Studies show that the body handles processing carbohydrates the best right after exercise ( try not to go longer than 45min after post exercise to eat your post workout meal).
If weight loss is your goal, try to have your highest carbohydrate meal after you exercise to help replenish and repair your body. Throughout the day moderate your carb intake and keep notes on how well your body is doing with the carbohydrates you are eating. You can look at inches lost, fitting into a smaller jean size, belt is getting looser, body fat percent is lower....try to focus on 1 or 2 of these. Always going to the scale to weigh yourself is not the best option here, plus it will drive you and your trainer crazy!
Apple Cinnamon Tacos
3 large apples, peeled and cored
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp allspice
2-3 tsp Agave nectar
1/8 tsp nutmeg
8 scoops vanilla protein powder
Water as necessary
12 small tortillas (Ezekiel tortillas)
Preheat oven to 350°F. On a cutting board, core and peel 3 large apples, cutting the apples into small chunks; now place into a mixing bowl. Add cinnamon, allspice, agave nectar and nutmeg to the apples and mix together.
Next, mix in 8 scoops of protein powder, one scoop at a time. You might need to add a tiny bit of water to get your desired consistency.
Next, take tortillas and with a brush, spread water over one side of each tortilla. Now, sprinkle each tortilla with a dash of cinnamon.
Simply bend tortilla as needed, shaping it into a taco, now add equal amounts of the apple mixture into the tortillas. Place a tooth pic through the tortillas to hold then into pace. When finished, place into the oven and bake until the tortillas appear crispy and the insides are warm, usually around 15 minutes.
Take out of the oven and allow to cool.
TIP: wrap these up and store in the freezer. It is always best to be prepared for your months workouts.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per serving)
Calories 202 kcal
Protein 14 g
Carbohydrate 32 g
Fat 2 g
Makes 12 servings.
