• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. Stevia or raw unfiltered honey
• ½ scoop protein powder**
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup egg whites
• 2 whole eggs, pasture-raised
• ¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup, grade B
• 4 slices turkey bacon, uncured & nitrate-free  
• 5 pitted dates, chopped  
• 1 tbsp. grass-fed butter

**We used Athletic Greens grass-fed whey isolate, vanilla

Directions

1. In a small saute pan on medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Removed bacon from pan, crumble into small bits and set aside.
2. Add the dry ingredients—oats, chia, baking powder, Stevia, protein powder and cinnamon—in a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Set aside
3. Whisk the eggs, egg whites & milk in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
4. Take a paper towel to wipe the pan clean, then add 1 tsp. butter to grease. On medium-heat heat, add ¼ pancake batter. Add ¼ chopped dates and crumbled bacon on top. When batter begins to bubble, it’s ready to flip.
5. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and grass-fed butter. To cut down on the sugar, mix the maple syrup with equal parts water and 1 tbsp. butter. Heat in microwave for 15 seconds, stir and pour over pancakes. Enjoy immediately.

Nutritional Information & Macros

Dietary Information: Gluten Free

Macronutrients

• 387 calories
• 8.75g fat
• 40g carbs
• 37.2g protein

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Adam Bornstein

Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author and the author of You Can’t Screw This Up. He is the founder of Born Fitness, and the co-founder of Arnold’s Pump Club (with Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Pen Name Consulting. An award-winning writer and editor, Bornstein was previously the Chief Nutrition Officer for Ladder, the Fitness and Nutrition editor for Men’s Health, Editorial Director at LIVESTRONG.com, and a columnist for SHAPE, Men’s Fitness, and Muscle & Fitness. He’s also a nutrition and fitness advisor for LeBron James, Cindy Crawford, Lindsey Vonn, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. According to The Huffington Post, Bornstein is “one of the most inspiring sources in all of health and fitness.” His work has been featured in dozens of publications, including The New York Times, Fast Company, ESPN, and GQ, and he’s appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and E! News.

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• ¼ cup low-sugar granola*
• 2 tbsp. crushed walnuts
• ⅔ cup plain or vanilla Greek or Skyr yogurt**
• ½ cup mixed berries
• 1 tsp. raw, unfiltered honey

*We used Purely Elizabeth’s Original Grain Gluten-Free Granola

**We used Siggi’s plain 4% yogurt.

Directions

• In a mason jar or serving bowl, add 1 tbsp. of granola & ½ tsp. of honey.
• Top with ⅓ cup yogurt.
• Then sprinkle 1 tbsp. of walnuts, ¼ cup berries and 1 tbsp. Granola.
• Layer once more with yogurt, walnuts, berries and granola, then drizzle with a little honey.

Nutritional Information & Macros

Dietary Information: Vegetarian, Gluten free (if gluten-free granola is used), Contains dairy & nuts

Macros per serving

• 620 calories
• 42g fat
• 43g carbs
• 27g protein

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Adam Bornstein

Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author and the author of You Can’t Screw This Up. He is the founder of Born Fitness, and the co-founder of Arnold’s Pump Club (with Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Pen Name Consulting. An award-winning writer and editor, Bornstein was previously the Chief Nutrition Officer for Ladder, the Fitness and Nutrition editor for Men’s Health, Editorial Director at LIVESTRONG.com, and a columnist for SHAPE, Men’s Fitness, and Muscle & Fitness. He’s also a nutrition and fitness advisor for LeBron James, Cindy Crawford, Lindsey Vonn, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. According to The Huffington Post, Bornstein is “one of the most inspiring sources in all of health and fitness.” His work has been featured in dozens of publications, including The New York Times, Fast Company, ESPN, and GQ, and he’s appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and E! News.

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• 1 small handful spinach
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 c. Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• Frozen peach slices (1 peach)
• 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
• 1 tsp Chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Note: If you did not have time to freeze peaches ahead of time, make sure to add ice to this recipe. 

How To

Combine ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 5 cups squash, cubed
• 6-8 cups collard greens, chopped
• 4 small sausage links, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 2 Tbsp feta
• Drizzle olive oil
• Fresh thyme
• Salt and Pepper

How To

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a hot skillet with olive oil, sauté onions, bell pepper, and squash for 8-10 minutes. Add greens cooking until wilted.
3. Transfer veggie mix to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add sausage and fresh thyme.
4. Create 4 trenches for your eggs. Using a ramekin for each egg, slowly drop one egg in each trench. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Add feta. Cook for 5 more minutes or until sausage is cooked and eggs are firm.
6. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
7. Serve with toast!

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Ingredients

Yields 3 servings

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar or sugar substitute
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
• 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened regular or vanilla almond milk
• 5 tbsp chia seeds
• Toppings: lots of raspberries and a pinch of coconut flakes

How To

1. Combine cocoa powder, coconut sugar, protein powder, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup almond milk.
2. Mix well to form a thick chocolate mixture. Add remaining almond milk. Mix well.
3. Add chia seeds. Mix again! Make sure chia seeds are evenly distributed. Let it stand for 2 minutes.
4. Then, you guessed it—mix one more time!
5. Cover and refrigerate for 4-5 hours.
6. Serve with fresh fruit and your favorite toppings.

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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What You Need

Fried Egg Burrito Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 can low sodium black beans, drained (not rinsed)
• 1/2 cup pre-cooked rice (leftovers work great for this meal and saves time)
• 1 tortilla or burrito wrap (suggested: look for 4g or more of fiber per serving)
• 2 eggs, fried (or cooked however you like them)
• Plum tomatoes, diced
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Avocado (optional)

Sauce Ingredients

1/4 cup non-fat plain Greek Yogurt
Hot sauce
2 Tbsp water

How To

1. In a skillet on medium heat, soften garlic and onions for 3 minutes. I use a splash of water in place of oil or butter.
2. Add black beans. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
3. While veggies are cooking, prepare your eggs the way you like them.
4. For the sauce combine yogurt + hot sauce + water.
5. Assemble the burrito with a spoonful of rice, a spoonful of black bean mixture, a handful of tomatoes, eggs, basil, sauce.

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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Tart Cherry Recovery Bowl Ingredients

• 1-2 cup frozen tart cherries
• 1 medium frozen banana
• 1/2 cup liquid (water, milky, dairy substitute of your choice).
• Toppings: coconut flakes, granola, raw pepita seeds, extra cherries, extra banana slices, 100% cacao nibs

How To

1. Blend frozen cherries, banana, and liquids (for bowls you want minimal liquid to keep the texture thick like sorbet).
2. Add toppings.
3. Enjoy!

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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The Green Machine is an alternative to traditional “sweet” tasting smoothie bowls with more veggies than fruit and a fresh summer taste of lime and ginger.

Ingredients

• 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
• 1 rib celery
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 handful baby spinach
• 8-10 springs flat parsley
• 1″ ginger
• 1 cup water
• 1 lime
• Extra apple and cucumber for topping

Directions

Blend all ingredients except lime. Serve in a bowl with extra toppings and lots of fresh-squeezed lime juice!

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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What you need:

• Waffles
• Turkey bacon or regular bacon (nitrate free)
• Kale
• Tomato slices
• Egg, sunny side up (aka: dippy eggs if you are from the country like me)
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Tabasco

How to:

1. Using your waffle as a base, layer one slice of turkey bacon, kale, tomatoes slices, egg, and cheese.
2. Top with a few dashes of Tabasco.
3. Enjoy!

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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The higher percentage of cacao means there will be less added sugar. 100% cocoa has 0g of added sugars. But not too fast—pure cacao is VERY bitter. Start with 70-90% and you will have a nice balance of chocolatey goodness without all the extra sugar.

Here’s What You Need:

• 1/2 cup oats (measured dry), cooked
• 1 ripe banana, sliced
• 1 Tbsp raw whole shelled pepitas (or your favorite unsalted/raw seeds)
• 1 dark chocolate square 70-90% cacao, smashed
• 1 Tbsp almond butter

How To:

Combine in a bowl and enjoy!

Check it out on Instagram: Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl.

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.

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