Delicious Chocolate Cocoa Protein Shake

High Protein Chocolate Shake!

So, I aim to keep my body and mind in tip top shape and sometimes I fail lol, but it's important to keep going.  I would like to share some of my recipes I use to help all of you out there who may need some help.  These recipes have worked for me so far so I hope it can do the same for you all enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder(vanilla works also)
1 cup dark chocolate Silk almond milk(again vanilla can be substituted here)
2 tsp nestle cocoa powder
2 cups water

(Optional)
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tbs peanut or almond butter
2 cups water instead or with milk for a lower calorie drink(the taste WILL suffer)

Directions:
1) Fill shaker bottle(cup of choice) with 2 cups milk first then add your whey protein and cocoa.
2)Mix or shake ingredients well until there are no gross lumps present then just enjoy!

*If using optional items I HIGHLY recommend mixing the PB and Yogurt first then add to container.

Macronutrients:

Protein 26g Fat 4g  Carbs 24g
*All items listed Protein 36g  Fat 12g  Carbs 30g

Calories 228
*359 with all ingredients listed

T=tablespoon   t=teaspoon
Ingredients:
1 cup brown lentils
Salt & Pepper
1t cayenne pepper
1t ground cumin
2t ground ginger
2-3 garlic cloves
1 chopped carrot
2 chopped shallots or 1 small onion
1 small can tomato paste or canned tomatoes/sauce
2T milk(soy, almond or cream will work)
Cilantro
Everything else is optional

Directions:
Add lentils and 2 1/2 cup of water to pot and boil on stove top for 10 mins.
Drain lentils and add oil and chopped veggies to pot and sautee for 2 mins on high heat.
Add back into pot lentils and all spices including the tomato paste and butter as well as 1/2cup of water. Mix and cook covered on low heat for 20 mins.
Add milk and cilantro then mix together.  Keep warm til served.

*Notes- If you do not like it as thick of a consistency then add a little more water and milk. Enjoy!

Garlic & Turmeric Chickpea Bites

Ingredients-(t=teaspoon)
1 can Chickpeas(Garbanzo)
1t Oil
2t Garlic Powder
2t Ground Turmeric
2t Salt
1t Onion Powder

Directions-
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Coat with oil
Mix all ingredients together and place in oven for 20 minutes turning over beans after 10 minutes.

Notes- You could remove the skins off of the beans for a crunchier texture if you prefer.  The salt and oil are not a necessity but are my personal preference, enjoy.

Freedom Fridays!

Congratulations, another Friday is done and now you deserve a nice meal for all your hard work.  Here is a representation of my Friday nights when I actually leave my kitchen and eat out.
You know what you want.



For any questions or comments drop me a line below, thanks! -TWM

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Now We're Cookin' Thursday

So breakfast is my favorite meal of the day i'd have to say but I don't always have time to cook up something elaborate so it often has to be something quick, healthy and tasty.  Now oatmeal is my favorite "go-to" dish when i'm low on time or just feel lazy haha.  So, I came across an article mentioning over night oats ah ha yes, people know about soaking oats overnight but what many people have not heard about is soaking those oats in a mason jar overnight and having a very quick, easy, healthy and portable breakfast within a couple of minutes of waking up!  You can add or subtract many different flavors here but here is a basic recipe I use to get you started....

For any questions or comments drop me a line below, thanks! -TWM

YouTube: TheWiseMatthew
Twiiter @thewisematthew