Caprese Sandwich Snack- 80 calories
This beats the pants off of any 100 calorie snack pack out
there! Basil has anti-inflammatory properties and is also a natural
antibiotic, the cheese has calcium for strong bones and the
tomatoes have shown to prevent certain types of cancer and prevent
wrinkles! So this not only fills you up, but it keeps you healthy
and beautiful.This dish is delicious, light and addictive! Now that
tomatoes are in season we have to take advantage, when tomatoes are
out of season they are expensive, but more importantly not full
flavor so fill up this summer and enjoy.Makes one snack- 2 slices
Tomato-use what you have I had Beefsteak 1 thin slice of Buffalo
Mozzarella Handful Basil- as much or little as you like basil is
zero calories 1/4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Balsamic
Vinegar Salt and Pepper to tastePlace 1 tomato slice on a plate,
top with mozzarella then basil and finally the other tomato slice.
Drizzle over oil and vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste.
Done. Now I know I called it a sandwich, but you will want to use a
fork and knife for this one. Dig in! Calories: 80 Fat: 5 Fiber: .5
Protein: 7 Carbs: 2
Apple Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes 43 calories
Who doesnt love pancakes? These are so easy and fast you will
want to make them every weekend. Have left overs? Put in the
toaster on low the next day and breakfast is served!Apple sauce,
cinnamon and almond milk all boost your metabolism making this a
smart choice for breakfast. Want to keep your metabolism roaring
all day? Try myVeggie Smothered Baked Potatofor lunch,Spicy
Tacosfor dinner andRocky Mountain Browniesfor dessert. All these
meals will naturally boost your metabolism, check out the picture
at the bottom of this post for more metabolism boosting foods.Makes
20 pancakesIngredients: 4 oz Unsweetened Apple Sauce (the little
cups are 4 oz) 1 cup Almond Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Eggs 1 1/4
cups Whole Wheat Flour 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar 4 teaspoons Baking
Powder 3/4 teaspoon Salt 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional: Maple Syrup- adds
only 53 calories per tbsp.Get started:In a large bowl combine
flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon set aside. In a
medium bowl combine the milk, apple sauce, eggs and vanilla and
whisk well. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well. Let
this mixture sit for 10 minutes to an hour, it will rise and fluff
up a little.Heat a griddle or large skillet on medium, spray with
cooking spray and using a ladle pour your pancakes, once they
bubble all over it is time to flip. Never squish down only flip
once, good pancakes are fluffy because they have been treated with
care.Nutrition iformation:Each serving (approximately 1 pancake)
has: Calories: 43 Fat: .5 Fiber: .25 Protein: 1.5 Carbs: 7
Blended Mocha Cappuccino 122 calories
I had a friend come over who loves Starbucks, so this was my
excuse to come up with a low-calorie substitution like I really
need an excuse! It is delicious and easy, has protein and calcium
and really gives you that kick of caffeine you craving.I made it
with myFat Free Chocolate Syrup, free of preservatives and
thickening agents and even more delicious and rich than Hersheys
Syrup!Compare this to a Mocha Frappuccino at Starbucks at 500
Calories.Makes 2 large drinks.Ingredients: 1 cup Strong Black
Coffee 1 cup Almond Milk 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt 4 tbspChocolate Syrup-
plus more for drizzling over top 1 cup Ice Organic Whipped Cream-
optional and not included in nutrition belowGet started:In a
blender combine all ingredients and give it a whirl until
everything is incorporated and ice is smooth, about 1- 2 minutes.
Pour into glasses and serve.Nutrition information:Each serving
(approximately 1 drink) has: Calories: 122 Fat: 1 Fiber: 2.5
Protein: 1 Carbs: 26*** NOTE: USE ALREADY BREWED COFFEE, NOT
GROUNDS! ***Comparison to Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino: Calories:
500 Fat: 17 Fiber: 0 Protein: 7 Carbs: 83
Cherry Almond Biscotti- 67 calories
Can you think of any better afternoon snack than a Biscotti
cookie and a cup of tea? This was my first try at my favorite
cookie and it was a home run! Crunchy and sweet with a strong
almond hit that will make your eyes roll in the back of your head
with the first bite.I know many of my readers have nut allergies,
read below I have some substitutions for you.Makes 18 cookies-1 cup
Flour1/4 cup Chopped Almonds3/4 tsp Baking Powder1/4 tsp Salt1/3
cup Sugar1 large Egg2 tsp Vanilla Extract1 tsp Almond Extract1 tsp
Lemon Juice2 tsp Water1/3 cup Dried CherriesPreheat oven to 350 and
cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.In a medium bowl combine
flour, almonds, baking powder and salt. Set aside.In a standing
mixer or with a handheld mixer whisk the egg and sugar on medium
until thick and pale about 5 minutes. Reduce to low and add in
vanilla, almond extract water and lemon juice. Then add in (slowly)
the flour mixture, then the cherries and move to the cookie sheet.
With your hands (get them wet so the dough doesnt stick) mold into
a rectangle, think a piece of paper folded in half length wise.
Bake until slightly browned around the edges, about 20
minutes.Remove from oven and let cool on baking tray for 10
minutes, but leave the oven on we are not done with it. Move the
large cookie to a cutting board, remove parchment carefully from
bottom. Slice into 1/3 inch cookies lengthwise and place back on
tray cut sides up. Bake for 5 minutes, flip over and bake for
another 5-8 minutes. As they cool they will crisp up more, but they
are divine right out of the oven slightly soft inside with a crisp
exterior plus youve gotta do a taste test rightEach Biscotti
has:Calories: 67Fat: 1Fiber: .5Protein: 1.5Carbs: 12Chocolate,
Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie 151 calories
I have been getting a lot of requests for smoothies, I am not a
huge fan of powdered protein. It just doesnt seem all natural to
me, I would rather use ingredients that naturally have high protein
like Almond Butter and Almond Milk. Both these ingredients also
boost metabolism, score! Im sure there is a protein powder out
there with no chemicals, preservatives or fake sweeteners but what
works for me is all natural ingredients, period!The night before
you make this, peel and cut a banana into three pieces. Place in a
Ziploc bag and place in the freezer until the next day and while
you do that whip up a batch of myFat Free Chocolate Syrup. It only
takes 10 minutes and it has no chemicals, preservatives or chemical
derived thickening agents (Hersheys has all this).Makes 9
servings.Ingredients:Makes 2 smoothies (or one BIG one)- 1 cup
Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 frozen Banana 1 tbsp HomemadeFat Free
Chocolate Syrup 1 tbsp Almond Butter 1 large handful iceGet
started:In a blender combine the frozen banana, milk, chocolate
syrup, almond butter and ice and blend That was easy!
Move to 2 cute glasses or travel cups and enjoy. By all means if
you are super hungry have the entire thing and it will only be 302
calories. Watch out for the brain freeze!Nutrition information:Each
serving has: Calories: 151 Fat: 5 Fiber: 3.5 Protein: 3 Carbs:
24
Giant Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies 172 caloriesTry it, you
cant say Breakfast Cookies without smiling. TheseGiant Oatmeal
Raisin Breakfast Cookiesare great for the family on the run, they
travel well and you can prepare the night before and bake in the
morning. I originally was going to make these into 30 little
cookies last night, then my husband called and asked if we could go
out for dinner so I finished with the batter and placed it in the
fridge. Well, dinner went late and I totally forgot to make the
cookies until the next morning and that is how they became Giant
Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies. The oatmeal and cinnamon both
boost your metabolism, this makes for a great way to get heart
healthy oatmeal into your diet!If you want to make 30 little
cookies that will work great too, just bake for 10-15 minutes and
use a tablespoon to make them into ping-pong sized balls. Also try
myPeaches and Cream Oatmeal Cookies, they are delicious and always
the hit at parties!Makes 15 Giant Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast
cookies.Ingredients: cup organic all-purpose flour tsp baking soda
tsp sea salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter at room temp 1 cup packed light
brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup Unsweetened Apple
Sauce 2 cups quick oats 1 cup Raisins 1 tsp CinnamonGet
started:Spray 2-3 cookie sheets with baking spray. In a small bowl
combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl or
standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. Add
in apple sauce and cup of water. Now you can add the dry flour
mixture, mix until just combined. Add in the oats and raisins and
mix until just combined. Place in fridge for 15 minutes minimum or
overnight.Pre-heat oven to 350, using an ice cream scoop dollop out
tennis ball sized (YEP!) dollops of cookie dough, give enough room
for a little spreading. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden
brown.Nutrition information:Each serving (1 cookie) has: Calories:
172 Fat: 2 Fiber: 2 Protein: 2 Carbs: 34
Nutty Banana Roll Ups- 88 calories
Here is a snack you will love as much as your kids will. Bananas
are full of potassium and the almond butter is lower in calories
and sugar than peanut butter but still high in protein. I love
almond butter, it has a chocolate taste and goes great withbananas
and toastfor breakfast. You can share this recipe with your kids
too, its perfect for kid friendly cooking and family time in the
kitchen.Makes 3 roll ups-1 Whole Wheat Tortilla1 Banana1 tbsp
Almond ButterCover one side of the tortilla with almond butter
leaving 1/2 inch along the edges for spillage. Top with banana and
drizzle on honey. Roll up by placing one edge of the tortilla on
the banana and roll up gently pressing the seal. Cut into 3
portions and serve.
Each roll up has:Calories: 88Fat: 2.5Fiber: 4Protein: 2.5Carbs:
12.5
Skinny Almond Latte 47 caloriesI get questions daily asking what
kind of coffee creamer I use, but I dont use one I just make myself
a fancy latte in under 2 minutes! All you need to make these lattes
is asmall whiskand a minute or two of you time.Try them out
yourself, want a vanilla latte? Just take out thealmond extractand
double thevanilla extract.Makes2 servings.Ingredients: 1 cup strong
brewed coffee 1 cup Almond milk, or milk of your choice tsp.vanilla
extract tsp.almond extract 2 tsp. Sugar or Sugar in the raw-
optionalGet started:-Heat the milk in a small sauce pan on medium
low heat. Once warmed whisk briskly and constantly to create
foam.-Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, almond extract and coffee
and serve. Add in sugar, please use only real sugar no
substitutes.*Nutrition information:Each serving has: Calories: 47
Fat: 1 Fiber: .5 Protein: .5 Carbs: 7* Sugar substitutes have been
proven to cause fat storage and weight gain, plus all kinds of
terrible other side effects Is that really worth saving 16
calories? I promise you, the whisking alone will burn off that 1
teaspoon of sugar (again ONLY 16 CALORIES!) Or just leave out the
sugar.Try different flavors, change the extract and you have a
totally different latte:Almond Latte- usealmond extractAlmond Roca
Latte-almond extract& 5 dark chocolate chipsWhite Chocolate
Latte-vanilla extract& 5 white chocolate chipsOriginal Latte-
skip the extractVanilla Latte- usevanilla extract
Skinny Orange Dream Smoothie 129 calories
Metabolism. start your engine! This deliciousOrange Dream
Smoothieis packed full of metabolism boosting ingredients!Oranges
are full of Vitamin C which is known to boost your metabolism, as
is Greek yogurt at Almond milk. Talk about a power trio! Make this
and many moreMetabolism Boosting Mealsand before you know it you
will be shedding pounds without much effort at all.Makes one
smoothie.Ingredients: 1 orange, peeled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1
teaspoon honey 1/4 cup Almond milk 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
iceGet started:-Add all ingredients except ice to a blender and
blend until almost smooth.-Add in the ice and blend until smooth,
add more ice if you want it chunkier.-Serve in a large glass, store
left over in the fridge for up to 12 hours.Nutrition
information:Each smoothie has: Calories: 129 Fat: 0 Fiber: 1.5
Protein: 10 Carbs: 25Compare my Skinny Orange Dream Smoothie to the
Jamba JuiceOrange Dream Machine Smoothiewhich is 470 calories for
the original size, the same size as this drink.Recipe Tips:You
could also use vanilla yogurt and skip the vanilla extract and
honey.If you dont have Almond milk substitute for whatever milk you
have in the house, just account for the extra calories.
Strawberry Shortcake Waffles- 135 calories
Does it get better than strawberries insideandon top of waffles?
These are fantastic and easy too, I got everything ready the night
before. I combined the dry ingredients and covered them up, the wet
ingredients in a separate bowl covered and placed in the fridge and
the sauce all the night before, I even set up the waffle maker so
when I got up this morning it took only 15 minutes before a perfect
Super Wife/Mom breakfast was served.Makes 10 Waffles-2 cups Whole
Wheat Flour3 tbsp Brown Sugar2 tsp Baking Soda tsp Sea Salt1 cup
Unsweetened Almond Milk2 Large Eggs1 tsp Vanilla Extract3 cups
Frozen Strawberries tsp Balsamic Vinegar tsp Powdered SugarPre-heat
your waffle maker and lightly coat with cooking spray (you will
also want to coat before you cook each waffle).Chop up the
strawberries, set 1 cup aside in a medium bowl. To the remaining 2
cups of chopped strawberries add tsp balsamic vinegar and tsp
powdered sugar, mix, cover with cling wrap and set aside until time
to serve. Take the 1 cup of chopped strawberries you set aside and
with the back of a fork smash until it is mush.To the strawberry
mush add the eggs, vanilla extract and almond milk, whisk and set
aside.In a large bowl add the flour, brown sugar, baking soda and
salt, whisk and then you can add the wet ingredients (eggs &
milk mixture) to the dry mixture and then spoon onto your waffle
maker. Cook until browned, top with strawberry balsamic topping,
toss some flour on yourself (like in the old rice crispy
commercials) and exclaim Ive been slaving on these for hours I wont
tell anyone it took you just a few minutesIf you like a crispy
waffle place in the toaster for a minute before serving and it will
crisp up to perfection. If you are making these during strawberry
season try making with fresh strawberries.Each waffle covered in
strawberry goodness has-Calories: 135Fat: 2Fiber: 4Protein: 5Carbs:
27
Skinny Chicken Alfredo Bake 287 calories
The challenge:make Alfredo under 300 calories. My two main
concerns were small portions and lack of flavor so I added broccoli
to help cut the calories without cutting the portion size, some
garlic and lots of sharp Parmesan to boost the flavor. The result:
Skinny Chicken Alfredo Bake a fabulous, filling and flavorful dish
for only 287 calories!I was able to make this in less than 30
minutes, you will need to start the pasta, the sauce and the
chicken all at the same time but if you can multitask for 30
minutes you can relax the rest of the evening.Makes 9
servings.Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons organic
all purpose flour 3 cups 1% milk 1 garlic clove 1 box whole wheat
penne pasta 2 cups broccoli florets 5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
cheese 1 chicken breast 2 teaspoons olive oil freshly ground black
pepperGet started:In alarge sauce pancook the pasta according to
the package to al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 370
degrees.Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper both
sides and grill for 5 minutes each side until the center is white.
Remove and chop into cubes and set aside.In alarge sauce pan melt
butter on medium low and add the flour, stir in a figure 8 for
about 5 minutes until it browns and becomes a thick paste (this is
a roux) then add the milk and garlic clove, stir often so it does
not burn. Cook the sauce on medium low sauce until it just coats
the back of your spoon, about 20 minutes. Remove 1/3 of the sauce
to a bowl and set aside.Add the pasta, chicken, broccoli and the
pepper to the Alfredo sauce and mix well so every piece of pasta is
coated. Turn off heat and move to a913 casserole dish. Top with the
remainder of the Alfredo sauce and the cheese and place in the oven
for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.Nutrition
information:Each serving (approximately 1 cup) has: Calories: 287
Fat: 6 Fiber: 5 Protein: 13 Carbs: 43Spicy Tacos With All the
Fixings- 292 calories
You can have the things you love, you just need to slightly
modify them. With tacos I like to add veggies and beans to get more
bang for your buck. By adding veggies you add vitamins and fiber,
as for beans they add protein and fiber and fill you up. Not only
will you drop calories with these healthy fillers you will have
more food and can feed more people, or have leftovers. With the
fixings I have done just a few swaps, I think you will all be
surprised how yummy this all is and think twice next time you pass
a Taco Bell.What you will need to feed 8-For the tacos: 1 package
of lean ground turkey 1 bell pepper 1 white or yellow onion 1 15 oz
can of pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp
chili powder 1 tbsp dried oregano tsp garlic powder tsp salt 8 low
fat whole wheat tortillas, medium size 1 tbsp extra virgin olive
oilFor the toppings: Good salsa, try your farmers market or make
your own Fresh jalapeno sliced Sliced tomatoes Shredded iceberg or
romaine lettuce Greek Yogurt, use in place of sour cream, and try
to skip the cheese all together you may not miss it with the Greek
yogurt and a large dollop of salsaOptional fixings: 1 avocado
thinly sliced- add 45 calories cup low-calorie sharp cheddar
cheese- add 50 caloriesChop the onion and the bell pepper finely.
Place a large pan on the stove top and crank it up to med-high, add
the olive oil and once its hot you can add the onion and bell
pepper. Stir every few minutes until the onion and bell pepper are
soft. Add the turkey breaking it up with your spatula, once its
browned drain the mixture of all the fat. Add in all the spices,
the beans and cup of water. Bring the heat down to med-low and stir
every so often, once the water is absorbed about 15-25 minutes your
done.
The tortillas have a lot of calories, so try to have only one,
but load it up with the meat mix and all the toppings. The topping
are only 36 calories per serving TOTAL! That is a TBSP of Greek
yogurt, 2 slices tomato, cup lettuce, 3 TBSP salsa and 3 jalapeno
slices. The first serving has already been added to the total, but
you can double all this up and your total calories would come to
328.
Spicy Veggie Chili and Homemade Tortilla Chips 185 calories
I adapted this recipe from my favorite cookbookPretty Delicious,
it is great with tofu, ground turkey or even left over chicken in
it, but I like it with no meat, I find it doesnt need it. This is
an amazing chili, I have molded it to be my own spicier Italian
version and make it weekly. I like to put it in little one serving
containers and store it in the fridge or freezer and pull it out
for a healthy, no guilt lunch.If you make it without the tortilla
chips it is only 85 calories! A small disclaimer here, I am
obsessed with Greek yogurt, I think I make this just for an excuse
to eat an obnoxious amount of it, I top this with about a 1/4 cup
of the beautiful white stuff and that adds only 30 calories and
TONS of protein. At only 30 calories per 1/4 cup it is a smart swap
for cheese or sour cream, the same amount of cheese is 230
calories, sour cream 120 calories!You can also try out this
yummyTaco Seasoning for a taco chili, its delicious!What you will
need to feed 6: 1 yellow onion 1 bell pepper 2 cloves garlic 1
jalapeno (if you are brave make it 2) 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp salt 2.5 tbs chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 bay leaf salt and
pepper to taste 28 oz can of chopped or crushed tomatoes 15 oz can
of Black beans 15 oz can of kidney beans Greek yogurt Your favorite
hot sauce for toppingsChop onion and bell pepper and put in a large
pot w/ a little olive oil on Medium for about 10 min or until they
are soft.Add in your garlic, jalapeno chopped (if you dont like it
hot take out seeds and ribs) chili powder, ground cumin, bay leaf
and some salt and pepper. Cook about a minute until you can smell
the garlic. Dump in the can of tomatoes reduce to low and let cook
for about 45 min stir a few times so it does not burn.Now you can
add the beans, drain and rinse a can of black and a can of kidney
beans and toss into the chili. Cook for about 10 min.I like to put
some Greek yogurt on top and a little hot sauce.You will need some
Tortilla Chips to go w/ that chili:I use whole wheat tortillas but
any kind will work. One tortilla should feed 2 people. You can use
ANY spices here, whatever you have just do one leafy and one
ground.Place tortillas on cookie sheet, brush w/ olive oil then
sprinkle w/ dried basil, some salt and a little chili powder. Now
you can cut, fold in half and cut into 4 pieces, then cut down the
middle you should get 8 per tortilla. Bake in oven at 350 for about
12-15 min spin the sheet 1/2 way through.I love to make this when I
am feeling under the weather, it is full of vitamin C, fiber,
protein and iron. Eat up and feel better!
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal- 129 calories
Did you know that Oatmeal, Apples and Cinnamon all increase your
metabolism?Talk about a great way to start your day! Have this with
a cup of Green Tea (also boosts your metabolism) and you have both
a beautiful breakfast and a strong body ready to take on the
day.Serves 2-1 cup Quick Oats1 Apple cut into bite sized chunks1
tsp Cinnamon1 tsp Maple SyrupBoil 1 3/4 cup of water, add in
oatmeal and cinnamon, reduce to low and stir often until it
thickens. Add in the maple syrup and mix well, move to two bowls
and top with apples.
One serving has:Calories: 129Fat: 1.5Fiber: 4Protein: 3Carbs:
27
Breakfast Pita with Bacon and Cheddar- 318 calories
This easy breakfast is one of my new favorites, anytime I can
top breakfast with hot sauce I am a happy girl! It will fill you up
and keep you full for hours, loads of protein and fiber is just
what your body needs to start the day. You can even fold it, wrap
in foil and toss in your purse or briefcase to enjoy at the office
later. You can make this with turkey bacon, but I think what makes
this so yummy is the use of real bacon.It is only one slice, and
theres nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while.Makes 1
Breakfast Pita-1 Whole Wheat Pita2 tbsp Low calorie Cheddar
Cheese1/4 cup Arugula1 slice good Bacon cut in half1 EggPreheat the
oven to 400, place the pita on a cookie sheet, top with cheese and
place in the oven for 3-5 minutes just until the cheese is
melted.In a skillet cook the bacon on med-high, when it is done to
your liking remove to a paper towel to drain and drain the excess
oil from the pan. Cook the egg to your liking, scrambled, fried,
over easy whatever you prefer.Time to put it all together, top the
cheese covered pita with the arugula, then the bacon and then the
egg, top with your favorite hot sauce if you like, fold or cut into
4ths and chow down.Breakfast Pita has:Calories: 318Fat: 11Fiber:
5Protein: 23Carbs: 30
Youve had breakfast burritos and a maybe even a breakfast taco,
but have you ever had a breakfast quesadilla? Well you should,
because they are fantastic! If you do all the chopping the night
before this becomes a 15 minute breakfast, and it travels very well
just skip cutting, wrap in foil and dig in when you get to work.Use
the left over bell pepper and jalapeno to make yourself aSmothered
Veggie Lovers Baked Potatofor lunch.Makes 2 quesadillas-2 Whole
Wheat Tortillas cup Low Fat Cheddar Cheese Bell Pepper Chopped1
Large Egg beaten w/ a tsp of water Jalapeno Halved and Sliced*
(remove seeds and ribs if you dont like a lot of heat)2 tbsp Pinto
Beans**1 Garlic Clove smashed but still intact tbsp Olive OilHot
Sauce or Salsa cup Greek Yogurt- OptionalHeat oil in a large
skillet on medium-high and toss in bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic
clove, cook for 5-10 minutes until the bell peppers are getting
soft. Remove the garlic clove lower heat to medium and push all the
veggies to one side of the pan. In the empty side of the pan add
egg and push around until scrambled. Add the beans, remove from
heat and mix well.Time to get started with the tortillas, put a
little cheese on one side, then layer the egg mixture then a little
more cheese, and fold. Heat a clean pan on med-high place the
folded quesadillas in the pan and heat until cheese is melted and
tortilla is slightly browned, flip and repeat. Using a pair of
scissors (a Mommy trick that I use often) slice the quesadillas,
then plate with the Greek Yogurt topped with salsa or hot sauce and
dig in.* If you really oppose heat swap out the jalapeno for small
red onion chopped** I like to open a can of pinto beans and put in
Tupperware in the fridge. I take out a little as I need it. Beans
are great in everything from salads to tacos and sandwich wraps and
if you get them canned they are already cooked, you just need to
heat up.
Each quesadilla has:Calories: 252Fat: 11Fiber: 6Protein:
15Carbs: 24
Chilli Smothered Cheese Omelet- 250 calories
Talk about a Manly Meal, I made this for my husband on Fathers
day and it was delicious. I made thechillithe night before for
dinner and used the left overs for breakfast, saves time and
money!Make this for the man in your life and he will fall in love
with you all over again! So often I make salads and vegetarian
meals, so when I make something hearty like this my husband really
appreciates it, do the same for your man make him feel
special.Makes 2 Omelets-4 Eggs1/4 cup Sharp Cheddar1/2 cupSpicy
Chilli1 Jalapeno thinly sliced, ribs and seeds removed if you dont
want to super spicyIn a medium sauce pan re-heat the chilli on
medium low.Heat a small pan on medium and spray lightly with
cooking spray. In a medium bowl whisk 2 of the eggs and a
tablespoon water. Add to the pan and once the eggs start to set up
(you will see bubbles on top) add half of the cheese and a few
jalapeno rings to half of the omelet (jalapenos are optional but
remember they boost metabolism!) and flip over the other half. Cook
for a minute or two on that side then flip and cook for another
minute or two and place on a plate, top with chilli and some
jalapeno rings. Then repeat for the second omelet.
Serve with myBlended Mocha Cappuccinoand you have a super fancy
meal for your man
Or serve with mySparkling Tequila Sunrisefor a Sunday
Brunch.
Each omelet has:Calories: 250Fat: 13Fiber: 2Protein: 19Carbs:
10
Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins- 46 caloriesThe morning I
made these I will treasure for ever! My daughter asked me if we
could make muffins for breakfast, so we made these together. When
we were done we enjoyed the fruits of our labor with a pretend tea
party.Working in the kitchen with your kids is so important, you
cant leave it up to the schools to teach your kids how to cook
thats on you! Start easy with beating eggs, mixing batter and for
the little ones put them on muffin cup duty. Just get them in the
kitchen and I promise you will have a lifetime of amazing memories
for it!I was concerned that these would be too sour, but my 3 year
old ate 5 of them before I had to move them up higher so I guess
the fresh cranberries gave it just the right kick but you could
always substitute for dried or frozen blueberries (you will have to
gently fold in the frozen blueberries before spooning out) or even
dried cranberries, cherries, raspberries. you name it! The key here
is use what you have.
Makes 36 muffins-
1 1/2 cup Self Rising Flour1 cup fresh Cranberries1 tsp Baking
Soda1/4 tsp salt3/4 cup Greek Yogurt1/2 cup unsweetened Apple
Sauce1/2 cup Almond Milk3 large Eggs3/4 cup Sugar, DO NOT use fake
sugar!
Preheat oven to 350, lightly coat 3 Cupcake Pans with cooking
spray or muffin liners/cups, also coat the muffin liners with
cooking spray.In a medium bowl combine the flour, berries, salt and
baking soda mix well and set aside. In another medium bowl combine
the Greek yogurt, apple sauce and almond milk and whisk, set
aside.In a standing mixer or large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar
until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Then alternate adding the
flour mixture and the liquid mixture in 3 steps beginning and
ending with the flour. Dont over mix it will get tough you just
want well combined.Using an ice cream scoop pour the batter into
cupcake molds 3/4 full, if you have any empty spots left in your
cupcake pan just add a little water to each it doesnt burn your
tray. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes, you can tell they are done
if you stick a tooth pick or uncooked piece of spaghetti into the
cupcake and it comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to
cool.Each muffin has:Calories: 46Fat: 0Fiber: 0Protein: 1.5Carbs:
9These are amazing just as is, but if you want to add some flare
try some of my fancy toppings:- Orange Zest ads a punch of color
for ZERO CALORIES!- Dust with powdered sugar to make it look like
its a White Christmas.- For an Orange Dream frosting, mix powdered
sugar with orange juice to a thin paste.- For a Sugar Frosting make
the Orange Dream just substitute water for OJ.Double Chocolate
Oatmeal- 284 calories
Double chocolate need I say more?If you are not yet a fan of
oatmeal remember, it boosts metabolism. Try this recipe out, it is
done in a unique way that makes it so creamy and delicious you will
want it again and again. Plus the almond milk you slowly cook it in
is not only sweet and full of calcium, but it also boosts
metabolism!Find more Metabolism Boosting Recipes here.Thehomemade
chocolate syrupis so easy and fast, while you are cooking the
oatmeal you can make it. Keep in mind, the Hersheys stuff is full
of preservatives, chemicals and thickening agents YUCK!
Makes 2 servings-2 1/4 cup Almond Milk1 cup Old Fashioned or
Steal Cut Oatmeal- dont use quick oats2 tbsp Cocoa Powder2 tsp
Vanilla Extract2 tbsphomemade chocolate syrupDried Cranberries or
Cherries- optionalIn a medium sauce pan combine the almond milk,
oatmeal, vanilla, cocoa powder and if you desire some dried
cranberries or cherries. Place on stove top and let it bubble away
at your lowest setting, about 15-20 minutes then divide between two
plates and top with chocolate syrup.Want a triple chocolate
breakfast? Try out myBlended Mocha Cappuccino, its the perfect
companion when you are really craving chocolate!Each serving
has:Calories: 284Fat: 6.5Fiber: 8Protein: 7Carbs: 50
Homemade Wheat Bread 77 caloriesThis recipe is so easy, and uses
ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. If your
family is finicky about wheat bread start slow, use 1/3 wheat flour
and 2/3 white flour and each time you make it add more and more
wheat until they notice.I started on my bread baking journey with
my favorite cooking show host Nigella Lawson, I have almost all of
her books andHow to be a Domestic Goddessis by far my favorite,
just the name alone makes you fall in love with this book! She has
several recipes for bread, but none that are 100% wheat so here you
go my friends, enjoy!Makes one large loaf approximately 20
slices.Ingredients: 3 1/2 cup Wheat Flour 1 tbsp Kosher Salt 1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter 1 Packet of Rapid Rise Yeast 2 cups Warm Water Get
started:In a standing mixer* combine flour, salt and yeast. Add 1/2
of the water and mix with a spatula and then gradually add in the
water, you want it slightly sticky but not so much that you cant
work with it. Add in the butter, I like to break it off in small
pieces with my finders to warm it up, and to moisturize my
cuticles! Now put the dough hook on your mixer and turn that baby
on, you may need to add a little more flour if it sticks to the
side of the bowl. You know it is done when it falls off the hook in
one big lump, about 5 minutes.Move to a plate, wash the mixer bowl
and dry. Using a left over wrapper from a stick of butter, or just
a tsp of butter to rub the bowl and grease it up. Drop in the
dough, turn it over so the top has a little butter on it too. Cover
with cling wrap then a kitchen towel, place in the warmest place in
your house to rise for 1-3 hours. You know it is ready when it
doubles in size.Punch the dough so it deflates, give it a quick
kneed and then shape on a cookie tray or in a loaf pan. Re-cover
with the cling wrap and the kitchen towel until it doubles in
size.Preheat the oven to 425 while it rises.Remove the towel and
the cling wrap and place in oven for 30-35 minutes, you know the
bread is done when you knock on the bottom if it and it sounds
hollow. Allow to cool before slicing.It is hard to get an exact
nutritional value on a loaf of bread, it will all depend on the
shape you made it to start with and how many slices you get out of
it, so this is based on 20 slices.Nutrition information:Each slice
has: Calories: 77 Fat: 1 Fiber: 3 Protein: 3 Carbs: 15Now what are
you gonna do with this amazing bread? Try mySteak, Avocado and
Cheddar Panini,Grown-Up Grilled CheeseorBanana Almond Toastall
three are under 350 calories.*If you dont have a standing mixer
just use a large bowl to mix all the ingredients, once you add the
butter and have mixed it in remove the dough to a large floured
surface and kneed it for about 10 minutes. To kneed you want to
push it forward with your fist, pull over and do again, and dont
feel shy if you have never done it before, you found my blog so you
must be a little computer savvy. Google Videos on how to kneed
bread and you will find a video on how to do itSkinny Blueberry
Maple Syrup- 37 calories
Two tablespoons of Maple Syrup has 104 calories, the same amount
of this is only 37 calories!I sawNigella Lawsonmake something
similar on one of her shows, in perfect Nigella fashion she made a
sinful version of this syrup. I decided to make a skinny version.
Maple syrup already has fewer calories than sugar, blueberries are
also relatively low in sugar for a fruit, so making this a skinny
recipe was easy and fun.I cut down the maple syrup so instead of a
heavy syrup flavor you have a heavy blueberry flavor. This reminds
me of going to IHOP as a kid and trying all the syrups they had. I
topped mySkinny French Toastwith this delicious concoction but it
would be equally delicious on pancakes, waffles and even ice
cream!Makes about 1 cup-1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries1/4 cup
Maple Syrup- Get REAL Maple SyrupSo easy! In a medium sauce pan
combine the blueberries and Maple syrup, heat on medium-high until
the blueberries boil, pop and ooze, stir and keep an eye on the
syrup (if you are making pancakes or french toast make at the same
time) once most of the blueberries are dissolved move the syrup to
a jar or maple pitcher to cool slightly. If you dont want it
chunky, with a fork stir and whip a little until all the
blueberries dissolve.
If there is any left put in a jar or Tupperware container and
place in the fridge, will last a week. I suppose you could toss in
the freezer and take out next week and so on, if someone tries that
let me know how it works. I love it so much I keep it ready in the
fridge for my ice cream and pancake cravingsEach serving ( 2 tbsp )
has:Calories: 37Fat: 0Fiber: .5Protein: 0Carbs: 9
Skinny Girl Chocolate Chip Pancakes- 74 calories
Who doesnt love pancakes? These ooze chocolate when you cut into
them and are so decadent you wont even need syrup. Make them this
weekend and impress your entire family, they also make great
leftovers just re-heat in the microwave for 20 seconds and
breakfast is ready.Makes 24 pancakes-3.5 oz Pear Baby Food1 cup
Almond Milk1 tsp Vanilla Extract2 eggs1 1/4 cups flour1 tablespoon
sugar4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup Mini Dark
Chocolate ChipsIn a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder
and salt and set aside. In a medium bowl combine the milk, baby
food, eggs and vanilla and whisk well. Pour the wet mixture into
the dry and mix well, add in the chocolate chips and combine. Let
this mixture sit for 10 minutes to an hour, it will rise and fluff
up a little.Heat a griddle or large skillet on medium, spray with
cooking spray and using a ladle pour your pancakes, once they
bubble all over it is time to flip. Never squish down only flip
once, good pancakes are fluffy because they have been treated with
care.Plate and serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar if you like and
dig in.Each Pancake has:Calories: 74Fat: 1Fiber: .5Protein: 2Carbs:
13
Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal- 97 calories
Did you know that Oatmeal, Yogurt and Cinnamon all boost your
metabolism? I use to love the little Quaker Oatmeal packets, but
they are full of sugar, preservatives and thickening agents, not a
smart choice! So I made my favorite flavor and added Greek yogurt
to make it creamy and cinnamon just because I love it so much. Dont
be put off by the balsamic vinegar, it sweetens the strawberries
without adding any sugar.Find more Metabolism Boosting Recipes
here.One more point, did you know that you can decrease your
allergies by eating a little local honey everyday? So if you have
allergies head out to your local farmers market for some honey.
This recipe is a great way of getting your daily dose of natural
allergy meds.Makes 2 bowls of Oatmeal-1 cup Old Fashioned Oats1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon- you can also toss a cinnamon stick in w/ the
boiling water1/2 cup chopped Strawberries- fresh or frozen
defrosted1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar2 tbsp Greek Yogurt1/2 tsp good
Vanilla Extract1 tsp HoneyIn a small pot boil 1 2/3 cup water. Once
boiling add the oatmeal and cinnamon and bring the heat down to
low. While the oatmeal absorbs all the cinnamon scented water get
on with the strawberries.In a small bowl combine strawberries and
balsamic vinegar and with the back of a fork smash and mix until
you have strawberry mush (very technical term) then add the yogurt,
vanilla and honey and mix well.Once the water and oatmeal are
absorbed and add in the strawberry mixture and stir until all
combined, let thicken for a minute or so, remove from heat and
serve with a smile
Each serving has:Calories: 97Fat: 1Fiber: 2.5Protein: 5Carbs:
18