Condiments are one of those things that is very easy to discount, but can quickly lead to a lot of extra calories. If you read the nutritional information, most condiments will look very low calorie.| No Cheat Day Needed
What do you get when you cross flakey, buttery biscuits with gooey, melty grilled cheese? These grilled cheese biscuit bites. Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of the most comforting foods out there, and they're quite| No Cheat Day Needed
In the wise words of Ron Swanson: "There has never been a sadness that can't be cured by breakfast food" Wiser words have never been spoken. Aside from maybe pizza, there's nothing I'd rather eat| No Cheat Day Needed
Do you want to eat raw cookie dough for breakfast? That's a silly question, of course you do! Breakfast rarely fills me up. I can eat a loaded bacon, egg, and cheese bagel and immediately| No Cheat Day Needed
Fall is apple season around here, so give me ALL the apple recipes! This is one of the easiest recipes you'll ever come across, and also possibly one of the most fun. If you want| No Cheat Day Needed
Earlier this year, the internet (TikTok specifically) started going crazy over 2-Ingredient Oreo Sushi Rolls. Basically, you separate Oreo cookies from the cream and blend them both up separately to create a sushi roll. I| No Cheat Day Needed
These Oreo cupcakes are so good that you would NEVER know that each cupcake contains a sneaky 13g of protein. In fact, I had numerous people try this recipe, and everybody said that they do| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're a fan of Oreos, you're going to love this Cookies and Cream Fudge. I guarantee it. Much like my original Chocolate Fudge recipe, this Cookies and Cream Fudge is insanely simple to make.| No Cheat Day Needed
Cheesecake is definitely one of my favorite desserts, but it's one of the more difficult desserts to get right. Being from NY, I'm a sucker for NY-style cheesecake, but it's something I've never been quite| No Cheat Day Needed
All images used in this post are property of oreo.com Oreo Cookies are one of the best cookies out there. With crunchy chocolate cookies and a delicious cream filling, there's really no better combination| No Cheat Day Needed
If you follow a high-protein diet, Trader Joe's can be a GREAT place to shop to hit those protein goals! Here are some of my favorite high-protein options at Trader Joe's.| No Cheat Day Needed
Year after year, Trader Joe's Orange Chicken is voted the overall favorite product at Trader Joe's through the "Customer Choice Awards." For good reason, too. This frozen food tastes just like what you'd order at| No Cheat Day Needed
One of the best items you can buy from Trader Joe's is frozen hash browns. If you've ever been to McDonald's and have ordered a hashbrown patty, a Trader Joes hash brown is nearly identical.| No Cheat Day Needed
You don’t need to throw in the towel after one bad day. We tend to look at dieting as if it’s an all-or-nothing thing. If our day isn’t perfect, we go into panic mode and| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're reading this, I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you've heard someone talking about a calorie deficit diet for weight loss, but you can't seem to make sense of the| No Cheat Day Needed
If you've explored any of my recipes before, you'll know I like to type up a bunch of notes before diving into the recipe. This isn't because I like to hear (er, read) myself talk-| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're looking for an easy recipe, you're in the right place. This Maple Bacon French Toast Casserole just requires some very simple prep (which is mostly just throwing ingredients together) and baking together in| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're in the mood for crispy hash browns, I'm here to show you just how easy it is. We're going to take a frozen hash brown and turn it into a crispy hash brown| No Cheat Day Needed
If you need the perfect gameday appetizer, this soft pretzel skillet with beer cheese is it! The ingredients are simple, it doesn't take very long to make, it's delicious, and it's shareable. And might I| No Cheat Day Needed
If you ask me, pretzels are one of the best snacks on the planet. As a proud member of the "Carb Lover's Club," I'm no stranger to pretzels. They're definitely one of my top 3| No Cheat Day Needed
Pretzels are probably my favorite snack of all time. If I'm going out to eat and pretzels are on the menu as an option, you bet your butt I'm ordering them. Whether it's Auntie Anne's,| No Cheat Day Needed
This recipe is sponsored by Quorn, but all opinions are my own. And trust me: I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe, sponsored or not! One of my favorite recipes I've ever made is my Crispy| No Cheat Day Needed
Do you know how sometimes your most creative ideas come to you completely out of the blue? For me, that's almost always in the shower. This recipe I bring you today is the result of| No Cheat Day Needed
It's time to elevate your breakfast with these crispy (and secretly healthy) churro waffles. For these delicious waffles, you only need three ingredients, making this an incredibly easy breakfast to throw together. Each churro waffle| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're in the mood for a crunchy snack, look no further than these incredibly crunchy Air Fryer Bagel Chips! One of my favorite snacks in the world is pita chips, but very high on| No Cheat Day Needed
It used to be that if you wanted milk, the only option was cow's milk. Whole milk, 2%, 1%, or skim, were the only options you could turn to. When I was a young child| No Cheat Day Needed
After my Healthy Gingerbread Cookie recipe, Santa's Trash Cookies are the most fun Christmas cookie recipe you can make. If you could take a trip to the North Pole and dig through Santa's trash on| No Cheat Day Needed
These molasses crackle cookies have a slight crunch on the outside, and yet the inside remains soft and gooey. The molasses in these cookies gives them the perfect combination of bitterness and sweetness, and the| No Cheat Day Needed
Five Guys is one of the most popular fast-food chains in this country, but figuring out the nutrition facts of each menu item can prove difficult, so I'm here to help. Five Guys certainly doesn't| No Cheat Day Needed
Leftover pulled pork is one of the best things to have in your refrigerator, in my opinion. It can be transformed into virtually any meal, but one of the best (and easiest) ways to use| No Cheat Day Needed
Have a ton of leftover pulled pork and don't know what to do with it? This delicious Leftover Pulled Pork Casserole recipe is a great way to use up those leftovers and turn them into| No Cheat Day Needed
The last brownie recipe you'll ever need! 90 calories, 1g sugar, 10g protein, gluten free, gooey, & chocolatey...| No Cheat Day Needed
I've struggled with making healthy brownies before, but these oatmeal brownies are an absolute homerun. They're gooey, chocolatey, and you'd never know that they were secretly nutritious. These oatmeal breakfast brownies are the perfect on-to-go| No Cheat Day Needed
Protein cereal bars, the way they SHOULD be. I recently got my hands on Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein Bars, as well as Golden Grahams Protein Bars. When I say I've never been more excited| No Cheat Day Needed
Oreos are one of the best cookies out there. I don't think anyone can argue that. They're absolutely delicious, but they're not necessarily the "healthiest" of cookies out there. I mean, if you're eating cookies,| No Cheat Day Needed
Nothing beats a fresh-baked cookie. But sometimes you just don't want to bake, and there's no shame in that. That's why I am brining you these NO-BAKE protein cookies! Just mix everything together and form| No Cheat Day Needed
There may not be a more delicious way to start your day than with these protein milkshakes. To make things even better, I’m going to walk you through how to prep these milkshakes ahead of time and in bulk. All you’ll need to do is throw your mixture into a blender in the morning and... The post Protein Milkshakes Perfect for Meal Prep appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
Everyone knows candy is junk food. That’s kind of the point. When you grab a Snickers bar, you’re not fooling yourself into thinking it’s a health food. You know exactly what you’re getting: sugar, chocolate, and peanuts, all packaged up in a delicious candy bar. But what if candy companies wanted to change your perception?... The post Here’s What Popular Candy Would Look Like As Healthy Options appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
A high-protein Reese's Cheesecake boasting 280 calories and 21g protein for the entire mini cheesecake!| No Cheat Day Needed
There’s a lot of talk about tracking macros on my site, but it doesn’t mean that it’s something you have to do. No idea what I'm talking about when I refer to macros? "Macros" is| No Cheat Day Needed
Macros: you hear them talked about all the time, but what exactly are they? Whether it's tracking macros, food being referred to as macro-friendly, hearing "if it fits your macros," or any of the other| No Cheat Day Needed
We talk about "tracking macros" all the time- but what does it mean, and why do I find it so important? Better yet- why did I stop tracking macros if I recommend it so much?| No Cheat Day Needed
I grew up absolutely loving Fudgiscles. If you're unfamiliar with what those are, they are basically just fudge pops. Or, if you want to call them chocolate pudding pops, I won't be mad at ya| No Cheat Day Needed
If you want an easy recipe that is nearly impossible to screw up, allow me to introduce you to this Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe. When I say easy, I mean easy. This fudge is not| No Cheat Day Needed
Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see “healthy” energy drinks, “hydrating” sodas, and “clean” beverages everywhere. But most of these products aren’t actually any different from regular soda or energy drinks. They just look different. The same companies that make Coke, Pepsi, and Monster could easily rebrand their existing products to look like wellness... The post The Truth About ‘Healthy’ Sodas and Energy Drinks: How Packaging Tricks You appeared first on No Cheat D...| No Cheat Day Needed
If you want a healthy breakfast with minimal ingredients, please allow me to direct you toward one of the simplest recipes you'll ever find. Each pancake has only 100 calories and nearly 7 grams of| No Cheat Day Needed
Welcome To The Starbucks Nutrition Calculator Welcome to my Starbucks Nutrition Calculator, the most comprehensive resource for calculating the calories, nutrition, and caffeine of your favorite Starbucks drinks! Latest update: Summer menu update & shareable| No Cheat Day Needed
Starbucks Nutrition CalculatorCustomize your Starbucks order and get the full nutrition facts instantly. You can even generate an order summary card to save to your camera roll or share on social media!Start customizing Protein Quality| No Cheat Day Needed
If you've never had Biscoff ice cream bars before, you need to run out to the store to buy them immediately. I just recently discovered them, but they are my absolute favorite dessert of all| No Cheat Day Needed
There are three reasons you might want to make meatballs without breadcrumbs: You want low carb meatballs. You need to make gluten free meatballs You simply ran out of breadcrumbs and don't feel like running| No Cheat Day Needed
You’ve probably never paid much attention to that little percentage next to the protein on nutrition labels. Most of us just look at the grams, right? Well, that tiny number actually reveals something very important about your protein that almost nobody knows about. Highlights I recently made a video about protein quality that gained quite... The post You’re Reading Protein Labels Wrong (Here’s Why) appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
If you’ve been on social media at all in the past year, you’ve probably seen David Bars everywhere. The viral protein bar with “impossible” macros that has everyone talking: 28 grams of protein and only 150 calories. That’s basically a protein shake in bar form. I’ll be honest, when I first saw those numbers, I... The post The Truth About David Protein Bars (With an Honest Review) appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
I’ve had a protein Oreo protein waffle recipe on my blog for years, but it was time for a serious upgrade. I remember liking the original recipe at the time (which is now 5 years ago), but I have evolved quite a bit since then, so we need to change some things. The original recipe... The post High-Protein Oreo Waffles appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
Bagel bites with zero carbs that actually… taste like bagels? Is it possible? Well, you’re reading this recipe, so of course it’s possible! I am not keto, so my tastebuds are extremely critical when it comes to carb-free alternatives. Considering bagels are about as high-carb as they come, I truly did not expect a keto-friendly... The post Zero Carb Almond Flour Bagel Bites appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
Have you ever wondered what it would taste like if you took flaky biscuit dough, rolled it into a ball, deep-fried it, then covered it in sugar? No? Well, at least now you know exactly| No Cheat Day Needed
Mac & cheese is my go-to "lazy" meal when I don't feel like planning ahead. And everybody knows that when it comes to mac & cheese, the more cheese the better. But many people out| No Cheat Day Needed
If I'm going to an Italian restaurant, I'll be ordering chicken parmesan 99% of the time. I mean, is there any better way to serve chicken than to bread it, lightly fry it, and cover| No Cheat Day Needed
A very common question people have in regards to tracking their food is: "do I weigh my food raw or cooked?" Truthfully, you can do either, as long as you're consistent with it. I always| No Cheat Day Needed
My plan has been to work on more savory recipes to add to my blog, and what better place to start than with breakfast? One of my favorite (and most popular) recipes here are the| No Cheat Day Needed
Before we dive into this recipe, I need to give all the credit in the world to my friend Mason Woodruff. He posted this Greek yogurt biscuit recipe and it's absolutely incredible. I based this| No Cheat Day Needed
When I first released my Protein Cheesecake Bites recipe a little while back, it became an instant hit. I've revamped that recipe, and it's better than ever. But can we elevate it even further? I| No Cheat Day Needed
I am not affiliated with Trader Joe's, and all product names and images are property of Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite places on Earth. Put it right there at the top| No Cheat Day Needed
I'm a firm believer that if you want a donut, then you deserve to have a donut. But it's important to understand that there is a fine line between eating what you enjoy and eating| No Cheat Day Needed
Donuts are easily one of the best desserts out there. I'm a Dunkin' fan myself, because it's really tough to beat fresh, fluffy donuts. And while these protein donuts may not be Dunkin (or Krispy| No Cheat Day Needed
One of my favorite recipes here on my site is my Protein Churro Bites. Since posting that recipe, it has definitely become a fan favorite, too. Those churro bites are absolutely delicious, but I| No Cheat Day Needed
How do I count calories at a restaurant if they don't provide nutrition info? This is a question I get quite often, so I think it's important we dive into this topic. If you count| No Cheat Day Needed
Prior to developing this recipe, I hadn't had much experience with chocolate & pumpkin together in a single recipe. I have no idea what I was afraid of, because I love this combination. These chocolate pumpkin| No Cheat Day Needed
This loaded nacho tater tot casserole is very appropriately named because this thing is indeed loaded. Recently, I wanted to put together a plate of loaded nachos for a football game. I took inventory of| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're in the mood for a soft, buttery pretzel, look no further than this no-yeast air fryer soft pretzel. This recipe couldn't be any easier with absolutely NO YEAST required! If you make one| No Cheat Day Needed
The air fryer has been my secret weapon for a ton of recent recipes. The reason I love air frying so much is two reasons: 1) The air fryer produces really crispy results, like Crispy| No Cheat Day Needed
If you want a recipe that is both simple and insanely delicious, you're in the right place. By using some leftover crispy carnitas, a simple recipe made from slow cooker pulled pork, we can have| No Cheat Day Needed
A reader challenged me to come up with a protein brookie recipe, and I must admit, I thought I was fighting a losing battle. After 3 failed attempts, I wasn’t sure these would ever turn out. But I finally have a result I am very happy with! These protein brookies are exactly what they sound... The post High-Protein Brookies (Brownie + Cookie) appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
Chicken and waffles are the greatest breakfast-dinner hybrids ever created. That perfect combination of savory crispy chicken paired with sweet, fluffy waffles is simply unbeatable. Traditional chicken and waffles, while incredible, are very heavy on| No Cheat Day Needed
Calculate Your Macros Instantly Get your personalized nutrition targets in seconds Welcome! This calculator provides personalized macro recommendations based on my expertise. Want to know the science behind your numbers? Get a detailed breakdown in| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're tracking your food intake, alcohol can be quite the mystery. You track your carbs, fat, and protein, but how does drinking alcohol fit into the mix? Don't worry, it's actually very simple! But| No Cheat Day Needed
Sonic Drive-In has been one of the most popular fast food chains for decades, and their unique format has stood the test of time. Whether you’re hitting the drive-thru or parking at those iconic stalls, knowing the nutrition facts can help you make choices that align with your goals, so we’re going to break down... The post Eating Healthy at Sonic: The Ultimate Nutrition Guide appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
As the weather gets warmer, that means one thing: it’s hard seltzer season. And since there are so many options out there, it's time to compare 30 of the most popular options to discover which| No Cheat Day Needed
Oreos must be one of the most addictive cookies on the planet. There's just something about that classic chocolate cookie with cream filling that hits different. These cookies & cream protein cookies capture all those| No Cheat Day Needed
When I was a kid, Pillsbury pre-cut cookie dough was my absolute favorite. Not only did they always bake into incredible sugar cookies, but the raw cookie dough was delicious. Technically, you’re not supposed to eat raw cookie dough (although now most versions are safe to eat raw), but it was always a risk worth taking. … The post Edible Protein Cookie Dough Rounds (Pillsbury Copycat) appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
There are few things in this world I love more ice cream. More specifically, soft serve vanilla ice cream. If you're craving soft serve but don't want to go overboard on calories, or you're simply| No Cheat Day Needed
If you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, this taco casserole with Fritos is the perfect recipe for you. With simple ingredients like ground beef, refried beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and Fritos, this| No Cheat Day Needed
Wondering what to do with leftover chicken? How about these Chicken Parm Stuffed Peppers! If you have leftover grilled chicken breast laying around, or have a rotisserie chicken and need to put it to use,| No Cheat Day Needed
There are few things in this world better than hot, crispy French fries. It’s no secret that french fries aren’t exactly a health food, since we know that most deep fried food is not typically| No Cheat Day Needed
If you enjoy a little kick to your meals, you're going to absolutely love this spicy chicken chipotle pasta. This dish is full of juicy chicken, veggies, and a wonderfully creamy sauce that gives this| No Cheat Day Needed
If you want a delicious recipe that you can easily meal prep for the week, you're going to want to make this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake right away. This dish is incredibly creamy and decadent,| No Cheat Day Needed
Welcome to the last pizza recipe you'll ever need. All you need to make this dough is some flour, water, yeast, salt, and garlic powder, and you'll have an amazingly airy and flavorful crust. This| No Cheat Day Needed
We're taking everything you love about a bagel breakfast sandwich and created Stuffed Bagel Bombs that you can take with you anywhere!| No Cheat Day Needed
These pizza muffins are everything you love about pizza, but in a bite-sized snack you can take on the go! Sure, you could make pizza bagel bites if you truly want bite-sized pizza, but these| No Cheat Day Needed
Move over Panera, we've got our own version of your famous Cinnamon Crunch Bagels coming to town! Panera makes some quality baked goods, and the Cinnamon Crunch Bagels are no exception. Problem is, those delicious| No Cheat Day Needed
Whenever I fail to plan ahead for dinner, my go-to dinner is high-protein bacon mac and cheese. It only takes a few minutes of hands-on prep time, and it is incredibly creamy and delicious. I'm| No Cheat Day Needed
A Mac & Cheese recipe that ANYONE can enjoy, regardless of your dietary restrictions! Did I mention there are 20g of protein in each serving, too?| No Cheat Day Needed
Cold brew coffee is my favorite drink on the planet. I will take a glass of cold coffee over hot brewed coffee ANY day of the week. Because I love cold brew so much, I| No Cheat Day Needed
My Air Fryer Crispy Sandwich is one of my favorite recipes of all time. But I must admit, I think this Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich recipe has it beat. At its core, it's the same| No Cheat Day Needed
If you’re torn between making brownies or cookies for dessert tonight, I’ve got the perfect solution for you… why not have both? I’ve been experimenting with combining my love for fudgy brownies and skillet cookies, and the result is this incredible high-protein brownie cookie skillet. It’s the best of both worlds. If you’re a chocolate … The post High-Protein Brownie Cookie Skillet appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
Starbucks has a wide variety of drink and food options to get you through the day, but how does each option compare nutritionally? Let’s dig in. As you scroll through this post, we’ll break down the various food and drink options available at Starbucks. But since the drink menu is ever-changing, I want to help … The post Starbucks Full Menu Calories & Nutrition appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
Popeyes may be well-known for its crispy fried chicken and bold flavors, but that doesn't mean you're out of options if you're trying to watch what you eat. If you're looking for some healthy Popeyes| No Cheat Day Needed
Protein fluff has been floating around in the fitness community for many years. If you've never heard of it before, you may be wondering what exactly it is. Protein fluff is a blended frozen treat| No Cheat Day Needed
There's nothing quite like being able to whip up a delicious meal in just minutes after a long day, and that's exactly what you'll have with these leftover pork carnitas. If you make a big| No Cheat Day Needed
How many calories are in 1 slice of pizza? We’re breaking down every single type of pizza to find the best estimate for 1 pizza slice. Since no two pizzas are identical, the best we can do is estimate, but this guide will take all of the guesswork out. We’ll kick things off with an … The post Calories in One Slice of Pizza (For Every Type of Pizza) appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
You know those cold weeknights when you’re craving something warm and comforting, but just don’t feel like cooking? Same here. That’s why I’m so excited to share this recipe for my new favorite weeknight meal: Creamy Thai Peanut Noodle Soup. This soup has it all: a creamy, nutty broth that’s packed with flavor, tender noodles … The post Creamy Thai-Inspired Peanut Noodle Soup appeared first on No Cheat Day Needed.| No Cheat Day Needed
