Gwen Johnson, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Seasonal Recipes:
Spring Roll Salad with Shrimp 🍤
recipe from @kalejunkie
This high protein high fiber recipe is so satisfying!
Optional extra toppings we added were crushed peanuts and Sriracha sauce for extra crunch and a kick! 🌶️
Salad-
Romaine lettuce 🥬, 3 cups chopped
1 lb cooked peeled shrimp 🍤
8oz brown rice noodles, cook, drain and cool or can use pad Thai noodles.
3/4 cup shredded carrots 🥕
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 bunch scallions, finely sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
1 lime, juiced
Sesame seeds to garnish
Peanut dressing-
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
1/4 cup coconut aminos
2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
2Tbsp. Rice vinegar
3Tbsp. Water 💦
Whisk sauce together and pour over salad mixture and toss to coat everything well. Squeeze a lime on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
High Protein Overnight Oats:
In a 2 - cup mason jar:
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Add 1/2 cup old fashioned oats or high protein oats
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1/2 cup milk of choice
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dash of cinnamon
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1 tsp pure maple syrup
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Stir to combine then add 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries.
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Place lid on and place in fridge overnight.
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In the morning, remove lid, and heat in microwave for 1 minute.
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Stir and top with 1-2 Tbsp of your favorite nuts or nut butter.
Prep 3-4 jars ahead for the week and enjoy that week for a quick, high fiber, high protein, balanced, and filling breakfast.
Tropical Fruit Smoothie
In a blender add-
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 fresh banana
3/4 cup unsweetened, almond-coconut blend milk
2 scoops unflavored protein powder
1 handful fresh spinach
1/2 Tbsp. flax meal
Blend until smooth
Chocolate Berry Smoothie
In a blender add-
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 fresh banana
2 scoops stevia-sweetened chocolate protein powder
3/4 c unsweetened almond milk
1 handful fresh spinach
1/2 Tbsp. flax meal
Blend until smooth