Weigh- In Wednesday: Protein Bowl Recipe

After rejoining Weight Watchers, I knew I wanted to reinstate my Weigh- In Wednesdays posts. On the third Wednesday of every month I'll have a new post/party up for everyone to share workout tips, weight loss thoughts and ideas, and healthy recipes to fuel us on our journey to better health. 


I feel like I've been doing decently well with focusing on organic, whole foods and while I can't say I've seen any huge changes in body mass/weight/muscle mass/etc. I do feel like I have more energy (which is a good thing since I spend SO MUCH more time in the kitchen making/prepping food). Overall I have shed 4 or 5 lbs that I've been keeping off so I'm happy with that. Now that spring is arriving we should be able to get out more for longer hikes and exercise and I can't wait!
 
I got into such a habit of just eating my fruit/yogurt/granola bowls each morning and I've been making a real concerted effort these past few months to try new things. One of my favorites is these easy protein bowls; they take just a couple of minutes to pull together and the added protein helps keep me sufficiently full until lunch. 
 
my "usual" breakfast-- mixed berries or fruit with non-fat greek yogurt and 1/4 cup homemade granola

 My "new" breakfast ingredients:

1 cup yogurt
2 Tablespoon protein powder
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup mixed berries
Handful of raw pecans

I just mix the protein powder and chia seeds (sometimes I sprinkle on some hemp hearts or flaxseeds too) and add in the berries then top with the pecans.

 
 


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  1. Amy ScottApril 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM

    Great breakfast! I don't like nuts, sadly. I just can't.

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    1. Joanne April 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM

      I like the crunch but you could easily swap out with a bit of granola.

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  2. HollyApril 16, 2025 at 6:35 AM

    Yum!

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  3. Benita JamesApril 16, 2025 at 6:40 AM

    That's a healthy bowl of breakfast.

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  4. TorontoSAMApril 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM

    That's a smart way to add more protein! I don't care for protein shakes but I could add it to my yoghurt.

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    1. Joanne April 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM

      I am not a protein shake person either so I was scouring the internet for ideas on what else to do with protein powder.

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyApril 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM

    That recipe sounds good!

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  6. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comApril 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM

    Hey!! Always glad to see your WW posts. Just finished my Joanne-inspired fruit and yogurt breakfast. Trying to increase my protein, too. Going to fetch the chia seeds from the cupboard and put the next to the granola so I remember to add them to my protein bowl tomorrow. Thank you!!

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  7. JoyceApril 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM

    I put chia seeds on my yogurt and my oatmeal too, but I have never used protein powder. I used to make my own granola but have gotten a little lazy in that department and need to get back to it. My homemade has a lot less sugar (I use honey) than the store bought varieties which I need to watch. I have a sweet tooth so not real successful. I'm ready to get back out hiking more too. The pollen is still a little crazy here but we're on the downhill side of it and usually by early May it's not an issue. Happy Easter!

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2025 at 6:21 AM

      Our pollen season is just gearing up and I expect that as soon as we start to see some sun it will feel like it's exploding everywhere. My homemade granola uses honey too (and sometimes some maple syrup too).

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  8. Nancy April 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM

    That bowl of goodness looks delicious! I wonder if my collagen powder which is high in Protein would taste good in a bowl like this. I usually just put it in my tea. I think I will give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you! Let me know about the collagen powder; I tried using it a few years ago but I don't think hot things and found that even though it says you can mix it in cold drinks it really was not good. But I'd love to find a way to add it back into my diet.

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  9. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM

    I love pumpkin seeds, but have never seen that protein powder. That breakfast lbowl ooks great!

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM

      Thank you! I found that online at a shop called Vitacost.

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  10. Soma @ InkTorrents.comApril 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM

    That looks like a great and delicious breakfast. As I can't eat nuts, I might just add the pumpkin seeds for the crunch.

    -Soma

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM

      Thank you! Pumpkin seeds would be great with it.

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  11. Tanya April 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM

    This looks delicious!

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  12. Kim CarberryApril 17, 2025 at 5:13 AM

    Those protein bowls look so good, so healthy and delicious looking!

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  13. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM

    Looks yummy! I just bought hemp seeds/hearts to add to my breakfast routine and I'm excited to give it a try!

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM

      I sometimes sprinkle those on too; they're yummy.

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  14. AnonymousApril 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM

    This looks so good!! I will go look for a healthy recipe to link up!

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