Suntella Brownie Cupcakes

     Do you like the idea of a little something special on top!?  These Suntella Brownie Cupcakes are just that.  The Lakanto Monk Fruit company produces a delicious Suntella Chocolate Sunflower Spread, which is perfect for topping just about anything.  Each of the 6 cupcakes are only 155 calories, 24.5g carbs, 4g fiber, 11.7g sugar alcohol, 9.3g net carbs, 5.4g protein and 10.5g fat.  The biggest decision will be if to have these for breakfast, snack or dessert.  Good luck with that!  ;)

Ingredients for 6 Cupcakes~

3 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature

1/3 cup Lakanto Golden or Classic Monk Fruit

2 Extra Large Eggs, room temperature

1 cup Oats, ground to powder in Magic Bullet or Blender

1/3 cup Cocoa Powder

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

2 Tablespoons Lakanto Suntella Sunflower Chocolate Spread 

     Add Butter and Monk Fruit to mixing bowl and whip til fluffy and well incorporated, then blend in Eggs, followed by Oats, then Cocoa, Baking Powder, Cinnamon and Vanilla.  Add 1/4 cup batter to 6 silicone lined muffin tins, then top each with 1 teaspoon Chocolate Spread, bake at 350 for 17 minutes.

Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

     Looking for a breakfast idea to trick your kids into thinking they are getting away with something!?  I have a simple vegan idea that will be fun and filling, and they can even have seconds (this applies to you too).  Each small pieces is only 108 calories, 18.3g carbs, 4.8g fiber, 4.7g sugar alcohol, 8.8g net carbs, 2.2g protein and 5.7g fat.  This works great as an afternoon snack, or a replacement for desert guilt free.  Macros do not include toppings, but garnish to your heats content!  #letthemeatcake #letmeeatcake

Ingredients for 6 small pieces~

1.5 cups Boiling Water

1 cup Instant Oats

1/2 cup Lily’s Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Chips (additional if needed for stuffing Raspberries)

Raspberries as garnish, if desired, not included in macros

     Stir together Boiling Water, Oats and Chips til fully melted and combined, pour into lined 5 or 6 inch Springform pan, chill overnight.  When ready, garnish as desired, or stuff each Raspberry with a Chocolate Chip, and decorate as desired.  Store in fridge.  Enjoy. :)

No Bake Chocolate Chips

     Full disclosure, it took me 5 tries to get this one right!  BUT…it was worth it, and its sugar free, naturally sweetened thru natural ingredients.  AND, minimal ingredients at that!  Each of these 6 portions are only 300 calories, 35.3g carbs, 8.3g fiber, 1.3g sugar alcohol, 25.7g net carbs, 9g protein, and 16g fat.  These are simple, and simply good, and good for you…even for the kiddos!  Try these out for your next snack attack!  ;)

Ingredients for 6 servings~

2 medium (8oz total) ripe peeled mashed Bananas 

1/2 cup no sugar added Chunky Peanut Butter ( sub with Creamy)

2 cups Oats

1/4 cup Lily’s Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips

     Add all ingredients to bowl, stir til well blended, reserve a few Chips to garnish on top if desired.  Press into lined 8X8 pan and chill in fridge til set several hours or overnight.  Enjoy. :)     

Peanut Butter Strawberry Yogurt

      Are you looking for a fun yummy 275 calorie snack!?  This is perfect mid morning or afternoon, and can even be called a dessert.  This whips together in a jiffer and can even be made the night before.  In total, a serving is only 19g carbs, 3g fiber, 16g net carbs, 45g protein and 5.8g fat.  This works great as a grab and go for the morning, especially if you are heading to the gym…you did note the FOURTY FIVE grams of protein, …right!?

Ingredients for one serving~

7oz 2% Fage Greek Yogurt

1 scoop Quest Peanut Butter Powder

1/2 cup chopped Strawberries

     Mix Yogurt and Powder together til well combined, then stir in Strawberries, store in fridge til ready to use.  Enjoy. :)

Carrot Cake Steel Oats

     Looking for a simple sugar free breakfast that makes several servings at one time!?  Look no further, I have a yummy vegan solution you will love!  Have you heard of Steel Cut Oats?  It’s the less processed version of rolled Oats, very chewy as a side note and takes longer to cook.  Each of these 6 hearty pieces are only 216 calories, 47g carbs, 6.2g fiber, 40.8g net carbs, 6g protein and 3.2g fat.  Feel free to top as desired with nuts or raisins, or anything your little heart desires, there are no wrong answers only wrong missed opportunities.  Enjoy

Ingredients for 6 servings~

3.5 cups Water

1.5 cup Steel Oats

3 Bananas (approximately 13oz)

2 cups (approximately 6oz) shredded Carrots

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

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1/2 cup ground Flaxseed, optional and not included in macros

Nuts for garnish as desired, not included in macros

Raisins for garnish as desired, not included in macros

Chopped Fuji Apple for garnish as desired, not included in macros

     Add first set of ingredients to large saucepan, bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 30 minutes, stir in optional Flaxseed, pour in 8X8 pan, bring to room temperature, top with optional garnish and store in fridge overnight, ready in the morning.  Enjoy. :)

Good For You Potato Salad

     Who said the things we love have to be bad for us!?  Not me...I have turned a side favorite into a healthy delicious must have.  This isn't just for special occasions, but rather good for you all year round.  This 10 cup bounty is perfect for large gatherings, and can even make a meal in and of itself.  Each of the 10 cup servings are only 154 calories, 14.3g carbs, 2.8g fiber, 11.5g net carbs, 7g protein and 7.8g fat.  Whether this is the star of the show, or just a supporting actor, just make sure it gets its deserved play!

Ingredients for 10 one cup servings~

1/4 cup 2% Fage Greek Yogurt (sub with favorite brand)

1/4 cup Mayo

2 Tablespoons Mustard

1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish

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6 Extra Large Eggs, boiled and chopped 

1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced and boiled

1 pound Cauliflower florets, steamed

1 bunch Celery, cleaned and sliced

1/4 cup chopped Onion

1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped (optional and not included in macros)

Lite Salt, for seasoning as desired

Pepper, for seasoning as desired

Paprika, for seasoning and garnish as desired

     Mix first set of ingredients and set aside.  Add Eggs to pot of water, bring to boil, add lid, and turn off burner BUT keep pot on burner for 15 minutes, drain, peel, dice, add to large mixing bowl (sub with your favorite boiled Egg recipe).  Meanwhile, clean and dice Potatoes, add to boiling water for 20 minutes or until fork tender, drain and add to mixing bowl.  During this time, clean and trim Cauliflower, add to microwave safe bowl along with a Tablespoon or two of water, steam according to your microwave directions, or preferred method, add to mixing bowl.  Lastly clean and chop Celery, Onion and Bell Pepper, add to mixing bowl along with Dressing, stir til thoroughly combined, garnish as desired.  Enjoy  :)