Chia seed pudding is my go-to when I need something quick & easy to grab.
And if you are like me, and you forget to eat when you’re stressed and anxious, these make ahead meals have been coming in handy.
Tbh I have completely neglected myself and my health this past month and I’ve been trying to force myself to make some meals that are nutritious & give me energy.
WHAT I EAT IN A DAY AS A DIETITIAN
Breakfast was 1/2 avocado on sourdough bread, added tomatoes, cucumbers, salt and hemp seeds for a little extra protein.
I needed to supplement with a protein smoothie to really fill me up (1 cup kefir, protein powder, banana).
Snack was chia pudding topped with Greek yogurt (feel free to sub with plant-based yogurt), cinnamon, honey, pumpkin seeds.
Lunch was “tuna” salad but used pinto beans instead of tuna. You can use chickpeas instead if you prefer that.
1 15 oz. can chickpeas
1 tbsp mayo
2 tbsp green onion, roughly chopped
2 tbs fresh parsley
squeeze of lemon
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp paprika
salt and pepper
These high-protein, warm & cozy pumpkin pancakes are perfect for a rainy morning. Make sure to save this recipe so you can come back to it during the colder months!
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup old-fashioned oats
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook until the pancakes are set around the edges and deep golden-brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes (this batter won’t bubble up like traditional pancake batter). Gently flip the pancakes with a thin spatula and cook until the second side is golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
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One of my favorite recipes when I want something quick but also healthy!
Greek yogurt + fruits + nut butter + seeds + honey(optional)
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If you love orzo, then you need to check out this new Chickpea Orzo .
Barilla made orzo with JUST chickpeas! I love how consistently it cooks up and that I can make a variety of easy, nutritious recipes with this NEW pasta shape. For this recipe, I used Barilla’s Pasta on Deck recipe cards to create my Chickpea Orzo Pasta Salad.
I love keeping this pantry staple on hand to make nutritious recipes and it’s an easy way to add 19g of plant-based protein per 3.5 oz. serving.
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Ingredients:
1 cup Chickpea Orzo
1 tomato
2 mini cucumbers
1/4 red onion
1/4 cup feta cheese
1 tablespoon walnuts
Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp oregano
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If you love a chocolatey snack but want to sometimes opt for something more nutritious, then you should try my North Carolina Sweetpotato chocolate “mousse.” It’s so simple to make, rich in gut-friendly fiber, vitamin A, antioxidants and so much more.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Chocolate Mousse Recipe:
peeled and chopped
2 tbsp water saved the boiled sweetpotaotes
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup, adjust to your preference
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate chips melted with a tsp coconut oil
1. Peel and chop sweetpotaotes and boil in hot water until soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
2. In a food processor, add the sweetpotaotes and a little bit of the water saved from boiling the sweetpotatoes (be careful pouring hot food into your food processor. It is safest to wait until it has cooled down a bit).
3. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract and blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into a ramekin and freeze for 1-2 hours until it sets.
5. Optional: top with melted chocolate and nuts and set in the fridge for another 10 minutes until the chocolate shell hardens.
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One of my favorite ways to get my daily dose of collagen peptides is to incorporate it into easy, delicious snacks. One serving of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides helps support healthy hair, skin, nails, bones and joints**^
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 serving Unflavored Collagen Peptides
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup blueberries
To melt chocolate:
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
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One of my personal favorites! Chia seed pudding is so versatile & easy. Today I made it with chocolate collagen powder & it tasted like pudding🍫
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice (+ serving protein powder or collagen powder)
Top with nuts, fruit, Greek yogurt
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As a Lebanese, figs hold a special place in my heart. I spent many summers picking figs from my grandparents & parents gardens back home. So anytime I see figs at Trader Joe’s I grab a few packs to enjoy.
The combo of figs and cheese is delicious. If you don’t like the spiciness of paprika, you can substitute with cinnamon.
5 things you need to do if you want to lose weight & keep it off
1. Start SLOW! Completely changing the way you eat and working out 7 days a week when you used to do none of that is going to burn you out and you’ll probably end up quitting. Choose 1-2 smaller habits and do those consistently before you add in another habit you’d like to establish.
2. I firmly believe you do not need to calorie count or macro count but I do think its important to know what foods are high in protein, fiber and healthy fats so you can learn to build balanced meals. I have many blog posts about this so head to themomnutritionist.com/blog and you’ll find plenty of in-depth blog posts about macros and building balanced meals (search “building balanced meals” and “macros”
3. Get into the habit of reading personal development books. There is so much inner work that needs to be done when we decide to change our life and our habits. You need to learn about yourself and you probably need a different perspective. I have a list on the blog of my favorite personal development books “20 Best Books on Self Discipline to Read in 2023”
4. Do not nitpick every single food that you’re eating. It really is not about the specific foods you eat, it is the portions you are eating them in. Portion control is huge and learning to listen to your fullness and hunger cues will take TIME but it’s so worth it.
5. Make the decision that you are worthy and you deserve to live a life you love. The alternative is you stay the same and you keep living the way you are living now. It’s your choice.
Protein-packed tiramisu overnight oats is one of my favorite recipes to meal prep.
This delicious recipe is made with a few simple ingredients: @bobsredmill Organic Protein Oats, milk, chia seeds, espresso, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Bob’s Red Mill’s NEW Organic Protein Oats give you up to 50% more protein than regular oats (9g of protein per serving!) and they’re made with only 1 simple ingredient: organic whole grain rolled oats. With double the protein of regular oats, these delicious Organic Protein Oats are an easy upgrade for added nutrition! You can find them at your local Sprouts and Whole Foods.
Protein Tiramisu Overnight Oats:
1/3 cup Bob’s Organic Protein Oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/3 cup milk
1 shot espresso
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Top with: Greek yogurt, cocoa powder
1. Place all ingredients in a large container and mix until combined.
2. Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Uncover and add toppings immediately before serving. Add a little more milk or water, if desired.
4. Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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