10 Recipes Trainers Swear By

If you’ve ever wondered what fitness pros reach for? These delicious trainer-approved recipes bring bold flavors, quick steps, and ingredients that help keep the body feeling balanced. They’re fun to cook, even better to eat, and perfect for any time you want something that feels satisfying without leaning on heavy ingredients. Whether you need a quick bite or a full dinner, these dishes have your back.

Almond Flour Pancakes

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Use these light, sweet, protein pancakes with almond flour to kick off the day! Sweetened naturally with coconut and bananas these egg-free pancakes contain 10 grams of protein per serving!

Get the recipe: Almond Flour Protein Pancakes

Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding

Mason jar with coffee chia pudding topped with dairy-free whipped cream and a spoon in the jar — Photo Credits: Fit as a Mama Bear

Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost. This dairy-free chia pudding recipe is easy, make-ahead meal that can satisfy a sweet tooth just as well as it can fuel you up!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Coffee Chia Pudding

Double Chocolate Baked Oats

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Naturally dairy-free, made with protein powder and sweetened with maple syrup this high-protein oatmeal has a gooey chocolate center to curb morning blues and give you some fuel to start your day.

Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Oats

Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins

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Give your breakfast a flavor boost with these gluten-free morning glory muffins! Sweetened with bananas and dried fruit these muffins are packed with goodness and hidden veggies!

Get the recipe: Morning Glory Muffins

Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Fire up your taste buds with these easy gluten-free stuffed bell peppers! A tasty side dish or mean course for Meatless Monday these peppers are stuffed with a spicy quinoa zucchini mixture that's a great way to add some flavor to the table. To learn more: Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

Beet Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing

Beet, cucumber, radish, and chickpeas on top of quinoa in a white bowl and a spoon over it with dressing. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

An energizing and refreshing, plant-based power bowl! This beet Buddha bowl is a crunchy, vibrant blend of ingredients all topped with a sweet tahini dressing. Made in just a few minutes it's a great pick me up for lunch.

Get the recipe: Beet Buddha Bowl with Sweet Tahini Dressing

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken Thighs

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Tender, juicy bites of chicken and vegetables coated in a sticky sweet sauce and ready in under 40 minutes. This sheet pan Hawaiian chicken makes for a delicious weeknight dinner. With multiple ways to serve it, these Hawaiian chicken thighs are just as delicious the night of as they are for meal prep.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

Crockpot Shredded Chipotle Chicken

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The meal prep recipe you didn’t know you needed. This slow cooker chipotle chicken is sweetened with honey, super juicy has just the right amount of heat. Use it for quesadillas, bowls, or a new taco night, it’s a shredded chicken recipe you’ll soon rely on. To learn more: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

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Pan-seared until juicy and with a punch of heat, this dairy-free chimichurri shrimp makes for a tasty appetizer, protein-packed snack, or quick busy night dinner. Made with mostly spices and seasonings, this shrimp recipe brings new and delicious flavors to the table. To learn more: Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

Air Fryer Juicy Steak Bites

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Cooked in just 10 minutes these air fryer steak bites come out tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned! With a blend of cumin and garlic, these steak cubes work just as well as a game-day appetizer as they do as part of a busy weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Steak Bites