Healthy Eating Nutrition Recipes By Stephen Ralph / September 17, 2015 Share 0 Tweet Chickpea Soup Peanut Butter Protein Brownies Chicken and Chickpea SoupThere’s nothing like a hearty bowl of soup on a cooler day to fill you up and nourish your body and this soup recipe does a perfect job of just that. Soups are relatively fast and easy to prepare and the best news is they can easily be frozen until later for a quick meal on the go.This soup brings together the high protein option of chicken with the higher carb option of chickpeas to give you the perfect combination of nutrition that will fuel your day. Chickpeas are also loaded with dietary fiber, so are an ideal option for keeping blood glucose levels stabilized and your hunger down.If you are looking to make this a lower carb dish, simply omit the added rice, half the amount of chickpeas, and add some additional vegetables such as sliced zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli.Likewise, if you prefer to make it vegetarian, simply leave out the chicken breast and double the chickpea amount to bring the protein content up. INGREDIENTS 16oz of boneless chicken breast2 medium sized chopped carrots2 stalks of chopped celery1 ½ cups chickpeas1/2 cup of chopped onions4 cups of low sodium chicken broth1 cup of brown rice1 tablespoon of olive oil COOKING DIRECTIONS Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into small chunks. Next, heat a large pot with olive oil at medium to high heat and then add in the chicken, carrots, celery, and onions to mixture. Cook until the chicken is partway done.Next, add in the chicken broth and chickpeas, bringing to a boil. Add the brown rice and then cover, turning down the heat to a simmer. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until rice is finished. Serve immediately or place in the fridge until ready to serve. NUTRITIONAL STATS Nutritional Information (makes 8 servings): 157 calories19 grams of carbs10.7 grams of protein3 grams of fat Peanut Butter Protein BrowniesIf you love chocolate (like we do), you’ll fall in love with this chocolate protein brownie recipe. No longer do you need to feel guilty after satisfying your sweet tooth.While a conventional brownie recipe is loaded with sugar and fat, this one brings protein powder into the mix to balance out the macronutrients while helping stabilize blood glucose levels.Regular flour has also been replaced with coconut flour, which adds more fiber to the dish while keeping the total carb count down. For healthy fats, you can thank the addition of peanut butter, which serves as the icing for the brownie.Make this at home and you can indulge in style – all while improving your health at the same time. INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp. of coconut flour¼ cup of whey protein powder¾ cup of liquid egg whites3 tbsp. of cocoa powder½ tbsp. of vanilla stevia (or your sweetener of choice)½ cup of unsweetened almond milk Icing: ½ cup peanut butter1 scoop vanilla caseinalmond milk until desired consistency is reached COOKING DIRECTIONS Blend together all ingredients in the brownies and then bake at 335 F for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Combine icing ingredients and then smear over top. Cut into 8 slices and serve immediately. NUTRITIONAL STATS Nutritional information (Makes 8 brownies): 143 calories9.6 grams of carbs7.4 grams of fat12.6 grams of protein Bio Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest Latest Posts Stephen RalphFounder at Health HaxorStephen is the Founder of Health Haxor, an active duty USAF service member, online entrepreneur and fitness buff. In between a busy schedule Stephen is an active contributor to Health Haxor and regularly posts articles related to men's health, fitness and nutrition. @healthhaxor - 8 years ago +Stephen Ralph Stephen Ralph Latest posts by Stephen Ralph (see all) Mexican Chicken Stew - September 2, 2016 Caribbean Scallop Salad and Gourmet Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes [Dinner and Dessert #5] - October 10, 2015 The Mediterranean Diet Plan: No Calorie Counting or Banned Foods - October 4, 2015
