Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
2 slices of Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin bread (found at Trader Joe's)
3 egg whites
1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
Fresh blueberries to taste
Spray non-stick cooking spray onto a pan or griddle and set to medium heat. Mix egg whites and vanilla extract together on a plate. Dip both sides of bread into the mixture, making sure to cover completely. Cook on pan for 2-3 min each side, or until egg is thoroughly cooked. Serve with fresh blueberries. You can also add syrup or powdered sugar if you're into that kinda thing. Serves 1.
Ultimate Protein shake - a great post-workout snack
1 cup of skim milk or water
1 scoop of protein powder (I like soy or whey, chocolate or vanilla flavor is best)
1/2 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
1 small banana
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground flax seed
Blend everything together in a blender except flaxseed until smooth. Then add flaxseed and blend again. Add ice for a thicker consistency. Serves 1.
No-Cook protein bars
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups of dry oatmeal
2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp flaxseed
1 cup nonfat dry milk (powdered)
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup of raisins or other dried fruit of choice
Spray an 8x8 inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, protein powder, flaxseeds, and nonfat dry milk and mix together. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, water, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients to make a sticky dough. Knead in raisins or dried fruit. Using wet hands, spread mixture into pan. Freeze for 1 hour or refrigerate for several hours until the mixture is firm enough to cut into bars. Cut into 9 squares and wrap individually to grab on the go. Store in fridge. Makes 9 servings.
Turkey Chili
1 package (1 lb-ish) of 99% fat free lean ground turkey breast (or leanest cut available)
1 package of Chili seasoning (mild or medium or spicy)
1 can of diced tomatoes (organic if possible)
1 can of red kidney beans (organic if possible)
Spray non-stick cooking spray in a large pan or pot and brown turkey on medium heat. Add seasoning mix when turkey is fully cooked. Then add in the diced tomatoes and followed by the drained kidney beans. Simmer until fully hot. Serve with low-fat sour cream and reduced fat shredded cheese if desired. Serves about 4. This is my one exception to leftovers because its super easy to heat up and doesn't taste gross the next day.
Turkey Meatloaf
1 lb lean ground turkey breast
1 cup of chopped onions
4 egg whites
8 oz. of salsa or Rotel Zesty Italian tomatoes
4 oz. uncooked oatmeal
1 package of vegetable soup mix (the powder kind in the package)
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup organic ketchup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients except ketchup in a bowl until well blended. Place in a meatloaf pan and cover with ketchup. Cover and bake for 1/2 hour. Serves 8. This one takes a bit longer, but I usually make this one on Sunday nights along with another meal and then don't eat it until the next day. It's better the second day anyway because the flavors blend together more. Like I said, I hate waiting a long time for food. :)
Edamame Salad
8 oz. frozen shelled edamame
1 oz. seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/8 tsp sea salt
Dash of ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toss everything in a large bowl and serve chilled or at room temperature. Super easy. Serves 2.
Easy Margaritas - STRONG but delicious!
12 oz. can of frozen limeade, or 12 oz of Simply Limeade
1 - 12 oz. can of light beer (Bud light works great)
12 oz. of Tequila
12 oz. of Sprite Zero
This is easy if you use the limeade cardboard can as a measuring tool. If using the Simply Limeade instead of the frozen can, add a few ice cubes and blend before adding beer and sprite (to avoid a huge mess). Mix all the ingredients together and stir with a spoon. Serves 6. Pace yourself, this one tastes delicious but with 12 oz. of tequila, it'll knock you on your ass preeettyyy quick! :)
Hope you enjoyed my recipes!...krg
