Superfoods Fudge Cake

Fuel your body with this Superfoods Fudge Cake!  Whether you're heading to work or to workout, this nutritious meal is a great source of plant-based protein and nutrients that will nourish your body and satisfy your cravings for something rich.  

With 14 grams of protein per 30 gram serving, Hemp Pro 70 Chocolate is a complete plant based protein, offering all essential amino acids--great for vegan or vegetarian diets.  It is mild tasting with a creamy texture.  Hemp protein contains the essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, in an optimal three to one ration.  This reduces the risk of heart attacks, cardiovascular problems, atherosclerosis and certain types of cancer.  

One of nature's richest dietary sources of magnesium, cacao nibs are also an excellent source of iron and dietary fiber.  They are rich in antioxidants and alkaloids as well, which can boost your mood.

Ingredients

4 T. Manitoba Harvest HempPro 70, Chocolate

1/4 c. quick oats

Approximately 1/2 c. water

2 T. Wow Butter

1 T. Cacao Nibs

Mix the first three ingredients and microwave for approximately 70 seconds.  Top with Wow Butter and Cacao Nibs.

Chocolate Frosted Raspberry Truffle Pancakes

Topped with fresh raspberries, this chocolatey treat can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

Pancake:

1 scoop Quest Nutrition Chocolate Milkshake protein

3/4 c coconut flour 

3/4 c liquid egg white 

3/4 c almond milk 

Chocolate topping:

1 T cocoa powder 

1.5 T coconut oil

1 t xylitol

Water to mix

Topping:

Cacao nibs

Raspberries 

Directions 

Mix all of the pancake ingredients. Mixture will be thick. Cook pancakes. 

Combine ingrdients for chocolate topping. Stir well. Drizzle over pancake stack.

Add cacao nibs and raspberries. Enjoy! 

Cookies & Cream Cake Crisp

I have been so excited to share this recipe! It's something I thought of before I even had my hands on the new Cookies & Cream Quest bar. It's fairly simple to make and high in protein. 

Ingredients

1 Cookies & Cream Quest bar

1 scoop Cookies & Cream protein

1 low carb tortilla 

1/4 c almond milk

1/4 c liquid egg white

1/4 c regular oatmeal

1/4 c nonfat Greek yogurt

1 t trivia 

1 t vanilla extract 

Preheat over to 375 degrees. Shape tortilla into small baking dish. Combine protein powder, oatmeal, egg white, almond milk and 1/2 of the crumbled Quest bar. Pour into tortilla. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Once cooled, top with combination of yogurt, vanilla, Splenda, remaining protein (stir in a bit of water) and remaining Quest bar. Serves 2!

Spaghetti Squash Salsa Bake

Ingredients
Spaghetti squash (this recipe is rationed for approximately 4-5 cooked cups)
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup liquid egg white
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 T. nutritional yeast
3 t. oregano

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice the squash in half and bake, open faced, for approximately 45 minutes. Let the squash cool before disposing of the seeds and using a fork to scrape out the insides. Mix the cooked squash and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour into casserole dish and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.

Pumpkin Swirl Cinnamon Roll

So easy! So good! Just mix and microwave.

One scoop of Quest Nutrition Vanilla Milkshake protein, 1/4 cup liquid egg white, 1/2 cup pure pumpkin, and 1/2 t baking powder. Microwave approximately 1-1:30 minutes. Top with Greek yogurt infused with 1 t. vanilla extract and sprinkle with cinnamon!