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quick dinner w/ left over chicken

quick dinner w/ left over chicken

chicken and cheese wrap in flour tortilla with apple slices and spinach on the side for F7

chicken baked the night before in air fryer - since my oven doesn’t work - @398 for 90mins in herb butter (1c butter, 1tbsp thyme, 1tbsp rosemary, 1tbsp oregano)

u/tashiedgaf — 15 hours ago
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Green Protein Soup

What you need:

450g broccoli
big handful of baby spinach (about 60g)
1 small onion
4 garlic cloves
olive oil
500ml bone broth
100g cottage cheese
175g feta
half a lemon
oregano, chili flakes, salt, pepper
fresh dill + parmesan to serve

Roast the broccoli, onion, garlic and feta with olive oil and spices at 215°C for 30 minutes. Throw everything into a blender with the broth, spinach, cottage cheese, lemon zest and juice. Blend until smooth, pour back into a pot to warm through, season to taste.
That's it. Tastes way more impressive than it has any right to for how little effort it takes.
20g protein per serving which is pretty solid for a soup

u/fat_vika — 1 day ago

I made these healthy no maida wicked gud hakka noodles today

Today i made this quick veggie hakka noodles bowl and it honestly turned out way better than i expected .

Ingredients i used :

  1. One packet of healthy hakka noodles from Wicked Gud
  2. Half cabbage chopped into thin strips
  3. One capsicum sliced up
  4. One carrot cut into small pieces
  5. One onion sliced
  6. 2-3 garlic cloves chopped
  7. 1 tsp oil + little butter
  8. Salt , pepper , chilli flakes and soy sauce
  9. Noodle tastemaker / masala

How i made it :

  1. I first boiled the noodles according to the instructions and kept them aside after draining the water .

  2. In a pan, i heated some oil and butter together and added garlic and onions first . Cooked them till slightly golden and fragrant .

  3. Then i added the cabbage , capsicum and carrots and stir fried everything on high flame for 2-3 minutes so the veggies stayed crunchy .

4)Added salt , pepper , chilli flakes , soy sauce and the tastemaker for extra flavour .

  1. Finally added the boiled noodles back into the wok and mixed everything properly till the sauce coated all the noodles evenly .

  2. Cooked it for another minute and that was it .

Super simple , loaded with veggies and honestly felt like proper street style hakka noodles made at home

u/godsfavvvvvvvvv — 2 days ago
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Post Workout Protein Smoothie using Nutribullet

* 1 Scoop Gold Standard Vanilla Ice Cream Whey Protein
* 350ml Oat Milk
* 160g Banana
* 40g Oats
* 40g Blueberries and Strawberries
* 30g Peanut Butter

u/Temporary_Bed4079 — 2 days ago

lazy dinner

exhausted feat. air fried farmers market chicken nugs, apple slices, spinach and avocado w/ a side of milk for F7

u/tashiedgaf — 3 days ago

Can you help to identify ingredients or perfect this chickpea and lentil salad?

Almost 10 years ago, a health store (no longer in business) made a salad I loved. I never got a photo or a list of ingredients.

Here’s what I remember:

Chickpeas
Lentils
Cranberries
Roasted red pepper
Cilantro
Oil & Vinegar?

Does this combination seem like it would go well together?

Would you add, take away or substitute anything?

What would you use to season it? I believe it had an oil or vinegar base, it wasn’t creamy.

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u/skyklein — 3 days ago

Sparkling Pomegranate Mint Mocktail 🍹 (This swap helped me cut 1,600 empty calories this week!)

I’ve been trying to clean up my diet recently, and I realized my weekend drinks were completely destroying my caloric deficit. I decided to try a "damp lifestyle" taper and swap out my usual drinks for this low-sugar mocktail.

I included a screenshot of my visual diary (Slide 2) because seeing the actual number of empty calories I'm avoiding has been my absolute biggest motivator to stick to making healthier recipes!

The Recipe:

  • 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda
  • 1/4 cup 100% pomegranate juice (no added sugar)
  • Fresh mint leaves (muddled)
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • Pomegranate arils for garnish

Just muddle the mint, add ice, and pour the liquids over top. It completely satisfies the weekend craving without the sugar crash!

u/Connect-Soil-7277 — 6 days ago
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Hi all, developing a clean functional drink and would be great if you could input

’m developing a clean, daily‑safe functional drink for people who train or care about long‑term health. No sugar, no sweeteners, no carbonation — just hydration + function. I’d love honest feedback from this community. The survey is short, anonymous, and your input genuinely helps shape the product.

This is the google form https://forms.gle/8XP1cnD43M3WLbzr5

It would be nitro based , with a few variations and the base liquid would be

Coffee

Hibiscus tea

Black tea

Rooibos tea

Green tea

with high performing fruits/vegetable extracts/spices

with 0 sugar, 0 stevia, 0 preservatives and low ph acidity

with no sorbic acid, benzoic acid, sucralose, and no co2 carbonations

Thanks all

u/EmbarrassedAd5045 — 6 days ago
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Quick chicken salad #yumm #food #healthy

Avocado

Lime

Salt and pepper

Garlic powder

Greek yogurt

Chicken

Tomatoes

Onions

Parsley

Enjoy! :)

u/Euphoric-Ad6313 — 6 days ago

Bootleg Chipotle bowl recipe that I have on repeat

I know pics are kinda uggo but the taste is *chefs kiss*

Recipe is approximately 430-500 calories and is super filling (about 50g protein, up to 15g fiber). Makes 5 servings

Options can be switched around but calories match the following:

Chicken:

2lbs chicken thighs marinated in mojo criollo or other marinade of choice

- Marinade for 1 hour at least, then pat dry and season with any dry seasoning you'd like (I typically do powdered chili and Julio's seasoning) any sort of Mexican food adjacent seasoning mixes will do, but watch for salt content!

- Pan fry in a hot pan with a small splash of oil. I like to get a sear on the chicken with a pan and then finish in the oven with the fajita veggies.

- Of course if you have a grill, that will always taste best

Fajita Veggies:

1 red bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

1/2 red onion

Salt/seasonings of choice to taste

- preheat oven to 400f

cut peppers and onion into thin, vertical strips

- for easier cleanup, lay parchment paper onto sheet tray

-place peppers and onions on pan and coat with a bit of oil (i just use whatever is left from the chicken pan bc im cheap)

- for seasoning, I'll usually use salt, Cumin seed, garlic powder, and salsa Macha (can be subbed for chili powder) as per the chicken any sort of seasoning can be used, but once again be warned not to add salt if your seasoning has salt in it!

- cook for 6-8 minutes, toss veggies and remove chicken if finishing in oven

- set oven to broil for another 3-5 min to get them crispy lookin

Bean and Corn Salsa

1/2 red onion diced finely

1 bag frozen corn kernels cooked per package directions

1 can black beans (rinsed)

1 Lime (juiced)

Cilantro chopped (if you can tolerate it)

Teeny tiny splash of red wine vinegar (optional)

Tajin (optional)

Small drizzle of nice olive oil (optional

- mix all ingredients well in a bowl taste and adjust if needed. Chill overnight for better flavor

Assembly

I usually pair these ingredients with a base of romaine lettuce (lower calorie) or brown rice with cilantro (yummy)

My bowl will also aaaalways include 5% fat fage greek yogurt or cottage cheese (I know) to sub for sour cream.

I also will add about a tablespoon of reduced fat Mexican cheese

Guac is also solid with these bowls but I was too lazy to make it this week (not included in my calorie approx.)

my first time posting a recipe 🙏 may you be full of healthier at home chipotle

u/GorgonzolaBaby — 8 days ago
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High Protein Banana Pudding

2 servings
Ingredients:
• 300g Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 banana, sliced
• 6 gluten-free vanilla cookies, crushed
Just mix the yogurt and protein powder together until smooth and thick. Then layer it up — yogurt, banana, crushed cookies, repeat. That’s literally it.
Chill for 30 min if you can wait, or just eat it immediately (no judgment). Comes out super creamy and way more filling than regular banana pudding

u/fat_vika — 9 days ago
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u/Fine_Response338 — 6 days ago
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What else can I add to my smoothie?

Aside from the obvious things like banana or spinach and some sort of a liquid, what else do you add to your smoothies? I've heard of chia seeds and flax, anything else you use as a staple? Thanks!!

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u/maquenzy5 — 10 days ago

Anyone have a high-protein cookie similar to Tate's Bake Shop Double Chocolate Chip?

My daughter is 5 and autistic, and one of her reliable safe foods is Tate's Bake Shop Double Chocolate Chip Cookies — the thin, crispy, super chocolatey ones. She eats them without question, which is huge for us.

I'd love to find a homemade version with more protein in it, but close enough in taste and texture that she'd still accept it. I know that crispy snap is hard to replicate, but I'm willing to experiment.

Has anyone had luck boosting protein in a thin chocolate cookie without wrecking the texture? Open to ingredient swaps, recipes, or even a similar store-bought brand that's higher in protein. Any leads appreciated — fellow autism parents know the stakes! 

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u/Interesting_Smile323 — 8 days ago

Quick healthy breakfast

Spread butter to both side of the bread, and toast it until golden brown with low - medium heat or ...

Ingredients

2 slices bread

1 Avocado

6 cherry tomatoes

1 egg

salt

u/Early_Ad_1265 — 7 days ago

Made this healthy spaghetti

Started making this simple healthier spaghetti at home lately and honestly it turned out way better than I expected
Made it today in my Ptal brass lagan and somehow cooking pasta in bigger cookware just feels extra satisfying lol
What I used:
1)spaghetti
2)chicken slices
3)beans
4)garlic
5)tomato puree
6)olive oil
7)black pepper
8)pink salt
9)chili flakes
10)oregano
11)little lemon juice at the end
Step by step:
1)First I boiled the spaghetti till just cooked and kept a little pasta water aside before draining it.
2)Washed and chopped the beans into smaller pieces so they mix properly with the pasta.
3)Heated the lagan on low medium flame and added a little olive oil. Then added chopped garlic and sautéed it lightly till fragrant.
4)Added the sausage slices first and cooked them for a few minutes till slightly browned from the edges.
5)Then added the beans and cooked them for around 4–5 mins so they stayed slightly crunchy instead of becoming soft.
6)Added tomato puree with little pink salt, black pepper, chili flakes and oregano. Let the sauce cook for a few mins till everything combined properly.
7)Added the boiled spaghetti into the lagan and mixed everything slowly so the sauce coated the pasta evenly. Added a splash of pasta water too because it makes the texture way better honestly.
8)Finished with little lemon juice and extra chili flakes before eating.
That’s literally it 😭
Super simple, filling and honestly felt much lighter than regular oily pasta from outside.
Trying to make more homemade meals lately because eating heavy processed food constantly was making me feel super sluggish and recipes like this actually make healthy eating feel enjoyable instead of restrictive.

u/godsfavvvvvvvvv — 10 days ago

Made this creamy healthy Veg Pasta

Made this creamy veg pasta today and it turned out so comforting and filling
Felt like proper cafe style pasta at home but still pretty balanced and healthy .

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pack healthy pasta from wicked gud
  2. 1 tbsp butter + little oil
  3. Garlic and onions finely chopped
  4. Sweet corn
  5. Capsicum
  6. Carrot
  7. Milk
  8. Cheese
  9. Salt & pepper
  10. Oregano and chilly flakes
  11. Little pasta water
  12. Fresh coriander for garnish

Recipe:

  1. Boil the pasta according to instructions and save some pasta water
  2. In a pan, heat oil and butter. Add garlic and onions and saute
  3. Add all the veggies and cook for 3–4 minutes till slightly soft.
  4. Pour in milk and mix in cheese, oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper
  5. Add the boiled pasta along with a little pasta water to make the sauce smooth and creamy
  6. Mix everything properly and let it cook for 2 minutes
  7. Top with coriander, extra cheese and black
u/godsfavvvvvvvvv — 10 days ago
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Best Clean Meal Prep?

I have an awesome recipe for easy shredded chicken, and I use it every week. Looking for more recipes like this to include. The reason I love this one so much is I can use the chicken so many different ways - on a salad, in a quesadilla, in soups, and our favorite quick dinner - on top of rice with edamame and sliced avo with garlic chili crunch and soy. Have included my recipe below in case you're interested. Give me more of these recipes - prepping ingredients without having to prep the whole meal. TIA!

Easy Shredded Chicken Recipe

To poach 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts: Add 4 cups of cold water to a medium sized saucepan. Stir in a pinch of salt.

Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the pan, smooth side down. Leave the pot uncovered and bring the water to a boil over medium heat (this should take 10 to 12 minutes).

Once the water begins to boil, turn the chicken breasts over, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the chicken cook undisturbed for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.

Roughly cut into a few pieces and add to the bowl of the Thermomix. Put the blade on reverse and then chop on speed 3-4 for 10-20 seconds – watch to make sure it’s shredded enough before stopping. If it feels a little dry, add a spoonful of the water you cooked the chicken in to the Thermo to keep it moist.

 If you don't have a Thermomix, just shred with a couple of forks (takes longer but works).

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u/Informal_Degree_241 — 8 days ago

Cooked these healthy chicken creamy spaghetti pasta

Today i made this creamy healthy chicken pasta and it honestly turned out way better than i expected

Ingredients i used :

  1. Spaghetti pasta from wicked gud ( no maida , no palm oil )
  2. Around 150-200g chicken cut into small cubes to add some protein
  3. 1 tbsp butter + little oil
  4. Garlic and onions finely chopped
  5. Milk / fresh cream for the sauce
  6. Salt , pepper , oregano and chilly flakes
  7. Cheese and a little pasta water
  8. Fresh coriander for topping

Recipe :

  1. First i boiled the pasta as per instructions and saved a little pasta water aside
  2. In a pan , i cooked the chicken till it turned golden and seasoned it with salt and pepper
  3. Added butter , garlic and onions and sauted everything till it smelled really good
  4. Poured in some milk and mixed in cheese along with oregano and chilly flakes
  5. Added the pasta back into the pan with a little pasta water to make the sauce smooth and creamy
  6. Mixed everything properly , topped it with fresh herbs and cheese and that was it

Took around 25 minutes and genuinely felt like restaurant pasta at home

u/godsfavvvvvvvvv — 13 days ago