Pumpkin Pecan Bars

     Whatever the season, you can't go wrong with a batch of Pumpkin Pecan Bars.  Each of these nine hearty pieces are only 137 calories, 4.4g net carbs and 9.5g protein.  I just love Pecans, and especially with Pumpkin.  So enjoy these for breakfast, dessert or afternoon snack and relish all the payoffs that come from that bright orange squash!

Ingredients for 9 large servings~
15oz Pumpkin
2  Extra Large Eggs
1/2 cup Egg Whites
2 scoops Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder
1/3 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
1/4 cup Coconut Flour
2 Tablespoons melted Coconut Oil
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Pumkin Pie or Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1/4 cup chopped Pecans

     Mix together all ingredients except Pecans and pour into parchment lined 8X8, then sprinkle with Pecans.  Bake at 375 for 27 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Thin Slim Rotini

     I think I have reached Nirvana when I can have Pasta guilt free.  Thanks to Think Slim Foods, I can now put Pasta back into my regular rotation, and you can too.  That is if you like the idea of eating Pasta on the "reg"...!  And if you like the idea of low calorie, great tasting, high protein and low carb then I think you should be set!  Add my yummy meat sauce and you find yourself singing Italian before the last bite has been licked clean.  Each of these four generous servings are only 354 calories, 23g net carbs and 37g protein, with stats like these what are you waiting for!?  Check out www.thinslimfoods.com today for low carb breads, pastas and desserts, you won't be sorry!  Ciao  ;)

Ingredients for 4 servings~
1 tablespoon Nutiva Red Palm Oil, melted (can sub with Olive Oil)
1 medium sweet yellow Onion, diced
1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
Dash Cayenne Pepper
99% fat free ground Turkey
23.5oz Prego Farmers Market Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
7.3oz jar of Kroger sliced Mushrooms
1 bag Thin Slim Foods Impastable Rotini
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese

     Heat Oil in skillet, add Onions, Garlic and Cayenne til golden brown.  Add Turkey til browned and drain any excess fat.  Stir in Sauce and Mushrooms til heated thru.  Meanwhile, prepare Pasta according to directions, drain and divide into four servings and top each with a 1/4 of the Sauce and 1 Tablespoon Parmesan.  Enjoy  :)

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Pie

     If you like the idea of ooey gooey rich consistency, then you have just found your soul mate.  This fudge like dessert made me fall in love after just one bite.  I feel like I am getting away with something criminal...and I am, ...this is so good it should be illegal!  This sinfully decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Pies is only 199 calories, 9g net carbs and 15g protein for each of the 8 servings.  If I'm ever on death row, I will be requesting this for my last meal!

Ingredients for 8 servings~
2 Tablespoons Nutiva Buttery Coconut Oil, melted
1 cup 30 cal/cup Blue Diamond Almond Milk
3 scoops Quest Chocolate Milkshake Protein Powder
1/4 cup Black Cocoa, can sub with regular Cocoa
1/4 cup Let's Do..Organic reduced fat shredded Coconut
6 Tablespoon Betterbody Foods Chocolate Peanut Butter Powder PB Fit
1/3 cup Swerve Confectioners Erythritol
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Betterbody Foods Vanilla
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1 cup Betterbody Foods Chocolate Peanut Butter Powder PB Fit
1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon Water
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1 sqaure Lily's Premium Baking Bar Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate, can sub with 1 Tablespoon Lily's Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon 30 cal/cup Blue Diamond Almond Milk

     Mix together first set of ingredients, press into Pam sprayed or parchment lined pie plate and chill over night or for several hours.  When ready, mix together second set of ingredients to desired consistency and spread on chilled pie.  Heat last set of ingredients in microwave for 20 seconds and stir til smooth consistency, add to baggie, snip corner and drizzle over top.  Serve with Reddi-Wip as garnish if desired, not included in macros.  Enjoy  :)

Grilled Chicken Pizza

     If you haven't discovered Thin Slim Foods then I feel sorry for you...and not in a concerned noble way, more in a nanny nanny boboo way...   Low carb, low calorie, high protein, fabulous flavor breads, buns, pizza crusts, pasta and desserts are the amazing products you will find at www.thinslimfoods.com.  There are so many fantastic choices for a healthy lifestyle, I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to try first.  Spaghetti, French Toast, Sandwiches and Pizza were all swirling around my head like the semi-annual shoe sale at the Mall.  Just like the perfect foot ware, I couldn't live one minute longer with out having this Grilled Chicken Pizza in my life.  Each large slice of crust is only 100 calories, 2g net carbs and 14g protein.  Add a few healthy toppings and enjoy an all American favorite guilt free...then head to the Mall to see if you can find yourself a pretty little somethin' somethin' to round out a high glam day.

Ingredients for four servings~
1 Thin Slim Foods Pizza Crust
Pizza Sauce
Diced Grilled Chicken
Turkey Pepperoni
Sliced Mushrooms
Diced Green Peppers
Diced Roma Tomatoes
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Sliced Purple Onion

     Top Pizza Crust with desired amount of Sauce, Chicken, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Peppers Tomatoes, Cheese and Onion.  Bake at 425 for 12 minutes or til cheese is melty and veggies crisp tender.  Enjoy  :)

My Brother's Salsa

     One of the pay offs of food blogging is that nice people send you food...good job, ey'!?  How can life get any better than when My Brother's Salsa shows up on your step.  Each savory morsel has the perfect amount of "bite"...#punintended.  And, those smarty pants created their own organic, non-GMO, kosher, gluten free Tortilla Chips for my dipping pleasure.  Did you know they only have 4 ingredients!?  #wwwhhhaaaaaa...
     This woman owned company had their first jar of Salsa hit stores in 2004.  Their nine varieties of all-natural salsas are made with only the choicest of ingredients... and did I mention there are only FIVE calories in 2 Tablespoons!?  These Salsa's have no preservatives, added sugar, no artificial colors or flavors and is low in sodium.  Each salsa variety has a two year shelf life unopened (...which makes me laugh, ...ain't nobody gunna have this last two weeks let alone two years).
     The next time you have a Salsa hankering I suggest you check out www.mybrotherssalsa.com and see if you agree that My Brothers Salsa is fresh, full flavored and delivers great taste.

   

Skinny Pasta

     What have you heard about Skinny Pasta!?  Whelp, do you like the idea of only 9 calories per serving and zero net carbs!?  I sure do!!!  If you also like the idea of no sugar, gluten, starch, wheat, lactose, soy, salt, cholesterol, fat, preservatives or dairy then you are in the right place!  And it gets better, at skinnypastausa.com, all this comes in 6 different fun shapes depending on your mood!  You can make ANYTHING with Skinny Pasta that you would with regular Pasta.  What's the secret you ask, well, I will tell you...  Skinny Pasta is made of the Konjac plant which is native to Japan and East Asia which contains "Glucomannan" which is a very healthy form of fiber.  Even better new, it comes already cooked, all you have to do is heat for 2 minutes and Voila!  I put my noodles on a bed of greens, topped with grilled chicken, parmesan and diced tomato, finished with a drizzle of BRIANNAS Santa Fe Italian Dressing.  #perfection
     So the next time you are having a Pasta hankering but don't want to derail your health efforts, give Skinny Pasta a try and see if it makes all your hopes and Pasta dreams come true!!! Visit them today at skinnypastausa.com to learn more and make your first purchase!  In good health, paige  :)
   

Thrive Nut Bar

     I have a new fave in the Nut Bar world.  How do I love thee, let me count the ways~USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Kosher, Vegan and Low-Glycemic.  May I introduce Thrive Ginger Lemon by GoMacro.com .  It is powered by superfoods with ingredients that are grown not made, and filled with plant based protein.  And did I mention there are five other fabulous flavors to choose from!?  Try all 6 and let me know your new #1, and because I'm so nice and REALLY want you to try these for yourself, all my readers will receive 30% off of their own Thrive purchase at GoMacro.com, use this one time use coupon code Thrive30.  What more could you ask for in a Bar!?  In good heallth, paige  :)