Hey Besties!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
The holiday season is full of food, family, fun, and the best memories to be made!
Even though we are all on our own individual health journeys, it’s equally as important to not stress about a few days of carb-filled plates at the end of the year.
To alleviate some of that stress, we’ve decided to share our top three favorite recipes that are Thanksgiving Day-worthy that your family will love and will make you feel full and satiated.
Higher Protein Mashed Potatoes:
4 Servings | 257 calories | 11g of protein | 49g of carbs | 2g of fat | 5g of fiber
Ingredients:
5 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons light country crock
½ cup plain greek yogurt
½ cup fat-free fairlife milk
1 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
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Peel potatoes and chop into 1-inch cubes.
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Place in a large pot and add the salt and enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
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Bring pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are soft and tender.
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Drain potatoes.
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Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency
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Gently fold in butter, greek yogurt, milk, and pepper until fully incorporated.
Leslie’s Famous Mac & Cheese:
8 Servings | 281 calories | 16g of protein | 39g of carbs | 7g of fat | 5g of fiber
Ingredients:
1 box barilla protein pasta
3 mini blocks velveeta cheese
⅓ cup fat-free fairlife
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
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Add water to a pot and bring to a boil.
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Once boiling add noodles and cook according to directions on the box.
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While noodles are cooking, chop up Velveeta blocks into small pieces.
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Once noodles are cooked, drain off water and return to the warm stovetop.
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Add in Velveeta, milk, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Watch Leslie's Instagram Reel Here!
Higher Protein Corn Casserole:
9 Servings | 114 calories | 6g of protein | 17g of carbs | 2g of fat | 1g of fiber
Ingredients:
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 can cream corn
¾ cup plain greek yogurt
2 eggs
1 tablespoon light country crock
½ cup kodiak cake pancake mix
Directions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.
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Add all ingredients into a large bowl and combine well.
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Pour into an 8x8 baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is set and golden.
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After baking, wait 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Don’t forget - one…or 3 days of enjoying food with your loved ones is not going to derail your progress.
Enjoy all of the yummy foods and then get right back to the basics the next day. This isn’t “all or nothing,” course correcting is always an option!
Happy Holidays, friend!
