I’m not a chef…

Actually, I’m the furthest thing from it. If I’m left to my own devices, I eat a lot of steak, and the same foods. But variety is VERY important, not only to ensure you don’t incur food allergies, but also to make sure you’re absorbing the foods you’re consuming as optimally as possibly.

As such, I use my buddy Dave Ruel’s cookbook A LOT – both his muscle and his fat loss cookbook. You can check it out here – he has over 250 unbelievably tasty recipes that help you burn fat…

These are the things that are going to help you stick to your goal until it’s reached. Check out his cookbook here: Metabolic Cookbook

And enjoy these recipes he sent over…

Apply Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

Makes 1 Serving (4 to 6 small pancakes)

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• ½ cup oatmeal (dry)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened apple sauce
• Pinch of cinnamon powder
• Pinch of stevia
• 1 apple, diced finely
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. First heat a frying pan until hot and then reduce to medium temperature. After mixing together all the ingredients in a blender (except for the diced apple), spray some pam (or other cooking spray), drop by spoonful onto the pan.
2. When bubbles start to form, place evenly on pancake some of the diced apple.
3. Let them set in before flipping the pancake.
4. Makes about 4-6 pancakes depending on the size.

Nutritional Facts

(Per Serving)

• Calories: 240
• Protein: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 32g

• Fat: 0g

Asian Burgers

Makes 3 Servings (3 Burgers)

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl.
2. With clean hands, squeeze it together until it’s very well combined.
3. Divide into three equal portions and form into burgers about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
4. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Place over medium-high heat.
6. Cook the burgers for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through.

Nutritional Facts

(Per Serving)

• Calories: 184
• Protein: 33g
• Carbohydrates: 4g

• Fat: 4g

Quinoa Burritos

Makes 2 Servings

Perfect for a snack, spread or sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 small whole wheat tortillas
• ½ cup quinoa, cooked
• 4 egg whites
• ½ avocado, cubed
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• ½ cup salsa
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• ½ cup black beans
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Cook quinoa and egg whites separately. Then mix with black beans, cilantro and onion.
2. Spead half mixture equally on whole wheat tortillas.
3. Top with salsa, avocado and lettuce.
4. Wrap and enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

(Per Serving)

• Calories: 272
• Protein: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 33g

• Fat: 8g