Need some healthy snack options? No worries! Here are two easy recipes for some yummy high protein and healthy snacks!
Recipe 1: Healthy Strawberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
What does it contain? 34g protein, 73g carbs, 14g fat, 546 calories. 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
Ingredients:
1 Tsp Baking powder
1/4 Cup (59 g) Maple syrup sugar free
1/3 cup, halves (50 g) Strawberries raw
1 cup, large curd (not packed) Cottage cheese whole 4% milkfat
1 Cup (81 g) Oatmeal or rolled oats regular or quick dry uncooked
Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer 3 to 5 minutes to 320°F (160°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Blend the cottage cheese, oats, maple syrup, and baking powder until smooth. Gently fold in the strawberries.
- Option: Add a calorie-free sweetener for baking to give it a sweeter flavor.
- Use silicone muffin cups. Fill each cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Place the muffin cups in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted into the center of a muffin and it comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the cups.
- Option: Cook in the oven, preheat and cook at
- 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Recipe 2: Healthy Peach Overnight Pudding
What does it contain? 37g protein, 61g carb, 15g fat, 508 calories. 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
Ingredients:
1 Cup (245 g) Almond milk
1 Tbsp Chia seeds
1 tbsp, whole Flaxseeds
1/2 Cup (41 g) Oatmeal or rolled oats regular or quick dry uncooked
1 Cup (245 g) Greek yogurt plain nonfat
1 cup slices (170 g) Peach
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Transfer to a jar or container and place the lid.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 4-6 hours, to allow mixture to thicken.
- Optional: use cinnamon, vanilla or almond extract, or any other sweet spices to enhance the flavor.