PITA PIT

Oh Pita Pit, I HEART you.  

I forget about this little corner of heaven down in Provo!  It's so delicious to not go there every week!

SHRIMP

S.H.R.I.M.P -what to know: EAT IT.

They are LOW in calories.  7 calories to be exact in one Medium size shrimp.  So a dozen is still lower than 85 calories.   Wish I could say that about a dozen donuts.... anyway, 12 shrimp is a little bit less in calories than a thick 3oz piece of chicken = a small deck of cards.

They are HIGH in Protein.  About 20g of protein in a 3oz. portion.

NUTRITIONAL benefits.  Selenium value almost 100% of your daily needs.  B12 is 75%+.  Antioxidants, which we forget that animal proteins give us antioxidants but shrimp contain TWO kinds.  These help with immunity, thyroid function, premature aging and disease and reduce inflammation! REDUCE inflammation?!?? Yes Please.

8oz. of Chicken

Always Easy.  Always Good.

This is what 8oz. on my plate looks like.  I had plenty to make two tacos and have leftovers in a side bowl.  

Another Batch

They are so good!  My recipe involves Kodiak Power Pancake Mix and Protein Powder.  It's posted a few back.  Try them out.  Tag me if ya do and tell me what you think. 

Afternoon Munchies

Afternoon Munchies:

Cottage Cheese

Pretzel Crisps

Tomatoes

Mrs. Dash

Delicious. Easy and STUFFED

MMMMMMMmmmmm is what this is!

Chicken Breast

Whole Wheat Pasta

Alfredo

Broccoli

Getting it all in within 8 hours.  I still have to drink a shake in the next 60 mins!

#stuffed

PoWEr biTEs

PoWEr BiTeS:  I pulled a recipe from Kodiak Cakes and then made it to MY liking.  More Protein.  Plus, PB to keep kids happy but also Almond Butter to keep me happy.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 Scoop Chocolate Whey Protein Pwdr

1/2 Cup Oatmeal- I used old fashioned

1/2 Cup Kodiak Power Cakes

2/3 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

1/2 Cup total, PB and Almond Butter- just make it 50/50

1/2 Cup Ground Flax Seed

1/2 Cup Honey

1 TSP Vanilla

1 TBS Chia Seeds

1/3 Cup Mini Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

AND~~~~ if you can tell right away it seems to dry (like mine was) add a SPLASH of Almond Milk.  If it seems to wet,  add a bit more Oats.

Mix ALL ingredients together.  Cover and chill in fridge for 30 mins.  This makes them not so sticky to form.  Make into ball size of your liking.

Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

I know that recipe seems long and you might need to go to the store for a few items BUT it's worth it!  I've made a few different protein balls in my day and THIS is the WINNER! 

PiZzA

PiZzA on Tuesday!!!  

Everyone made their own.  For myself, I went with:

Flat Out/Protien Up

Buffalo Chicken

Turkey Perpperoni

Mushrooms

Blue Cheese Crumbles

Pizza Cheese

Pizza Seasoning

Tomato Sauce

Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Breakfast Sandwich:  actually I have made this for Lunch and Dinner over the last week.  So good and SO easy.

Sandwich Thin

Ham

Egg

Condiment of choice..... I used ketchup.

PROATS pose Leg Day Death

Yesterday post leg day I was DEAD and needed some food with substance.  My usual shake wasn't going to cut it.  I went with this:

1/2 C oats

1 Whole Egg

2 Egg Whites 

1/2 Scoop Protein Powder

Sprinkle of cinnamon 

I've also had bananas, chia seeds, peanut butter, choc chips, etc.... the options are endless. 

and then I had shake 1.5 hours later.   #fithappens #proats

Upside Down

Still living that UPSIDE DOWN almond butter life.   I posted this life hack a couple years ago and I wanted to share it again because it really is AMAZING.

This was a brand new jar.  I put it straight in the fridge upside down.  When the day came to open her up it was mixed perfectly.  This keeps the oils from pooling at the top.  And if you have ever stirred up a jar of nut butter then you know it can be an oily mess all over your spoon, fingers and down the sides of the jar.

Keeping it upside down and in the fridge ALWAYS is the secret to perfectly mixed nut butter without actually mixing....it mixes itself.  

Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast for dinner... 

Kodiak Cakes topped with PBfit

1 Whole Egg

2 Egg Whites

2 Turkey Sausages

A scale!!!

I own a food scale now!!  I wanted to make a recipe that was giving me measurements in grams, which I was like UGH!!!!

 My cute friend Wendy ordered this and sent it to me via Amazon!

Off to make Protein Brownies :)

Portion Control

LUNCH LEFTOVERS:

Buffalo Chicken with a little blue cheese crumbles on a sandwich thin

Multi Grain chips cause I'm addicted to chips and since they are 'multi grain' that makes it ok, right?! ha

For the dip:

Fiesta Corn

Avo

Tomato

Black Bean

Red Onion

Fat Free Italian Dressing

TIP: if you portion out your chips and dip and then put it all out of sight you won't over eat..... cause I know I could eat chips and dip/salsa until I die and I would!!!

Kodiak Cakes in Cup with EXTRA Protein

🥄The other morning I did a little later than usual workout.  I normally workout fasted.... A) because it's just too early for me to wake up even earlier than I do to eat/digest/etc.  B) I am capable of working out on empty.  I don't get 🤢nauseous  C) I believe in fasted workouts here and there.  Should I eat? Probably.

ANYWAY, I hit up a workout @orangetheoryorem at 10:00AM.  I taught the morning classes so I knew what I was in for.  I needed some FUEL to survive it!  So I chose @kodiakcakes POWER cake and posted a brief pic in my IG Story.  I was surprised at all the replies to that pic asking "what is this?!"  It's heaven guys.  Pure heaven.

It has more protein than the regular Kodiak Cakes.  I love to have these on hand in cases like my Monday.  So quick!  All you do is add 1/4 cup water.  Stir.  Microwave for 60 seconds and you have a 🥞pancake in cup.  Eat as is OR I take a small little 🥄spoonful of Almond Butter and as soon as its out of the microwave I set the spoon w/ the butter in the center and it melts in all the heat......thank me later!!!   I get these at @target of course! 

Protein ENHANCED French Toast

Protein Enhanced French Toast:

2 slices of Whole Wheat.  I used a 9 grain

3 TBS whey protein.  I used Cinnamon Swirl by @Cellucor DEEElish

1/2 C egg whites

Sprinkled on cinnamon

Syrup

Mix the protein powder with a fork as you slowly pour in egg whites.  The batter will be thick.  Sprinkle cinnamon on top.  Dip bread.  Cook over medium heat.  Pour any extra batter on top.

For a little more protein and to get the benefits from yolks, I cooked up 2 eggs over easy.  MmmMMmmmmm runny eggs. 

Wheat Thins for Spoons

You can never go wrong with wheat thins used as a spoon for your cottage cheese.  

One of my go to snacks . 

Breakfast Taquitos

2 corn torts

2 turkey sausages

2 egg whites

1 whole egg

spinach

fiesta cheese

hot sauce 

salt and pepper

PB banana protein shake

I had to make this exact shake again today.  In case you missed my Insta Story IG: @haley_fit_happens 

on Monday morning, here it is:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder- I would prefer chocolate but I am out

1 tbs pbfit- powdered pb

1 tbs almond butter

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 banana

Ice

So delicious!!! #PBBANANAPROTEINSHAKE 

Cajun Chicken and Shrimp

 Shrimp and Chicken with a side of Italian Pasta

It looks so perfect but all it took was planning ahead!!