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Strawberry Banana (N)ice Cream Enjoy the sweetness of ice cream without the guilt! Dietitian Christaney Townsend shares a delicious recipe for Strawberry Banana (N)ice Cream that makes a nutritious dessert in the spring and summer months. Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/4 cup milk of your choice 1 scoop protein powder of your choice (PALM Vegan Complete Protein Powder in French Vanilla is Christaney’s favorite) 2-4 fresh strawberries Instructions Place the frozen fruit and milk into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on...

Broccoli Crunch Slaw Get your cruciferous veggies in with this Broccoli Crunch Slaw recipe from our Director of Administration and Facility Operations, Genevieve Gouaux! This unique, nourishing side dish is a great one to bring to the dinner table. Ingredients 1 large head of broccoli 1/4 red onion, diced 1/4 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Juice of ½ lemon (or the whole thing, depending on taste) A couple of dashes of hot sauce A small squirt of honey Salt and pepper to ...

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash Enjoy this healthy meal any time of day! Made with sweet potatoes, eggs, and a variety of vegetables, this recipe from our nurse practitioner Jenn McFarland is a delicious way to nourish and fuel your body. Ingredients 1 cup diced sweet potatoes 1 cup zucchini and squash 1 cup fresh spinach 2-3 scrambled eggs ½ large avocado 4-6 diced grape tomatoes Cremini mushrooms (optional) Goat cheese crumbles (optional) Instructions Sauté the sweet potatoes, zucchini, and squash (or use leftover roasted veggies) over medium heat with oli...

Protein Pancakes Start the day out right with these protein-packed pancakes from dietitian Christaney Townsend. Made with oats, eggs, and banana, they’re much healthier than pancakes made with refined flour and sugar and will keep you satisfied all morning long. This recipe yields 6-9 servings. The macronutrients for a single pancake are: Calories: 115 · Protein: 7g · Fat: 3g · Carbohydrates: 18g (15g net carbs) · Fiber: 3g Ingredients 1 cup oats 1 banana 2 eggs ½ cup egg whites 2 scoops PALM Vegan Complete French Vanilla Protein Powder (1 serving) 4 tsp...

Protein Chocolate Mug Cake Splurge on a sweet treat this Valentine’s Day that is super easy to make! This protein-packed Chocolate Mug Cake from dietitian Christaney Townsend will satisfy your sweet tooth while giving you a boost of protein for lasting fullness. Calories: 267 · Protein: 15g · Fat: 11g · Carbohydrates: 35g (27g net carbs) · Fiber: 8g Ingredients 1 small banana 1 egg ½ scoop PALM FitFood Lean Complete Dutch Chocolate Protein Powder ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup almond milk 1 tsp stevia (optional) 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips Instructions Mash t...

Protein Blueberry Muffins Getting enough protein at each meal is key to maintaining your weight and reducing hunger cravings. These Protein Blueberry Muffins from dietitian Christaney Townsend will satisfy your sweet tooth while giving you a boost of protein for lasting fullness. Pro tip: Coconut sugar is lower glycemic than regular cane sugar. We suggest swapping it out for monk fruit or stevia for a calorie-free and sugar-free option. You can also use maple syrup or honey if you prefer. Want to make the muffins vegan? Swap out the two eggs for two flax...