Tag Archives: chia seeds

Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cakes, 17.7 grams protein, 326 calories

Dessert and Snack

Looking for ideas for incorporating protein powder into your recipes?  Here’s a fabulous fool-proof and gluten-free recipe that will leave you drooling.  It’s time to party like you mean it! Ingredients: 1 Banana (1.3g,105c) 3 Eggs     (19g, 210c) 1 scoop unjury protein powder, unflavored or your favorite flavor (21g, 100c) 2 tablespoons olive oil (240c) 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce (50c) 4 ounces fine cornmeal (8g,355c) 2 ounces Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free French Vanilla 3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds  (9g, 180c) ½ cup soymilk (5g, 70c)…

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Instant Chia Chocolate Pudding, 17 grams protein, 174 calories

Dessert and Snack, Pack-a-Punch Lunch for post-op bariatric weight loss surgery protein meals, Soy Recipes

Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients with very few calories. All the carbs are actually from fiber, and most of the fats are Omega-3s.  Chia is a true superfood all in a tiny seed, packed with antioxidants: Fiber, Protein, Omega-3’s, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Potassium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and Vitamin B2. Look for brands that have even more protein, such as Tresomega Organic @ 3 grams per tablespoon (used in this recipe). Chia seeds can be added to your baking for added protein, or sprinkled into yogurt as…

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