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 :)

Sugar Free Blueberry Yogurt

 

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     I know we have talked about this before, but who says eating clean isn't fun....and delicious!?  Such is the case with my Sugar Free Blueberry Yogurt!  Wonderful flavor, easy to make and the macros are to die for!  Each of the 4 servings are only 242 calories, 24g carbs, 4g fiber, 20g net carbs, 15g protein and 10g fat.  Did you do a double take on the protein!?  Heck, you could easily call this breakfast.  And feel free to get creative with this base recipe, switch it up with Cherries, Peaches or double the Banana...basically anything your little heart desires!  Have fun with this one! :)

Ingredients for 4 servings~

16oz Cottage Cheese

1 pint fresh Blueberries

1 medium ripe Banana

1/4 cup chopped Walnuts

     Add Cottage Cheese, Blueberries and Banana to heavy duty blender and whip til smooth, pour into parchment lined 8X8 pan and sprinkle with Nuts.  Pop in freezer for 3-4 hour or til soft set.  Enjoy ;) 

Green Spaghetti Sauce

 

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     So this one comes with a story attached.  My wonderful son-in-law was at a company lunch where someone brought Green Spaghetti, and he was telling me how delicious it was.  I had to know more...so I pumped him for as much information as possible, then turned to google to fill in the blanks.  I knew I had to create this inviting dish, but I was left wondering how to keep the flavor while giving it a healthy overhaul.  So I set to work and am pretty proud of the outcome.  For 8 half cup servings it is only 105 calories, 8g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 5.5g net carbs, 6g protein and 6g fat.  Since I don't eat much pasta, I chose to pour mine on protein and vegetables, and it could not have been more delicious.  If you try this, let me know what you think.  I found simply amazing!  :)

Ingredients for 8 half cup servings~

1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 diced Onion

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Dash Cayenne, optional

4 Poblano Peppers

1 cup Cottage Cheese

5.3oz 5% Fage Greek Plain Yogurt

Large (approx 5.5oz) ripe peeled and pitted Avocado

Large fist full of fresh Baby Spinach Leaves

1 bunch of chopped Cilantro

1 seeded and diced Jalapeño

1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon

     Add Oil, Onion, Garlic and optional Cayenne to skillet, saute til golden brown.  Meanwhile, add Poblano Peppers to foil lined baking sheet, and set under the broiler for approximately 5 minutes or charred, making sure the oven rack is closest to the broiler, removed from oven, flip and repeat with opposite side til charred.  Remove, cool, peel outer layer of skin, and remove stem and seeds and place in large heavy duty blender, along with Onion mixture and rest of ingredients.  Blend til smooth.  Use as desired, perfect as a top to any bottom!  Enjoy ;)

 

Homemade Potato Chips

 

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     Yes it is true, you can make homemade crunchy tasty guilt free Potato Chips at home.  And no I am not living in the land of unicorns, it is really true...and EASY!!!  If you have a microwave, you are half way there.  This is so simple, you will wonder why you have never done this before.  In fact, you can slice up an entire Spud and make a meal out of it.  All you are lacking is the decision of when to get started!  Maybe now is good!?

Ingredients~

Potato

Salt

     Start by thinly slicing a Potato, I used my Mandolin, the thinner the better.  Next rinse off the starch under running water, or give them a water bath.  Then pat dry with a dish towel or paper towel, and lighty salt according to taste.  Next arrange them on a parchment lined microwave plate, I placed mine directly on the microwave tray, do not over crowd or it will not work.  Microwave for 2 minutes, flip and microwave another 2 minutes, repeat this step as necessary but use less time, either a minute or 30 seconds.  Watch for them starting to turn brown, they can easily burn at the end. Voila, you have Homemade Potato Chips!  You. Are. Welcome.!  ;)

Spinach Flatbread

 

 

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     Holy Smokes this Spinach Flatbread is so awesome!  Who doesn't love a good wrap!  So many ideas of what to fill it with, ideas galore.  I smeared mine with Homemade Hummus, then added thin strips of Grilled Chicken, Pickles, Cucumber, Red Bell Pepper, and Kale.  And did I mention this was easy peasy?  Each of the two wraps are only 143 calories, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g net carbs, 13g protein and 7.5g fat.  So create your own Picasso, and let us know what you consider to the be the perfect "inside" of a folded Flatbread!?

Ingredients for two servings~

7-10 Cherry Tomatoes

3 large or extra large Eggs

Large handful of fresh Baby Spinach Leaves

Everything Bagel Seasoning to taste, or season as desired

     Slice Cherry Tomatoes into thin rings and drain on paper towel for a couple hours.  When ready, add Eggs, Spinach and Seasoning to blender, and whip til smooth, pour into a parchment lined 9X13, top with sliced Tomatoes, and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or til done.  Remove, cool, slice in half and use as you would any Flatbread.  Enjoy :)

Beef and Bean Ranch Skillet

 

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     Coming up with simple ideas for lunch is not an easy task!  So nothing is more thrilling than when all things healthy come together in one pan without a hassle.  Such is the case with my Beef and Bean Ranch Skillet.  And the beauty of this is that you can simply divide it up into 5 containers for lunch all week.  Each of the 2 cup servings are only 357 calories, 43g carbs, 14g fiber, 29g net carbs, 32g protein and 4g fat.  Such a luxury to have on hand ready to go in an instant.  This one pot meal is a winner all the way around.  :)

Ingredients for 5 servings~

1 pound of 96% lean ground Beef

1 diced Onion

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1/4 cup Ranch Seasoning, use packet or my Homemade

4 cups chopped fresh Broccoli

1 pound chopped fresh Zucchini

1 Red Bell Pepper, trimmed and diced

2 cans of your favorite Bean (I used Light Red Kidney)

1 can petite diced Tomatoes (I use no salt added)

     Add Beef, Onion and Garlic to large pot or extra large skillet, brown til Onions soften, drain if necessary, then stir in seasonings.  To that add the Broccoli til crisp tender, then add Zucchini til beginning to soften, then add in Peppers, Beans and Tomatoes.  Stir til thoroughly combined, and heated thru and well incorporated.  If desired, divide into 2 cup tupperware containers and use for lunch all week.  Enjoy  :)

Corn Salad

 

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     When it comes to Corn Season, there is no better way to celebrate than with a big bowl of delicious Corn Salad.  It holds all the exciting flavors and colors of what an amalgamation of produce looks like!  Not to mention this is large enough to feed a crowd!  Super easy to throw together, especially with my hot tips on cooking Corn on the Cob.  With a little chopping you can have spoonfuls of yum in every bite!  Use this as a side dish, or add a little protein to turn it into a main!  Either way you can't go wrong.  PS the quantities are just a suggestion, add more or less of any ingredient according to your taste!  ;)

Ingredients~

4 Ears of Corn, in the Husk or trimmed

10oz container of Cherry Tomatoes, halved

1 English Cucumber (sub with regular), diced

1 Orange Bell Pepper, diced

1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced

1 bunch of Cilantro Leaves

1 Avocado, diced

Squeeze of Lime Juice

Salt, as desired to taste

Pepper, as desired to taste

     Wrap each trimmed Corn in wax paper like a tootsie roll and microwave individually for 1 minute, or put two in at a time and microwave for 2 minutes.  If your Corn is still in the Husk, then put entire Husked Corn in microwave for 1 minute and peel after it is cool to touch, repeat til all pieces of Corn have been cooked.  When cool enough, trim kernels from cob and put in large mixing bowl.  Add sliced Tomatoes, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Onion, Cilantro, Avocado, Lime Juice, Salt and Pepper.  Toss til well incorporated.  Enjoy  :)