Fuel Your Morning with Protein-Packed Recipes

1/29/2019

As you prepare to take on the day, one of the most beneficial ways to energize yourself each morning is by fueling your body with the proper nutrients, including protein from recipes like Chocolate Cherry and Banana Overnight Oats or Protein Waffles.

Fuel Your Morning with Protein-Packed Recipes

(Family Features) As you prepare to take on the day, one of the most beneficial ways to energize yourself each morning is by fueling your body with the proper nutrients, including protein.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team High-Performance Dietitian Allen Tran works with top athletes and recognizes the key role protein plays in their diets. Developed by Tran, these breakfast recipes can provide the nutrition necessary for journeying through your day with energy and verve. Protein Waffles include Rockin’ Protein Builder for an easy boost of protein. The 12-ounce shakes, which are low in carbs and sugar, are made with fresh milk and have 30 grams of high-quality protein to help build muscle without a chalky after-taste.

If you’re looking to make healthier choices or live an active lifestyle and are short on time, a premade recipe may allow for additional productivity. Recipes that can be made in advance – like the night before – may aid your goal to consume necessary nutrients without putting a rush on your morning routine.

Chocolate Cherry and Banana Overnight Oats are made with Shamrock Farms Chocolate Milk and are a source of protein, calcium and vitamin D. Plus, they can be made in advance, allowing you to grab a healthy, ready-made breakfast to take on the go. Adding milk to your diet helps serve as a source of energy while building and repairing muscles.

Find more tips and recipes to help enhance your nutrition at shamrockfarms.net.

Chocolate Cherry and Banana Overnight Oats

Yield: 2 jars

1/2 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 container (12 ounces) Shamrock Farms Chocolate Milk
1 ripe banana, sliced
1 pinch salt

In two mason jars, add 1/4 cup frozen cherries in each. In microwave, thaw 30 seconds.
Divide rolled oats, milk, banana and salt between jars. Cover with lids and shake until combined.
Store in refrigerator overnight or at least several hours.
Serve cold or warm in microwave.

Protein Waffles

Yield: 8-10 waffles

2 cups pancake mix
2 large eggs
1 container (12 ounces) Vanilla or Chocolate Rockin’ Protein Builder
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Heat waffle iron.
Place pancake mix in bowl. In separate bowl, whisk eggs, protein shake and oil. Stir into pancake mix until just combined.
Bake in waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.

Tip: To freeze for later consumption, cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in re-sealable plastic freezer bag. In toaster oven or microwave, heat waffles until heated through.

SOURCE:
Shamrock Farms

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Modify Your Morning Meal

6/13/2016

It is well-known that the best way to start the morning is with a balanced breakfast. These recipes for Protein Pancakes, Pumpkin-Banana Bread and Oat Bran Blueberry Muffins can help you put your best foot forward to tackle everything the day ahead throws at you.

Modify Your Morning Meal

(Family Features) Day after day, week after week, month after month, eating the same daily breakfast can grow boring. Spooning the same old cereal out of a bowl before rushing out the door can tire anyone, and a change to the morning routine can become a necessity.

Luckily, solutions to a repetitive breakfast rut exist in the form of delicious recipes that can easily be implemented in your kitchen. And while some tasty morning meals come at the expense of a high calorie count, options exist for a healthier energy boost to get your day started.

According to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who eat breakfast are more physically active in the mornings than people who don’t eat breakfast. To give yourself a wake-up call each day, find recipes that fit your timeframe and taste preferences.

The USDA MyPlate Food Guide recommends a balanced variety of foods from all of the major food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low- or non-fat dairy and lean protein. These Oat Bran Blueberry Muffins, courtesy of registered dietitian Shanna Stewart of Wellness For The Win, fill several of those all-important categories, including the grains from uncooked hot cereal and vitamin D from skim milk, for a way to stay energized throughout your morning. These on-the-go breakfast bites are a healthier alternative to store-bought muffins that are normally loaded with calories and fat.

For more healthy breakfast ideas and other recipes to use throughout the day, visit culinary.net.

Oat Bran Blueberry Muffins

2 cups oat bran hot cereal, uncooked
2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup skim milk
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1/4 cup honey or molasses
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Heat oven to 425°F.
Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups or spray bottoms only with non-stick cooking spray.
In bowl, combine oat bran cereal, brown sugar substitute, baking powder and salt, if desired; mix well.
Add milk, egg whites, honey, oil and blueberries; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not over-mix.
Fill prepared muffin cups about three-quarters full.
Bake 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown.

Variation: In place of blueberries, stir 1 medium mashed, ripe banana or any other fruit of choice into batter before baking.

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