Monday Night HIIT - Football Inspired High Intensity Interval Training

Fall is definitely in the air! The football season is well under way. Why not get in on the action with a football inspired HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) cardio routine? Below is one of our new favorites.

Note: If you are completing the She Sweats 12-Week Transformation, this is a great substitute for one of the HIIT Routines if you want to try something new!

Some High School football fields to not allow you to access the actual field; however, they will let you use their track. If this is the case, use the markings on the field as a guide for your suicides and complete those on the track. 

Happy Sweating!

Pumpkin Cranberry Protein Muffins

Are you craving all of those yummy pumpkin fall goodies but don't want the extra calories? These muffins are super easy to make and will satisfy that craving in the 25 minutes it takes to whip them up and bake them! Below is the recipe:

Clean Eat Recipe: Pumpkin Cranberry Protein Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 c oat flour
• 1/3 c Stevia
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 TBSP baking powder
• 1 c pure pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c no-sugar added applesauce
• 2 egg whites
• 3/4 c unsweetened almond milk (could use vanilla or unflavored)
• 1 TBSP vanilla extract (avoid HFCS)
• 3/4 c cranberries, frozen or fresh

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare muffin tins.

2. Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture.

3. Add the next 5 ingredients, stirring to combine into a batter.

4. Fold cranberries into batter.

5. Fill muffin tins with batter 3/4 of the way. Bake at 350 degrees F for 17-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes:

• Some people have commented that they had to bake these for 45-50 minutes. Times can vary according to your oven!

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Enjoy our four ingredient pancakes but looking for something different? These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes require more than four ingredients but are very easy to make! Try them out for breakfast and pair them with a few eggs for a complete meal!

Clean Eat Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour (substitute gluten free oat flour)
• 1/2 cup liquid egg whites (pasteurized)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, rice milk, or coconut milk
• 1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup plain vanilla Greek yogurt (optional)
• 2 Tbsp Stevia in the Raw (or sweetener of your choice)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together using a whisk & add water to reach desired consistency

2. Heat a griddle to medium-high heat

3. Pour batter onto heated griddle in 1/4 cup increments

4. Cook on one side until bubbles appear & then flip (approx 2 min each side)

Topping Options: Real Maple Syrup, Honey, Fruit...or just enjoy them plain!

Makes approximately 6 pancakes.  Serving size is 2 pancakes.

Macros (this does not include any toppings):

• Calories - 225
• Protein - 14 g
• Carbs - 30 g
• Fat - 5.5 g

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- Scott