High in protein? Check.

A healthy option for breakfast? Check.

Easy to whip up? Check.

Perfect for the fall?! Check. [Read more…]

Some mornings I have plenty of time to whip up a healthy breakfast and other mornings I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off!

Can you relate?

If so, I suggest making a batch of these Blueberry “Power” Muffins so you’ll have a healthy option for those headless-chicken mornings! You can grab one or two of these healthy muffins and be out the door in no time! Pair them with a protein shake for a complete breakfast in minutes! [Read more…]

Choosing the right post-workout meals throughout the week can really help you reach your fitness goals. It is important to replenish what is lost when you exercise.

You need a good dose of protein, as well as healthy carbs to replace the glycogen that was used during your workout. When you weight train, you tear your muscle fibers. You need protein and carbs in your post-workout meals to heal those tears, aka build muscle.

I usually go to the gym early in the morning on weekdays. Personally, I like to get my workout in first thing so that I don’t skip out on it later in the day. I’m definitely a morning person, so this works well for me. [Read more…]

One of my favorite snacks to prepare during meal prep is overnight oats! If you follow Mel’s Clean Eating Meals then you know I LOVE overnight oats.

Meal prep overnight oats are SO simple to prepare, plus they are quite versatile in terms of flavors.

My favorite way to make overnight oats is to combine oats, chia seed, yogurt, milk and protein powder. Yes, five simple ingredients and only a few minutes of your time are needed! [Read more…]

A lot of people refer to breakfast as the most important meal of the day. It is important to me, because it is my FAVORITE meal of the day! If you are new to the breakfast world or just need a few tips for making a healthy breakfast then I’m here to help. Here are my tips for how to build a better breakfast!

I am a huge breakfast fan. Honestly, I could eat breakfast-type foods all day long. I am pretty notorious for requesting breakfast-for-dinner when my husband asks what I would like. [Read more…]

A healthy breakfast cannot get any easier than this! I’m serious….this 5-Minute 4-Ingredient Breakfast Sandwich is full of protein, carbs and healthy fats to start your day off on the right track.

Scramble the eggs, toast the English muffin and stack all the ingredients into a delicious sandwich. Easy, right? I promise it is as easy as it sounds. [Read more…]

We are officially 1/4 of the way through the Meal Prep Series. You should now be able to create well balanced meals including protein from chicken and healthy carbs from vegetables and whole grains! If you are new to the Meal Prep Series then check out the first three weeks here: Week 1, Week 2 & Week 3.

Week 4 is all about breakfast meal prep! Yes, preparing breakfast for the entire week so that you do not have to cook in the morning if you do not want to! [Read more…]

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I love breakfast foods SO much, that I typically have Breakfast #1 between 6:00-7:00am, then Breakfast #2 between 9:00-10:00am. Yes, that’s right I schedule TWO breakfasts. Lately my breakfast addiction has been hot oats, especially Maple Pecan Protein Oatmeal. Oatmeal is awesome for a few reasons.

First of all, this Maple Pecan Protein Oatmeal recipe combines a few of my favorite fall flavors together in a delicious and warm bowl of oatmeal.

Second of all, oats are high in many vitamins and minerals, plus they provide a good dose of fiber making them a great start to the day! In fact, each 1/2 cup serving provides 8 grams of fiber, which is one-third of the recommended intake for women. [Read more…]

 

What is better than having chocolate in the morning?! Having TWO forms of chocolate in the morning! That is exactly what you’ll get with this recipe for Double Chocolate Protein Oats. Plus, you’ll only need a few ingredients and five minutes to make this healthy breakfast recipe.

Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfast options. I tend to make overnight oats more in the spring and summer, while I cook hot oats more in the fall and winter. [Read more…]

Can you tell that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day? Luckily, it is considered the most important meal of the day. I have been known to eat breakfast, have a second breakfast around 10:00am and finish the day with breakfast-for-dinner. No joke, I love it that much.

If you’ve followed Eat. Lift. Play. Repeat. for very long then you know that a lot of my recipes are intended for breakfast. I apologize if you hate breakfast, but I can’t stop my love for it!

First of all, growing up we rarely had grits. I don’t even recall having grits until I was in Florida visiting my grandparents when I was 13 years old. Grits are more popular in the south and just weren’t part of our diet in Colorado. [Read more…]