Nicole Alexandra

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The Best Tasting High Protein Vegetarian Salad

If you’re looking for a quick and healthy salad recipe with fantastic flavor, you’ve got to try this high protein vegetarian salad!

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This Mediterranean-inspired salad is full of flavor and so good for you! 30 grams of vegetarian protein from the cottage cheese will keep you full all afternoon. It’s salty and savory and the flavors meld so well together.

I came up with this salad when I didn’t have any chicken prepped for my greek salad recipe but I wanted to get in a reasonable amount of protein at lunch. It takes five minutes to make and is delicious!

What You Will Need:

  • Cottage Cheese: This is where the 30 grams of protein comes from, making this salad so creamy. I like to use 2% milk-fat cottage cheese for more flavor.
  • Arugula + Spinach: I love this combo of greens and always use it as the base for my salads. Greens are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and the arugula adds a peppery flavor.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Bursting with flavor and an excellent source of heart-healthy nutrients.
  • Olives: They are salty and perfect in this Mediterranean salad. I choose marinated jumbo green olives.
  • Avocado: Providing healthy fats and a creamy flavor and consistency.
  • Cucumber: Gives this salad crunch and a fresh flavor.
  • Feta Cheese: A salad is not complete without a bit of cheese and feta is both salty and creamy.
  • Everything But The Bagel Seasoning: Sea salt, garlic, and onion gives this salad even more flavor.
  • Olive Oil: A good quality olive oil creates a rich and smooth taste to this salad and really compliments this recipe.
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The Best Tasting High Protein Vegetarian Salad

Nicole Alexandra
If you're looking for a quick and healthy salad recipe with fantastic flavor, you've got to try this high protein vegetarian salad!
This Mediterranean-inspired salad is full of flavor and so good for you! 30 grams of vegetarian protein from the cottage cheese will keep you full all afternoon. It's salty and savory and the flavors meld so well together and it takes five minutes to make!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Greek, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese I recommend 2% milk fat or higher
  • 1.5 cups arugula spinach mix
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 4 large olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup avocado cubed
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning
  • drizzle of olive oil

Instructions
 

  • First, add your greens and cottage cheese to a bowl.
  • Top with all of your other ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.
  • Lastly, drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy!
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Quick and Easy Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe

Made with four simple ingredients, this breakfast quesadilla recipe comes together in 10 minutes and is a hit with the whole family!

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This is a perfect breakfast recipe when you need something quick, healthy, and satisfying. Made using whole wheat tortillas, eggs, avocado, and white cheddar, it’s my go-to savory breakfast. This vegetarian quesadilla is a balanced breakfast option with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Although you could add bacon or sausage, it’s still very filling and satisfying as is. My husband and I enjoy it topped with Verde sauce or salsa. And I feel great serving it to my four-year-old because I know it’s a balanced and healthy meal.

This breakfast recipe is also a great one to take on the go and would be an excellent meal prep idea.

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Breakfast Quesadilla Ingredients:

  • Whole Wheat Tortilla: Healthier than unbleached flour tortillas, these have more fiber and will thus keep you fuller for longer.
  • Eggs: Protein-rich and a breakfast staple. I usually scramble my eggs for this recipe, however, eggs cooked to your liking will do.
  • Avocado: One of my favorite healthy fats, this makes the quesadilla creamy and even more satisfying.
  • White Cheddar Cheese: This is what holds the quesadilla together and gives it a rich taste.
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Quick and Easy Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe

Nicole Alexandra
Made with four simple ingredients, this breakfast quesadilla recipe comes together in 10 minutes and is a hit with the whole family!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 -8-inch whole wheat tortilla
  • 4 eggs scrambled
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Verde sauce or salsa optional
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a skillet and then scramble your eggs.
  • While your eggs are cooking, mash an avocado and evenly distribute it on half of each tortilla.
  • Once your eggs are cooked, place them on the tortilla on top of the avocado.
  • Top the eggs with shredded cheese and then fold the other half of the tortilla over.
  • Put a little olive oil in your pan, then add the quesadilla.
  • Cook on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until the quesadilla is light brown and crispy.
  • Enjoy!

Optional

  • If you really want to up the taste of your quesadilla, sprinkle some extra cheese in the frying pan with your olive oil and your quesadilla will have a cheesy crust, it's delicious!
  • Top with Verde sauce or salsa.

Notes

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The 3-Ingredient Grapefruit Healthy Mocktail You Need To Try

This delicious healthy mocktail is packed with nutrients, easy to make, low in sugar, and a gorgeous non-alcoholic drink!

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I’m a big fan of grapefruit anything, it smells so fresh and tastes tangy with a hint of sweetness and this drink is no exception. This grapefruit recipe is similar to a greyhound but fizzy and with a beautiful rosemary garnish and non-alcoholic of course. If you want to make this a cocktail, you can add gin or vodka.

Made with good-for-you kombucha, fresh grapefruit juice, and rosemary, it’s the ultimate refreshing drink! Most kombucha is low in sugar and naturally fizzy, so it’s perfect for mixing with a mocktail or cocktail recipe.

This beverage is light and refreshing and ideal for a summer party, brunch, or anytime you’re in the mood for a sparkling drink. Because this drink looks like a fancy cocktail you’d get at a high-end lounge, it’s sure to impress your guests! So simple to make, you’ll be mingling in no time!

Since this mocktail is so easy to throw together, I enjoy sipping it while I’m cooking a weeknight dinner.

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Mocktail Ingredients:

  • Kombucha: If you’re not familiar, kombucha is a great source of gut-boosting nutrients. Since this is a grapefruit mocktail, I recommend a grapefruit Kombucha. You could also replace the Kombucha with grapefruit sparkling water and more fresh grapefruit juice.
  • Fresh Grapefruit: Adding fresh grapefruit juice gives this drink an extra tangy flavor.
  • Rosemary: A fresh sprig of rosemary gives this drink a beautiful accent and the smell of the rosemary with the grapefruit goes really well together.
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The 3-Ingredient Grapefruit Healthy Mocktail You Must Try

Nicole Alexandra
This delicious healthy mocktail is packed with nutrients, easy to make, low in sugar, and a gorgeous non-alcoholic drink! Made with good-for-you kombucha, fresh grapefruit juice, and rosemary, it's the ultimate refreshing drink!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces grapefruit kombucha
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • sprig of fresh rosemary
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Add ice to two glasses.
  • Combine the kombucha and fresh grapefruit juice. Stir together.
  • Then add a slice of grapefruit as a garnish on the side of the glass and a sprig of rosemary into the glass next to the grapefruit slice.
  • Enjoy!

Make a Pitcher

  • If you're making this for a larger group, you can double, triple, or quadruple the recipe to make a pitcher.
  • Make your pitcher ahead of time. Add extra rosemary to your pitcher, stir, and let it sit for a couple hours to infuse the rosemary flavor.
  • Before serving, give your pitcher another stir.
  • Pour over ice into serving glasses and add your garnish.
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The Easiest Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder

These delicious protein pancakes without protein powder will give you a massive 18 grams of natural protein and keep you full until lunch!

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Pancakes are a very popular breakfast item. While they usually get you full quickly, they don’t keep you full for very long. This is because traditionally they are made with unbleached white flour and sugar, and don’t contain much protein or fiber. That’s why I created the one and only protein pancake recipe without protein powder to keep you full for hours.

I recently posted my high-protein fruit and yogurt parfait which I had on repeat every morning for months. I’m ready to change things up now so I have come up with the easiest protein pancakes without protein powder.

These are made with almond flour, coconut flour, and one egg which provides a whopping 18 g of protein. You can definitely top these with maple syrup, but on the days that I’m having a low-sugar breakfast, I top mine with a tablespoon of peanut butter.  This adds another 4 g of protein for a total of 22 grams of protein! That’s about the same as a serving of protein powder.

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I like to make these blueberry protein pancakes topped with sliced strawberries. Seriously, I can barely finish the one pancake because it fills me up that much. Berries are naturally low in sugar, so they are a great topping idea.

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This recipe is also amazing with a mashed banana inside the batter. These pancakes are hearty and amazing and will definitely keep you full for hours.

This recipe makes just one large protein pancake but you could easily double or triple the recipe. These pancakes are perfect for the whole family or if you want to meal prep.

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The Easiest Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder

Nicole Alexandra
These delicious protein pancakes without protein powder will give you a massive 18 grams of natural protein and keep you full until lunch!
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/8 cup coconut flour
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp melted butter
  • sprinkle of cinnamon
  • about 8 fresh blueberries can omit

Instructions
 

  • Stir all the ingredients until combined.
  • Fold in your fresh blueberries.
  • If using frozen blueberries, rinse them under cold water first otherwise your batter will become blue.
  • Melt some more butter in a frying pan, then add your batter to make one medium-sized pancake.
  • Cook the pancake for a few minutes until you see some bubbles form on top.
  • Flip the pancake and cook an additional 2-3 min.
  • Add your desired toppings.
  • Enjoy!
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Easy & Healthy Sprinkle Protein Balls For Kids

These no-bake protein balls for kids are a great healthy snack. They’re easy to make and perfect for on-the-go!

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This protein ball recipe is a twist on my peanut butter chocolate chip energy bites. My four-year-old loves my original recipe, so I created a similar recipe with a few tweaks and sprinkles! Because what kid doesn’t like sprinkles!

These protein balls for kids are a great snack, a healthy addition to breakfast, or a tasty dessert. Pack them in lunches, give them as an after-school snack, or bring them on a picnic, they’re convenient and portable.

The peanut butter and hemp seeds provide a good amount of protein. Oat flour provides heart-healthy fiber and maple syrup for natural sweetness. And the sprinkles will get your kids to try them and love them!

Kid-Friendly Protein Ball Ingredients:

  • Oat Flour: An excellent source of whole grains and heart-healthy fiber.
  • Coconut Flour: It provides more protein while giving this recipe a light coconut flavor.
  • Peanut Butter: Creamy and delicious and high in protein, I eat PB every day. It will help bind all the ingredients together. You could sub almond butter, which I’ve wanted to try too.
  • Hemp Seeds: Full of protein and a superfood, they have a mild nutty flavor and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and give this recipe a nice crunch!
  • Pure Maple Syrup: For a natural sweetness and also helps as a binder.
  • Vanilla: I put vanilla in almost all my sweet treats, it adds a warm dessert flavor.
  • Sprinkles: The star of this recipe and the ingredient that makes this a fun snack!
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Easy & Healthy Sprinkle Protein Balls For Kids

Nicole Alexandra
These no-bake protein balls for kids are a great healthy snack. They're easy to make and perfect for on-the-go!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 17

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients together.
  • Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up the mixture.
  • Roll into balls.
  • Roll into sprinkles.
  • Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Oat Flour: make your own oat flour by putting oats in your blender and blending until they are a fine flour texture. 
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