beverage Blueberry Shake 1 1/2 scoops protein powder2 T oats1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin1/3 cup blueberries6 ice cubes1/2 cup waterCombine and blend all ingredients together to desired shake consistency.  Yummy!!!  Made it substituting frozen strawberries for the blueberries some mornings – awesome!
chocolate Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup butter1 1/2 cup brown sugar1 egg1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger12 oz chocolate chipsMix, chill 1 hour.  Roll in powdered sugar.  Cook 8-12 minutes at 375 degrees.This was shared by my sister-in-law a few years back.  Nice blend of flavors.  
breads Easy Cake-Mix Banana Bread and Variations Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread (Basic Recipe) 1 box Betty Crocker® cake mix (choose cake mix flavor from recipe variations below) 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 4 mashed bananas Additional ingredients as required for variations below Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 2 (9×5-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray; lightly flour pans. Select your favorite […]
breakfast Crunchy Cinnamon Cream Pie 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese2 T Greek yogurt1/2 pear1/4 tsp cinnamonStevia sweetener10 small whole-wheat crackers (Low-fat Wheat Thins)Combine all except crackers.  Dip crackers into mixture.  
candy Homemade Almond Joys This is a really casual recipe, so use whatever amounts of ingredients you have. 3/4 cup dried flaked coconut (unsweetened, if you can find it. If not, use the regular shredded coconut. I used the regular shredded in the picture—that’s why it’s so white.)3-4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 bag of milk […]
chocolate Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed1/2 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cups (210 grams) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 (10 oz) bag milk chocolate chips (I prefer Hersheys) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a standard size muffin tin with cooking […]
bars Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars For the Brownie Base:4 ounces unsweetened chocolate2/3 cup unsalted butter1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt4 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractFor the Toppings:1 bag (10½ ounces) miniature marshmallows1½ cups milk chocolate chips1 cup smooth peanut butter (don’t use natural peanut butter)1 Tablespoon […]
cookies Nutella Meringues 3 large egg whites, at room temperaturepinch of cream of tartarpinch of salt1/2 cup and 1 T granulated sugar1/4 cup NutellaPreheat the oven to 300 degrees.  Make sure you have one oven rack in the bottom third of your oven and one in the upper third of your oven.Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper […]
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breakfast Chicken Mexican Omelet 2 oz cooked chicken1/4 cup cooked brown rice1 slice cooked turkey bacon2 T onion, chopped2 T fresh parsley and cilantro1 egg3 egg whites2 T salsa1 cup spinach (chopped)Saute chicken, brown rice, spinach, bacon, onion, parsley, and cilantro in fry pan sprayed with Pam.  Blend eggs and pour over the top.  Cook omelet style.  Top with […]
chocolate No Bake Nutella Cheesecakes INGREDIENTS: For the Crust 12 Oreo Cookies, crushed into crumbs3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened2/3 cup Nutella1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed For the Garnish whipped topping, optionalchocolate shavings, optionaltoasted, chopped hazelnuts, optional DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, stir […]
breads Favorite Banana Bread 8 oz pkg cream cheese1 cup sugar1/4 cup butterCombine above ingredients and blend in 3 large mashed bananas and 2 eggs.2 1/4 cup flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)Add above ingredients to cream cheese mixture; mixing just until moist.  Pour into greased and floured 9X5″ loaf pan.  Bake at […]
recipes Spinach And Fresh Fruit Salad Spinachfresh strawberries, slicedfresh pineapple, chunkedfresh blueberriesapples, choppedmandarin orangesCraisinsslivered almondsPoppy Seed Dressing (I like Brianna’s best)Place spinach on plate, top with desired fruit and nut toppings.  Drizzle with dressing.  YUMMY!!!!
recipes Rice Pilaf 1 cup long grain rice1 onion2 T butter1 cup boiling chicken stocksalt and black pepperPeel and finely chop the onion.  Melt the butter and saute the onion until pale golden.  Add the rice and saute until rice is faintly colored.  Pour the boiling stock over the rice and add 1/2 tsp salt and freshly ground […]
breakfast Mexican Egg Burrito 1/2 tsp ranch powder (I like the spicy variety)2 T fat free refried beans (I am allergic to beans and substitute a strip of turkey bacon)1 T fat free sour cream1/4 cup sliced mushrooms1/4 cup onion of choice1 large low carb whole-grain tortilla1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1 T corn2 T salsa1/2 cup spinachBlend eggs and […]
diet Update for Week 9 Phase 3 So, holding steady this week.  It has been interesting to note that although my weight is not doing much right now, I am still losing inches and things are continuing to fit better all the time.  I also have my hormones and adrenals in “crash” mode right now due to all this legal stress with […]
breakfast Berry Crepe 4 egg whites1/2 egg yolkTruvia1/3 cup mixed berries (I used frozen strawberries instead)1 T sugar free syrupBlend eggs with sweetener.  Cook eggs, crepe style in frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  As eggs cook, add strawberries over half and fold over to cook the rest of the way.  Remove from pan and top with syrup. […]
diet Week 8 Phase 3 Update Wow!  Things have been crazy busy and I am a few days late getting this post up.  I finally broke through my 27.5 pound weight loss and dropped another half pound this past week.  After the small holiday weight gain and time off my thyroid meds – I am ecstatic!!!!   There is a lot […]
bars Chewy Gooey Cinnamon Toffee Blondies (aka the best blondies I’ve ever had) Recipe below taken from:  http://www.askchefdennis.com/2012/01/chewy-gooey-cinnamon-toffee-blondies-with-keep-it-sweet/  These are very yummy and gooey!  Will be making them again! Ingredients 3 cups light brown sugar firmly packed 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 8-ounce bag (~1 […]
beverage Chocolate Mint Crunch 1 scoop protein powderTruvia1/2 tsp. vanilla3/4 cup Multi-grain Cheerios1/2 cup skim milk1 T cocoa1/8 tsp mint extractBlend all together to create smoothie.  NOTE:  cereal can be stirred in for a bit of crunch if desired.  I prefer it all blended together.  Don’t over-do the mint – it is strong!!!!!
exercise Week 7 Phase Three Update So we headed to AZ on Christmas day to visit with our middle son and his cute family.  My goal for the holiday season was to at least maintain my weight throughout the madness.  For the first time since I started on my thyroid medication I left Utah without it and was without it for […]