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Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
Ingredients 3 frozen bananas ¼ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1-2 scoops protein powder (can use unflavored, peanut butter, or even chocolate flavored!) 1 ½ cups skim milk ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt 1 tsp sweetener ¼ tsp salt 1 Tbsp chopped roasted peanuts Directions Combine bananas, peanut butter, milk, yogurt, sweetener, protein […]
BLT Stuffed Avocados
Ingredients 2 medium avocados 4 slices turkey bacon ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped 1 tsp lime juice 1/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Directions Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Cook the bacon over low or medium-low heat until the […]
Frozen Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients: 1-2 frozen bananas per person 1 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk per person Optional: Frozen berries for more flavor! Directions: Place frozen bananas, unsweetened almond milk, and berries (if desired) into a food processor and pulse until you reach desired ice cream consistency. Serve in a small bowl or desired serving dish and enjoy!
Zucchini Chips
Ingredients 2 large zucchini, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups low fat grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to taste Marinara, for dipping Directions Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pat zucchini slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Arrange zucchini slices on the baking sheet and season […]
Hummus Dip
Ingredients 16 oz can Garbanzo/Chick Peas ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tsp minced garlic ½ tbsp. olive oil ⅛ tsp paprika ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp dried parsley Directions Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Dish out dip into a small bowl and serve with your favorite […]
No Bake Energy Balls
Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 Tbsp flax seeds ½ cup crunchy peanut butter (may substitute with creamy) ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup sugar-free honey 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips Directions Combine the oats, flaxseed, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey in a food processor or blender and pulse until […]
Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta with Cherry Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients 1 pound of small/medium sized shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail off 4 cups of cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 cup fresh basil, freshly chopped or dried 1 clove garlic, minced or grated Juice of 1 lemon (or approximately 2 Tbsp) Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 4 medium size […]
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients 2 large eggs 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 3/4 cup finely grated low-fat Parmesan 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 4 cups (32 ounces) store-bought chunky tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. […]
Spinach and Feta Quiche
Ingredients 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 10 oz package of spinach, fresh or frozen 5 eggs 3 cups fat free/reduced fat Feta cheese 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 roma tomato, sliced Salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan. Heat vegetable oil […]
Apple Crisp Oatmeal Squares
Ingredients ¾ cup oat flour 2 ¼ cup rolled oats (quick cooking or old fashioned) ¼ cup sugar substitute 4 Tbsp canola oil 3 small apples of your choice, thinly sliced 1 cup skim milk 2 large ripe bananas, mashed 4 Tbsp sugar-free maple syrup Directions Preheat oven to 180° F and lightly grease […]