Vanilla “Cup” Cake with Berry Glaze

Who doesn’t love cupcakes?

Honey Boo Boo hits the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

Just the word cupcake makes me weak in the knees!  But, in order to stay on track with your goals, you can splurge every now and then with the real deal or you can have this high protein, clean version without the fear of veering off track and going into a full out binge.

Honey Boo Boo hits the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

With Valentine’s Day coming up this week, make this guilt free treat for you and your Valentine. Healthy Heart – Healthy Love!

1 egg or equivalent of one egg of egg substitute
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp oat flour*
1 Tbsp vanilla whey protein powder (I use Myofusion Probiotic Delicious Vanilla)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

Mix all ingredients and pour into a coffee mug and microwave for about 1 minute. Push on the top of the cake and if it springs back its done.

Berry Glaze:
1/4 cup plain non fat Chobani yogurt
3-4 Tbsp frozen berries
1 Tbsp vanilla whey protein powder (optional)

Blend in magic bullet blender until smooth and pour over the top of your cup cake.

*To make oat flour, pour 1/2 to 1 cup of oats into a blender. Blend on the pulse setting until the oats have a flour consistency. Use what you need for the recipe and store the rest in an air tight container for later recipes.

Oatmeal Breakfast Loaf

These loaves are a great “On The Go Breakfast” that is nutritious, filling and best of all EASY!!!!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 – 1/2 c. dry oatmeal
  • 5 egg whites OR 3/4 c. egg white substitute
  • 1/2 ripe banana, cubed (or 1/4 c. fruit of your choice)
  • 1 t. cinnamon

Mix all ingredients together and bake in small muffin tin at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool and enjoy.

Makes 1 serving.

I bake 7 of these little gems up every Sunday so I have enough for the week. I just pop one in the microwave every morning and BAM – instant breakfast. What a great grab and go meal! These oatmeal breakfast bars eliminate the “I don’t have time for breakfast” excuse. Start your morning off right with a healthy meal and you’ll be less likely to binge later in the day.

Healthy White Chicken Chili

I got this amazing recipe from a client. I made it this weekend and it was a great way to warm up after a “chili” day!

 

1 tablespoon EVOO

1 1/2 cups chopped onion (I used 1 small onion cause I’m not a huge onion fan)

2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I used 1/4 t and it was a bit much)

2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, rinsed

1 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 cups shredded cooked skinless turkey, or chicken

 

Heat oil in a large pot oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chiles, oregano, cumin & cayenne. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Add turkey (or chicken); cook for 5 minutes more. Serve.

Mean, Green Pumpkin Protein Machine!

This is not the prettiest shake in the world, but it is SO yummie.

 

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

1 heaping tablespoon of canned pumpkin

1 handful of spinach

1/2 of a banana

8 oz cold water

Sprinkle of Cinnamon

Sprinkle of Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/4 cup dry oats (optional)

Blend until smooth.

Shake It Baby!

Tis the season for fresh berries! This weekend my family and I spent some time out in the woods picking blackberries. We got a little carried away and now I have 3 ice cream buckets full of the most beautiful and ripe blackberries that I have ever seen.  This morning I threw a hand full in my protein shake and WOW! I almost felt guilty because something that good couldn’t be healthy! It was a great way to start the day.

Blackberry Power Shake

3/4 c. Skim Milk

1/2 c. Activia Vanilla Yogurt

1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

1/2 c. Blackberries

Calories: 287 / Fat: 4 g. / Carbs: 48 g. / Protein: 18 g

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