Cinnamon Graham Cracker Protein Pancakes

Pretty sure the picture says it all. FLUFF. My usual ingredients with Cinnamon Graham Cracker whey protein by Optimum Nutrition. Delicious, but if you don't have that flavor, use whatever whey protein powder you like! I always buy my protein powders from bodybuilding.com. If you buy them anywhere else, your paying WAY too much! 

                   

Cinnamon Graham Cracker Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

1/3 cup riced cauliflower 

1 level scoop Cinnamon Graham Cracker whey protein (I used Optimum Nutrition. If you don't have this, use another flavor!)

1/4 cup oatmeal

2 tablespoons coconut flour

1 teaspoon psyllium husk

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 medium banana (50 grams)

3 tablespoons egg whites 

1 tablespoon almond milk

1/2 teaspoon butter extract (optional if you don't have any) 

1 packet stevia

5 drops liquid stevia

Directions:

1. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. 

2. Cook the cauliflower in the microwave for 40 seconds (I "rice" mine by putting it into a food processor until finely chopped).

2. Add all ingredients (oatmeal through the stevia) on a food processor. Add cauliflower last (so it has a chance to cool down a little).

3. Blend until smooth, do not over mix. 

4. Cook your pancakes! 

Coconut Chai Overnight Oats

The spice combination I used for this recipe can be used to make almost anything chai! Cardamom is native to India and has a unique, spicy, herbal flavor. You can find it in the spice aisle at your grocery store. If you love chai, you'll love waking up to these oats!

Coconut Chai Overnight Oats 

Ingredients:

1/3 cup oatmeal

2/3 cup almond milk or water

1 packet stevia

1/2 teaspoon coconut emulsion (or extract, but use less of the extract. I bought mine from T.J. Maxx!)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Less than 1/8 teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, and cardamom

1 tablespoon coconut flakes 

1/4 cup egg whites 

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons vanilla whey 

Directions:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, mix together the oatmeal, almond milk, coconut emulsion, stevia, and spices. Microwave for one minute. Stir. Repeat at 20-30 second intervals until most of the liquid is absorbed.

2. Gradually pour the egg whites into the bowl, stirring well. Microwave another 20-30 seconds. Stir in the coconut flakes. Place in the fridge and leave overnight. 

3. In the morning, stir together the Greek yogurt and the protein powder (you can also prepare this the night before). Top your oats. Add fruit, coconut flakes, nut butter... whatever you like!

Five Spice Maple Glazed Chicken Wrap with Sweet Potato and Maple Cream

After years of passing a local farm, I only recently learned that they raise and sell organic chicken. They've been selling their products to some of the best local restaurants and restaurants in the Hamptons. It's so nice to meet the people behind the product and learn how passionate they are about what they do. I rarely eat chicken, but when I do, this is where I'm going. I've never tasted chicken as delicious as this before. 

Now, this wrap. 

Epic. That is all. You MUST try it. Of course, this chicken would be the perfect addition to any meal, not just the wrap. So here's two recipes in one. Enjoy!

Five Spiced Maple Glazed Chicken Wrap with Sweet Potato and Maple Cream

For the Chicken:

2 (5 oz) chicken breast cutlets 

2 teaspoons Five Spice Powder

2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup

2 tablespoons water

For the Maple Cream:

3 tablespoons Greek yogurt 

1/2 tablespoon sugar free syrup 

For the Wrap:

1 whole wheat wrap of choice (I used Joseph's brand)

1 Five Spice Maple Glazed Chicken breast, sliced

Fresh cilantro

1/2 medium baked sweet potato, sliced 1/2" thick

1. Wash chicken and pat dry. If the cutlets are thick, slice in half lengthwise or pound thin (about 1/2 inch). 

2. Rub the five spice powder on both sides of the chicken.

3. Combine the sugar free syrup and the water in a small bowl. Set aside. 

3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add the chicken and cook 3-4 minutes. Flip chicken and cook on the other side about 3 more minutes or until almost cooked through. Lower heat and add syrup mixture. Allow to simmer and reduce, about 5 minutes.

4. Remove from pan. Slice and set aside (save one piece for another meal).

5. Mix together the ingredients for the maple cream. 

6. Assemble your wrap using one chicken breast, half of the sweet potato slices, and as much cilantro as you like. Top with maple cream and roll up. Party in your mouth.

White Chocolate Blueberry Overnight Oats

Lots of overnight oats lately. They are just so easy and delicious! You can get really creative with them. Experiment with different flavors by using extracts, fruits, flavored protein powders, nuts, etc. I had sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix on hand so I mixed it in for some white chocolate infusion. Note: Microwave times will vary. Keep an eye on it while its cooking so it doesn't overflow. Alternatively, you can cook them on the stove. Either way, make sure you stir the egg whites in really well when you add them at the end. No one likes clumpy oatmeal!

White Chocolate Blueberry Overnight Oats

 Ingredients:

1/3 cup blueberries
1/4 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup water or almond milk (or any milk)
1 packet stevia
1 tablespoon sugar-free White Chocolate pudding mix (Jell-O)
1/4 cup egg whites
1/2 tablespoon chia seeds (can omit, but really helps to thicken the oats)

Directions:

1. Place the blueberries in a bowl. Microwave 20-30 seconds, or until soft. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the oatmeal, water (or milk), stevia, and pudding mix. Microwave for 40 seconds. Stir. Microwave in 20 second intervals (stirring in between) until most of the liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in the egg whites. Microwave another 20-30 seconds. Stir in chia seeds. Let sit in the fridge overnight and eat cold in the morning! I topped mine with vanilla cream (1/4 cup greek yogurt mixed with 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein and stevia)

I also topped mine with P28 White Chocolate Peanut Butter. It's high in protein, low in sugar, and tastes like heaven. I order mine from Vitacost. Use the link for money off your first order!

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Fall spiced apples layered with protein packed egg white oats, and a vanilla cream topping. This will make your taste buds VERY happy. Usually, I make overnight oats without cooking the oats. But cooking them with egg whites makes them a fluffy and thick texture that is really amazing. You can cook them on the stove or in the microwave. I used a microwave because I got home from work late and reallyyy didn't feel like cleaning dishes. You can do it either way, but make sure you watch them in the microwave. If you cook them too long they will bubble up and overflow. Every microwave is different, so my timing may be different than yours. For either method, make sure you really stir the egg whites in. No one likes clumpy eggs in their oatmeal! If you don't have all the spices listed below, just use more cinnamon!

Warning: This will make your house smell really good!

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

For the Oatmeal:

1/2 apple, diced
1 tablespoon sugar free maple syrup
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of allspice
Few dashes of cinnamon
1/3 cup oatmeal
2/3 cup water or almond milk (or any milk)
1 packet stevia
1/4 cup egg whites

For the vanilla cream:

1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein
Stevia to taste

Directions:

1. Place apples in a bowl. Add sugar-free syrup and spices. Stir to combine. Microwave for 1 minute or until soft. Place aside.
2. In a different bowl, stir together oatmeal with the water (or milk) and stevia. Microwave 40 seconds. Stir. Microwave in 20 second intervals until the oats are cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed (I usually do 40 seconds, 20 seconds, 20 second, stirring in between). Stir in egg whites. Microwave an additional 20-30 seconds.
3. Pour the egg white oats over the apple mixture. Place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, combine the vanilla cream ingredients and top the oats. Enjoy!

Add any additional toppings you like (fruit, nuts, nut butter). I added Nuttzo Seven Nut and Seed Butter :)