Yes, it is possible to cook at home (and enjoy it!). With these recipes, gone are the days of bringing home all your meal prep ingredients only to be too tired to use them and ordering take out instead (hey, we’ve all been there!).
Here we’re sharing our top five easy and drool-worthy recipes that will have you feeling inspired to actually use your groceries. Enjoy these for breakfast, a snack or really any time of day. It’s your life, live it how you want to.
Orange Banana Smoothie (serves 1)
Fruity, creamy and vitamin C powdered protein smoothie.
Ingredients
1 cup of orange juice
1 scoop of your favorite Natreve French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Protein Powder (Vegan or Whey)
¼ cup yogurt
1 frozen banana (peeled)
Optional: a handful of ice
Directions
Add ingredients, in order, to a high-powered blender
Blend until your desired texture is reached
Add more liquid or ice if needed
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (serves 1)
Have it for breakfast, have it for dessert, have it for both. Have it anytime for a refreshing break to your day!
Ingredients
1 cup of milk or your favorite plant-based beverage
1 scoop of your favorite Natreve Strawberry Shortcake Protein Powder (Vegan or Whey)
¼ cup yogurt
½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen, sliced, stems removed)
Optional: a handful of ice
Banana-Free Protein Pancakes (makes 8-10 pancakes)
You had us at pancake! These pancakes offer the added bonus of protein and greens, so consider them pancakes with a purpose.
Ingredients
1 scoop of your favorite Natreve French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Protein Powder (Vegan or Whey)
1 ½ cups oat flour (or ground up rolled oats)
3 eggs
½ cup plain greek yogurt
3 teaspoons baking powder
Splash of vanilla extract
Toppings:
Butter or coconut oil
Maple syrup
Chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Whipped cream
Hemp or chia seeds
Directions:
Combine oat flour, protein powder and baking soda
Add eggs and yogurt
Mix until combined (careful not to over mix)
Coat preheated (on med-high heat) pan with butter or coconut oil
Spoon on pancake batter, flip once to cook on both sides
Top with your favorite toppings
Berry Smoothie Bowl (serves 1, double if you want to share)
Some say smoothie bowls are sooooo 2017, we say they still reign supreme. We’ll let you be the judge after you try this super simple bowl recipe.
Ingredients
½ cup of milk or your favorite plant-based beverage
1 scoop of your favorite Natreve French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Protein Powder (Vegan or Whey)
1 cup frozen strawberries
½ frozen banana
Topping Options:
Granola
Hemp seeds
Chia seeds
Shredded coconut
Fresh strawberries and banana slices
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a blender in order as listed above
Blend until thick, adding extra liquid if needed
Top with toppings, and enjoy
Oat Bites (makes 24 balls)
So easy you would think we’re kidding. But we’re not. These oat bites are a go-to for morning commutes and busy days.
Ingredients
3 cups oats
1/2 cup honey (local if available)
1 cup peanut butter
A splash of vanilla (aka 1/8 tsp)
Pinch of salt (aka 1/16 tsp)
Optional: Coconut, raisins, almonds, cranberries, whatever brings you joy
Directions:
Warm peanut butter for easy mixing
Add honey and stir until mixed
Add vanilla, oats, and salt and stir until mixed and slightly sticky
Add remaining toppings and combine
Roll into balls and place onto the parchment-lined sheet and freeze until slightly hard
Remove from freezer and store in an airtight container in the fridge/freezer (transfer from freezer to fridge before eating - no one wants a chipped tooth)
Overnight Oats
“I can meal prep, yes I can. I can do it, everyone can!” Let us show you that meal prep doesn’t have to be a chore with these overnight oats. So versatile, the topping options are endless.
Ingredients
1/2 cups regular oats
1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup yogurt
Fruit of your choice
1 tbsp sweetener (such as maple syrup or honey)
Optional: 1 tsp chia seeds
Directions
Layer ingredients in order and store in a glass container with the lid on
Leave in the fridge overnight, open, stir, and enjoy
Note: This recipe can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days
Pro Tip: Mix up your milk and fruits for variation!
See? It can be that easy to use your groceries, meal prep and eat at home!
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