April 5, 2019 Written by Brad Russell

Great Options For Every Meal

Great Options For Every Meal
Everyone looks forward to shake days on Isagenix: they’re your opportunity to cook up a tasty meal! No matter what meal you choose to splurge on, you can be sure to find great-tasting recipes that still keep you in ketosis.

Breakfast

Bacon and mushroom casserole

This recipe tastes decadent, but is still full of protein and healthful vegetables to keep your body feeling energized throughout the day. This recipe makes 4 servings, so you can prepare it ahead of time and eat it throughout the week.

Ingredients

bacon and mushroom caserole

  • 175 g mushrooms
  • 275 g bacon
  • 50 g butter
  • 8 eggs
  • 225 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 150 g (325 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Trim the mushrooms and cut them in quarters. Dice the bacon.
  • Fry the bacon and mushrooms in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until they are golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place contents the of the skillet in a greased baking dish.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and mushrooms and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the middle.

Lunch

Shrimp Zoodles

Seafood is a great option for anyone following a ketogenic diet; it’s typically high in protein and nutrients while also being low in fat and carbs. This amazing recipe combines shrimp and zucchini noodles so you can feel like you’re eating a delicious shrimp scampi without compromising your Isagenix meal plan!

Ingredients

Shrimp zoodles

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 454 g medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 medium-sized zucchini, spiralized
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Combine butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until the shrimp are pink (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Stir in vegetable stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in zucchini noodles until heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Garnish with parmesan, if desired.

Dinner

Cobb salad with ranch dressing

You’re probably thinking that for that one meal you get on a shake day, you don’t want to have a salad. However, this cob salad is full of delicious, protein-packed meats and creamy cheese to satisfy your taste buds while keeping your body in ketosis.

Ingredients

cobb salad with ranch dressing

  • 2 eggs
  • 75 g bacon
  • ½ rotisserie chicken
  • 50 g blue cheese
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tomato
  • 150 g iceberg lettuce
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives (optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 2 tbsp water
  • salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

    • First, prepare the dressing. Combine mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and water. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Next, place the eggs in boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Cool in ice water for easier peeling. Chop them roughly.

  • Fry the bacon in a hot, dry skillet until crispy.
  • Cut grilled chicken in smaller pieces and chop up vegetables. If you’re starting with raw chicken, fry it in the bacon fat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Crumble the blue cheese.
  • Distribute everything on a bed of shredded or torn lettuce. Season with salt and pepper (especially the eggs).
  • Drizzle with dressing and top with finely chopped chives.

Dessert

Sugar-free peanut butter fudge

Some of us have a massive sweet tooth. If your calories allow for it, you may want to include a sinfully sweet dessert in your shake day meal plan. This fudge recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and still give you plenty of protein to make your body happy.

Ingredients

sugar free peanut butter fudge

  • 1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • optional: pinch salt (only if your peanut butter is unsalted)
  • optional: 2 teaspoons vanilla liquid stevia or desired sweetener to taste
  • Optional Topping: Chocolate Sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoons Swerve or sweetener of choice

Instructions

  • Slightly melt or soften the peanut butter and coconut oil together in the microwave or low heat on the stove.
  • Put this into your blender and add the rest of the ingredients. Blend until combined.
  • Pour into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
  • If using chocolate sauce, whisk ingredients together and drizzle over fudge after it’s been set.