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Simple Mason Jar Protein Ice Cream

Sometimes, you just want ice cream without the guilt or the sugar crash. That’s where this vanilla protein ice cream comes in. It’s creamy, sweet, and tastes like a real treat, but it’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Plus, it’s packed with protein, so it can double as a post-workout snack or late-night dessert that won’t derail your fitness goals. This ice cream is also very easy to make in 30 minutes. All that will be needed to make this is a simple mason jar.

For a simple single-serving batch you will need the following:

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 cup heavy whippng cream

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 tablespoons sugar substitute (like stevia adjust to taste)

1 pinch of pink Himalayan salt (balances flavor)

Let’s get to the fun part

1. Combine all ingredients into an 8 ox mason jar

2. Close and shake the jar for up to 5 minutes to mix (try not to over mix)

3. Freeze for 30 minutes (don’t freeze it too long as it could damage the jar)

4. Renove from the freezer and serve with your favorite toppings or straight from the container.

I ate the whole thing. Zero regrets

The best part about this treat is that you can customize your toppings (or protein powder if you want something like chocolate or strawberry). This is a beginner friendly recipe that can be enjoyed the same day. Until the next time dear readers. Excelsior!

Picadillo (Giniling) – Ground Beef in Tomato Sauce


I enjoy trying different kinds of foods from all over when I travel, and I try to also find recipes for places I might want to go as well. I make it a point to explore different kinds of cuisine from all places. One dish that i recently stumbled upon is Picadillo.  Picadillo, known in the Philippines as Giniling, is a hearty, comforting dish that brings together simple ingredients in a rich tomato-based sauce. What makes Giniling special is how adaptable it is. You can swap ground beef for pork, chicken, or even turkey. You can also swap the veggies for assorted heartiness and color.

For this recipe, you will need the following:

1 lb  ground beef (the leaner, the better, but I found a little fat in this recipe worked well)

3 medium potatoes, diced

2  large carrots, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can tomato sauce (Alternatively I used fresh tomatoes that were blanched and chopped in the food processor)

2 tbsp soy sauce (I found teriyaki sauce works in a pinch)

2 tbsp cooking oil

Assorted spices of your choice to taste


Now let’s get down to the good part:

1. Prepare the base: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.


2. Brown the meat: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.


3. Season: Stir in soy sauce, tomato sauce, (for additional texture you can opt for  tomato paste to mix with the sauce). Simmer for 2–3 minutes.


4. Add vegetables: Mix in potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.


5. Finish: Add any additional veggies you may want to use (commonly peas and peppers are used, but you can use what you want) and the seasonings. Simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined. (Green onions garnish is optional)

The finished product

And there you have it. A simple hearty dish that the whole family can enjoy. This one was a lot of fun. Until the next time, dear readers. Excelsior!

Simple Salmon Quesadillas

Sometimes, the simplest things in life are the best. Some days are just so long and exhausting that you might not feel like doing anything, let alone cook. These salmon quesadillas are quick and easy for those long days or those lazy afternoons. For this, you will simply need some salmon, your preferred shredded cheese and spices of your choice , low carb wraps, salsa, and light sour cream.

This recipe works with fresh or frozen salmon that has been thawed out. Simply bake the salmon on a lightly greased baking dish for 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (or grill to desired tenderness) after applying your seasoning of choice. (For mine in utilized Mrs. Dash all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, and a healthy dash of Tony’s Cajun seasoning).

After the fish flakes with the touch of a fork, you can then chop up the salmon into small pieces with a chefs knife or shred it to pieces with a food processor if you have one. Warm up your wrap in a skillet for about a minute, being sure to flip onto both sides and apply a healthy layer of cheese around the wrap and place a serving of the shredded salmon into to wrap (about 4 to 6 ounces should do depending on how big your wraps are). Fold over the wrap and place into a lightly oiled skillet and cook both sides until the cheese has melted together both sides of the wrap. Once removed from the skillet cut into four pieces and serve with the salsa and sour cream.

Very low effort dinner but delicious nonetheless

This is an easy low effort dinner that can be prepared within 30 minutes. The best part about this is that you can put in other ingredients such as tomato and spinach and peppers for a nice serving of vegetables as well. Until the next time, dear readers, excelsior!

Guilt Free Protein Muffins

When it comes to desserts, nothing is more satisfying than a good old-fashioned muffin. They are easy, quick, and tasty, but with the amount of sugar that can come in most muffins, it prompted me to see how i can make them less sugary and equally tasty.

For this recipe you will need the following: 3/4 sugar free sweetener,1 1/2 cup flour (or almond flour), 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2/3 cup almond milk, 2/3 cup olive oil, 1 cup of frozen fruit of your choice, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 3 cups of protein powder of your choice (i used the aldi brand which has 30 g of protein per scoop), and lastly avocado oil spray to lubricate the muffin tray with optional muffin cups.

While preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, take your dry ingredients and whisk together in a bowl and set aside. Next, combine all dry ingredients and pour over top of the dry ingredients and fold in the fruit as you stir into a batter. Once all the ingredients are together pour evenly into the muffin tray (my muffin tray made about 6 large muffins so can be spread out over at least 12 smaller muffins if you have a higher capacity tray). Once all the batter is in the tray, place the muffins into the oven for 20-25 minutes or until you can put in a toothpick and remove it from the muffin cleanly.

I left in in a little longer than anticipated, but it was still amazing.

These muffins were so delicious, and I didn’t feel guilty eating a single one. With the sugar free sweetener and protein powder this made it into a nice staple for a post workout treat with 15 grams of protein per serving (for large muffin tray at 30 grams of protein per scoop with the protein i used. Your protein might vary depending on the powder used). These can last up to about a week and, of course, can be frozen for later. Until the next time, dear readers excelsior!