Category: Nutrition

Holidays gone healthy! This recipe was better than I imagined and will definitely be a staple for future holidays, get togethers, and BBQs!

Ingredients:

1 box Banza pasta

1 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese

8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt

1/2 cup nonfat milk

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

2/3 cup plain baked breadcrumbs

Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste!

Instructions:

Preheat over to 375 degrees.

Cook the Banza pasta for the shortest time possible on the instructions.

While pasta boils, combine all other ingredients except breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.

Drain pasta and add to baking dish.

Mix in the cheese mixture.

Add breadcrumbs evenly on top.

Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling!

The recipe makes about 8 servings and is great for parties or even to stock the fridge for the week.

Alex has passionately shared her health and fitness journey on Instagram and I’m so thankful to have met her! Go follow her page @fittbywitt to laugh, be inspired, and of course find more great recipes like this!

I’m always looking for pumpkin recipes at this time of year so I was ‘pumped’ to try Ally’s Pumpkin Protein Bites! I’ve tried to make these before, but Ally’s are hands down THE best!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup PB
• 2 cups oats
• 2 scoops (1/2) cup BPN vanilla whey
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (I used sugar free)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• Cinnamon to taste
• Chocolate chips (as many as your heart desires)

Instructions:

All you have to do is combine the ingredients into a mixing bowl, and roll them out into balls.

Let them refrigerate for a little bit before digging in. You can also keep the leftovers in the fridge for later.

I did a taste test mid-recipe and decided they tasted great all on their own, so I left out the cinnamon and chocolate chips this time!

Ally is a marathon runner and breakfast enthusiast! So you know her recipes will keep you fueled and fit. Check out her blog Fit Infused Foodie or head to her Instagram @_ally_nicole for more great meal ideas!

I had a large package of ground turkey that needed to be cooked TODAY. So I opted to use that and let me tell you, this recipe came out just as well! It makes 3-5 servings and is great for meal prep!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (or turkey)
• 8 oz Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms
• 1 White Onion
• 1 bag of Spinach
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 clove minced garlic

Instructions:

1). Dice your onion & garlic.
2). Add extra virgin olive oil into a pan, once warm add onion & garlic. Sauté for a 2-3 minutes.
3). Add mushrooms & continue to sauté. Once golden add ground beef.
4). Once the ground beef is browning add soy & worcestershire sauce.
5). Once relatively fully cooked add in spinach which will cook down.
6). Serve as is or over jasmine rice.

My house smelled so good after making this, that it was honestly hard to plate before everyone wanted to eat it! Hence the little hands reaching for it! It’s also protein packed making it awesome for recovery.

Ewan is a student athlete at Washington College and inspires our BPN team with his daily dedication to be his best. For more great recipes like this one head over to his Instagram @ewantemple.fit. 👊🏼

This recipe is straight from my BPN teammate Harrison Zacher! He helps men and women burn fat without sacrificing their social life. This recipe is definitely one that’ll impress your friends without forgoing on flavor, so give it a go at your next get together!

Ingredients:

8oz Raw Chicken Breast

1tbsp (14g) Sesame Oil

25g Honey

20g Sriracha (Use 10g if you don’t like spice)

15g Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce

5g Minced Garlic

Scallion (amount based on your preference)

Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions:

1. Warm up the sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, and garlic in a frying pan on a low-medium heat while you add in the chicken breast as you cut it into cubes. Cook for 3-5 minutes covered to prevent the oil from splattering.

2. Add in the honey. While mixing every 2 minutes, cook an additional 5-12 minutes depending on how “carmelized” or charred you want the chicken. I cooked mine for a long time because the carmelization/char adds a lot of flavor. The oil won’t let the chicken dry out. Just make sure it’s not raw.

3. Garnish with the scallion and sesame seeds.

To learn more about Harrison check out his Balanced Lifestyle Blueprint Program!

This recipe is such an easy way to welcome Fall. I’m actually not a huge pumpkin person, but I make this recipe every year! Most of the ingredients can be swapped out for sugar free products which makes this recipe super macro friendly!

Ingredients:

1 can pumpkin purée

1 container Cool Whip

1 package vanilla instant pudding mix

1 box graham crackers

Instructions:

Combine the pumpkin purée and the package of vanilla instant pudding mix.

Slowly add in the entire container of Cool Whip.

Chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

FYI it makes A LOT!

We like to dip graham crackers in it but I’m sure it would be great with vanilla wafers or pretzels too! If you want to add some healthier dipping options, this would pair well with apples or grapes.

It’s seriously that easy. Enjoy!

Alright, if you’re a wife or a Mama this is a simple “stock the fridge” recipe! Ryan (my hubby) shared this old firehouse recipe with me when we started dating.

I like to make a huge batch of this pasta salad and keep in the refrigerator for the family to eat throughout the week as a quick lunch or a side with dinner.

Ingredients:

2 boxes of tri-colored pasta

1 jar of pitted olives

1 jar of Italian peppers

1 carton of cherry tomatoes

1 package of sliced chorizo (or pepperoni)

2-4 cooked chicken breasts

1 package of feta cheese

Italian dressing to taste

Instructions:

Cook pasta and chicken, set aside and let cool.

Cut olives, peppers, tomatoes, and chorizo in half.

Mix all ingredients together, top with feta cheese, and let cool in the fridge for a few hours!

There you have it, simple and to the point like most of my recipes! Now go put these carbs to work and hit the gym! 💪🏼