The saying "abs are made in the kitchen" should really be substituted with:
Your entire body is made in the kitchen.
The kitchen is where the real battle to reach your fitness goals takes place. Making time to exercise and lift weights is only the start. Now it's time for the real hard work to begin.
Get in the kitchen and get your nutrition in check. This is how you will win the war. You can lift weights each day for hours on end, but without proper nutrition you're never going to reach the goals you have set for yourself.
Unfortunately, most of us are our own worst enemies. At some point in the day (or week) we lose our willpower and fall victim to our almighty sweet tooth.
We can't help it. Lady Sweet Tooth can cast a wicked spell over us, leaving us mesmerized. Candy, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, you name it. That third Tupperware container full of chicken and sweet potatoes just isn't going to cut it. Instead, you opt to do some damage on the box of donuts Maureen brought into work today.
But, there is a better way (whey). What if you give in to your sweet tooth, save time in the kitchen, and not feel too bad about it?
Yes, this is possible.
Here are 6 protein-packed sweet treats require no baking. They will help keep your macronutrients in check and will satisfy that uncontrollable sweet tooth.
Put peanut butter in microwaveable safe bowl and microwave for approximately 20-25 seconds. You want the peanut butter to get a little soft, but not completely liquefy
Add peanut butter into the bowl with protein and mix
Add your milk tablespoon by tablespoon to get the right texture. You don't want the mixture to be completely liquid. The mixture should be somewhat thick like cookie dough
Pour the almonds in and mix together
Shape into small balls, place on a piece of parchment paper, and put in the freezer until ready
Combine cottage cheese, cinnamon, honey and protein in a bowl and mix together
Top with chopped berries and enjoy
Nutritional Breakdown:
Calories: 730 calories
Fats: 72 grams
Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Protein: 72 grams
Whether you are looking for high carbohydrate and low fat treat, or high fat and low carbohydrate snack, these recipes provide you with some quality options. They also allow you to step away from the Tupperware and chicken for a second. And, they are a great way to use your whey protein outside of the blender and shaker bottle.
So, get to mixing. Lady Sweet Tooth is creeping up behind you and if you're not careful she'll steal all your gains. don't be her next victim.