Cooking Katie Lady

Healthy Protein Lemon Pesto Pasta With Grilled Chicken & Asparagus 🍋🌿 ‼️ Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com https://cookingkatielady.com/recipe/protein-pesto-pasta-with-chicken-asparagus/ 🌿This Protein Pesto Pasta is a family staple! It is veggie & protein loaded and bursting with flavor! The hint of lemon is so refreshing for Summer ☀️ Try making this with my homemade peso for the ultimate home cooked meal 🤗 👉I also used precooked grilled chicken from my @Trifecta meal prep plan to speed up my time in the kitchen & seasoned with the seasonings listed below 🙌 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: 14.5 oz. chickpea protein pasta 2 lbs. grilled chicken breasts 1 lb. asparagus (fresh, woody ends cut off) 1 cup pesto (try my homemade pesto!) 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp onion powder 1-1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper Pepper (to taste) ¼ cups lemon juice (fresh) ¼ cups parmesan cheese (freshly grated) 2 tbsp pine nuts (toasted) 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil & line up asparagus. Season with some salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Season chicken with the Italian seasoning, garlic salt, lemon pepper, and onion powder. Cook/grill chicken. Cook asparagus for 12 minutes. In a large bowl combine the pasta, pesto, Parmesan, lemon juice, pine nuts, asparagus, and chicken. Serve & enjoy!! Macros per serving (assuming divided into 10 1.4 oz. pasta servings plus chicken & sauces): 367 calories 16g fat 32g carbs 30g protein #pesto #proteinpasta #proteinpestopasta #highprotein #mealprep #EasyRecipes #easyandhealthy #healthyrecipes #glutenfree

‼️ Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com 🙌🙌 https://cookingkatielady.com/recipe/low-calorie-greek-yogurt-brownies/ Super Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies 🍫 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup organic flour (all-purpose or oat) ½ cup organic cacao powder 30g organic chocolate protein powder (or additional cacao powder if you won’t want protein) ½ cup monk fruit (or sweetener of choice) ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 heaping cup plain, organic nonfat Greek yogurt ½ cup organic unsweetened almond milk 90g organic dark chocolate chips 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 in glass baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients. Add in the wet ingredients & mix just until fully incorporated. Do not over mix! The batter should be fairly thick, but add another splash of almond milk if it seems too thick. 3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your chocolate chips (add a little coconut oil if needed to melt). Pour into your brownie batter & gently fold into the brownie batter. 4. Transfer to your prepared baking dish and top with additional chocolate chips if desired. Bake the brownies for 30-35 (30 for more gooey) minutes and enjoy! Makes 9 large or 12 small brownies. Apx. Macros Per Brownie (assuming 12): 90 cals 5g fat 8g carbs (5 net) 6g protein #brownies #greekyogurt #cacao #healthysweets #greekyogurtrecipes #fudge #chocolate #baking #dessert #brownierecipe

#ad Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com Healthy Low Carb, High Protein Italian Ground Turkey & Veggie Skillet Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Low Carb | High Protein 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: 👉For the turkey mixture: 2 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground turkey 1 tsp salt 🧂 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried basil 🌿 👉For the veggies: 1/2 yellow onion 🧅 2 tsp minced garlic 🧄 2 medium zucchini, cut into quarters 2 bell peppers color of choice, chopped 🫑 1 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 🌿 1/2 tsp chili powder 🌶 1/4 tsp paprika 6 oz. tomato paste 🍅 1 cup water 💧 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: ‼️Comment “SKILLET” for the full detailed recipe on my blog, where you can easily screenshot, print, pin, etc. 🤗 👉https://cookingkatielady.com Brown ground turkey over medium/high heat and drain any excess water/fat. Add turkey seasonings & stir to combine. Remove & set aside. Drizzle olive oil in the pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant and then add in the zucchini & bell pepper. Add veggie seasonings. Cook until desired veggie doneness. Add the ground turkey back into the skillet & turn the heat down. Add tomato paste & water. Mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes & enjoy! A great addition to top this dish off is some shredded Parmesan cheese if you are not dairy free 🙂 Macros (8 servings): 255 calories 11g fat 9g carbs 29g protein ##onepanmeal##groundturkey##veggies##lowcarb##highprotein##lowcalorie##easydinner##healthydinner##EasyRecipe##mealprep##easyandhealthy#creatorsearchinsights

Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com Mexican Inspiret Street Corn Chicken Enchiladas 🌽🫔🧀 You will not regret adding these to your next meal prep plan or making them for a family dinner! They are so easy to make and honestly my favorite enchiladas ever. 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: Enchiladas: 8 tortillas (of choice) 1 lb cooked & shredded chicken - I used precooked & shredded chicken from my @Trifecta meal prep plan 15 oz. can organic kernel corn 🌽 3/4 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack (or cheese of choice) 15 oz. green enchilada sauce (Siete is a clean one) 4 oz. green chiles 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/2 small red onion, finely diced Steet Corn Sauce: 1/2 cup avocado oil mayo 2 tbsp plain nonfat greek yogurt 1 lime, juiced 1/2 tbsp hot sauce 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with avocado oil spray. Optional: Roast corn in a skillet over medium heat, until the corn kernels are roasted, about 5 to 8 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the street corn sauce ingredients. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, corn, red onion, homemade sauce, green chiles, 3/4 of the enchilada sauce, Monterey, and cotija. Divide the filling among the tortillas & tightly roll. Line the tortillas in your baking dish. Top the tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Top off the enchiladas with things such as avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, and cotija cheese. Enjoy!! Macros are for the filling only (divided into 8). Adjust with your desired tortillas. My sourdough tortillas add 160 cals per enchilada. 235 calories 12g fat 11g carbs 22g protein #enchiladas #streetcorn #mexicanstreetcorn #healthyrecipes #mealprep #mealprepideas #EasyRecipes #DinnerIdeas #highproteinrecipes

Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com Sugar Free Candied Pecans 🍁🎄 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cup plain, unsalted pecan halves 1/3 cup monk fruit or sweetener of choice 1/2 tbsp cinnamon Dash nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tbsp egg whites 1/2 tsp salt 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: Whisk egg whites & vanilla until frothy & coat the pecans. Then add in remaining ingredients. Spread out onto prepared baking sheet into a single layer. Bake for 45 minutes @ 250°F, stirring every 15 minutes. Macros (Per 1/8 cup of pecans): 103 calories 10g fat 2g carbs 2g protein Gluten Free | Vegetarian | Sugar Free | Dairy Free #candiedpecans #pecans #sugarfree #healthysweets #holidayrecipes #pecanrecipes #EasyRecipes #glutenfreedairyfree

Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com Christmas Protein Sugar Cookie Bars 🎄🎁 gluten free | grain free | high protein | low carb There are not enough words to describe how good these are 😍 ❤️Be sure to like and save this recipe & follow @cookingkatielady for more easy and healthy recipes 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: For the base: 2 cups organic almond flour 30g @truvani organic vanilla protein powder ( ❤️ Code KATIE20 for 20% off) 1/3 cup monk fruit 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 🧂 4 tbsp organic coconut oil (softened) 4 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) 2 organic eggs 🥚 1 tsp vanilla extract For the frosting: 4 oz. organic cream cheese (softened) 15g organic vanilla protein sprinkle of monk fruit sweetener 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tsp unsweetened almond milk 🥛 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Whisk the almond flour, protein, monk fruit, baking powder, & salt. Add in the eggs, coconut oil, Greek yogurt & vanilla. Mix until smooth. Spread the batter evenly in your baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. In the meantime, make your frosting. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and a few tsp of almond milk as needed until you get your desired frosting consistency. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars. Slice into 16 squares. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes & enjoy! Approx. macros per bar: 148 calories 12g fat 4g carbs (2 net) 7g protein #sugarcookies #christmasrecipes #holidayrecipes #proteinbars #holidaybaking #christmasdessert #easyholidaydesserts #glutenfree

Bang Bang Salmon Bites 🍣🔥 🍣Literally one of the easiest and most delicious meals or even appetizer! You can easily prep this ahead of time and cut in season the salmon beforehand. 🔥These bang bang salmon bites are gluten dairy, soy and refined sugar-free. 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: Salmon: 2 lbs salmon 🍣 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒 1 tsp garlic powder (or a little more to taste) 1 tsp onion powder (or a little more to taste) 🧅 1 tsp smoked paprika (or a little more to taste) 1 tsp salt (or a little more to taste) 🧂 1 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 2-3 tbsp cornstarch Sauce: 1/2 cup mayo (organic, I use Primal) 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (organic, I used Whole Foods organic) 1 tbsp sriracha 1 tbsp honey (organic, raw) 🍯 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh) 🍋‍🟩 Things to garnish/serve with such as sesame seeds, green onions, rice, cucumber salad, etc. 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: Pat the salmon dry and dice it. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced salmon, olive oil, seasonings, and cornstarch. Coat well. Preheat a skillet over medium/high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear each salmon bite for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Alternatively, you can air fry these for 8 to 10 ish minutes at 400°F. Mix together all of the bang bang sauce ingredients and either toss the bang bang salmon bites in the sauce, or keep it on the side and drizzle as you need! #salmon #bangbangsalmon #bangbangsauce #EasyRecipes #glutenfree #healthyrecipes #highprotein #salmonbites

‼️ Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com https://cookingkatielady.com/recipe/100-calorie-banana-muffins/ 100 Calorie Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins 🍌 Refined Sugar Free | 10 Ingredients | Gluten Free Option | Oil/Butter Free 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS; 2 large bananas (ripe; or 3 medium, mashed) 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) ½ cup granulated monk fruit (or granular sweetener of choice) 2 eggs (large) 🥚 1 tsp vanilla extract 1¾ cup flour (organic all purpose or oat work) ½ tsp salt 🧂 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a standard sized muffin tin. In a medium bowl, whisk together mashed banana, Greek yogurt, monk fruit, vanilla extract, & eggs. Add in the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined. Don’t over mix. Pour the batter into your muffin tin. Bake 20-25 minutes. Top with butter or almond butter for the ultimate treat! Macros Per Muffin (12) 100 cals 1g fat 19g carbs 5g protein #banana #bananamuffins #easyandhealthy #muffins #greekyogurt #breakfastmuffins #greekyogurtrecipes

Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com COTTAGE CHEESE HOT CAKES 🥞 Low Calorie | Gluten Free | Refined Sugar Free | High Protein 🥞 Rise and shine with these delicious cottage cheese hot cakes! 🌞 Packed with protein and low in calories, they're the perfect guilt-free breakfast treat. 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: 1 cup small curd cottage cheese (1%) 3 large eggs 1 cup Nature Eats Almond+ Nut Flour 1 tsp vanilla extract ⅛ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp monk fruit or sweetener of choice 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: In a small blender, add the cottage cheese & blend until smooth & creamy. In a mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour, baking powder, salt, & monk fruit. Add the eggs, blended cottage cheese, and vanilla extract. Whisk until just combined. Preheat a large griddle/skillet over medium heat. Form 4 large, thick hot cakes. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Top with syrup and enjoy! Serving size = 2 hot cakes Macros Per Serving: 385 calories 14g fat 29g carbs 27g protein ✨ These are naturally high and protein without adding protein powder. However, if you would like to add protein powder, substitute 1/4 cup of the almond flour for protein powder! #hotcakes #breakfast #breakfastrecipes #breakfastideas #highprotein #proteinbreakfast #cottagecheese #cottagecheeserecipes #pancakes #almondflour

Full detailed recipes can always be found on my blog (linked in bio) ❤️ https://cookingkatielady.com Greek Yogurt Biscuits 😍 These Greek yogurt biscuits will give you that same buttery, fluffy texture we all love, except with way less fat & calories fat than traditional buttermilk biscuits. And they taste amazing!! 🤩 You’ll only need 6 done ingredients and 10 minutes of prep 🙌🙌 ‼️Be sure to like and save this recipe & follow @cookingkatielady for more easy and healthy recipes 🤗 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups organic all purpose flour 2 tbsp monk fruit or sweetener of choice 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup plain, organic nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tbsp grass fed butter 👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add in the Greek yogurt and grate in cold butter. Mix together until fully incorporated (it’s easiest to use your hands at the end and knead it. Keep kneading, it will all come together I promise!) 3. Roll the dough out onto a flat surface. Use a biscuit cutter or a lid of a jar to make 6 biscuits. 4. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until til golden brown. Brush the tops with some melted butter before baking for a more golden top. 5. Serve with jam, gravy, etc.! Bake at 375°F 15-20 minutes Macros Per Biscuit (6): 160 calories 4g fat 24g carbs 7g protein ##biscuits##greekyogurt##healthyrecipes##easyandhealthy##EasyRecipes##homemadebiscuits##flakybiscuits##baking##creatorsearchinsights