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Healthy and Easy High Protein Recipes – Living in Yellow

    So many of us are trying to get added protein in – anywhere we can! Sit back and enjoy some of our favorite recipes with high protein in mind! From breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies, snacks and dessert! We’ve got you covered below!

    Glass Food Containers

    Energy Protein Balls

    • 1
      cup
      Rolled Oats
    • 1/2
      cup
      Mini Chocolate Chips
    • 1/2
      cup
      Creamy or Crunchy Peanut Butter
    • 1/3
      cup
      Honey
    • 1
      tsp
      Vanilla Extract

    1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl

    2. Roll dough into 24 balls – drop onto parchment paper and refrigerate or freeze for an hour

    3. Store in your preferred container in the refrigerator and enjoy!

    High Protein Dill Pickle Dip

    Pickle fans working on hitting their protein goals – DIP IN!

    • 1
      cup
      blended cottage cheese
    • 1/2
      cup
      plain non fat greek yogurt
    • 1/2
      cup
      chopped dill pickles
    • 2
      TBSP
      pickle juice
    • 2
      tsp
      lemon juice
    • 2-3
      TBSP
      chopped fresh dill
    • 3-4
      chopped chives
    • 1-2
      TBSP
      ranch seasoning [adjust amount to your liking]
    • 1
      pinch
      salt and pepper
    • 1/2
      tsp
      garlic powder
    • 1/2
      tsp
      onion powder
    • 1/4
      cup
      fried onions

    1. Mix and combine your blended cottage cheese and greek yogurt.

    2. Add in chopped pickles, chives, fresh dill, pickle juice, all the seasonings, lemon juice. Incorporate fully, set in fridge to set for at least 1 hour.

    3. After your dip has set, add in more pickle juice as your taste prefers or to thin out the dip[if you’d like]

    4. Top the dip with fried onions, more chopped pickles and fresh dill.

    5. Serve with crackers, chips, pretzels, veggies and more! ENJOY!

    GreenPan Rio Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 18″ x 11″ Double Burner Griddle Pan

    Sausage, Sweet Potatoes & Brussel Sprouts Sheet Pan

    • 1
      12oz
      Aidells Smoked Chicken Sausage Links Spicy Mango with Jalapeno, cut into 1/2 inch slices
    • 1
      lb
      small brussel sprouts, cut in half
    • 1
      medium size sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch
    • 3
      TBSP
      olive oil
    • 1
      tsp
      dried Italian seasoning
    • 1/2
      tsp
      dried thyme
    • 1/2
      tsp
      garlic powder
    • 1/2
      tsp
      onion powder

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

    2. On your GreenPan Rio Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 18″ x 11″ Double Burner Griddle Pan add cut sausages, brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes.

    3. Drizzle olive oil and seasonings over the sausages and veggies.

    4. Mix well until everything is well combines and coated.

    5. Bake for 15 minutes. Stir and continue baking for an additional 12-15 minutes or until veggies are tender.

    6. Remove from oven, allow to cool. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

    GreenPan Premiere Ceramic Nonstick Ovenware Square Baker

    Loaded Breakfast Burrito Egg Bake

    • 4
      eggs
    • 1/2
      cup
      egg Whites
    • 1/4
      tsp
      garlic Powder
    • 1/4
      tsp
      onion Powder
    • 1/4
      tsp
      oregano
    • 1/4
      tsp
      chili powder
    • 1/4
      tsp
      salt
    • 1/4
      tsp
      pepper
    • 8
      oz
      frozen shredded hash browns
    • 4
      fully cooked chicken breakfast sausage links
    • 4
      oz
      can of diced green chiles
    • 1
      red bell pepper chopped
    • 1/2
      cup
      green onion for topping

    1. Whisk eggs, egg whites and spices together.

    2. Add the shredded hash browns to your GreenPan Premiere Ceramic Nonstick Ovenware Square Baker Pan. Then add sliced breakfast links, diced red peppers and chilis. Pour the egg mixture overtop and evenly distribute. Top with sliced green onion.

    3. Bake 30-40 minutes or until the center is set [cook time may vary as oven cook differently]

    4. Allow to cool. Slice into 4 and store them in airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Ninja BC151BK Blast Portable Cordless Blender

    Protein Powder

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein [Dairy Free] Ice Cream

    • 1
      scoop
      chocolate protein powder
    • 1/2
      banana
    • 1
      cup
      non-dairy milk of choice
      I used oat milk
    • 2
      tbsp
      peanut butter
    • 1/2
      tsp
      vanilla
    • granola, nuts, or dairy free chocolate chips
      optional for garnish!

    1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth!

    2. Pour into a Ninja Creami container and freeze overnight.

    3. Process on the “light ice cream” setting, it will be powdery at this point.

    4. Add a splash of non dairy milk and “re-spin” once or twice as needed!

    5. Add in mix ins or toppings of your choice! ENJOY!

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