High Protein Recipes

High Protein Chia Pudding Ingredients: 1 scoop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk 4 Tbsp chia seeds 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt) 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, optional (or use chocolate protein powder) Makes 2 servings Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, add the protein powder, almond milk and cocoa powder. Whisk until the protein powder has dissolved. 2 . Add in the chia seeds, vanilla, maple syrup and Greek yogurt. Stir to combine. 3 . Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator overnight to thicken. 4. When you are ready to serve, add your favorite toppings like fruit, peanut butter, or granola.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Ingredients: 2 ½ Cups Chicken, cooked and shredded 1 can cannelini bean, drained and rinsed 3 Stalks Celery, chopped ¼ Red Onion, finely chopped ¼ Cup Parsley, chopped ¾ Cup Greek Yogurt 2 tsp Dijon Mustard 1 Lemon, juiced (~2 Tbsp) Salt & Pepper to taste Makes 4 servings Directions: 1. Chop and shred your cooked chicken, then set it to the side. 2 . In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. 3. Add the chopped vegetables, parsley, beans and chicken to the bowl with the yogurt mixture. Stir to combine. Health Coach Tip: Serve with your favorite whole grain cracker, flatbread, wrap, or in lettuce cups. Greek yogurt is a great high- protein swap for mayonnaise, but if you aren’t used to the taste you can try a 50/50 blend.

Herbed Cottage Cheese Dip Ingredients: 1 pint (16 oz) low-fat cottage cheese ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup chives or scallions, thinly sliced 1 lemon, juiced (~2 Tbsp) Salt & pepper to taste Directions: 1. Add the cottage cheese, basil, parsley, chives and lemon juice to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. 2 . Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with chips, crackers, bread or crisp veggies.