BY SABRINA PRINCIPATO-BELLI

Tired of eating the same old foods? Looking for a little variety? Look no further. Here are three choices that are easy and quick to prepare.

PROTEIN-PUNCH OATMEAL



INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup large-flake oatmeal (not instant)
• 15 g protein powder
• 3/4 cup 1% milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tsp chopped dried walnuts


INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix oatmeal with protein powder, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a cereal bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes. Top with chopped walnuts.

CALORIE COUNT: 300
PROTEIN: 22.07 g
CARBS: 31.45 g
FAT: 9.61 g
SAT FAT: 2.26 g
TOTAL PREP TIME: 10 minutes

STRAWBERRY, ORANGE AND PINEAPPLE SHAKE



INGREDIENTS:
• 15 g strawberry protein powder
• 6 oz filtered water
• 2 oz orange juice
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, in juice
• 4 medium strawberries
• 1 1/4 tbsp chopped dried walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

CALORIE COUNT: 200
PROTEIN: 13.35 g
CARBS: 20.86 g
FAT: 6.48 g
SAT FAT: 1 g
TOTAL PREP TIME: 5 minutes


ISLAND SPICED CHICKEN



INGREDIENTS:
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chili sauce
• 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp minced parsley
• 3 1/2 oz raw boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 small baked sweet potato (with skin)
• 1 cup boiled (chopped) broccoli
• 1 tsp (chopped) dried pecans

INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat grill. Combine lemon juice, chili sauce, Dijon mustard, basil and parsley in a baking dish; mix well. Place chicken in a baking dish. Cover dish and marinate chicken in refrigerator for 5 minutes. Drain marinade. Grill chicken over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Bake sweet potato in a microwave for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve chicken with baked sweet potato topped with pecans, broccoli and side salad.

CALORIE COUNT: 400
PROTEIN: 29.25 g
CARBS: 40.74 g
FAT: 11.17 g
SAT FAT: 1.15 g
TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes

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