Monday, September 29, 2014

Strawberry-Banana Oatmeal Protein Bake

Ingredients
2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats
4 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder
2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 cup Stevia in the Raw
4 egg whites
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 oz unsweetened applesauce
2 bananas (sliced fairly thin)
4 large strawberries (sliced fairly thin)

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl mix together dry ingredients.
3. In another medium bowl mix together wet ingredients except fruit.
4. Spray an 8” or 8.5” round or square baking pan with non-stick spray.
5. Line the bottom of the round baking pan with one of the thinly-sliced bananas.
6. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients - make sure it is distributed evenly.
7. Pour mixture on top the layer of sliced bananas.
8. Cover with remaining sliced banana and sliced strawberries.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until top is golden brown, or inserted knife comes out
clean.

Blueberry Protein Pancakes

Ingredients
6 egg whites
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (I like Almond Breeze brand)
Dash of salt
2 tiny scoops of KAL brand stevia, or 2 packets Truvia
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Dash of cinnamon

Directions
1. Put egg whites, oats, baking powder, almond milk, salt and Stevia in the blender.
2. Blend for 30 seconds on med-high speed.
3. Spray a pan with non-stick cooking spray, pour batter on pan and add half the
blueberries.
4. Cook like a regular pancake.
5. For topping, add applesauce and cinnamon.
6. Recipe makes two pancakes.

Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread

Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8 X 8 inch Pyrex dish with non-stick spray.

In small bowl combine: (set aside)
1/3 cup Ideal (Xylitol)
2 tsp cinnamon

In a large bowl combine: (whisk together)
1 1/2 cups oat flour + 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Ideal (Xylitol) or ¼ cup Stevia in the Raw

In a medium bowl combine: (whisk together & add to lrg bowl)
2 egg whites
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (Almond Breeze)
1/3 cup or 1 4oz jar of baby food applesauce and ¼ cup low sugar vanilla yogurt (optional)

Pour a shallow layer of batter into the loaf pan (about 1/4 of the batter).
Sprinkle heavily with half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
Repeat with remaining batter & cinnamon/sugar on top.
Draw a knife through the batter to marble.
Bake for 24 to 28 min. Let cool for 10 min. Bread will be dense.

Carrot Cake Protein Bars

Ingredients:
• 1 cup oat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 4 egg whites
• 3/4 cup Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal
• 8 oz baby food carrots
• 4 oz water

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix flour, whey protein, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda and salt together in a
bowl.
3. Mix egg whites, Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal, baby food carrots and water (optional) in a
bowl.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together.
5. Spray glass pyrex dish with non-stick butter spray.
6. Pour ingredients into dish.
7. Bake 20-30 minutes.
Makes 16 squares, 2 squares per serving

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups oat flour
2 tbsp Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
4 egg whites
1/2 cup raw pumpkin
1 1/2 cups unsweetened Almond Breeze
Directions:
1. Preheat griddle to medium heat.
2. Mix oat flour, Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and
nutmeg in a bowl.
3. Wisk egg whites and pumpkin. Mix in Almond Breeze.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together.
5. Spray griddle with non-stick butter spray.
6. Scoop batter with a 1/4 cup measuring cup onto griddle. Cook 3-5 minutes on a side.
Makes 10 pancakes.

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Ingredients:
• 2 lbs ground turkey (or chicken)
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dry yellow mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder (2 cloves minced)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray muffin pan with canola or olive oil.
3. Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl.
4. Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin pan. Muffins should be about the size of a
racquetball.
5. Bake for 40 minutes.
Makes 12 muffins.

Banana Split Bars

Recipe submitted by Gary Allen
recipe taken from Skinnytaste

Ingredients:
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 cup water
2 cups quick rolled oats (use gf oats for gluten free)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1-1/2 cups very ripe mashed bananas
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cherries (or craisins)
1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with 2 pieces of foil or parchment paper, criss-crossing over so they fold over the pan; spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Combine the quinoa and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is barely absorbed. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes, remove lid and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a medium bowl and let it cool completely.

Mix together the oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Add mashed bananas, egg, honey, oil and vanilla to the cooked bowl of quinoa and stir until just blended. Add the banana mixture to the oats mixture and stir until just blended. Mix in dried cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips