Blueberry Banana Cheesecake

 

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     Cheesecake anyone!?  How about Cheesecake EVERYONE!!!???  And, if you make it my way, it would be a crime not to have it.  This is definitely in the no guilt category.  In fact, each of the 6 slices are only 217 calories, 24g carbs, 3g fiber, 21g net carbs, 16.5g protein, and 7g fat.  These macros are so phenomenal you could have this for a high protein breakfast, you might even call it a pre workout.  There is simply no reason not to try this one on for size.  You won’t regret a single bite!  😉

Ingredients for 6 slices~

2 ripe Bananas

16oz container of Cottage Cheese

4 extra large Eggs

5.3oz Plain Greek Yogurt

Dash Lemon Juice

16oz container fresh Blueberries

     Add Bananas, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Yogurt, Juice, and 3/4 of Blueberries to heavy duty blender.  Pour into parchment lined and cooking sprayed 9’’ Spring Form Pan, top with remaining Blueberries and bake at 350 for one hour.  Remove, cool slightly, and let sit in fridge overnight.  Garnish with additional fruit if desired.  Enjoy 😊 

Fish Tacos

 

     

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     To Bowl or not to Bowl, that is the question.  The great thing about my Fish Taco recipe is that it can be thrown in a Bowl, or nestled in a Taco Shell.  Either way you can’t go wrong.  And the fantastic thing about this dish is that it comes together in a flash.  Only 5 main ingredients in the Coleslaw, and the Fish comes together like a breeze.  This is one you will want to try over and over again! 🥰

Fish Tacos~

Swai or Tilapia Fish Filets

Italian Balsamic Vinegar (I get mine from Californiabalsamic.com, sub with favorite seasoning)

1 pound Coleslaw (I buy mine premade)

1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped

1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped

Purple Onion finely diced, optional

1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

Everything Bagel Seasoning, optional if desired

Black Beans

Avocado slices

Cauliflower Taco Shells

     Put Fish on parchment lined baking sheet, drizzle with a scant amount of Italian Balsamic, or seasoning of choice, bake at 400 for 20 minutes.  Meanwhile, stir together Coleslaw, Pepper, Cilantro, Onion, and Vinegar, toss til well coated and season with Bagel Seasoning if desired.  If making a Bowl, fill bottom with Coleslaw, top with Fish, Beans and Avocado.  If making a traditional Taco, fill Shell as desired.  Enjoy 😊 

Sunflower Seed Bread

 

  

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     In a world of ultra processed food, we are always looking for healthy alternatives.  My Sunflower Seed Bread, fits that bill perfectly.  With only 5 main ingredients, this comes together in a flash with nothing but a bowl and a spoon.  I savor it for lunch all week, and I am happy every day when noon rolls around.  For 8 slices it is only 229 calories, 22g carbs, 5g fiber, 17g net carbs, 14g protein and 10g fat.  Those are amazing macros, and every bite you take is a swallow of good health.  This is a must try!😉

Ingredients for 8 slices~

2.5 cups Oats (NOT Quick Cooking)

16oz container of Cottage Cheese

2 Extra Large Eggs

1/4 cup ground Flax Seed

1/2 cup/2oz Sunflower Seeds (reserve a few to sprinkle on top)

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Everything Bagel Seasoning for garnish if desired

     Add everything to a bowl and stir til well incorporated.  Pat out into loaf shape on parchment lined baking sheet, sprinkle with reserved Sunflower Seeds and Garnish with Everything Bagel Seasoning if desired.  Bake at 350 for one hour.  Enjoy 😊 

No Noodle Lasagna

 

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     This was one I was super excited about!  Who says you can’t have it all!?  My No Noodle Lasagna is the perfect example of how clean food is good food.  I can’t wait to share how easy it is to make your own sauce, you will never buy store bought again.  Each of these 6 hearty servings are only 337 calories, 27g carbs, 6g fiber, 21g net carbs, THIRTY FIVE grams of PROTEIN, and 11g fat.  (You saw that protein too, right!?). This is perfect to feed the family, or to save and have for lunches all week long.  PS. No one will notice the missing noodles. 😉

Ingredients for 6 hearty servings~

2 pounds chopped Tomatoes, I usually cut mine in about 8 pieces

1 pound cleaned and trimmed diced Carrots, I usually cut mine in about 6 pieces

1 diced Onion, I cut mine in large chunks

1 or 2 cleaned seeded chopped Jalapeños, optional 

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Dash Salt

Fresh Basil Leaves, amount desired

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1 pound 96% lean ground Beef

1 diced Onion

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Dash Cayenne

8oz sliced fresh Mushrooms

1 diced Green Bell Pepper

24oz Cottage Cheese

1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast

Chopped Green Onion for garnish if desired

     From first set of ingredients, add everything but Basil Leaves to parchment lined cookie sheet, and toss til well coated with Olive Oil, bake at 400 for one hour, remove and cool slightly, add to heavy duty blender along with Basil Leaves, blend til smooth.  Store in fridge over night allowing the flavors to merry.  Meanwhile, add Beef, Onion, Garlic and Cayenne to skillet til cooked thru and Onion are soft, then add in Mushroom til cooked, and finish by add in Peppers til crisp tender, drain any excess juice.  Lastly stir together Cottage Cheese and Nutritional Yeast.  When ready to bake, add a cup of Sauce to parchment lined 8X11, then add half the Beef mixture, followed by half the Cottage Cheese mixture, repeat those layers and finish with remaining Sauce, bake at 400 for 45 minutes.  Garnish with Green Onions if desired.  Enjoy 😋

Creamy Chicken Taco Skillet

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     If you are looking for easy and tasty dinner ideas, then keep reading.  My Creamy Chicken Taco Skillet is a hit, and super quick to whip together.  This makes 8 hearty cups, each cup is only 314 calories, 26g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 20.5g net carbs, 38g protein and 6g fat.  You caught that protein number, right...yeah, me too!  This is great by itself, or feel free to top with some fresh Cilantro and Salsa (not included in macros).  Not to mention this can work great for lunch all week, very filling on its own or serve it over a small amount of rice if preferred.  Let me know what you think!  :)

Ingredients for 8 servings~

1 diced Onion

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Dash Cayenne Pepper, according to taste

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1.5 pounds diced Chicken Breast

1 chopped Red Bell Pepper

Cumin to taste

Chili Powder to taste

1 shaved cooked Corn on the Cob, sub with canned

4oz can of diced Green Chilies

2 cans drained Beans 

1 1/2 cups Cottage Cheese

1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast

Cilantro as garnish, if desired

     Add Onion, Garlic, Cayenne and Oil to large skillet on medium heat til golden brown, add Chicken Breast til cooked thru, drain off any extra juices.  Then add Peppers til crisp tender, along with Cumin and Chili Powder, stir til well blended.  Finish by stirring in Corn, Chilies, and Beans til heated thru.  Add Cottage Cheese and Yeast to a blender and whip til silky, stir into skillet.  Garnish as desired.  Enjoy :)

 

Green Olive Walnut Bread

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     You know when things are just too good to be true...but then you find out it's real...!?  Well, that is the case with my Green Olive Walnut Bread inspired by the viral Oat Bread floating around the internet.  This worked out perfect to take on vacation as it travels so well, awesome for lunch time.  Each of the 8 slices are only 209 calories, 20g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 16.5g net carbs, 11g protein, and 9g fat.  Have two slices and make it a meal.  This is so full of flavor, smearing anything on it would be considered a crime.  ;)

Ingredients for 8 slices~

2 1/2 cups Oats

1 1/2 cups Cottage Cheese

2 XL Eggs

1/2 cup sliced Green Olives

1/4 cup ground Flax Seed

1/4 cup chopped Walnuts

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

     Put all ingredients into mixing bowl, stir til well incorporated, dump onto parchment lined cookie sheet and pat into loaf shape.  Bake at 350 for 1 hour.  Enjoy  :)

Veggie Chicken Patties

 

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     Are you constantly searching for dinner ideas!?  I know, right!?  It's a real pain.  Well I have a little something that will make the process easier for you.  My Veggie Chicken Patties are too easy and too delicious to ignore.  Not to mention each of the 8 generous servings are only 186 calories, 5g carbs, 1g fiber, 4g net carbs, 23g protein and 9g fat.  I served mine with a side of Rice and fresh slices of Avocado on top.  So many options to choose from, fresh steamed Green Beans would be a hit as well.  Easy to cater to your families needs.  The point being, fancy it up any way your little heart desires!  ;)

Ingredients for 8 servings~

2 pounds lean ground Chicken Breast

1 shaved Corn on the Cob (sub with canned)

1 chopped Red Bell Pepper

1 grated and drained Zucchini (I grate mine into a dish towel and squeeze out any excess liquid)

1 grated Carrot

1/4 cup finely diced Onion (adjust to taste)

Everything Bagel Spice Seasoning (sub with favorite seasoning)

Avocado slices for garnish, not included in macros

     Add Chicken, Corn, Pepper, Zucchini, Carrot, and Onion to large bowl, mix well til fully incorporated.  Divide into 8 equal patties and lay each one on parchment lined cookie sheet, season with Everything Bagel Seasoning, bake at 400 for 40 minutes.  Top with Avocado Slices if desired.  Enjoy :)

 

Oatmeal Protein Bread

 

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     Don't you just love the internet!?  So many things swirling around, and this viral bread tops the list!  Not to mention, I am drawn to simple, and this fits the bill.  Whipping together this Oatmeal Protein Bread literally takes 5 minutes, or less if you are speedy.  And, all these single ingredients come together to create 6 slices of yum.  Each slice is only 247 calories, 26.5g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 22g net carbs, 15g protein and 9g fat.  I was able to enjoy it as is, no need for topping, and worked perfect as a snack!  This goes on the must try list!  ;)

Ingredients for 6 slices~

2 1/2 cups Oatmeal

1 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese

2 XL Eggs

2 Tablespoons Ground Flax

1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Salt (optional)

     Simply throw everything into a large bowl, mix together til fully incorporated, and pat into loaf shape on parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 1 hour.  Enjoy :)