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Power PB Chia Balls by Deb Torrance

From Jenny Grothe

https://www.facebook.com/notes/recipes-for-gals-in-figure-and-bodybuilding/power-pb-chia-balls-by-deb-torrance/10150250800568895

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I have been hearing good things about chia seeds (that's right, think chia pet), so I finally picked some up at the health food store this week. I'm so glad I found this recipe to add to my list so I can try out the little black seeds!

Deb first told me about these over the weekend. They sounded exceptional - the perfect pre-run treat, cheat, or snack. I couldn't wait to see a picture and hear how they turned out. Sounds like they were a hit, so now they too are on my list to try! Thanks Deb!

Makes 10 balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 4 TBS Chia seeds
• 1 TBS flax meal
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 cup raisins

Directions:

Mix all ingredients. Chill and roll into 2 inch balls.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories 161
• Total Fat 8.23g 12%
• Sodium 36.6mg
• Total Carbohydrate 21.6g
• Dietary Fiber 3.2g
• Sugars 6.6g
• Protein 4.65g

*by Deb Torrance

Lemon Strawberry Protein Bars

From Tosca Reno's Kitchen Table Website

http://eatcleandiet.com/the_kitchen_table/recipe/recipe.aspx?id=1547

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Oat Flour *see notes below
• 2 Scoops Natural Protein Powder (plain whey works great) I used vanilla whey
• ½ Squeezed Lemon (pulp and all)
• Zest of ½ a Lemon
• ¼ Cup Stevia
• ½ Tsp Baking Soda
• ¼ Tsp Sea Salt
• 4 Egg Whites
• ½ Cup Water ( I used unsweetened Almond milk)
• 1 Cup Pureed Strawberries *see notes below
• ½ Cup Plain Non Fat Greek Yogurt
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix all dry ingredients together. Then mix in all wet ingredients. Stir until smooth and blended.
Lightly spray muffin tin or 8x8 baking dish with extra virgin olive oil.
Place batter evenly in muffin tins/dish.
Bake for 30 minutes (check them at the 20 minute mark and keep an eye on them for the last 10 minutes).
Remove from the oven, gently remove them from the tin/dish and place on a cooling rack. These are very moist and fragile until they cool.
Once they cool they are firm and yummy! Place in a sealed container.

Makes 12 protein bars/muffins.

Tips & Bonus Information

*Oat Flour Directions - To make oat flour simply take dry oatmeal and blend it until it is flour consistency. *Strawberry Puree Directions – Puree strawberries using a blender or food processor.

YIELD: 12

Kiwi Coconut Citrus Smoothie

From Tosca Reno

http://toscareno.blogspot.com/2011/06/coconut-oil.html

1 kiwi, peeled
1 orange, peeled
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
1 Tbsp coconut oil
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch cinnamon
1 tsp fresh lime juice

Puree all ingredients. If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit of water and blend again.

Boca Taco Salad

From Jenny Grothe

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ½ packet Boca Ground Crumbles (or 3 oz lean ground turkey)
• 2 cups chopped romaine
• ¼ tbs nonfat Greek Yogurt
• 2 tbs green salsa
• ¼ cup chopped red pepper
• ¼ cup chopped green pepper
• ¼ cup chopped white onion
• 2 tbs black beans
• ¼ sliced medium avocado
• 1 tbs fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
• Fiesta Lime Mrs. Dash seasoning to taste

Directions:

1. Saute meat over medium heat in pan until cooked through. Turn to low and keep warm.
2. If desired, sauté peppers and onions over medium heat until tender.
3. Stir together Greek Yogurt with salsa.
4. Chop romaine and place in a bowl. Layer boca crumbles, remaining veggies, Greek Yogurt/Salsa mix, and Enjoy!

Nutrition:

• Calories 273
• Total Fat 7.49g
• Total Carbohydrate 31.79g
• Sugars 5.94g
• Protein 25.39g

Cinnamon Apple Protein Crepes

From Jenny Grothe

Cinnamon Apple Protein Crepes (from Shanna)

Makes 3-4 crepes depending on pan size / 1 serving

4 egg whites, 1/2 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder (I use optimum nutrition natural) , 3 tbsp low fat cottage cheese, 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, 2 tbsp dry whole oats,splash vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, stevia to taste
1 tbsp apple sauce

Put all except applesauce in blender and blend til smooth. Should be runny. Let sit a few minutes to reduce air bubbles

Heat a small skillet, preferably 8" , spray in nonstick cooking spray, using one hand pour in a few tablespoons of batter while swirling the pan with the other hand to coat bottom of pan evenly with batter. It will be thing. Cook 2 min or until cooked enough to flip. Flip with a spatula (I use my softer silicone one so it doesn't tear the crepe) and cook another 30 seconds.

You can do any of the following :
Fill with a little of the applesauce, sprinkle with cinnamon, roll up and sprinkle more cinnamon. And repeat with remaining crepes Or

Fold in half, fold in half again to have wedges and then put applesauce and cinnamon on top

Or roll all up and spread applesauce on top and cinnamon

Or stuff each one in your face as you make the next one and when all done top it off with licking the applesauce off the spoon.

I've done all options and they all taste grate. You can also sprinkle a little sweetener on top like stevia/truvia (my personal choice) or whatever tickles your fancy.

Cals 219
Fat 3 g
Carbs 14 g
Protein 36 g
Sugars 4 g

Since I just sent my last cookbook off to the publisher, I find myself needing a new project :) I'm taking suggestions for the title/topic to start researching and working on for my next one...I'm offering a free cookbook to whoever gives me the best title/topic! So, tell me, what cookbook would you love to see from me next?