Category: Healthy Living

I love sharing tips and tricks for a high-protein well-balanced way of eating. My goal is to show you that eating healthy can be easy, affordable, and delicious.

Trim Healthy Mama Friendly Christmas Recipes

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Christmas is the time for yummy festive treats, right? After veering a bit off the Trim Healthy Mama plan for Thanksgiving, I was so done with sugar. So I decided to search for yummy sugar-free Christmas treats that were Trim Healthy Mama friendly. Here are a few that both my husband and I enjoyed. Most of these don’t even taste healthy to me, but leave me feeling so much better than when I eat other treats. I hope these recipes help you have a festive time without the sick feeling that comes with eating junk food! Let me know if you give any of them a try.

My Vanilla Candy Cane Creamer (FP) & Northern Nester’s Chocolate Peppermint Log (S).
In this picture I added my candy cane creamer to a crossover latte, but you can add it to just plain coffee for a delicious Christmas-y fuel pull coffee. The chocolate peppermint log was actually so much easier to make than I expected! A little time consuming, but if you follow the directions carefully it should turn out just right.

Around the Family Table’s Hot Cocoa Bombs (S) were such a fun treat! You can add a little peppermint extract to them as well if you like. They go great in heated nut milk for hot cocoa, or you can add them to a latte for a mocha!

Trim Healthy Mama’s Cranberry Wassail is a perfect warm festive drink with no caffeine. Think Cranberry Cider. If you’re having guests over I highly recommend throwing this in a crockpot. It’ll leave your whole house smelling festive, cozy, and Christmas-y!

Cranberry Orange Muffins based on the Soaked Blueberry Muffin (E) Recipe. I followed the blueberry muffin recipe, but substituted cranberries for blueberries, omitted the cinnamon and added splashes of almond extract and orange extract.

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That wraps up all of my favorites that I tried out this year! Consider this my Christmas card to you! If you’re looking towards the New Year hoping for a healthier you, make sure you stay tuned through my email list for more tips.

Merry Christmas to you all!

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Vanilla Candy Cane Coffee Creamer//Easy-prep, THM-Friendly Fuel Pull (FP), Low-fat, Low-carb, Sugar-free

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My THM-Friendly recipe for Vanilla Candy Cane Coffee Creamer will make your morning coffee simple, delicious, and healthy. Just make it at the beginning of the week, and you’ll have lovely Christmas-y coffee to go with the chilly weather all week long! This recipe is sugar-free and a Trim Healthy Mama friendly Fuel Pull. That means you can pair it with an S or an E breakfast without it becoming a Crossover!

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Health Benefits of the Vanilla Candy Cane Coffee Creamer

  • It’s sugar-free. Most coffee creamers are packed with sugar or artificial sweeteners. This recipe calls for stevia, a healthy natural sweetener.
  • It’s made with real ingredients. GoodRX says that most coffee creamers are packed with additives and chemicals. This recipe includes only good, natural, and real ingredients. You can rest in knowing that you’re not putting bad things into your body along with your daily Cup o’ Joe!

THM-Friendly Fuel Pull Recipe for Vanilla Candy Cane Coffee Creamer

Makes 8 servings

Directions:
Put all of the ingredients in a mason jar, stir it up, and store it in the fridge. When you’re ready to use it just put 1-2 tbs. in your coffee mug, then fill it the rest of the way with your favorite coffee!

*You can use heavy whipping cream instead for a creamier heavy S creamer

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Where are you on your health journey?

I love learning more about health! The plan I follow (Trim Healthy Mama) balances food groups beautifully, cuts out sugar, and emphasizes the need for high protein. It’s super personalizable for budget, preferences, allergies, phase of life, and goals (weight loss, gaining muscle, healthy weight gain, working through health issues, getting more energy, etc.). If healthy living interests you sign up for my email list here.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake//THM-Friendly S, Low-carb, High-protein, Sugar-free

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My THM-Friendly recipe for High Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake is a Satisfying (fat) dessert. The cream cheese would actually make it a Heavy S. So not the best daily snack if you’re in weight-loss mode, but a great sugar-free treat for celebrating the holidays! Consider pairing it with a hot coffee with Optimized Collagen powder in it or some other protein drink to help you get the rest of the way to your protein goal. I’ll definitely be continuing to make this one. It’s so delicious and helps me stay away from off-plan treats. Also, it’s husband-approved!

Health Benefits of High Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake

  • It’s packed with 15 g of protein per serving. Protein is essential because it’s what helps your body keep and build muscle. Without muscle, your body can’t burn fat, and overall health quickly goes downhill. Having this as a dessert can help your dinner get the rest of the way to it’s protein goal. Or you can have it as a snack paired with some kind of protein drink
  • It’s sugar-free and delicious. We’re in that time of year now when we’re surrounded with sugar-y treats. Having a healthy treat you loved prepped and sitting in your fridge or freezer will help you more easily say no to sugar.
  • Pumpkin Spice and everything nice. Ok, not an actual health benefit, but I do love my pumpkin spice stuff. Maybe a mental health benefit?

THM-Friendly S Recipe for High Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients:

  • 4 c. Low Fat Cottage Cheese (1% or 2%)
  • 1 1/4 tsp. Pure Stevia Extract
  • 16 oz. 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 6 Eggs
  • 15 oz. Canned Pumpkin
  • 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. each Cloves, Nutmeg, and Allspice
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 and grease a pan well (Maybe a 9 x 13? I used several little pans because it’s what I had available).
  2. Blend the cottage cheese and stevia in a blender until it’s smooth and creamy.
  3. In a Kitchen-Aid mixer (or a mixing bowl and hand mixer) mix the cream cheese until it’s also smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the cottage cheese mixture and all other ingredients to the mixing bowl and combine well.
  5. Pour into the pan and bake for 1 hour.
  6. Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another hour and a half.
  7. Chill the cheesecake in your fridge and then, enjoy!

Nutrition facts per serving (makes 14 servings): Protein 15 g, Carbs 8 g, Fat 18g

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Where are you on your health journey?

I love learning more about health! The plan I follow (Trim Healthy Mama) balances food groups beautifully, cuts out sugar, and emphasizes the need for high protein. It’s super personalizable for budget, preferences, allergies, phase of life, and goals (weight loss, gaining muscle, healthy weight gain, working through health issues, getting more energy, etc.). Do you want Trim Healthy Mama friendly recipes sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for my email list here.

Autumn Spice Coffee Creamer//Easy-prep, THM-Friendly Fuel Pull (FP), Low-fat, Low-carb, Sugar-free

Eliza Noel5 Comments

My THM-Friendly recipe for Autumn Spice creamer will make your morning coffee simple, delicious, and healthy. Just make it at the beginning of the week and you’ll have lovely Autumn coffee to go with the chilly weather all week long! This recipe is sugar-free and a Trim Healthy Mama friendly Fuel Pull. That means you can pair it with an S or an E breakfast without it becoming a Crossover!

Health Benefits of the Autumn Spice Creamer

  • It’s sugar-free. Most coffee creamers are packed with sugar or artificial sweeteners. This recipe calls for stevia, a healthy natural sweetener.
  • It’s made with real ingredients. GoodRX says that most coffee creamers are packed with additives and chemicals. This recipe includes only good, natural, and real ingredients. You can rest in knowing that you’re not putting bad things into your body along with your daily Cup o’ Joe!

THM-Friendly Fuel Pull Recipe for Autumn Spice Coffee Creamer

Makes 8 servings

  • 3/4 c. Half n Half
  • 1/4 tsp. Pure Stevia Extract
  • 1/4 tsp. Cloves and Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:
Put all of the ingredients in a mason jar, stir it up, and store it in the fridge. When you’re ready to use it just put 1 ½ tbs. in your coffee mug then fill it the rest of the way with your favorite coffee!

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Where are you on your health journey?

I love learning more about health! The plan I follow (Trim Healthy Mama) balances food groups beautifully, cuts out sugar, and emphasizes the need for high protein. It’s super personalizable for budget, preferences, allergies, phase of life, and goals (weight loss, gaining muscle, healthy weight gain, working through health issues, getting more energy, etc.). If healthy living interests you sign up for my email list here.

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Protein Pumpkin Pancakes//THM-Friendly E, Low Fat, Sugar Free, High Protein Breakfast

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My THM-Friendly recipe for Protein Pumpkin Pancakes is an Energizing (carb) meal that’s high protein, low fat, and sugar free. I love figuring out and sharing cheap and easy Trim Healthy Mama friendly recipes. My goal is to make it easy to eat healthy for an affordable price and in a delicious way. This Protein Pumpkin Pancake Recipe is a perfect way to have an Autumn-y meal while crushing your protein goals! It has about 30g of protein in it.

Health Benefits of the Protein Pumpkin Pancake

  • It meets an ideal protein goal of 25g+. Protein is essential because it’s what helps your body keep and build muscle. Without muscle, your body can’t burn fat, and overall health quickly goes downhill. The fact that it contains this much protein makes it a Trim Healthy Mama Friendly Recipe that’s up-to-date with the plan’s new Wisdom ways.
  • It’s a carb meal, yay! Good, healthy carbs are so important. Especially for us women. Ideally, half or more of our meals should contain good carbs (so not white bread or sugar, no, no, no).
  • Energy boost for breakfast. Good carbs are especially a good way to start your day! They give you that nice little burst of energy.

THM-Friendly E Recipe for a Protein Pumpkin Pancake

Pancake Ingredients:

  • 1/3 c. Egg Whites (or 2 eggs for THM-friendly XO)
  • 3 tbs. Canned Pumpkin
  • 1/2 c. Oats (5 g)
  • 1/8 tsp. Cloves and Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
  • Natural Sweetener (I used a dash of pure stevia)
  • 1/4 c. Nonfat Greek Yogurt (or 2% Cottage Cheese)
  • 3 tbs. Plain Unflavored Whey Protein Powder

Directions:

  1. Blend all ingredients.
  2. Cook in lightly greased skillet on stove.

For Creamy Protein topping:

  • 1/3 c. Nonfat Greek Yogurt (or Cottage Cheese)
  • Drop of Vanilla Extract
  • Dash of Natural Sweetener

Directions:

  1. Mix together ingredients.
  2. Top protein pumpkin pancake with mixture and then sprinkle with cinnamon.
  3. Enjoy!

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Where are you on your health journey?

I love learning more about health! The plan I follow (Trim Healthy Mama) balances food groups beautifully, cuts out sugar, and emphasizes the need for high protein. It’s super personalizable for budget, preferences, allergies, phase of life, and goals (weight loss, gaining muscle, healthy weight gain, working through health issues, getting more energy, etc.). If you’d like to stay up-to-date with the recipes I share sign up for my email list here.

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