Cherry Clafoutis

     Everyone loves this classic French cuisine, but I do it my way...it's my kitchen, I make the rules.  So, follow along and see how Food Fitness by Paige does Cherry Clafoutis.  Explore what a healthy twist looks like on a favorite dish, without giving up on fun or flavor.  Each of the 9 servings are only 184 calories, 29.5g carbs, 3.8g fiber, 25.7g net carbs, 11.6g protein and 3.6g fat.  So, if Cherries are your jam, put this one on your list...and honor our first American president...(extra points if you can name him). 

Ingredients for 9 servings~

10oz Frozen Cherries

2 medium ripe mashed Bananas

3/4 cup Egg Whites

2 scoops unsweetened Protein Powder

3 cups Old Fashion Oats

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

1 Tablespoon chopped Pecans

     Defrost Cherries, drain on paper towels to absorb excess liquid, set aside.  Add Bananas to to mixing bowl, beat til smooth, add in Egg Whites to blend, and then Protein Powder, Oats, Baking Powder, Cinnamon and Vanilla til fully incorporated, gently stir in Cherries, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.  Pour into parchment lined 8X8, and top with remaining Cherries and Pecans, bake at 350 for 35 minutes.  Remove and cool, Enjoy  :)

Pineapple Chicken

   If you like easy and delicious, this is one to try.  My Pineapple Chicken comes together fast, especially if you ask the butcher to pre cut your Chicken into bite size pieces.  Any little step helps, am I right!?  Each of the 6 servings are only 192 calories, 6.3g carbs, .8g fiber, 5.5g net carbs, 24g protein and 6.7g fat. Pretty phenomenal macros if you ask me!  I serve mine with Black Beans and Rice, and a little Teriyaki makes a perfect finish.  Try it for yourself and see!

Ingredients for 6 servings~

2 pounds diced Chicken Breast

1 teaspoon Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic 

1 small diced Onion

1 1/2 cup diced Pineapple

Dash Cayenne Pepper, if desired

Garnish with Teriyaki Balsamic from California Balsamic if desired, not included in macros www.californiabalsamic.com (salt, oil, sugar free Balsamic)

     Add Chicken, Oil, Onion and Garlic to skillet, cook til half way done, then add Pineapple and Cayenne for remaining time til fully done and cooked thru.  Garnish with Teriyaki Balsamic if desired, and serve with Black Beans and Rice over a salad, not included in macros.

Blueberry Cake

    Oh. My. Gosh.!!!  If you want something good, this is one to try.  Filled with health and flavor, perfect for breakfast, dessert or mid morning/afternoon snack.  Each of the 9 servings are only 190 calories, 31g carbs, 4.2g fiber, 26.8g net carbs, 11.3g protein, and 2.9g fat.  This stores great in the fridge for a week, and travels well when necessary.  I should rename it the perfect guilt free indulgence!!!  ;)

Ingredients for 9 servings~

2 medium ripe mashed Bananas

3/4 cup Egg Whites

2 scoops Quest Vanilla Protein Powder

3 cups Oats

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

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2 cups/1 pint fresh Blueberries

1 Tablespoon chopped Pecans

     Mix first set of ingredients with beaters til fully incorporated, fold in most of Blueberries, and sprinkle remaining Blueberries on top, as well as Pecans, pour into parchment lined 8X8 pan, bake at 375 for 30 minutes.  Remove and cool.  Enjoy ;)

Personal Pan Pizza

     Are you looking to try your hand in the kitchen, and you want to make it super yum!?  How bout whipping up your very own Personal Pan Pizza, but gluten free, low carb and high protein!?  Interested!?  Andddddd, let me tell you about the macros….only 302 calories, 27.1g carbs, 4g fiber, 23.1g net carbs, 32g protein and only 8.4g fat…did you catch that number on the protein…hard to miss,ehhh!?  Time to throw a party and let everyone make there own, or invite no one and enjoy it all to yourself!  Such a dilemma!  Enjoy  :)

Ingredients for one Personal Pan Pizza~

1/4 cup Oats (grind to powder if you desire, I don’t, it maintains better blood sugar control if you don’t make your Oats into flour)

3 Tablespoons Egg Whites

5.3oz 0% Fage Greek Yogurt

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Salt if desired

Garlic if desired

Basil if desired

2 Tablespoons Pizza Sauce

1/2 slice Green Pepper

1 thin slice Purple Onion

2 Tablespoons sliced Mushrooms

1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella

Seasoning as desired

     Add Oats, Egg Whites, Yogurt, Baking Powder, and desired Seasonings to bowl, stir to incorporate, pour into parchment lined 5X7 pan, or something similar, bake at 350 for 30 minutes, remove top with Sauce, Vegetables and Cheese, Season as desired, return to oven another 10 minutes, or til cheese melted and Vegetables are crisp tender.  Enjoy :)

Creamy Polenta

     I have a new favorite vegetable…my homemade Creamy Polenta.  This is so easy it’s laughable.  And the perfect side dish to any main course.  Each of the 4 cup servings are only 180 calories, 29g carbs, 1.9g fiber, 27.1g net carbs, 4g protein and 7g fat.  So delicious that I can’t think of an appropriate adjective to do it justice!  In other words, you will just have to try it for yourself!  ;)

Ingredients for 4 servings, 1cup per serving~

1 cup coarse Corn Meal

4 cups unsweetened 30 cal/cup Almond Milk

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Salt if desired, to taste preference

     Line a oven proof dish with parchment paper, or grease a oven proof dish, add all ingredients to pot, stir and toss in oven at 350 for 40 minutes, remove, stir and cook another 10 minutes.  That’s IT!!!!  Enjoy :)

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

     If you are looking for a perfect morning grab and go, then put these on your list of must haves.  These are great for pre/post work out fueling as well, not to mention if you are just looking for a little pick me up!  The macros are pretty friendly also, each of the 12 are only 178 calories, 21.8g carbs, 4.4g fiber, .7g sugar alcohol, 16.7g net carbs, 11.2g protein and 5.6g fat.  These come together quickly, and will last in the fridge all week, you can’t go wrong with these on hand!  

Ingredients for 12 Muffins~

2 ripe smashed Bananas

3 cups Oats

2 scoops Quest Vanilla Protein Powder

3/4 cup Egg Whites

2 Extra Large Eggs

1/4 cup Peanut Butter, sub with favorite Nut Butter, I prefer crunchy

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

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

     Add Banana to mixing bowl, beat til smooth, blend in rest of ingredients, drop by rounded 1/4 cup into silpat lined muffin tins, bake at 375 for 18 minutes.  Enjoy. ;)

Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Squares

     How fun is it to involve kids in the kitchen!?  I love letting them help and feel like a part of the team, which also encourages healthy eating, and getting comfortable with the process.  These Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Squares are so easy to make, it is the perfect recipe to invite children into the mix.  Each of these 4 servings are only 267 calories, 37.5g carbs, 9.3g fiber, and 2g sugar alcohol, 26.2g net carbs, 8.1g protein and 11.1g of fat.  Enjoy how fast these whip together, and can be in your mouth in under an hour.  This one is a definite winner all the way around!  ;)

Ingredients for 4 servings~

2 medium ripe Bananas, mashed

1 cup Oats

1/4 cup Peanut Butter, I prefer chunky 

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

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

Dash Salt (optional)

     Add Bananas to mixing bowl, beat til smooth, blend each of the remaining ingredients til fully incorporated.  Pour into parchment line loaf pan, bake at 350 for 25 minutes.  Enjoy. :)

Divine Potatoes

     My husband follows a low sodium diet, and is always in a quest for the delicious…(in salt free form).  With his Divine Potatoes, he really knocked it outta the park.  This is great as a side, or even your main…it’s just that good.  I had mine on a salad solo, and devoured every single bite, shockingly filling.  If you want to add salt to yours feel free, but if you are cutting back you won’t miss a thing.  This is so fancy, you could build an entire dinner party around this centerpiece!  This was adapted from The No-Salt Cookbook.

Ingredients~

1 pound small red or mixed Baby Potatoes, cut in half or quarters

1 Tablespoon Butter, unsalted if watching soldium

1 large chopped Onion

2 Tablespoons chopped Parsley

1 Tablespoon chopped Basil

Pepper to taste

     Add Potatoes to pot of water, simmer 20-30 minutes or til fork tender, drain and set aside.  Meanwhile, add Butter and Onions to skillet til golden brown, then stir in Potatoes and Seasoning til warmed through.  Enjoy  :)