6 Fit-friendly recipes for your best body

We’ve scouted the best sweet & savory recipes from successful fitness gurus to prove that good food and hot bodies go together like tacos on a Tuesday.

SWEET

Vanilla Chocolate Chip Protein Crepes

Rock your taste buds and your muscle gains. These protein crepes satisfy like fluffy, chocolate chip pancakes, but fuel you like a protein smoothie.

Ingredients

• 2 Egg Whites
• 1 Cup Almond Milk
• ⅔ Cup Rolled Oats
• 1 Pinch Salt
• 1 ½ Tsp Coconut Oil
• 2 Scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
• Optional toppings: banana, almond butter, chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Combine egg whites, almond milk, oats, protein powder, salt and coconut oil in a blender. Process until smooth, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with Coconut Oil spray (or Pam). Pour ¼ cup of crepe batter into the skillet, tilting to completely coat the surface. Cook for 2-5 minutes, flipping once, until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
3. Top the crepe with 1 tbsp of almond butter, chocolate chips, and a ½ banana sliced, then roll into crepe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 2

• Calories: 250
• Total fat: 8g
• Total Carbs: 13g
• Protein: 25g

Recipe inspired by: bodybuilding.com

Overnight Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

You’ll spring out of bed for this creamy, velvety nutrient-packed breakfast. The magic of this pudding is that it’s high in protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants - and it can be whipped up in no time! It’s also a great post-workout snack.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• ¾ Cup Almond Milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (we like Vega Performance in Chocolate)
• 2 tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder
• 2 packets of powdered stevia or 1 tbsp maple syrup to taste
• Optional toppings: raspberries, chopped walnuts, ½ banana sliced

Instructions

1. Add the almond milk to the blender first, then add chia seeds and blend for 30 seconds.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Scoop this mix into a bowl or mason jar, cover it, and keep it in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 2

• Calories: 262
• Total fat: 16g
• Total Carbs: 34g
• Protein: 11g

Recipe credits to: BlondeandBaked 

Grapefruit w/ Honey, Banana + Mint

This salad will satisfy that pesky sweet tooth of yours. Plus, studies show that grapefruits make you lose weight faster and speed up your metabolism. Dig in!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 24-oz jar refrigerated red grapefruit sections
• 1 sliced banana
• 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Drain the grapefruit sections and reserve ¼ cup of the juice.
2. Combine the grapefruit sections, juice, banana, chopped mint, and honey in a medium bowl.
3. Toss them together and serve or chill until serving!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 3

• Calories: 122
• Total fat: 0.4g
• Total Carbs: 31g
• Protein: 1.5g

Recipe credits to: Health.com 

SAVORY

Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Your inner-child will looove these chicken tenders that use crushed almonds instead of junky bread crumbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 ½ cup almonds
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 2 eggs
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 F and cover a sheet tray with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, add the almonds, chili powder, paprika, and cumin powder.
3. Blend until almonds are finely to roughly chopped.
4. Place almond mixture in a bowl. In a second bowl, whisk 2 eggs together. Dredge each chicken tender in the eggs and then in the almond crust.
5. Place almond chicken on covered sheet tray. Bake for 15 minutes (or until thermometer reads 165 degrees for internal temperature).

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 409
• Total Fat: 26g
• Total Carb: 10g
• Total Protein: 37g

Recipe credits to: Men’s Fitness

Olympian-Approved Chipotle Chicken Tacos

You can’t compete for Gold if you’re feeling deprived. Fuel up with Olympic Gold Medalist, Allyson Felix’s, go-to chipotle chicken taco recipe.   

Ingredients

For Marinade

• 1 ½ Cups Plain Greek Yogurt
• 4 tsp chipotle sauce in adobo, canned
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp cumin

For Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

• 2 cups pineapple, diced
• 1 tbsp jalapeno, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• ¼ tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Other

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 8 whole grain tortillas
• Shredded romaine lettuce

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts on plate and pat dry. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
2. Next, combine all Chipotle Marinade ingredients into a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Cover chicken on all sides with half of marinade and refrigerate for two hours. *Reserve the remaining marinade to use as a sauce.
3. Meanwhile, make the Pineapple Jalapeno salsa by combining all Salsa ingredients into a bowl and toss well. Place in the fridge, until ready to serve.
4. Turn the grill heat up to high and cook chicken to internal temperature of 165 degrees (about 8-10 minutes).
5. Assemble tortillas on a large plate, and fill with chicken and romaine lettuce. Then, top with leftover sauce and salsa!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 3 tacos

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 8g
• Total Carb: 38g
• Total Protein: 40g

Recipe adapted from: Fitness Magazine

Organic BBQ Turkey Burgers

Just another reason to keep Burger Night on your weekly menu. Choose ground turkey for a lighter, less fatty alternative to ground beef - it’s just as high in protein! For a low-carb option, plate your turkey burger on top of a bed of arugula top with avocado (for the 'gram). 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 ½ tsp garlic
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp cumin
• 1 pinch of kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 4 slices sweet onion, grilled
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce
• 4 whole grain buns

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, garlic, paprika, cumin, and half of BBQ sauce.
2. Form the mixture into 4, 4-inch patties; season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat your grill to medium-high and cook burgers for 7 minutes on each side. Brush buns with remaining sauce & serve with desired toppings/buns!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 burger

• Calories: 371
• Total Fat: 15g
• Total Carb: 31g
• Total Protein: 31g

Recipe adapted from: Jillian Michaels Nutrition