Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

I was feeling ambitious on Sunday morning. It was the first day of fall, the weather was amazing, I woke up well-rested after sleeping in until 9:15, and I had another pancake craving. DUN DUN DUN. What’s a health-minded girl to do? Not go to IHOP; that’s for damn sure.

Almond Crusted Tilapia

This is my favorite fish recipe in the history of fish recipes. It’s fabulous. Ryan deemed it the “best fish he’s ever eaten” the first time I made this.

This can be made healthier if you choose to bake it instead of pan-frying, but I usually don’t take that route because I can essentially trick myself into thinking this is a “cheat meal” during the week if it’s prepared as outlined by the recipe below. A little butter is okay — just don’t overdo it, and use reduced fat Parmesan if you have it. :)

Nutritional Overview
Calories: 400
Carbs: 17
Fat: 20
Protein: 33

Serves: 2
Cook time: 20 minutes

Chocolate-PB Protein Pancakes

I have a problem with Sunday mornings and the chocolate/PB flavor combo. I always wake up wanting a giant stack of pancakes covered in butter and syrup, eggs, and hash browns, which would undo all of the hard work that I put in during my workouts from Monday-Saturday. Yesterday morning, I woke up with a similar craving.Thankfully, the Open Championship was on TV and Ryan wasn’t about to leave the apartment to go somewhere that wouldn’t have golf on, so I was forced into coming up with Option B.

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast

I love creating stuffed chicken breast recipes, and I made this on the fly after looking in my fridge last night. They’re even easier when you buy the thin-sliced chicken breast — you just fold them over your filling instead of butterflying and stuffing a thicker piece. This is healthy (if you’re cautious about your portion sizing) and really flavorful. I served it with a steamed veggie medley (broccoli/cauliflower blend) and plain brown rice and it was delicious.

Nutritional Overview
Calories: 258
Carbs: 9
Fat: 9
Protein: 34

Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These are SO easy and surprisingly filling. We had these for dinner last night with Southwestern Black Bean Salad as our side. YUM.

Nutritional Overview
Calories: 305
Carbs: 22
Fat: 5
Protein: 30