Raspberry Protein Pancake Muffins

TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 6 | NUTRITION  174 Calories | 5.4g Fat | 18g Carbs | 14g Protein

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Kodiak Cakes pancake mix (or pancake mix of choice)
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder blend
• ¼ cup calorie-free sweetener
• ½ cup (4 oz.) nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large whole egg
• 2 tbsp. butter, melted
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• ½ cup raspberries, fresh or frozen

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
3. Add wet ingredients and mix just until no lumps appear (don’t overmix).
4. Gently fold in raspberries.
5. Use muffin liners or coat six wells of muffin pan with cooking spray and fill to the brim with batter.
6. Bake 18-23 minutes until the center is just barely set to the touch.
7. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week or in the freezer for up to one month.

DESCRIPTION

Muffins made with pancake mix and protein powder come together for an easy grab-and-go high protein breakfast. Follow this simple recipe for a protein-packed and low-sugar breakfast. Have one muffin as a snack, or multiple as a meal!

Egg Salad with Dill

TOTAL TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 4 | NUTRITION  259 Calories | 11.8g Fat | 8.4g Carbs | 28.1g Protein

INGREDIENTS

• 6 whole hard-boiled eggs
• 4 hard-boiled egg whites
• 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ tsp fresh dill finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh chives finely chopped
• ½ tsp salt to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
• ⅛ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare hard-boiled eggs, then add whole eggs and remove the egg yolks from 4 eggs to get the egg whites. Chop into small pieces then add to a medium bowl.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together with a fork or spoon until you get a creamy egg salad consistency. Serve in a sandwich, bagel, crackers, or add to salad. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

DESCRIPTION

This creamy egg salad is a healthy dish loaded with protein to keep you energized throughout the day. With low fat mayo and Greek yogurt, this egg salad is a more balanced option than traditional egg salad. Serve it as a sandwich, eat with crackers, or add it on top of a salad and enjoy!

Sheet Pan Sausage & Vegetables

TOTAL TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 4 | NUTRITION  519 Calories | 30g Fat | 36g Carbs | 26g Protein

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups diced baby red potato
• 3 cups trimmed and halved green beans
• 2 cups broccoli, fresh or frozen
• 1 ½ cups chopped bell peppers
• 13 oz. chicken sausage (1 package)
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional 
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp each: dried oregano, dried parsley
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Garnish with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Veggie prep: Wash and chop unpeeled baby red potatoes, green beans, broccoli into florets, peppers into 1-inch pieces, and cut sausage into slices.
3. Place all chopped ingredients on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil and all seasonings on top. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
4. Bake 15 minutes, remove from oven, and flip/stir all the veggies around. Return to the oven and bake for additional 10-15 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. If desired, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan over the veggies and sausage. Add fresh parsley if desired and enjoy immediately.
6. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

DESCRIPTION

A one-pan dinner featuring roasted smoked sausage and vegetables, topped with parmesan cheese is a filling and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy. With just one pan, clean up is a breeze too.

Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough

TOTAL TIME 5 minutes | SERVES 1| NUTRITION  290.7 Calories | 11.7g Fat | 15.3g Carbs | 35.5g Protein

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ cups nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp protein powder (vanilla, cookie dough or unflavored)
• 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
• Sweetener of choice, to taste
• 1 tsp chocolate chips
• Milk of choice, amount depends on desired consistency

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, add Greek yogurt, protein powder, peanut butter, and sweetener of choice. Mix together to combine.
2. Stir in milk of choice to reach desired consistency (the quantity of milk depends on yogurt consistency and protein powder used). 
3. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Serve directly or refrigerate until eating.

DESCRIPTION

An easy and delicious snack that can be ready in less than 5 minutes! The perfect afternoon or late night snack to satisfy that sweet tooth.