Sweet Potato Pancakes

     If you love Pancakes like I love Pancakes then best listen up, yo!  And, if Gluten Free, Flour Free, Nut Free, non GMO and all around natural is what you are looking for then I have answers!  This beautiful stack of Sweet Potato Pancakes are only 262 calories, 25g net carbs and 6g protein.  For flavor that can't be beat, this has to go on the "must try list"!

Ingredients for one yummy Stack~
4oz baked and mashed Sweet Potato
1 Jumbo Egg
1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seed
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1 inch slice of Banana (approx .75oz), diced
1/2 Tablespoon Powdered Peanut Butter, combine with Water to desired consistency
6 Lilies Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips

     Mix together Sweet Potato, Egg, Flax Seed, Cinnamon and Vanilla til smooth batter, divide batter into 4 equal portions, fry in Pam coated skillet til golden on each side (I noticed it takes a little longer for these to cook all the way thru).  Stack the 4 Pancakes, top with sliced Banana, drizzle with Peanut Butter topping, and garnish with Chocolate Chips.  Enjoy  :)

Parsnips and Carrots

     With cooler temperatures, new seasonal produce comes calling.  Such is the case with Parsnips!  Whats a Parsnip you ask!?  The Parsnip is a root vegetable, closely related to the Carrot and becomes sweeter in flavor after the Winter frosts.  These are great for roasting, especially when paired with the Carrot, they also make a wonderful accompaniment to any main course.  If you haven't tried them, consider this your official challenge!

Ingredients~
Parsnips, cleaned and diced
Carrots, cleaned and diced
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Honey, (more if desired for additional sweetness)
Dash Salt
Dash Pepper

     Toss together cleaned and diced Parsnips and Carrots with Olive Oil and Honey, add to parchment lined roasting pan, season with Salt and Pepper, bake at 425 for 45 minutes, stirring after every 15 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Acorn Squash

      I grew up with my mom making Acorn Squash, filling the cavity with a spoonful of butter and brown sugar, sprinkled with cinnamon... I can almost taste it in my youthful mind! ummm ummm ummm  To capture those memories I still bake these every Fall but with a few changes, read below to see what I did with Mamma's recipe ... hopefully we can keep this a secret from her for now ...  Each of the 4 servings are only 90 calories, 16g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugar alcohol, 7g net carbs, 1g protein and 4g fat.  Enjoy the taste of tradition  ;)

Ingredients~
Acorn Squash, cut in half and remove the seeds and strings
1 Tablespoon melted Butter
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout 
1/2 diced small Fuji Apple
Dash Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Pecan Chips

     Place cut Acorn halves face up in foil lined pan, (make Aluminum Foil rings to rest them on if necessary for stability).  Make a mixture of Butter, Monk Fruit, Apples and Cinnamon, fill each cavity equally.  Cover with foil and bake at 425 for an hour.  Remove foil and garnish with Pecans.  Enjoy  ;)

No Bake Cookies

     Who doesn't LOVE a good No Bake Cookie!?  Nobody, that's who!  And how would you feel if you could have a healthy version!?  Good, that's how!  What do you think a serving is when each cookie is only 73 calories, 2g net carbs and 4g protein!?  Atleast 3, that's how many! ...unless it's dessert for dinner....then gimmie 5!  Lotsa choices, bunches of answers...final solution, just eat No Bake Cookies for a happy,  healthy, fun life!  ;)

Ingredients for 21-22 No Bake Cookies~
1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted
1 scoop Quest Peanut Butter Protein Powder
1 scoop Quest Chocolate Protein Powder
1/2 cup Peanut Butter Powder
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Oats, uncooked
3/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount (use less if you want it less sweet)
1/3 cup 30 cal/cup Almond Milk
HEAVY dash Vanilla
HEAVY dash Cinnamon

     Mix together til fully incorporated, may be crumbly, but will harden in fridge so don't worry.  If you want more of a Peanut Butter flavor, then increase Peanut Butter Powder to 3/4 cup and reduce Cocoa Powder to 1/4 cup.  Weigh out 1oz portions and form into cookie shape and chill til set.  Enjoy  :)

Berry Cobbler

     A yummy Berry Cobbler is a great option no matter the time of year, especially if you take advantage of a frozen bag of Berries.  Good form, good fashion, good food!  So why not expand your horizons and enjoy Cobbler all year round!  For each of the 9 large pieces it is only 134 calories, 9g net carbs and 6g protein.  This is seriously delicious, get yours today!

Ingredients for 9 pieces~
1 pound mixed frozen Berries, thawed and drained to dry
1/2 cup Oats, ground to powder in Magic Bullet
1/4 cup Coconut Flour
1/3 cup 30 cal/cup Almond Milk
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
2 Extra Large Eggs
1 scoop Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla

     Drain thawed frozen Berries in colander or on Paper Towels til dry, set aside.  Mix remainder of ingredients til well blended and pour into parchment lined 8X8 and top with Berries.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Garnish with Whipped Topping if desired, not included in macros.  Enjoy  :)

Turkey Crust Pizza

     Dough no mo...hello Turkey Crust Pizza!  Why not!?  This high protein pie reigns supreme when it comes to a no carb carrier for all the things you love!  Each one of the 4 bases are only 222 calories, NO CARBS and 27g protein.  Then dress them as you will to your hearts desire, let your Pizza flag fly!  I filled mine with Sauce, Cheese, Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions for a total of 275 calories, 5g net carbs and 31g protein.  I call this the perfect meal!  :)

Ingredients for 4 Turkey Crust Pizzas~
1 pound 93% ground Turkey
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella
1 jumbo Egg
Season as desired, I used a Garlic Lovers Spice ( I recommend Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion)
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1/2 cup Pizza Sauce
1/4 cup shredded Cheese
1/2 cup sliced Mushrooms
Sliced Bell Peppers
Sliced Red Onions

Mix first set of ingredients til thoroughly combined, divide into 4 equal parts and pat into individual circles and lay on foil lined cookie sheet, bake at 400 for 20 minutes.  Remove and top each with 2 Tablespoons Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Cheese, 2 Tablespoons Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions~continue to bake at 400 for 7-10 minutes or til veggies are crisp tender and cheese is melted.  Enjoy  :)

Birthday Cake Protein Balls

     What ever the celebration, Birthday Cake Protein Balls will be a hit and add to the festivities!  Each of the 9 treats are amazingly delicious and have macros that are outstanding.  Surprisingly, they are only 87 calories, 3g net carbs and 5g protein.  Not sure if you want to consider these best for an afternoon snack or bedtime treat, either way or another way, you can't go wrong!  :)

Ingredients for 9 Protein Balls~
1/3 cup Oats, uncooked
4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
1 scoop Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder
1/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
2 Tablespoons Almond Milk (I used 30 cal/cup)
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted
2 Tablespoons Almond Milk (I used 30 cal/cup)
1/2 scoop Quest Salted Caramel Protein Powder
2 Tablespoons Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount (optional for extra sweetness)
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1/2 teaspoon Sprinkles

     Add Oats to Magic Bullet, grind to powder, add to bowl along with remainder of first set of ingredients, blend well and divide into 9 equal balls, should be about 1oz each, rest in freezer to chill while making icing.  Meanwhile, mix second set of ingredients and blend til smooth and creamy, remove balls from freezer and dip in frosting and garnish with Sprinkles.  Store in fridge, best after chilled.  Enjoy  :)