Breakfast, Recipe
Everything about this meal makes me want to run in the other direction. It couldn’t be less me. But for some reason, one day I made it. And then I made it 5 more days in a row.
I’m typically a carbs-for-breakfast girl: oatmeal, pancakes, etc. But no matter how many pounds of nut butter you stir into a bowl of oats, it just doesn’t keep you full for very long. Not me anyways.
I still have my morning carb fest, but then after my workout I’ll make a second, protein-packed breakfast to refuel and keep me going until lunch.
Surprisingly enough, it takes hardly any time to whip together.
by with a Side of Sneakers
- 1-2 eggs
- 1 apple chicken sausage
- 1 handful greens {I used spinach & arugula}
- 1/4 avocado, sliced {optional}
- black pepper, to taste
Heat pan or skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage & greens to hot pan and cook for ~1 minute.
Add egg{s} to pan and heat until whites are cooked through. Flip egg over sausage and greens. I like to keep the yolk slightly runny.
Season with black pepper and top with sliced avocado.
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Tastes pretty yummy smothered in hot sauce too. 
What’s your favorite way to get protein in the am?
Recipe, Sports Nutrition
Did you know eating right after a workout can prevent the dreaded DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)?
Eating within 30 minutes after exercising can help repair and rebuild the muscles you abused during a workout. Recovering faster means less discomfort and better performance during your next workout. Win-win, right? The effects are even better if you include a little bit of protein.
But sometimes you’re not hungry after an intense sweat session, or maybe dinner’s just around the corner and you don’t want to spoil your appetite. You still need to eat!
That’s where protein shakes come in. I’m not a huge fan of protein powder- it’s super easy to get enough protein in your diet from food. You’re probably doing it without even trying. But, when you’re not hungry and you need to refuel, it comes in handy.
My favorite early-morning post-workout boost? Protein Frappuccino! Cappuccino? Something ccino…
Protein-ccino
For 1 serving:
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder {my fave is Sunwarrior}
1 T So Delicious Coconut Milk Hazelnut Creamer
1/4 c coffee {decaf is fine too!}
3/4 c almond milk
1 T smooth peanut butter
Blend & serve!!
For an ice cold version, toss in a handful of ice cubes after blending and blend again. {PB may not mix in if it’s too cold.}
Not a vanilla-hazelnut fan?
The possibilities are endless:
Try a mocha version with chocolate protein powder or a spoonful of cocoa powder.
Make it tropical- skip the hazelnut creamer and almond milk and use coconut milk!
Have some sugar-free caramel syrup on hand? {umm, yes, I do} Make a protein caramel macchiato-Frappuccino!
Was your workout long and strenuous? Bump up the carb content by blending in a handful of oats or a banana.
What’s your favorite post-workout fuel?
