Easy No Recipe Trim Healthy Mama Friendly Meal Ideas

The other day I vlogged about all of the meals and snacks I ate throughout my whole day (you can find that vlog at the end of this post). Here’s the fun thing about the food I ate- I didn’t plan ahead, and I didn’t use recipes. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I’m all about meal planning and recipes. Other times I just don’t have the brain space (or maybe budget) for that. This particular day, I kept it simple. All I did was look to see what was in my fridge, throw it together, and eat it. There are endless ways this can be done, but here’s what I did just to get your imagination running.

Simple No-recipe THM-friendly Meal Ideas

  • Scrambled Eggs (S) So many options here! I mixed random veggies I found in my fridge and some sausage in with my eggs. I also wanted just a few carbs and something sweet, so I sliced up a few strawberries on the side. For your scrambled eggs you could add in whatever meats, cheese, egg whites, literally any vegetable…the list goes on and on. You could even throw the eggs in a low carb tortilla for a breakfast burrito.
  • Lavender Tea (All Day Sipper) I wasn’t ready for caffeine yet, but I wanted a warm drink. All I put in the tea was stevia so it would be considered a sipper and not interfere with any of my fuelings. You could do this with any kind of tea! Another favorite hot drink of mine has been Good Girl Moonshine made with hot water. But if you’re avoiding recipes don’t do that one!
  • Coffee with Cream, Small Spoonful of Peanut Butter, and EAA’s for protein (S) Not much more to say about that. I’ve been enjoying a mid-morning coffee break, and I always try to get some protein in and some sort of snack along with it.
  • Soup and Strawberry Protein Kefir (light XO) The soup was actually leftover from a previous meal, all I had to do was reheat it. When I originally made it I boiled thinly sliced potatoes in fatty bone broth, added other veggies, canned chicken, gelatin, and seasonings. Again, this is something you can make with literally whatever you have in your kitchen. I’m sure you could make it any fuel type as well. I wasn’t sure there was enough chicken left in the soup so I supplemented protein with my strawberry kefir drink. Here’s what it was- scoop of whey protein, kefir (you could use almond milk), dash of stevia, and strawberries quickly blended.
  • Whole Wheat Sourdough Toast with Jam (E) Honest confession here, this snack did not have protein like it should have. It would have been a better snack if I had added another protein drink or some cottage cheese. Just including this so you know I’m not perfect.
  • Chicken Stir-fry with Brown Rice (E) This was another just grab all the veggies and cook them up meal. I fried the veggies in a little bit of coconut oil and drizzled a sauce over them. My sauce included chicken broth, brown sugar truvia, ginger powder, paprika, soy sauce…but there are so many ways you can do it. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a quick stir-fry. I used instant brown rice and cooked some chicken in my Instant Pot. But you can use whatever meat you want! You could also omit the rice and add more oil to make it an S.
  • Skinny Chocolate (S) Ok, this was one thing that was from a recipe. But in my defense, it was already prepped. I didn’t have to make it that day. You could also buy some Lily’s chocolate or really dark chocolate for an easy on-plan dessert fix.

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My Trim Healthy Mama Journey: 2025 in Review

2025 was my year for growing in health. Let’s back up real quick. I’m the odd person who loves Mondays. I love the fresh start to the week and healthy routines. Because of that, I also love New Year’s. I love reflecting on the past year as well as looking forward to the new one. This past year, I turned back to the the Trim Healthy Mama ways of eating. And this time I took it way more seriously. On top of that, my husband started coaching me in doing heavy weight lifting. Getting to do healthy living alongside my husband is so sweet! Having someone else help keep me accountable is absolutely the best.

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My Trim Healthy Mama History

I talk a bit about my Trim Healthy Mama story on my health coaching page, but I wanted to talk about it here, too. Trim Healthy Mama is a healthy way of life (not a restrictive diet) that includes all the food groups and is super customizable. There are tweaks you can do whether you’re wanting to lose weight, gain weight, are pregnant/nursing or are in menopause. There’s a way of doing it that fits every stage. I was first introduced to this plan by my parents back in 2012. Then, as I grew up, I had a loose understanding of what it was.

At age 19 I spent a summer in Tennessee and got to know the creators of the plan, Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison. After getting to know them, I decided I wanted to start eating the Trim Healthy Mama way myself. I was at an age where if I ate ice cream and treats several times a week it would actually start showing up in my weight. I knew as a young adult that my health was my responsibility.

I made healthy choices for a while, but how well I stuck to it fluctuated depending on life circumstances. The toughest time to stick to it was when I was in Bible school. By the end of my two years there, I’d gained 20 lbs., my energy was low, and my immune system wasn’t great. This brings us to 2025.

My Trim Healthy Mama Journey in 2025

The Story

After Christmas 2024, my husband and I knew something needed to change. Our goal has always been a healthy and active lifestyle, but we weren’t actively making healthy choices. January 1st, we got back on the Trim Healthy Mama plan just using knowledge I had from previous times I had been on it. I started off the year without knowing the importance of protein and struggling to find easy go-to recipes. Looking back, I realized previous times I’d done Trim Healthy Mama, I hadn’t been eating enough. That’s not the proper way to do Trim Healthy Mama. It’s not a plan of starvation, it’s a plan where you fuel your body and are satisfied by healthy foods. Let me share some specifics of how our health journey grew this past year.

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Highlights

  • We found thrifty ways to do healthy living. I learned to shop sales, focus on affordable ingredients, and use what’s already in my kitchen. “Eating healthy is too expensive” is an easy excuse, but I’m sorry, it’s not a good one. There’s a way to do it on any budget.
  • Tried out and chose our favorite go-to Trim Healthy Mama recipes. The first year of our marriage I think I made cooking harder than it needed to be. I often tried new recipes every night. This also made our grocery bill higher because I was buying a lot of ingredients instead of finding creative ways to use what I had. Now I’m better at just throwing together what I have or leaning on my favorite recipes. Here are a few that I love:
  • Lost the college weight. Remember that 20 lbs. of college weight I gained? I was able to lose it all! Healthy living isn’t all about weight (there are so many other factors), but it is fun when the scale starts reflecting the effort I’m putting in.
  • Healed a dairy allergy. My husband used to be allergic to dairy. We introduced homemade kefir (so easy to make!) into our daily diet and now he can handle dairy! It doesn’t work that way for everyone, but it could be worth a try. Also, kefir is incredible for your gut health!
  • Incorporated working out into our schedule. We found the cheapest bare minimum gym membership in our area and got one. Going to the gym together has been so fun. Nutrition is my specialty, but my husband knows way more about strength training than I do. I enjoy getting to learn from him. If going to the gym isn’t possible for you, there are always home workouts you can do!
  • Better immune systems. We got sick so many less times in 2025 compared to 2024. I think the healthy eating, specifically avoiding sugar, helped our immune systems a lot. Aside from just catching colds, I used to be nauseous a lot and now that rarely ever happens.
  • More energy. Healthy eating and working out has given me more energy. Of course, getting good sleep also plays into this.
  • The Lord grew me in the area of spiritual health, too. I absolutely love working on physical health, but that’s not nearly as important as spiritual health. Looking back, the Lord has helped us grow in such a sweet community and fellowship at our local church. He’s used the teaching there to grow me, correct my thinking, and convict me. The Lord showed me that I treated my devotional time as more of a checklist where I tried to get through my daily reading plan. More recently I’ve been enjoying just slowly working through different books of the Bible and prayer journaling as I go. It makes my time more about learning and fellowshipping with the Lord rather than “just getting it done and staying on track”.

Goals for My Health Journey in 2026

I’m so excited to keep growing and establishing healthy habits this next year! Here are a few things I’m hoping to work on.

  • Better circadian rhythm. I’m excited to learn more about how to have a better circadian rhythm. Some little habits I’ve started implementing are being outside as the sun rises and waiting to have a coffee a few hours after I naturally wake up.
  • Up my protein a little more. This year I learned about how foundational protein is. It’s the building block for essentially everything- muscle growth, weight loss, hair and skin health…the list goes on and on. For the past several months I’ve tried to get in at least four meals or snacks of 25 g of protein each. This next year I’d like to add on a little bit more.
  • More consistent strength training. I’d like to be more consistent with working out at least 3 times a week. It can be hard to schedule it in, but I know it’s so worth it.
  • Sharing devotionals on my blog. Like I said, spiritual health is the most important kind of health. I’d like that to be reflected here on Pure Healthy Living & Literature. I look forward to hopefully writing and sharing devotional thoughts here on the blog.
  • Coach other ladies along in their health journey. I’m so excited to start coaching other ladies in their health journeys! This is something I’ve dreamed about since I was 19 and I’ve put so much thought into this past year. I’m passionate about sustainable healthy living and I want to be part of other ladies’ health journeys.

Are you interested in growing in healthy living?

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

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

Download this THM Friendly Fuel Pull recipe card for free!

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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.).

Are you interested in learning more about healthy living?

As a certified Trim Healthy Lifestyle Coach my goal is to show ladies how healthy living can be affordable, simple and delicious. If you interested in learning more schedule a free 15 minute health consultation!

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

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 and coach other women in (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 this interests you, schedule a free phone consultation. We’ll chat about your health goals and if I could help you reach them through Pure Healthy Coaching.

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

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!

Download this THM Friendly Fuel Pull recipe card for free!

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Where are you on your health journey?

I love learning more about health! The plan I follow and coach other women in (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, schedule a free phone consultation. We’ll talk through your health goals and if Pure Healthy Coaching could be a good fit for you.

Note: I’m an Amazon Affiliate so I receive a commission off anything purchased through links I share.