Holiday Protein Packed Cookies

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It’s the holidays! Okay, a day late, but please enjoy these protein packed holiday cookies!

2/3 cup Raisins
2/3 cup Chopped Dried Apricots
2/3 cup Chopped Pitted Dates
1 tsp Grated Fresh Lemon Peel
1 tsp Grated Fresh Orange Peel
1 cup Almonds, whole or chopped
¼ tsp Ground Cardamom
¼ tsp Ground Cinammon
2 tbsp vanilla or orange protein powder
1/16 tsp Ground Cloves

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. With a steel blade, process until mixture is uniformly ground and holds together.  If you need more moisture, add lemon or orange juice.

Form mixture into 1-inch balls, wetting your hands slightly to prevent sticking.

Place cookies on a plate in a single layer, wrap tightly, and chill several hours to blend flavors. Store in the refrigerator. (They can be stacked in a container when they are cold and will keep well for several weeks if covered tightly).

Makes 20 Cookies

Protein Packed Hot Cocoa

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• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or skim milk
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Blend together with a magic bullet or blender

Place mixture in small saucepan on the stove with low to medium heat. CAREFUL not to let it boil as you don’t want the milk to scald or degrade protein.

Perfect Choices For Breakfast

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Do you think about which foods your breakfast meal consist of?

Ever wonder which are going to be healthiest for both muscle mass building as well as keeping your energy levels stable?

Ideally you want to get in a mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats.  This will ensure that you aren’t missing out on anything that the body needs to function optimally.

Here is the list of my favorite breakfast foods:

Carbs

• Oatmeal
• Shredded Wheat
• Cream of wheat
• Whole Wheat or Ezekiel Bread
• Fruits and Vegetables

Protein

• Whey Protein Powder
• Eggs
• Liquid Egg Whites
• Low or Non-Fat Cottage cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Turkey Bacon

Fats

• Natural peanut or almond butter
• Almonds or walnuts
• Olive oil or Macadamia nut oil
• Avocado

Gingerbread Cookie Protein Shake

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Hey readers! I have been really busy pre-occupied with life. I’m really sorry I haven’t been updating my blog regularly.

I really want to keep this blog going, and there’s SO much I have planned for this blog but for now, it looks like I have to focus on one thing at a time and right now, it’s updating this blog…REGULARLY.

And so today, I’m finally providing you with a festive treat. Please enjoy the Ginderbread Cookie Protein Shake I have posted!

Ginderbread Cookie Protein

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or Skim milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1 sprinkle ground cloves
1- 6oz. cup greek yogurt -vanilla
4 ice cubes

Blend using Magic Bullet or Blender.
Makes 1 serving

Nutrition Info:

Calories:  337
Protein:  49 grams
Carbs:  22 grams
Fat:  5 grams