Category: breakfast

I have tried to drink protein shakes in the past and could never get past their chalky and odd taste. I wanted to give it another try as I am trying to increase my protein intake but I had to change the way I was making them as.

I was on Facebook when I saw this awesome looking recipe from Almond Fresh (link to their original post can be found here) but I did not have fresh banana’s or their original brand in my fridge,  so I made my own little twist on it and it was DIVINE! It honestly tastes like a Reese’s Pieces!. It went down so well and it filled me up for the whole morning (still had a small healthy snack before lunch).

Here is what I did:

– 1 scoop of Whey Protein powder (triple chocolate)

– 1 cup of Vanilla Almond Fresh

– 1 tablespoon of peanut butter

– 3 ice cubes

1). Combine all ingredients into blender and blend on medium speed for about 5 minutes (I like my smoothies very smooth!).

2). Pour into a glass and enjoy!

So simple right?!! And absolutely delicious!

I worked out the basic nutritional facts on it and here they are:

Calories: 320

Carbs: 28g

Protein: 30g

Fat: 10.5g

I love muffins and they make the perfect on the go snack in the morning and on our way out in the early evening to soccer. Blueberries are a big hit in our home and I love using them up in our muffin recipes. Here is one of my favourite recipe!

– 2 cups of flour

– 2 tsp of baking powder

– 1/4 tsp of salt

– 1 cup of sugar

– 1 cup of melted butter

– 2 eggs

– 3/4 cup of milk

– 1 1/2 cups of blueberries (love using fresh ones)

1. Preheat oven to 375F.

2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt into one bowl and set aside.

3. Combine sugar and melted butter in a second bowl. Add two beaten eggs into mixture and whisk well.

4. Slowly add milk and whisk continuously.

5. Add this mixture into the dry mixture and mix well.

6. Add blueberries and mix well.

7. Add into muffin wrappers on a muffin tray. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden on top (or when you insert a toothpick it comes out dry).

Enjoy! This recipe makes twelve muffins.

I have finally gotten my recipe right for making banana bread! I have tried to bake a loaf on so many occasions and each time the inside always had a wet, undercooked taste to it. I am so proud to have finally gotten in right that I had to share my recipe with everyone! This was so delicious and had my boys coming back for seconds.

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Mix the melted butter and mashed bananas together.

3. Add the sugar, beaten egg, vanilla and mix.

4. Add the baking soda and salt, mix.

5. Add the flour, mix.

6. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top (add more if you love the taste of the cinnamon – I’m sure I added more than a teaspoon!!).

7. Pour the mix into a buttered 4×9 loaf pan. Bake for one hour. Allow to cool and then serve.