Apple Pie Turnover for Two

     Apple Pie Turnovers are no longer a healthy no-no, now they are a yes-yes!  Take a look at how I turn an American favorite into a luxury high protein low carb dream.  No, I'm not being dramatic, just stating the facts!  Each flavorful Turnover is only 229.5 calories, 11.4g net carbs and 22g proteins.  Don't wait for Fourth of July or any other holiday, have one today and turn today into a special occasion!  :)

Ingredients for two Turnovers~
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Roll Sweet Spreads
1/3 cup chopped Granny Smith Apples
1 Tablespoon Swerve Confectioners Erythritol
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
2 Quest Apple Pie Protein Bars
2 Tablespoons Yoplait 100 calorie Apple Pie Greek Yogurt
Bob's Red Mill Diced Dried Apple Pieces, for garnish if desired

     Heat Cinnamon Roll Sweet Spreads in skillet til melted, add Granny Snith Apple pieces til softened, sprinkle with Cinnamon and Confectioners Erythritol, then add Vanilla til simmers off, remove from heat and set aside.  Microwave both unwrapped Quest Bars for 12-15 seconds, pat into a large square on a Silpat lined cookie sheet, divide Apple mixture evenly between dough squares, fold dough over and pinch edges closed.  Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, remove and top with a Tablespoon of Yogurt on each Turnover and sprinkle with Bob's Red Mill Diced Dried Apple Pieces for garnish if desired.  Enjoy  :)

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Salted Caramel Turtle Ice Cream

     I love my Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder, so I decided to put it to good use by making Salted Caramel Turtle Ice Cream!  Why not!?  I also whipped out my Cuisinart 2Qt Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Ice Cream Maker, and boy does that make a DIFFERENCE!!!  I don't work for Cuisinart and this is an unpaid advertisement, BUT... I have always made my Ice Cream by simply stirring and putting in the freezer to do its stuff....#freezermethodnomo!!!  You simply can not believe the difference in texture, flavor and volume with this iceless saltless machine.  They should re name it to Easy Breasy Ice Cream Maker!!!  But back to me and my recipe, this unbelievable frozen flavor whips up to only 120 calories, 13.5g net carbs and 11g protein for a FULL CUP!!!  YOU. ARE. WELCOME.!!!  ;)

Ingredients for 8 cups~
3 cups Fat Free Half N Half
2 scoops Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder
1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners Erythritol
1/4 cup Walden Farms Sweet Cream
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1 Quest Double Chocolate Chunk, chopped into very small pieces
5 Delget Dates, chopped into very small pieces
Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips, for garnish if desired
Whipped Topping, for garnish if desired

     If using the Cuisinart 2 Qt Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Ice Cream Maker, then make sure to put the freezer bowl in freezer the day before making.  When ready, mix the first 6 ingredients in blender til well incorporated.  Remove freezer bowl from freezer, add Ice Cream paddle to machine and pour in Ice Cream mixture, add plastic lid and turn on machine for 25 minutes.  At the 25 minute mark, drop chopped Quest Bar and Dates thru opening in plastic lid and continue to whip for another 5 minutes.  Serve, garnish as desired and ENJOY!!!  :)

Tilapia Fish Cakes

     If you love Bang Bang Shrimp from Bone Fish Grill then you are in for a real treat with my Tilapia Fish Cakes!  I am not a Crab Cake fan, but I gotta tell you these blew my fins off!  The Hubs said they taste like they were from a restaurant... why thank you dear!  Each 1/3 cup worth of cake is only 113 calories, 2.6g net carbs and 16.3g protein.  This batch makes 6 servings, with 2 cakes per serving, for a total of 12 cakes.  So if you want to impress your friends, invite them over for a night of socializing and enjoy a healthy fun dinner all at the same time!  :)

Ingredients for 6 servings (12 total cakes)~
2 Zucchini
1.5 pounds Tilapia
1 bag Quest Sea Salt Protein Chips, crushed
1/4 cup Wheat Germ, (if this is not handy, add a second bag of crushed Quest Chips, maybe a Sour Cream and Onion)
3 Jumbo Eggs
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup Walden Farms Mayo
1/2 Tablespoon Sriracha
Diced Green Onion and Red Bell Pepper, for garnish if desired
Mixed Green Salad to serve Cakes on, if desired

     Grate both Zucchini into dish towel lined strainer, squeeze excess liquid from towel.  If time, allow Zucchini to drain all day in sink and give it one last squeeze before using in recipe, making sure to get it as dry as possible.  Meanwhile, bake Tilapia on foil lined pan at 450 for 15-20 minutes or until flaky (I sprinkled mine with some seasoning salt, but this is optional.  Season with your preference of flavor).  Remove and drain any excess liquid, then break the fish into crumbly pieces and chill til cooled.  After chilled, add dried Zucchini, crushed Quest Chips, Wheat Germ, Eggs and Parmesan.  Drop by 1/3 cup onto foil lined pan to make 12 cakes, pat down slightly.  Bake at 425 for 25-30 minutes or til golden brown.  While baking make your Remoulade Sauce by stirring together the Walden Farms Mayo and Sriracha, edit Sriracha to meet your heat desires, store in fridge til ready to use.  After Cakes are done baking, remove and serve on bed of chopped Salad if desired, drizzle with Remoulade Sauce and garnish with chopped Green Onion and Red Bell Pepper, if desired.  Enjoy  :)

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Shrimp Edamame Freekeh

     If you love Shrimp and you love protein, you will LOVE Shrimp Edamame Freekeh!!!  You heard me right, Freekeh ... google it!  Freekeh is one of the best grains out there, a roasted green wheat with loads of fiber and protein compared to other grains.  I don't eat a lot of grain, I feel like a little dab will do ya!  So, check this recipe out and see how just a smidgen of grain adds a nice feel, texture and flavor to an already amazing dish!  For a 1/6 of this recipe, a hearty serving is only 380 calories, 17g net carbs and FOURTY SIX grams protein... yes, that spells 46!  So, what are you having for dinner tonight!?

Ingredients for 6 hearty servings~
1/2 cup Freekeh
1 1/4 cup Water
1 teaspoons Chicken Base
1 Tablespoon EVOO
1 chopped Yellow Onion
1 Tablespoon chopped jarred Garlic
Dash Cayenne
1 Red Bell Pepper, finely sliced
2/3 cup Corn
20oz cooked Edamame
2 pounds raw shelled Shrimp

     Bring Water and Chicken Base to boil, add Freekeh, stir to combine, add lid, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.  Meanwhile, add EVOO to skillet and heat, while adding Onions, Garlic and Cayenne til golden brown, may take 30 minutes.  Add sliced Bell Peppers til crisp tender, then add Corn, Edamame and raw Shrimp til pink, stir in cooked Freekeh.  Divide into 6 hearty portions and Enjoy  :)

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Donuts

     How can these possibly be healthy!?... but they are!!! Is this real life!?  Why yes, yes it is!  Each Donut is 84 calories, 3.6g net carbs, 9g protein, so go ahead and have one, ...OR TWO, guilt free!  (okay lets get real, everyone knows I will be eating THREE....ssshhhh).    Btw, when those other slugs at the office are having their Donuts, now you can too!  :)

Ingredients for 12 Donuts~
6 Tablespoons Pumpkin Spice G Butter
3/4 cup Pumpkin Puree'
7oz 2% plain Greek Fage Yogurt
1 scoop Quest Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder
1 Jumbo Egg
1/4 cup Swerve Granular Erythritol
2 Tablespoon Nutiva Coconut Flour
1 Double Chocolate Chunk Quest Protein Bar, chopped into small pieces
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt or Lite Salt
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
72 Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips ( reserve for topping after baking)

     Stir all ingredients together except Chocolate Chips and fill batter into Pam sprayed Donut Tin, will yeild 12 Donuts.  Bake at 350 for 12 minutes or until done without over baking as Protein Powder Baking can end up dry if over baked.  Remove from oven and flip onto wire grate to cool and top each Donut with 6 Chocolate Chips while hot, for garnish.  Enjoy  :)

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Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins

     Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins are not just a breakfast food, they are great any time of day... or night!  Enjoy these macro friendly delights for only 130 calories, 5g net carbs and 12g protein.  With Raspberry's available all year round, I hope you will give these little wonders a try very soon, your tummy will thank you!  :)

Ingredients for 6 Muffins~
2oz Cream Cheese, melted
1 Tablespoon melted Coconut Oil
1 Extra Large Egg
1/2 cup 25 cal/cup Cashew Milk
1/4 cup Coconut Flour
1/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
1 scoop Quest Vanilla Protein Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt or Lite Salt
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1 Quest White Chocolate Raspberry Protein Bar, chopped
6oz fresh Raspberries, reserve 18 Berries for topping

     Stir all ingredients together, except for the 18 reserved Berries.  Pour into 6 silpat lined muffin tins and top each muffin with 3 Raspberries and gently pat into top of batter.  Bake at 350 for 24 minutes.  Remove, cool and Enjoy  :)

Pines Wheatgrass

     What would you think if I told you that you can now have all the benefits of a plate full of veggies without sitting down for 30 minutes to chew!?  Whelp, now you can!  Pines Wheatgrass has figured out how to help Athletes consume veggie power so they can achieve optimum health and stay at the top of their game.  Pines green superfoods provides a simple way to eat a dark green salad on the go!  So, how can you get a little more veggie power even during a long run or bike ride!?  Pines International offers a line of the purest, freshest and nutrient-rich wheatgrass, barley grass, alfalfa and beet juice powder that can be added to your shaker bottle for some instant Green Energy.  Pines also offers veggie power in tablets and capsules.  Just one teaspoonful of Pines Wheat Grass powder, mixed in water or juice, provides the same amount of nutrition as a serving of deep green leafy vegetables.  Check them out at www.wheatgrass.com for all your nutrition needs, you won't be sorry!