HIgh Protein Recipes

SPINACH-AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado.   MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTE 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 cup fresh spinach 1 frozen banana ¼ avocado 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon honey METHODSTEP 1 Combine yogurt, spinach, banana, avocado, water and honey in a blender. Puree until smooth. Nutrition Value 357 Kcal, 8.2g fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 7.8g fiber, 17.7g protein, 57.8g carbs

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"EGG IN A HOLE" PEPPERS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Colorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTE INGREDIENTS 2 bell peppers, any color 1 avocado, diced ½ cup diced red onion 1 jalapeño pepper, minced ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced Juice of 1 lime ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 8 large eggs ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided METHOD STEP 1 Slice tops...

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MOZZARELLA, BASIL & ZUCCHINI FRITTATA

This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make.   MAKES 4 SERVINGS/ TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion 1 ½ cups chopped zucchini 7 large eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ⅔ cup pearl-size or baby fresh mozzarella balls (about 4 ounces) 3 tablespoons chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil METHODSTEP 1 Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Heat oil in a large broiler-safe nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and zucchini...

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BERRY-KEFIR SMOOTHIE

Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTEINGREDIENTS1 ½ cups frozen mixed berries1 cup plain kefir½ medium banana2 teaspoons almond butter½ teaspoon vanilla extract METHOD STEP 1Combine berries, kefir, banana, almond butter and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.Nutrition Value 304 Kcal, 6.9g fat, 0.8g saturated fat, 8.6g fiber, 15.4g protein, 53.3g carbs,

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