Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Cake

                                                         

     Do you love a good sugar free cake?  Who doesn’t!?  Actually who would even know with this one because it tastes so sweet on its own.  And all the while, feeling proud of yourself for making wise choices.  Check out these macros, each of the 12 pieces are only 176 calories, 22.8g carbs, 3.8g fiber, 19g net carbs, 7g protein and 5g fat.  This is the perfect pre/post workout fair, breakfast or dessert!  You choose which one, or even choose them all!😉

Ingredients for 12 servings~

6 extra large Eggs

3 extra long very ripe Bananas 

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

3 cups Oats

1 pound diced Apples (I prefer Cosmic Crisp, Fuji, Envy, or Honeycrisp)

1 pint diced Strawberries 

2 Tablespoons chopped Pecans

     Add Eggs and Bananas to bowl and blend with a Mixer til well incorporated, add in Baking Powder, Cinnamon and Vanilla, then finish with blending in Oats.  Stir in Apples and Strawberries, pour into 9X13 parchment lined cake pan, top with Pecans, bake at 350 for 35 minutes.  Enjoy 😊 

Carrot Cake

  To enjoy a full video segment of how to make my Carrot Cake, click on this link 👉🏻 Carrot Cake 👈🏻

     Are you looking for a new twist on Carrot Cake!?  If so, I have fun project for the kitchen!!!  This is a very different take on cake, but definitely worth the “try”.  Not to mention the macros are hard to beat!  I divided this into 6 generous servings,  only 319 calories, 32g carbs, 7g fiber, 25g net carbs, 18g protein and 1g fat.  The big question is, do we call this breakfast, lunch or just a fun snack?  What do you think?  With all that protein, it can easily take the place of Chicken 🐓 #sugarfree #lowfat #highprotein #singleingredientfoods #nothingprocessed

Ingredients for 6 large servings~

8oz/1.5 cups chopped Apple

2 pounds Carrots

12 Extra Large Eggs

1 cup Oats

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

1 cup Blueberries

2 Tablespoons chopped Walnuts

     Line a 9X13 pan with parchment paper (optional, otherwise grease your pan), sprinkle the chopped Apple over bottom of pan.  Trim the ends off your Carrots, rinse thoroughly, cut each Carrot into 3 or 4 pieces, and add to large heavy duty blender, such as a Vita Mix, or your Mix Master might work also. (You can peel your Carrots if you desired, but not needed, …you do you).  Continue to add  Eggs, Oats, Baking Powder, Cinnamon and Vanilla to the blender, then blend til well incorporated and smooth, pour over Apples, top with Blueberries and Walnuts.  Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.  Enjoy 😉 

Pizza Meatloaf

 

     If you are looking for a quick hearty dinner idea, one that everyone will love, then keep reading!!!  Let me introduce my Pizza Meatloaf!  Each of the four dense pieces are only 276 calories, 9.3g carbs, 1.3g fiber, 8g net carbs, 39.5g protein and 9.8g fat.  Did you happen to catch those macros!?  This is a great source of a low fat high protein combo, leaving you satisfied for hours!!!  What have you got to lose by trying this one on for size, the biggest question will be whether to add this to a Salad, or maybe some steamed Broccoli and Carrots.  What would be your favorite way to consume!?😋

Ingredients for 4 hearty servings~

1 pound 99% lean ground Turkey

2 extra large Eggs

1/4 cup (1oz) shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 cup Oats

Seasoning as desired~Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Basil, Oregano

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1/4 cup Pizza Sauce

8 slices Pepperoni

1/4 cup (1oz) shredded Mozzarella Cheese

2 Tablespoons chopped Black Olives

Parsley if desired for garnish

     Mix first set of ingredients til thoroughly combined, pat into parchment lined loaf pan, bake at 400 for 30 minutes, remove and top with Pizza Sauce, then Pepperoni, Cheese and Black Olives.  Bake at 400 for another 10 minutes.  Remove and garnish with Parsley if desired.  Enjoy 🍕

Lemon Pepper Swordfish

 

     Are you intimidated by cooking Swordfish!?  Whelp, I have very good news for you!  I am here to make it easy.  Now, I will tell you that having my husband grill it is the best, however, if I have a hankering then I have to resort to my own resources…and that would be my tried and true oven!  So, to recap, grilling is the best, and the oven is a simple back up plan!  And if you are in a hurry, this method can’t be beat, with very little mess.  I’m aware Swordfish is on the expensive side, but works well for special occasions, and because this is a higher fat fish, a 3-4oz portion will serve you well.  Definitely something worth trying, especially when you are bored of the everyday proteins.  BTW, did I mention Swordfish is unbelievably delicious, so much so, it doesn’t need much seasoning, best to experience it’s natural goodness!!!  This is a case where less is more…😋

Ingredients~

Swordfish Steak~inch thick preferably 

Pepper Seasoning

Fresh Lemon

Lite Salt, optional

     Season Swordfish Steaks with Pepper Seasoning and squeeze with fresh Lemon, Salt if desired. Lay Steaks in foil lined baking dish.  Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.  We want our Steaks medium because if you over cook Swordfish, it will become dry.  If you are trying to test for doneness, you can use a thermometer to check if it is 130 degrees, or stab a fork in the middle and see if it is easily twisted, and flaking.  Again, these are so flavorful, they do not require much seasoning, and best not to camouflage with unnecessary sauces.  Don’t miss out on this easy wonder.  Enjoy ☺️ 

Purple Cauliflower and Golden Beets

     Did you know that you can find Cauliflower in Purple and Orange!?  How fun is that!?  Does it taste any different…nope!  In a blind taste test you would never be able to tell the difference.  So why bother, you ask!  Good question, and the answer is “just cause”.  It’s always fun to try something new and different.  Speaking of, have you ever tried Golden Beets!?  If not, why not.  Stretch yourself, and see what mysteries are hiding in plain site in your produce department!😉

Ingredients~

1 head chopped Purple Cauliflower

1 bunch, or 3 Golden Beets, trimmed and diced

Sweet Potatoes, trimmed and diced (I love Red Garnet)

Green Beans, trimmed

Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and diced 

Red Onion, diced

Olive Oil

Seasoning as desired

     Add all diced vegetables to bag or bowl, toss with 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil and season as desired, spread on parchment lined baking sheets, bake at 400 for 40 minutes, stir half way thru.  Fabulous as a side dish, or serve with Rice and drizzle with Tahini Sauce for a complete meal.  Enjoy ☺️ 

Raspberry Apple Walnut Cake

     I love beautiful food, especially around festive occasions, it really adds to the party!  Such is the case with my Raspberry Apple Walnut Cake!  It’s so pretty, nutrient dense, and filled with flavor!!!  Each of the 12 pieces are only 181 calories, 24g carbs, 5g fiber, 19g net carbs, 7.2g protein and 5g fat.  As an added bonus, this is completely sugar free and gluten free.  Nothing but wins to see here!!!♥️

Ingredients for 12 pieces~

3 very ripe extra large mashed Bananas

3 extra large Eggs

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

3 cups Oats

1 pound diced Apple (I like Sweet Tango, Fuji, Cosmic or Honeycrisp)

2-6oz containers of fresh Raspberries

2 Tablespoons chopped Walnuts

     Add Bananas to mixing bowl and beat til smooth, add in Eggs til well incorporated, continue with Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Oats.  Then stir in Apple and one container of Raspberries, pour into a parchment lined 9X13, top with remaining container of Raspberries and Walnuts, bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes.  Enjoy 😉 

Rustic Chicken Bean Soup

      So this simple soup was created with warmer weather in mind.  It is cozy and comforting, exactly what Fall and Winter were designed to be.  It is also a one pot wonder, so with simplicity on my mind, I started in and ended up loving the results.  All of these measurements can be adjusted to your taste and desires.  So this is a basic guideline for what an old fashion pot of soup was meant to look like!  Enjoy 😉 

Ingredients for a large pot of Soup~

1 bag of Northern Beans (sub with favorite Bean)

Chicken Bouillon 

Onion, chopped 

Chicken Breast

1 bag shredded Carrots (sub with making your own and dicing)

2 Ears of Corn on the Cob~IN THE HUSK (sub with canned)

1 can diced Tomatoes (I use low sodium)

     Add Beans to large soup pot, cover with water and let sit overnight.  In the morning, drain, and refill water to cover beans, add chopped Onion and Bouillon, bring to simmer for 2 hours.  During last 30 minutes, add Chicken and Carrots.  Meanwhile, add Corn in the Husk to a microwave for 4 minutes, remove, cool to touch, remove Husk and shred off the Cob, add to soup along with Tomatoes.  Remove Chicken Breast, dice or shred and add back to pot.  Enjoy ☺️