Happy Wednesday, friends! I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new recipes to make throughout my busy week. I feel like I have been sharing more recipes on my Instagram stories lately and thought I would round up five of my go-to choices for this week’s post! If you decide to try any of these, definitely tag me on Instagram so I can see! I hope you enjoy!
Chia Seed Pancakes
I got this recipe from Lily Rakow’s cookbook called “Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Soul”. All of the healthy recipes are designed to be simple and quick which is perfect for days when I have a packed schedule. When I have some extra time in the morning, I love making these pancakes. The recipe below is half of what the cookbook calls for. I usually get 3 pancakes out of this batter and its very filling!
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 banana
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 tbsp oat milk
- combine in a blender until smooth and cook like regular pancakes
- top with berries and raw honey
Baked Oats
I got this recipe from a friend about a year ago, and it has quickly become a staple in my breakfast rotation! I usually prep the dry ingredients the night before and pop it in the oven while I’m getting ready for work. You can really get creative with these but I tend to make them as follows:
- 2 scoops plant-based protein powder (I like vanilla for this but any flavor works)
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- cinnamon to taste
- 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter (or nut butter)
- 3/4 cup oat milk
- top with mini chocolate chips
- bake on 400 for 20 minutes
Protein Balls
This is the perfect work snack that only takes about 5 minutes to make! I mentioned these on the podcast a couple of weeks ago but they are definitely a staple in my house!
- 1/2 cup plant-based protein powder (I use chocolate)
- 1 cup oats or brown rice krispies
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup sunflower seed butter (or nut butter)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- combine in a mixing bowl and chill, roll into balls and enjoy!
Salmon Bowls
Salmon bowls have been a very popular choice for me over the last couple of weeks. I purchased some frozen salmon from Whole Foods and have been adding it to a base of brown rice, quinoa, or garlic & olive oil couscous. I add cucumbers, broccoli, spinach, avocado, etc. and top with the Primal Kitchen chipotle lime mayo – it is so yummy!!
Chicken Sausage Bowls
As you can tell, I have been on a bit of a grain bowl kick! They are a great way to use up some leftovers, get your veggies in, and get creative with different sources of protein. In addition to the salmon, I also love the feta & spinach chicken sausage from Whole Foods. I usually sauté this with some mixed veggies and plate it over brown rice, pasta, or whatever I have on hand!
Thank you so much for reading!
