Zucchini Bread
I cut the carbs by using half almond flour, I add a bit more zucchini than most recipes and some raisins for added sweetness. I’m happy with this product, it came out fantastic!
Recipes
Chocolate Hummus
Chocolate Hummus
Great as a spread on bread (think nutella), a dollop in your morning greek yogurt or enjoy as a dip with fruit or graham crackers! WIth 4g of protein and fiber per serving it's both delicious and filing! 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder if you can find Ghiradelli…..otherwise hershey works perfect
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/8 tsp salt optional, first taste
- Chocolate Chips for decoration
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor (leave out chocolate chips)
- Process until smooth and taste! If it needs a little salt add some, it won't need more sweetener!
Notes
Calories 60kcal
Protein: 2g
Fiber: 2g
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 9g
Net Carbs: 7g
Hot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
400kcal, 15g protein and 10g of fiber. A perfect breakfast after a long fast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk almond milk or low fat. can also use water!
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 small apple peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Add salt, liquid and oats to a microwave safe dish. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 minutes
- in another microwave safe dish add apples and 1/2 cup of water. cover and cook for 2 minutes
- combine the apples and oats once all cooked. mix in the butter, cinnamon, sugar and raisins. serve with a dollop of greek yogurt!
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Notes
Calories: 400
Protein: 15g
Fiber: 10g
Carbs: Net= 60g (4 exchanges)
Sodium: naturally low sodium food
Potato Salad (with pickles)
Add dill pickles to reduce calories from mayo and oil!
Healthy Potato Salad
Pickles bulk up the flavor and moisture in this low calorie potato salad
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp low fat mayo
- 1/2 Cup dill pickles chopped
- 1.5 Cups red baby potatoes cooked and sliced in half
- 1 egg hard boiled and chopped
- 1/4 Cup parsley chopped
- 1/4 Cup red onion chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- combine the mayo mustard and vinegar
- toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Spoon in the mixed dressing and toss well
Notes
Nutrition:
Calories: 155
Protein: 5.8g
Carbs: 25g
Fat: 3.6g
Sodium: 500mg
