• WEIGHT GAIN SMOOTHIE/serving: 900 kcal 96g carbs 33g of fat 61g of protein I recommend having 1/2 in the am & 1/2 in the afternoon or evening!
• An easy and tasty way to kcal to gain GOOD lean mass properly. Share with someone trying to gain weight.
• Featured is one of our young male soccer players who has a goal to increase his lean mass as well as gain weight using whole foods!

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and portion out accordingly.

Click here to use my discount code (143NWW) for 15% off any Nut’s N More nut butter or powdered nut butter. Highly recommend using these energy bites between meetings as a snack or on the go!

Nuts ‘N More has powdered nut butter, peanut butter, or almond butter available in snack packs for busy student-athletes or work travel.

I highly recommend pairing a snack pack of peanut butter with an apple or a serving of carrot sticks.

Simple instructions with super ingredients

3/4 cup almond or coconut flour

2/3 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup of vanilla Bi-Pro whey protein powder

1.5 tsp baking powder

1 tsp sea salt

1 cup plain whole fat Greek yogurt

2 whole egg

1 cup applesauce

3/4 cup Swerve Brown sugar replacement

2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup Nutsnmore apple crisp PB (use discount code 143NWW for 15% off)

1 cup finely chopped apples

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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin tin with liners or use non-stick spray.

In a large bowl combine flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.

In a medium-sized bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla.

Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix until just combined.

Place sliced apples in a small bowl and coat with reserved 1 tbsp flour.

Gently mash apples into the batter.

Fill the prepared muffin tin, nearly filling each muffin to the top.

This should make 12-18 or so muffins, depending on the size of your muffin tin.

Bake muffins at 400 for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow cooling fully before enjoying! Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 4 months.

Click here to use my discount code (143NWW) for 15% off any Nut’s N More nut butter or powdered nut butter. Highly recommend using these energy bites between meetings as a snack or on the go!

Nuts ‘N More has powdered nut butter, peanut butter, or almond butter available in snack packs for busy student-athletes or work travel.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cup Kodiak Cake protein oats
• 2 scoops BiPro whey protein powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup Nut’s N More Peanut butter
• ¼ cup honey
• 1.5 large, mashed banana
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dark chocolate mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix the dry ingredients first (oats, protein powder, cinnamon, salt) together in a medium mixing bowl. Add the wet ingredients (peanut butter, honey, banana, and vanilla) and stir well with a fork or spatula. The dough will be thick!
2. Fold in the chocolate chips. Use a spoon to scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll between your palms to form a ball. You should have a total of 24 energy bites.
3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before enjoying. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or the freezer for up to 3 months.

   Click here to use my discount code (143NWW) for 15% off any Nut’s N More nut butter or powdered nut butter. Highly recommend using these energy bites between meetings as a snack or on the go!

   Nuts ‘N More has powdered nut butter, peanut butter, or almond butter available in snack packs for busy student-athletes or work travel.

Be sure to follow Wendi on social media for other recipes and quick tips!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 serving vanilla Fairlife Nutrition Plan Bottle
• 3/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt (FAGE is my favorite brand)
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1 RX Bar, see flavors
  • Chocolate Sea Salt or 1 Vanilla Almond
• 2 Tbsp. peanut butter or my personal favorite, brand Nut’s N More
• 1 cup of ice

Instructions:

-Blend up all listed ingredients in a blender.

-Great snack choice between meals to satisfy any craving!

-High-quality protein snack choice after a training session or a tasty recovery snack about 1.5 hours before bed!

I made this one day by mistake after realizing I opened an Rx bar and forgot about it and decided to throw it into a blender and made my new favorite shake! It literally extinguishes ANY craving..it is also super tasty and fits any nutrition plan. My clients and athletes are raving about it. It’s a simple way to get in more flavor and taste to your day! Enjoy 🙂

**For weight gain use the entire bottle of Fairlife, 1 full banana, add additional oats to support added kcal, protein, and nutrition.

**You can also add chia or flax seeds along with spinach if you wish to increase fiber, micronutrients, and healthy fats. But this is optional!

MAKES 2 TOTAL SERVINGS!

Nutrition Facts (per 1 serving)

Calories: 317

Total fat: 11.7 g

Total carbohydrates: 25

Protein: 30 g

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Kodiak Cakes Protein Oats (classic rolled oats)
• 1 bag of Hershey’s Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
• 3/4  jar of Nut’s ‘n More Apple Crisp nut butter
• 1.25 tbsp. Honey
• 4 tbsp. Nut’s ‘n More  Cinnamon Toast powdered peanut butter
• Optional (Add a scoop of whey protein powder and 2 tsp. of cinnamon or nutmeg for additional spice!)

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
• Use a spoon or tablespoon to evenly divide the mixture into 12 balls. Use your hands to form the ball.

Click here to use my discount code (143NWW) for 15% off any Nut’s N More nut butter or powdered nut butter. Highly recommend using these energy bites between meetings as a snack or on the go!

Nuts ‘N More has powdered nut butter, peanut butter, or almond butter available in snack packs for busy student-athletes or work travel.

I highly recommend pairing a snack pack of peanut butter with an apple or a serving of carrot sticks.

A common question I get is, “Wendi, I can’t cook what can I eat for breakfast?” Well, first off please go read my no-cooking required meals and snacks blog for athletes!” I also provide several gems in my most recent blog, “A Student-Athlete’s Guide to Healthy Eating on the Road“.

Recently I delivered performance nutrition to a college soccer team. Many of the players were surprised when I instructed them they can make an egg in the microwave for breakfast! I work with many young athletes in HS that simply haven’t learned many cooking skills and we work on how to make nutrient-dense meals and snacks.

Simple snack and meal ideas to support their needs in the classroom and in sport. Sharing my, “microwavable veggie egg omelet” is a no-brainer. Not being able to cook is no excuse not to eat breakfast. That’s right, I am always advocating for solutions. A simple recipe for any age and any cooking skill. You just need access to a microwave and of course colorful veggies. (Eat the rainbow)

Directions

1. Grab a microwavable safe GLASS bowl and spray with cooking spray (non-stick).
2. Dice up the choice of veggies (roughly 1/2 cup of colorful veggies)
3. Wisk 1-2 whole eggs, some milk, salt, pepper, oregano (or herb of choice) in a microwavable safe bowl until blended. Add diced pepper, a handful of spinach, or diced tomatoes to the blend.
4. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds: Be sure to STIR, microwave until eggs are set, for an additional 30 to 45 seconds longer.
5. Add a dollop of cottage cheese, top with string cheese and serve with two slices of whole-grain toast and nut butter.

That’s it! A delicious breakfast sandwich that’s ready to go without any pots or pans!

Another few options include serving the eggs with a whole-grain pita, whole-grain bagel, whole-grain waffle, or just eggs and fruit! Pair with some low-fat chocolate milk, Greek yogurt parfait, or string cheese.

English muffin cut in half with sliced avocado paired with 3/4 cup Greek yogurt and mixed blueberries and raspberries.

Make sure to always power up your day with protein and produce at the very least along with plenty of quality carbohydrates and whole grains if you’re a student-athlete to increase your fluid, protein, and reduce the risk of nutrient deficiencies.

Be sure to check out my social media pages featuring a variety of meal options as well as my breakfast blog!

In good health and wellness,

Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN

Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN is a registered dietitian nutritionist and performance coach. She utilizes evidence-based science to tailor nutrition programs for athletes to optimize performance, minimize health risks, and enhance recovery from training while focusing on injury prevention. She partners with parents, sports performance staff, and special needs and recreational athletes to offer nutritional guidance and optimal athletic performance and lifestyle plans. Wendi provides virtual services including telehealth but is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wendi works with clients of all levels and ages across the US as well as Canada and the UK. You can find more about Wendi and scheduling an appointment here.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups of low-fat Vanilla Greek yogurt
• 4 tbsp. chia or flax (optional)
• 2 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 2 cups of granola or rolled oats

Directions

1. Spread the yogurt on wax paper and place on a large baking sheet
2. Add all of the ingredients on top
3. Cover with parchment paper to prevent freezer burn
4. Place covered in the freezer for 4 hours

Makes 12-16 squares

Great breakfast, snack, or dessert option to satisfy any craving!