crunchy cocoa nibs and sliced almonds for a flavorful experience. Spiced Cocoa Overnight Oats Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp honey Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of allspice 2 tbsp sliced almonds 2 tsp cocoa nibs Directions In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the milk and oats. Once combined, add the cocoa powder, honey and spices,…
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Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes The dark chocolate flavor of this rich, coconut milk-based mousse satisfies your sweet tooth, especially if you’re a fan of a certain coconut-and-almond candy bar. Be sure to use high-quality unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder for the best flavor, plain cocoa powder tends to lend a soapy flavor to this dessert. RD Tip: This dessert is low in added sugar while also providing some fiber, making it a great choice to satisfy your chocolate craving. Dark Chocolate Almond Mousse Ingredients 1 14-ounce (414ml) can unsweetened coconut milk, refrigerated overnight 3 tbsp unsweetened Dutch-process…
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You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to eat well. Whether it’s a breakfast scramble, noodle bowl, or lighter take on classic egg salad, we have plenty of creative 20-minute or less recipes that are high in satiating protein. Here are 11 great options to get started and fuel your weight-loss goals: 1. 20-MINUTE ZESTY SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 179; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 138mg; Sodium: 545mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 17g 2. SHREDDED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SESAME CHICKEN STRIPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES Nutrition (per serving):…