Homemade Protein Power Balls

Homemade Protein Power Balls

Homemade Protein Power Balls
Homemade Protein Power Balls

1 cup creamy natural peanut butter (not chunky style)
1 cup corn flakes
3/4 cup Whey protein powder
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup unsweetened coconut, toasted


Combine the natural peanut butter, corn flakes, protein powder, brown sugar and chocolate chips in a mixing bowl. Work the mixture with your hands to combine well.
Use a spoon to scoop out the mixture and roll into golf ball size balls. Roll them in the toasted coconut to coat the outside.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.


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Linguine with Escarole and Shrimp

Linguine with Escarole and Shrimp



6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat linguine

Linguine with Escarole and Shrimp
Linguine with Escarole and Shrimp
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound)
3/4 teaspoon salt substitute, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
16 cups thinly sliced escarole, (2-3 heads) or chard leaves
1/4 cup low sodium clam juice, or water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook linguine until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until pink and curled, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add garlic and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add wine and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Add escarole (or chard) in handfuls, stirring until it wilts before adding more; cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Whisk clam juice (or water) and cornstarch in a small bowl then add to the pan; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan, add lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Drain the linguine and return it to the pot. Add the sauce; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Per serving:
271 calories;
5 g fat ( 1.5 g sat , 3.5 g mono );
112 mg cholesterol;
37 g carbohydrates;
0 g added sugars;
20 g protein;
10 g fiber;
352 mg sodium;
751 mg potassium.

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Western Omelet recipe

Western Omelets

Western Omelets
Western Omelets

4 eggs or substitute egg whites
2 TBS. All dairy heavy cream
Fresh pepper to taste
FILLING:
2TBS. Unsalted butter
3 TBS. Diced Onions
1/2 diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced nitrate free ham

In a med. bowl, using a fork, whisk eggs, cream and black pepper. Set aside.

In a non stick skillet, melt butter over med. heat. When butter is hot and bubbly ,add onion and bell pepper. Cook til soft.. Add ham and cook 2 more minutes.

Reduce heat to med., add egg mixture and cook. Continue to cook til eggs are set and the bottom is lightly brown.


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Blackened Cajun Fish

Blackened Cajun Fish

Blackened Cajun Fish
Blackened Cajun Fish

4 - 6 oz. fish fillets( catfish, salmon, tuna, etc)
1 TBS. Cajun spice (recipe below)
4 TBS. Unsalted butter
1 TBS. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges for garnish

Cajun Spice:

1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Rinse fish under cold water, pat dry. Rub spice mix on both sided of fish fillets.

In a heavy skillet, heat butter and olive oil over high heat. When pan is HOT, add fish and cook 2-3 minutes per side. Spices will be dark and fish will be opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Serve w/ lemon wedges.


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Simple Lemon Roasted Chicken

Simple Lemon Roasted Chicken
Simple Lemon Roasted Chicken

Makes 6 servings - ea. SVG. 56 G'S PROTEIN Trace carbs

1 - 6 lb. roasting chicken
2 crushed garlic cloves
juice of 1 lemon
1 sliced lemon
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 sprigs fresh parsley
black pepper to taste

Heat oven to 450 Rinse chicken under cold water, remove giblets, pat dry. Rub outside of chicken with 1 crushed garlic and lemon juice. Fill cavity with remain. ingredient, lemon slices, rosemary, parsley, and black pepper.

Arrange chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes, or til tender. Baste with pan juices. Allow chicken to rest 10-15 minutes.


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Peanut butter Protein cookies

Peanut butter Protein cookies

Peanut butter Protein cookies
Peanut butter Protein cookies


1 cup Natural peanut butter
9 tablespoons honey
1and 1/4 cups whey protein powder
1 cup of uncooked oatmeal

Mix the Peanut butter and honey in a bowl, microwave on full for 80 secs. Add the rest and mix
together. Can add raisins/nuts etc to taste.

Roll into 10 cookies and enjoy

*not recommended while cutting but great for bulking


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Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce Wraps


2 breasts of chicken, boneless and skinless, sliced into fajita strips
1 Portobello mushroom cap, stem removed and diced finely (1/4" dice)
1/2 onion, finely diced
3 green onion tops, sliced
1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1 clove elephant garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp. minced regular garlic)
Olive oil
Sesame oil
Chili oil
Soy sauce (find the lowest carb one, duh )
Salt
A head of iceberg, or some romaine hearts
Sauce:
1 cup 0-carb chicken broth
1 tsp. HOT Chinese mustard
2 tsp. regular yellow mustard
red pepper flakes
Chili oil
1 packet Equal
Sprinkle the chicken with just a tad of salt; Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. sesame oil, and a sprinkle of chili oil in a big skillet. Sear the chicken in the hot oil, then turn down heat and cook until done; set aside to cool, then dice.
In the same oil, sauté the onions until tender. Add the mushrooms and a little water, then cook until they are soft. Add the garlic and green onion tops, stirring constantly so that the garlic doesn't burn. Throw in the water chestnuts and the sprouts, mix well, and add 2 Tbsp. soy and a little more chili oil. Add back in the diced chicken, and Voila! There's your filling. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Nuke the chicken broth till piping hot, then whisk in the mustards, Equal, red pepper, and chili oil. Add enough soy sauce to make it taste the way you like.
Using a lettuce leaf, fill it with filling and top with a spoon or two of sauce. YUM!!!! Heaven! Hope you all enjoy!


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Cheesy Egg whites

Cheesy Egg whites


Egg whites or 1 cup
3 oz. cream cheese-cut into 1/2 cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 TBS. unsalted butter
1 minced garlic clove
Ground pepper to taste

In a small bowl, beat egg whites with cream cheese cubes, Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Set aside.

In a med. nonstick skillet, melt butter over med.-high heat. When butter is hot and bubbly, add garlic and sauté about 1/2 a minute. Pour egg/cheese mixture into skillet. Stir and fold gently until cream cheese and egg whites are cooked to your liking.
You can also used Flavored egg whites for a more interesting flavor

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PORK or CHICKEN VERDE

PORK or CHICKEN VERDE


 Ingredients:

-Pork Butt(shoulder) without the blade in or pork loin, whatever is on sale. Pork butt can often be found for $1.79 in my area so I usually go with that. Now you will have to determine how much pork you need for how many meals you want to get out of it and how many people will be eating. Remember the meat will shrink after the fats are reduced. If you do chicken I like to use a mixture of breast and skinless thighs.
-14oz of green Verde sauce... again this will be broken down so whatever is cheapest.
-1/4 to 1/2 white onion, rough chopped.
-1 red bell pepper(optional)
-1 green bell pepper(optional)
-salt and pepper to taste.

Take your slow cooker and set it on high.
Line the bottom of the cooker with the chopped onion and sliced peppers.
Set your pork butt/loin, or chicken on top of the vegetables with the fat side facing up.
Pour your jar of verde over the meat.
Lightly salt(please use a good salt not table salt) and pepper.

Quicker method:
Put the lid on and walk away!!! Check after 4 hours... if it starts to shred without much effort it is done. If not let it go for another 2 hours then turn the temp to "keep warm."

Slower method(for people who are away from home a lot):
Or if you cant keep an eye on it.... after adding everything, use the "low" setting and let it go for 8 hours or more.

Serve over rice/tortillas/or whatever you like. Chop cilantro, onion, lime and or whatever you like when serving!

Also, if you want crispier "carnitias style" burnt ends on the pork, take the meat and do a quick dry pan fry the crispier ends.

I have fed 6 people with this recipe with enough left over for another FULL meal using a 4.5lb shoulder for around $15!!!! Minus sides



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Protein Triple chocolate cake recipe

Protein Triple chocolate cake

 
 
Use casein protein powder for a moist cake texture.  Whey protein powder tends to make it  dry.
Protein chocolate cake
Protein chocolate cake

Ingredients (1 cake = 8 servings):
 - 80 g triple chocolate casein protein powder
 - 10 g cacao powder
 - 2  chocolate flavored egg whites (100 g)
 - 50 g (natural) peanut butter
 - 150 g apple sauce (unsweetened)
 - 100 g fine oats
 - 180 g almond milk or skimmed milk or water




Directions:
 - Mix all ingredients together
 - Spray a cake tin with non-stick baking spray
(use a silicone cake tin if you have one)
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 minutes.
 - Delicious, warm or cold
 - 1 cake = 8 servings

Nutritional facts (1 serving):
 Energy: 139 cal
 Protein: 13 g
 Carbohydrates: 11 g (sugar 2.5 g)
 Fat: 4.5 g (saturated 0.75 g)
 Fiber: 1.4 g

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MuscleEgg Liquid Egg Whites

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