https://www.gymgirl.com/blogs/sweatessentials.atom Gym Girl - #SWEATessentials 2015-01-30T11:34:00-05:00 Gym Girl https://www.gymgirl.com/blogs/sweatessentials/18676243-pumpkin-nut-protein-bread 2015-01-30T11:34:00-05:00 2015-01-30T11:39:39-05:00 Pumpkin-Nut Protein Bread Molly Albino Who doesn't LOVE bread?  When I began eating fit, I mourned bread the most.  None of the "fit" bread recipes were something I looked forward to eating.  I might be able to choke it down with water, if I tried.  A lot of water.  read more . . .

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Who doesn't LOVE bread?  When I began eating fit, I mourned bread the most.  None of the "fit" bread recipes were something I looked forward to eating.  I might be able to choke it down with water, if I tried.  A lot of water.

So I began experimenting, figuring out what the other recipes lacked and omitting ingredients that didn't either enhance the nutritional value or the taste.  I wanted something with a significant amount of protein, and a manageable amount of slow carbs.  Then it happened.  The moment I bit into this bread, I knew it was the one.  It's gluten free and dairy free, and hits my goal for protein, slow carbs and healthy fat.  And it's delicious.  If you don't like pumpkin, you can also substitute another fruit in equal parts, such as 4 medium mashed bananas or additional applesauce, replacing the pumpkin pie spice for cinnamon.  This bread is can also be made ahead of time, sliced, and frozen for later.  It's a great on-the-go snack and is even better toasted.  Enjoy!

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the following ingredients in a bowl:

In a separate bowl, combine:

  • 3 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Large Egg Whites or 8 oz Liquid Egg Whites
  • 1/2 C Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 15 oz Pure Pumpkin

Pour the ingredients from the dry bowl into the wet bowl and mix well.  Blend in:

Mix again.  The dough should be thick and sticky (somewhere between brownie batter and pizza dough).  Fold in:

  • 1/4 C Chopped Walnuts (optional)

Spray a loaf pan with Pam or other non-stick ingredient.  Place in the center of a pre-heated oven and bake for 35 minutes.  Makes 8 servings.

Top with almond butter or preserves, if desired.

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      Let's face it, we all blow our calorie budget every now and then.  By consuming an extra 500 calories per day, you could gain two pounds in two weeks over the holidays....yikes!
      So now that the festive holiday season is over, what do you do to get back on track?  read more . . .

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      Get Back On Track with Tips From The Vegan Bikini Doc


      Make these 9 tips a habit in the coming year for continued health, well-being and success.


      et’s face it, we all blow our calorie budget every now and then.  By consuming an extra 500 calories per day, you could gain two pounds in two weeks over the holidays....yikes!


      So now that the festive holiday season is over, what do you do to get back on track?

      Here's are some things you can do to get back on track to establishing healthier habits in the New Year.
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      Dr. Harriet Davis is a board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician with a passion for motivating and inspiring others.  She is also a wife, mother, and an IFBB Professional bikini athlete.  A former track athlete, Harriet has been a sports enthusiast for over 20 years.  With her devotion to health and fitness, it is hardly a surprise that Harriet has found recent success as a 100% vegan bikini competitor.

      Harriet's passion is to help others achieve optimal health and wellness through living a fit and healthy lifestyle.  She uses her blog Vegan Bikini Doc to inspire others to find balance in family, fitness, and plant-based nutrition.
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