Recipe for a Great Weekend!

Submitted by Jennie Cowan, RD, IOC DIPL SPORTS NUTR 

The Dietitians of Canada Conference host city was Winnipeg this past June.  I was able to attend and was inspired by connecting with other RDs across Canada.  Some general sport nutrition goals are longer sustained energy and adequate protein for recovery. 
This past weekend I was able to try out new recipes and put the slow burning carbs with higher protein lentils to test. 

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
I served these this morning and I defiantly ate more than my share – Delicious and when swimming laps 2 hours after this big meal- I felt refreshed and swam longer than my usual Sunday. I plan to freeze the leftovers to have on my way to the pool for morning laps.  Would also make a great snack anytime. ​

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Blueberry Oatmeal Lentil Muffins
A great breakfast item on the go, high energy, moderate protein and lower fat.  With simmering the oats and lentils this recipe is very moist and all my taste testers were happy! Makes a great snack for energy top ups on hard training days.

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Tropical Couscous
A high energy substitute for oatmeal, as the couscous is made with milk, higher protein content.  I personally really like this one but I did need to add a little extra honey.  Next time I’d use flavoured yogurt to top it. 

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And of course we need desserts!

Coconut lentil Fudge
To me this tasted like a preservative free Ruffle cookie without the chocolate coating.  As this one is high in total fat using as a treat occasionally. ​

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Lentil Brownies
This is the only recipe tried this weekend that was all eaten.  A great dessert!  Higher in protein than most brownies and with the lentils very moist! 

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Taking the time to try new ingredients and test out my endurance- a recipe for a great weekend!