Black Bean Protein Brownies

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This recipe really takes the healthy factor to brand new heights by combining black beans with protein powder for an extreme boost of both protein and fiber! We lightly sweeten it with raw honey – which has a host of its own nutritional benefits – and finish it off with some stevia-sweetened chocolate chips?.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Servings: 16

? cup?Chocolate Protein Powder
2 tablespoons?Unsweetened Cacao Powder?
? teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon?baking powder?
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
? cup?coconut oil?, melted
? cup raw honey, melted
2 eggs
? cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk)
2 teaspoons?vanilla extract?
? cup?lily?s chocolate chips (stevia sweetened)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a brownie pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the protein powder, cacao powder, sea salt, and baking powder. Mix until fully combined and set aside.

3. In a food processor combine the black beans, coconut oil, honey, milk and vanilla extract. Blend on low speed until smooth.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the food processor, pulsing after each addition. Once the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the wet ones, stir in the eggs. Add the chocolate chips and stir until fully combined.

5. Pour the batter into your prepared brownie pan. Bake for 18 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting into 16 bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals: 111 calories, 7g fat, 72mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 5g sugar and 9g protein

Healthy Pad Thai

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This recipe for a Pad Thai is lower in carbs and higher in protein than what you?d get at your local Thai place, yet filled with all the same flavors that you love.

If you?ve been craving Pad Thai but don?t want to sacrifice all of the hard work that you?ve been putting in with your workouts then give this recipe a try!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Servings: 8

For the Noodles
1 (8oz) package Black Bean & Sesame Fettuccine (Explore Cuisine)

For the Sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon coconut aminos?
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
3 tablespoons ground fresh chili paste (sambal oelek)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

For the Pad Thai
1 tablespoon olive oil?
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 eggs, slightly beatens
2 cups Butternut squash noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
? cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
3 Green Onions, chopped
? bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, sliced
sea salt

Instructions

1. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the black bean and Sesame Fettuccine. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes. Drain and rinse and set aside.

2. Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.

3. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, ginger and chicken. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet.

4. Add the beaten eggs to the skillet, away from the chicken, and scramble, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.

5. Add the noodles, sauce, butternut squash noodles, bean sprouts, and peanuts to the skillet. Mix to combine.

6. Top with the green onions, cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges. Salt generously to taste.?Enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals: 288 calories, 12g fat, 591mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, 9g fiber, and 22g protein