6 Fit-friendly recipes for your best body
Posted by Kelsea Fowler on
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Add the almond milk to the blender first, then add chia seeds and blend for 30 seconds.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- 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
- Drain the grapefruit sections and reserve ¼ cup of the juice.
- Combine the grapefruit sections, juice, banana, chopped mint, and honey in a medium bowl.
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 425 F and cover a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, add the almonds, chili powder, paprika, and cumin powder.
- Blend until almonds are finely to roughly chopped.
- 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.
- 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
- Place chicken breasts on plate and pat dry. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- Turn the grill heat up to high and cook chicken to internal temperature of 165 degrees (about 8-10 minutes).
- 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
- In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, garlic, paprika, cumin, and half of BBQ sauce.
- Form the mixture into 4, 4-inch patties; season with salt and pepper.
- 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