What I Eat in a Day Pt. 68

Three more high-protein favorites to save and make again.

French Toast Nugget Bowl

Nutrition is based on 2 slices of bread at approximately 80 calories each and standard almond butter. Different bread and almond butter brands will shift the final macros slightly.

• 2 slices bread, about 80 calories per slice
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp granulated stevia
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• Spray oil

1. Cut each slice of bread into 9 small squares, making 18 pieces total.
2. Whisk the egg, egg whites, cinnamon, stevia, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add the bread pieces and gently toss until evenly coated in the egg mixture.
4. Lightly coat a nonstick skillet with spray oil and heat over medium-low heat.
5. Add the coated bread pieces and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides and the egg coating is fully cooked.
6. Dice the strawberries and add them to a serving bowl.
7. Add the French toast nuggets.
8. Microwave the almond butter for about 15 to 20 seconds, until warm and drizzleable.
9. Drizzle the melted almond butter over the bowl and serve warm.

Cottage Cheese Animal Style Burger Fries

Serves 1.

• 200g raw potato
• 4 oz 96% lean ground beef, raw
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Spray oil
• 1/3 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
• 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish

• 2 tbsp dill pickles, sliced
• 1/4 cup tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp green onion
• 2 tbsp shredded lettuce

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F or 200°C, or the oven to 425°F or 220°C.
2. Cut the potato into thin fries.
3. Lightly coat the fries with spray oil and season with half of the salt.
4. Air fry for 16 to 20 minutes, shaking halfway through, or bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
5. Add the ground beef to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season with the garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining salt.
6. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat.
7. Stir the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, and relish together until creamy.
8. Chop the pickles, tomato, and green onion.
9. Arrange the fries on a plate and top with the cooked ground beef.
10. Spoon the cottage cheese burger sauce over the beef and fries.
11. Top with the pickles, tomato, green onion, and shredded lettuce, and serve warm.

BBQ Chicken Smashed Sweet Potato

Serves 1.

• 250g raw sweet potato
• 2 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
• 2 tbsp sugar-free barbecue sauce
• 40g fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp red onion
• 1 tbsp green onion
• Spray oil
• 1/8 tsp salt

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F or 220°C.
2. Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until extremely soft. Alternatively, microwave for 8 to 10 minutes until very soft.
3. Place the cooked sweet potato on a lined baking sheet and gently smash it down with the bottom of a glass or fork.
4. Lightly coat with spray oil and season with salt.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges begin to brown slightly.
6. Spread the barbecue sauce over the smashed sweet potato.
7. Top with the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, red onion, and green onion.
8. Return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until everything is hot and the cheese is melted.
9. Serve warm.