This high-protein PB&J Protein Smoothie is made with four ingredients and tastes like a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich! One of my favorite childhood sandwiches was the PB&J. I just love the contrast of creamy peanut butter and fruit jam (my fave was always strawberry jam), all melded together between deliciously soft sliced bread. Nowadays, while... Read More The post PB&J Protein Smoothie appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

This Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie has all the flavors of a caramel apple, packed into a nutritious and healthy protein fruit smoothie. One of the best things about the Fall is the combination of rich flavors that become more prominent everywhere. Yes, there's the whole pumpkin spice trend, but I prefer all the apples and... Read More The post Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

Sweetened with pear, banana, and raw honey, this Spiced Pear Protein Smoothie hits you with all the Fall feels. My kids love pears. It is one of the fruits I get asked for the most, next to mangos. So it made total sense to me to come up with a protein shake option for this delicious fruit. Add some fun spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus the sweetness of raw honey, and you have another excellent protein shake to add to the rotation. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Reasons You'll Love It Super quick to prepare, takes 5-10 minutes Refreshing taste of pear A nice break from most other types o ..read more

All the amazing flavors of a cherry pie, and much better for you! This Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie is a perfect snack to curb your dessert cravings! Every day for lunch, I make Dustin a protein smoothie. I'm unsure how this routine started because I don't make all his food throughout the day, but I think it's because he prefers my smoothies. Fortunately, smoothies are very easy to make, and I can get his prepped while I also make my food for lunch. Plus, it's a nice little way to show him I care, and to make his work day a little easier ? For the longest time, I would make my Kiwi and Ka ..read more

Breakfasts used to be such a hassle for me, especially on busy weekday mornings. Before I found the beauty of clean eating and this healthy lifestyle I now love, I would rely on sugary cereals, baked goods, or just skip it entirely. Aaaand in about an hour and 14 minutes or so after eating my breakfast, I was hungry again.  And tired.  Sigh. No wonder I snacked all the time and had no control over my eating back then - I was hooked on sugar and empty carbs.  More on that here. Starting to eat unrefined foods, for me, truly started with introducing protein shakes and smoo ..read more

Try these four fresh and healthy iced tea recipes to keep you hydrated this summer.  All sorts of flavor without any refined ingredients! Iced tea has always been one of my favorite drinks.  Even as a kid, I would choose iced tea over soda or juice. Maybe it was because it's what my dad ordered all the time and what we always had available in the fridge, but it holds such positive memories for me from my childhood. As a kid, I loved all the different flavors of iced teas, though I can bet you I probably added way too much sugar into my iced tea recipes. As an adult -- especially one ..read more

Bored of making plain shakes with protein powders? I’ve got some easy recipes for you that are healthy, delicious, and interesting new ways to add protein to your diet. Enjoy these protein-packed snacks and say goodbye to flavorless protein powder forever. As you probably know, the body needs proteins to make new cells and repair damaged ones. So, eating enough protein is critical for overall good health. Plus, it can help with weight loss. Adding a protein powder supplement to your daily meal plan may provide you with an extra energy boost. A good protein supplement may also help build muscl ..read more

Power up your mornings with this delicious Orange Protein Shake! It delivers a bright zing of flavor with 5 clean ingredients. This post shares how to make it…in just 4 minutes. Give it up for another protein shake recipe! Wuhoo! Yep, that’s usually the kind of energy I get from a delicious protein shake (even if I’m not naturally a morning person). There’s just nothing like a bright, refreshing, and filling treat to start the day.  On most busy days, I go for my Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Protein Shake or my Coffee Protein Shake. But when I want something fresh… I like to mix ..read more

Plenty to love about vegan protein powder. From being easily digestible to having extra nutrients, I’m giving you the scoop on why I love it. You’ll learn the 5 best plant-based powders to try! Y’all probably know how much I love protein powder. From adding it to cookies and protein pancakes to swapping it in as a healthy four substitute…our pantry may run out of other staples but we will never run out of protein powder. Because of this passion, I’ve gotten to know many healthy alternatives to animal-based powders. And I’ve been having a good time researching vegan powders in particular. So i ..read more

Looking for fresh ways to enjoy your usual morning coffee or midday pick-me-up? This post shares the best healthy coffee recipes that are super easy, clean, and better than a Starbucks drink. Yeah, I said it! Who loves coffee? I LOVE COFFEE! And if you do too, you know that it just makes the world a better place.  Forgive me if it seems like I’m exaggerating, but I just had my coffee and am feeling fine. Having your morning coffee is like taking an adult magic potion for instant happiness. It might sound funny but there’s actually some truth to it! If you know you know. Semi kidding asid ..read more