Recipes
Welcome to the interactive recipes section of the Core Diet member area! We encourage you to browse the submitted recipes and submit one yourself! All recipes meet the Core Diet core period guidelines and are submitted by our users. All submitted recipes will be reviewed by our RD's and approved prior to being posted live. Each month, our RD's will review the submitted recipes and chose one to feature on the public Core Diet blog live on the website homepage. Your name will be identified with the recipe you submit! Enjoy!
Apple Salad
Bored with your lunchtime snack of plain fruit? This salad incorporates all the macronutrients needed for a perfect balance that will keep you full and energized. We recommend using different apples for varied tastes and color. It's almost too pretty to eat!
Stuffed Dates
I love this simple recipe as a snack! I typically just use the walnuts without goat cheese throughout the year, but the addition of goat cheese makes it a great holiday party snack! As far as core diet items go, this one is calorie dense, and really helps fill you up during those heavy training weeks where the calorie burns are high.
Peanut Butter Banana Tortilla
Looking for an on-the-go breakfast to eat after those early morning swims when you're rushing to work? This is it! A perfect combination of protein, fat and carbs that will keep you full and satisfied until that next feeding. Quick to make and easy to transport, this is also a great choice for a mid-morning or afternoon snack. Switch it up and sub out the banana for other fruits such as sliced up strawberries, kiwi or apple. Use you can alos try the quick version: spread 2 Tbsp of Naturally More peanut butter on a low carb wrap and place whole small banana inside. Roll and eat!
Basic Berry Protein Smoothie
This an easy, basic protein/fruit smoothie that requires no prep time! To get more creative for a meal replacement, check out the smoothie 101 guide and juicing writing.
Banana Honey Protein Smoothie
Any of our smoothies can be used for breakfast or mid morning/afternnon snacks! Check out the smoothie guide for further ideas.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Craving dessert for breakfast?? Try this! Looking for further ways to dress up your smoothie? Check out the smoothie 101 guide and juicing writing.
Strawberry Apple Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Check out the smoothie 101 guide and juicing writing for more ideas!
Low Carb Egg White Wrap
This is the perfect breakfast for those that do not have time to cook a complete meal in the morning! This recipe calls for 12 wraps/burritos, but I suggest making more than that since they will be frozen. I usually double the recipe to make 24.
Tomato Pesto Frittata
Wow. There aren't many words to describe this meal other than: Easy and Delicious. Ridiculously easy and delicious. Thank you Martha Stewart for such a genius recipe!
Blueberry Smoothie
Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or snack or anytime during the day! It's a "core" food :)
Pancakes (Ratio <2)
Simple & fast. Why load up with refined sugars if you can make this healthy, core diet ratio <2 pancakes?
Pumpkin Chai Smoothie
This Fall-inspired smoothie is delicious; made with a handful of seasonal ingredients and naturally sweetened with bananas dates.
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
We love these whole wheat pumpkin pancakes before completing a holiday workout.
Chocolate Beet Smoothie
This is a great smoothie to have after a workout, for breakfast-on-the-go or if you are craving a sweet treat. It’s packed with protein, beets (hello, heart-healthy nitrates!), berries, and our favorite: chocolate - but a healthy version. The other great thing about this smoothie, is it makes enough for x2. So share with a friend, or drink x1 and save the other in a mason jar with a tight fitting lid for post-workout the next day.
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
This is a great TCD friendly meal that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is filling, loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients, and easy to make. This recipe includes Canadian bacon, or back bacon. It is much leaner than bacon and has a great smoky flavor that works really well with this hash.
Asparagus & Mushroom Frittata
Frittata is the ultimate athlete food to make! It's quick easy to prepare, healthy, hard to mess up, you can use what you have on hand it's loaded with nutrients. Here is a spring-time favorite of ours featuring asparagus + mushrooms.
Veggie Egg Cups
Running short on time and looking for a protein-packed snack? These egg cups are the ticket! Perfect right out of the oven, and easy to reheat for a mid-morning snack when you are between workouts.
Peach Crisp
This is a healthy dessert that is perfect to serve in the summer months. If you eat it for breakfast, we won't judge you either. This easily comes together with seasonal peaches and a few ingredients that should be available in a well-stocked pantry. Consider topping with a scoop of Greek yogurt for some extra protein.