Post-workout Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Wow it’s been a long time since I’ve posted any recipes!! One of my lovely clients, Aman, mentioned today that there’s been a lack of activity on the blog recently haha so I thought I would at least post something. Now that Amanada’s back and I’ll be working less I’m planning on trying out tons of new recipes ASAP.  I’ve actually been eating baked chicken, broccoli and avocado for every meal….boring!!! So I can’t wait to spice up my meals starting now :)

I thought I would share my protein shake I have after every single workout I do :) I recently discovered that I can’t have whey protein anymore…ahhhhh!! SUCKS! So I’m switched back to Vega and hemp protein and I’m golden!

Ingredients

1. 1/2 – 1 scoop Vega Recover Chocolate Protein Powder
2. 1/4 cup almond milk
3. 1/2 cup of ice
4. 1/4 cup water or coconut water
5. 1/2 frozen banana – and other frozen berries if you wish :)
6. 1/2 tsp ground flax seeds
7. 1/2 tsp honey (or stevia)
8. 1/2 tsp cinnamon
9. 1 tbsp almond butter (or any kind of nut butter) – also optional

Directions

1. Blend up all ingredients in a Nutribullet or blender and enjoy!

NOTE – I also add in my supplements – BCAAs, Glutamine and Creatine :)

Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding

I’m getting a little bored of my breakfasts these days.  I love all my beautiful breakfast bowls, but I don’t always have time in the morning to make them before running off to class or to training.  And sometimes I just feel like chewing something lol weird to say but unless I literally have NO TIME to eat or need something on the go, smoothies aren’t my favourite breakfast choice.

I was looking for something new when I came across this recipe for chia pudding from the Vega website. I’m actually really impressed! It was really filling – I didn’t even eat the whole thing.  I foresee many more chia pudding recipes to come ;)

P.S. – I’m still obsessed with dried dates, if you haven’t noticed. I think I add them to absolutely everything I make. They’ve clearly replaced my addiction to raisins lol.

Makes 1 serving     Prep Time – 5 minutes      Total Time – 20 minutes

Ingredients

1. 2 tbsp chia seeds
2. 1/4 cup water or almond milk (I used a combo of the two)
3. 1 tsp cinnamon
4. 1 tsp ground flaxseeds
5. 1 tbsp chocolate protein powder (I used Vega)
6. 1/2 banana, sliced (or a whole banana)
7. 3 dried dates, chopped
8. 2 tbsp quinoa granola (or you can used another kind of granola or rolled oats)
9. 2 tsp pure maple syrup
10. Optional toppings – sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, coconut flakes, any kind of nuts, or almond butter

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the chia seeds, water (or milk), cinnamon, ground flaxseeds, and protein powder. Give it a good stir. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes until the chia seeds get all gooey and absorb the liquid.
2. Stir the pudding around once you’ve let it sit. Top with banana, dates, granola and drizzle with the maple syrup. YUM :)

Banana Almond Butter Protein Waffles

Wooooooo waffles!! I finally got a waffle iron for Christmas (thank you big bro), so waffles are my new thing.  My first attempt was banana almond butter waffles….mmmmmm yep, they were amazing. I was surprised how light and fluffy they were as well! Definitely a keeper.

Makes 2 or 3 waffles       Prep Time – 5 min       Cooking Time – 5 min

Ingredients

1. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2. 2 tbsp almond flour
3. 1 tsp baking powder
4. 1/2 tsp baking soda
5. 2 tsp cinnamon
6. 1 ripe banana, mashed
7. 3 egg whites
8. 1/2 tbsp almond butter
9. Optional – chia seeds, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, blueberries, banana, yogurt, unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions

1. Pre-heat the waffle iron.  In a bowl, stir together the protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and any other seeds you’re using. I used chia seeds, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, and greens powder.
2. Stir in the mashed banana, egg whites and almond butter.  You may need to add a little bit of almond milk if the batter isn’t thin enough.
3. Add the batter to the waffle iron and cook until it stops steaming or you can pull apart the iron without the waffles sticking.
4. Add your toppings and ENJOY! I used coconut yogurt, blueberries, sliced banana, and cinnamon.