A lot of ground is covered on this one! Topics included:

  • A coffee protein shake idea
  • Kale salad recipe
  • Erin’s meal prep plan for this week
  • Tips for buying protein powders
  • Guidance for setting your daily calorie budget

Coffee Protein Shake

  • 1 scoop of peanut butter protein
  • 1 tsp of Trader Joe’s Cold brew instant coffee
  • About 8-12 oz of water
  • A handful of ice cubes
  • Give it a good stir and go!

Suggestions for protein powders here. 

My Favorite Way to Make Kale Salad

  • Wash the kale and pat dry. Use your hands to remove the kale leaves from their stems.
  • The key is to slice the kale thinly or, even better, put it through a food processor. 
  • Toss with olive and the juice from at least 1 lemon (about a lemon for each bushel).
  • Light toast pumpkin seeds (40o degree oven for about 5 min- keep an eye on them!).
  • Add a handful or 2 of shredded Manchego cheese. 

Optional: Dried cranberries or currants.

Goes great with this flank steak recipe or the one below!