Hey girl!
I just wanted to pop in to send you a little mid-week encouragement! ☺️
Today, I'm sharing with you a day of eating! This season, I've honestly kept it pretty simple in terms of ingredients and prep time. I love to cook and experiment with new recipes too, but lately, it's been more about hitting the “easy button”.
Upon Waking
LMNT Electrolyte Hot Chocolate with 2 servings of Vital Proteins Collagen ☕️
I love to start my day hydrating and replenishing minerals with this yummy beverage as well as kick start my day with protein. I get a great deal on this collagen at Costco!
Breakfast
Berry Vanilla Protein Shake 🥤🍓
(makes 1 24 oz shake, feel free to half the recipe for a smaller portion)
8 ounces of water
2 tbsp of almond butter
2 scoops of Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Bone Broth Protein Powder**
½ - ¾ cup of organic frozen mixed berries
1 tbsp organic chia seeds
1 tbsp organic ground flax seeds
pinch of Himalayan or sea salt
Blend and enjoy!
This is the perfect breakfast shake that keeps me energized and satiated until lunch! It balances protein, carbs, healthy fats, fiber, and micronutrients to give your body a great start on nutrients for the day. The vanilla protein is delicious, and I get it through Thrive Market for an additional discount. You can get 40% off your first Thrive Order here!**
If you are newer to chia or flax, just pick one of these awesome add-ins to start with and begin with just 1 tbsp so as to not increase fiber too quickly.
Lunch
Meat + Veggies 🍤🥦
Lately, we've focused on prepping 2-3 different proteins and veggies for the week, then mixing and matching for meals. My current favorite flavor hack is to drizzle a little organic toasted sesame oil on my meat and veggies and then add a pinch of Maldon flaky salt 👏 The sesame oil adds a rich, savory, nutty depth of flavor!
Pictured above, I had shrimp, some pre-cooked beets, roasted asparagus (with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and a dash of lemon), and garnished with some microgreens! 🌱
Mid-Afternoon Snack
Right after lunch, I make a delicious maple matcha latte 🍵
10 oz. warm almond milk 🥛
1.5 tsp maple syrup 🍁
1/2 tsp organic matcha powder 💚
1/8 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
pinch of Himalayan or sea salt for minerals + flavor
Use a handheld frother to blend until frothy! Enjoy!
Then, sometimes later into the afternoon, I may have a spoonful or two of almond butter. This Justin's maple almond butter is a fun treat as of late! Or, sometimes I enjoy a handful of plantain chips with a single-serve avocado mash or guac! 🥑
Dinner
Meat + Veggies 🍗🫛
Similarly to lunch lately, I've enjoyed the flavorful simplicity of well-seasoned protein like organic chicken, grass-fed beef, or wild-caught seafood along with more roasted or steamed veggies. I typically season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ghee or olive oil for healthy fats. God made food to be good! Seasoning is key. You may enjoy these seasoning blends and fun sauces!
By the end of the day, I have intentionally consumed fiber, protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to balance blood sugar, promote regularity and daily detoxification, provide sustainable energy and clarity, nurture hormonal balance, and fuel with nutrients to support my cells and decrease inflammation. ☀️
Dessert
For Valentine's, we made chocolate-covered strawberries over the weekend with dairy-free dark chocolate chips! Other days, I enjoy mini dark chocolate Unreal Bars 🍫 Or, Hu Dark Chocolate is another great brand to enjoy a couple of squares!
“He who gives food to all flesh, for His steadfast love endures forever.”
—Psalm 136:25 (ESV) 💛
Cheering you on!
Heather
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