Some Recipes that will help detox your body

1. Soy Milk Smoothie: 

Ingredients:
-1 pear, peeled
-1 banana, peeled
-1/4c plain greek yogurt
-1/4c plain or vanilla soymilk
-2 tbsp. flax seeds.


Directions:
Blend all together.


Why This Helps:
Pears are full of water-soluble fiber, which helps you feel fuller on less calories, and, along with the flaxseeds, will help your digestion system immensely.




2. Garlic-y Mushrooms, Chicken and Kale


Ingredients:
-2 chicken breasts, chopped
-1 pound of chopped kale, without stems
-8 ounces of mushrooms (portabello are the best for flavor)
-6 garlic cloves minced
-Olive Oil


Directions:
1. Brown the cut chicken pieces in a pan, then set aside.
2. Using the olive oil, saute the minced garlic and mushrooms in a pan for about two minutes, or until aroma spreads (yummm). Add in the Kale and make sure to stir often, as to not let one side of the kale get overcooked.
3. At the last minute, add in the chicken and and keep cooking until kale has softened (it will reduce a lot), then serve.


Why This Helps:
Kale is an EXCELLENT source of antioxidants and fiber. It's an excellent source of beta-carotene which has been known to be a major player in the battle against heart disease and cancer), and also contains caroteniods (that protect your eyes from UV rays and cataracts).


3. Mediterranean Quinoa


Ingredients:
-1c quinoa
-2c vegetable broth
-1tbsp olive oil
-1 small red onion, finely chopped
-3 cups of chopped kale, without stems
-1/2c pine nuts or almonds
-1/2c kalamata olives, without the pits.


For the Dressing:
      -1tbsp lemon juice
      -1 small shallot, minced
      - orange zest
      -1/3c olive oil
      -salt and pepper


Directions:
1. Rinse quinoa and combine with vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cover then simmer WITHOUT stirring for about 15 minutes, or until the broth has cooked down. After another 10 minutes, fluff the quinoa with a fork.


2. While the quinoa is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan and then saute onions for about 5 minutes, then add the kale. Cook for about anothe 10 minutes, or until the kale has softened, and then set aside.


3. Combine all ingredients for dressing in a small bowl, whisking the oil in slowly.\


4. Toss the quinoa with the Kale mixtures, the nuts, olives, and the dressing. I know the picture has feta cheese, but if you're detoxing, don't add this, it's a very fatty cheese with lots of sodium, although it's delicious!


Why This Helps:
Kale is an EXCELLENT source of antioxidants and fiber. It's an excellent source of beta-carotene which has been known to be a major player in the battle against heart disease and cancer), and also contains caroteniods (that protect your eyes from UV rays and cataracts).
Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and fiber, to help your digestion system as well.

Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

Portobello Mushroom Caps 4 Caps
Morningstar Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Links
Frozen Spinach 2 Cups (thawed)
Spaghetti Sauce 1 Cup
Parmasean 1/2 Cup
Egg 1/4 Cup
Ricotta 1 Cup
Crushed Garlic 1 TBL
Mozzarella Cheese 4 TBL

RECIPE

Remove the stems and gills from the Portobellos.

Next spray both sides of the caps with Olive Oil Spray and then rub down the inside of the caps
with Minced Garlic.

Pop caps in the oven for about 5 minutes Gill side up at 400 Degrees.

After 5 minutes take caps out and flip them Gill side down and pop in the oven for another
5 minutes. Doing this will make the mushroom less watery.

Pop your Morningstar Sausage Links in the microwave to thaw out.
Chop into crumbles.

Combine your Sauce and Sausage Link Crumbles in a bowl.

Mix the Ricotta Cheese, Parmasean, Egg and Spinach in a bowl.

Now let's start stuffing those Caps!

First drop down a layer of your Ricotta mixture on each Cap.

Next spoon down some of your Sauce.

Finally sprinkle down some Mozzarella.

Place your Caps in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Now put your Caps in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes. 

http://rockybarragan.blogspot.com/2012/03/lasagna-stuffed-portobello-mushrooms.html

Five Travel Snacks To Stop You From Eating Junk Food On The Road {from Snack Girl}

Cereal Bar Recipe
(makes 12 or 24)

1/2 cup peanut butter or other nut butter
2 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup whole nuts (choose your favorite)
1 ½ cup total of dried fruits (cherries, cranberries, apricots, raisins, coconut, etc.)
1 cup rolled oats
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
Pinch cinnamon (optional)

1/4 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a food processor, coarsely chop nuts and dried fruits. Mix nut butter and bananas until a paste forms. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Spoon into lightly greased muffin cups and bake for 15 minutes. Can be stored in refrigerator for 5 days.

For one granola bite (12 in recipe) = 190 calories, 8.4 g fat, 26.7 g carbohydrates, 5.4 g protein, 3.1 g fiber, 52 mg sodium, 5 PointsPlus

No-Bake Brownie Balls
(15 balls)
1 cup roasted almonds (no salt added)
15 pitted dates
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
2 tablespoons water
confectioner’s sugar (optional)


Add almonds to food processor and pulse until ground. Add dates, cocoa powder, honey, and water. Mix until it just forms a sticky mass. Wash hands and attempt to make a ball with the dough (it may need a few drops more water to get to the perfect consistency). Put a tablespoon of cocoa or confectioner’s sugar on a plate. Roll balls in your hand and then roll in sugar or cocoa (or both). Eat! These can be store in the fridge for a week.

For one brownie bite: 109 calories, 6.8 g fat, 12.2 g carbohydrates, 3.6 g protein, 3.5 g fiber, 3 PointsPlus

Crispy Rice Treat Recipe
(makes 12)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows or 20 large marshmallows
2 1/2 cups crispy rice or other healthy cereal
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts, etc.)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips


Spray non-stick spray on 8×8 inch square pan (or equivalent). Melt coconut oil in large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows. Stir CONSTANTLY until melted and mix in cereal and whatever else you choose to add in. Press into prepared pan. Cool for 10 minutes and cut into squares.

For one treat: 128 calories, 5.6 g fat, 17.4 g carbohydrates, 1.7 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, 57 mg sodium, 3 PointsPlus

Parmesan Pepper Popcorn Recipe
(makes 1 serving)
2 cups air popped popcorn
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
ground pepper to taste


Mix popcorn and cheese in bowl. Grind pepper to taste and enjoy!

One serving = 104 calories, 3.5 g fat, 12.9 g carbohydrates, 5.8 g protein, 2.4 g fiber, 154 mg sodium, 3 PointsPlus

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
(makes 20 cookies)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup raisins


Soften butter in microwave (or leave out of the fridge if you remember). Mix butter, sugar, and egg in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined. Place cookies in ice cube tray and freeze (about 5 hours). When frozen, take out of tray and put in freezer bag.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Place frozen cookie on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light brown. Enjoy!

For one cookie = 73 calories, 2.9 g fat, 10.6 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, 21 mg sodium, 2 PointsPlus

 http://www.skinnymomskitchen.com/2012/04/26/five-travel-snacks-to-stop-you-from-eating-junk-food-on-the-road-guest-post-from-snack-girl/

Protein Shake Recipes

As for this list of shakes, what you will see are the ingredients. The actual process of making them is quite simple, and just involves putting everything in a blender and blitzing it for about 45 seconds. You can increase/decrease Ice into the mix until you get the consistency you like (thick or smooth).

Whey Protein based shakes: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry or any flavor
Egg Protein shakes
Milk Protein based shakes
Shakes based on other types of protein

Chocolate Whey Protein Shakes

The Best Protein Shake Ever
Ingredients:
2 scoops Chocolate Whey Powder
10 Ice Cubes
12 oz. fat free milk
2 tblsp fat free vanilla yogart
1 tblsp reduced fat peanut butter
2 tblsp hazelnut coffee
1/8 cup caramel ice cream topping

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
2 scoops chocolate Whey Powder
2 Tbsp Whipping Cream (heavy cream, not cream out of a can)
1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
12 oz. water
1 Tbsp. Flax Meal
4-6 ice cubes

Lean Mass Banana Split Shake
1/2 frozen banana (Banana Calories)
1 Tsp. banana extract
2 Tbsp. Whipping cream (heavy cream, not cream out of a can)
2 Scoops Chocolate (no carb) Whey Powder
10-12 oz water
4-6 ice cubes

Heavy Gainer
3 scoops chocolateWhey Powder
4 egg whites
1 tbls. Peanut Butter
8 oz. cold water
2 cups ice

Vanilla Whey Protein Shakes Recipes

Banana Bread Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
1 Banana
1/2 Cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water)
3/4 Cup Kellogg’s Bran Flakes
1 Bottle of Water
Sugar, Brown Sugar or Artificial Sweetener to taste

Banana Protein Shake
Ingredients:
1 scoop Vanilla Whey Powder
1 medium to large banana
8 oz. light Soy Milk
1 TBSP Linseed, Soy and Almond Mixture
1 tsp Golden Syrup
Few drops vanilla essence/extract
3-4 cubes ice
1 TBSP low fat natural yoghurt

Orange Vanilla Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
8 oz. Orange Juice
4-5 ice cubes
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
½ banana
2-3 frozen strawberries
2 packets of sweetener

Protein-Carb Almond Blaster
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
10-12 oz of skim milk
1.2 cup of dry oatmeal
1.2 cup of raisins
12 shredded almonds
1 tbsp of peanut butter.

Plum Ice Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
1 ripe plum (pitted) juice of 1 lemon
16 ounces of ice water
1.2 cup of ice cubes.

Plum-Lemon Cooler
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
1 ripe plum, pitted
juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon multi-vitamin powder
16 ounces ice water
1/2 cup ice cubes

Wild Berry Boost
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
8 raspberries
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
16 ounces nonfat milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

Creatine Catalyst
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
5 Granny Smith apples
5 grams (one teaspoon) Creapureä £reatine powder
1/2 cup ice cubes

Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops vanilla protein
1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry
1 tbsp natural peanut butter, chunky
8 oz. cold water or lowfat milk.
3-6 ice cubes

The Hulk
Ingredients:
2 scoops vanilla protein
1 tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional)
1 few drops green food coloring (optional)
8 oz. cold water or low-fat milk
3-5 ice cubes

Oatmeal Meal Replacement Shake
Ingredients:
1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled
2 scoops vanilla protein
3 dashes cinnamon
1/8 c sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement
1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter)
12 oz. water or low-fat milk

Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops vanilla Whey Powder
1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp imitation vanilla (or 1/4 tsp extract)
1 packet artificial sweetener
a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract
8 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
3 ice cubes

Nada Colada Protein Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops vanillaWhey Powder
1/2 c pineapple-orange juice*
1/4 tsp rum extract
1/4 tsp coconut extract (or 2 tbsp shredded coconut)
1 packet artificial sweetener
4 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
3-6 ice cubes

Tropical Treat
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1/2 banana (frozen)
2 tbs. low fat sour cream
1 tsp. coconut extract
10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
2 scoops vanillaWhey Powder

Super Healthy Honey Banana Shake
1 cup of pure water
1 big scoop of vanilla Whey Powder
3/4 cup of natural yoghurt
1 banana
1 tsp of flax-seed oil
2 tsp of honey
1 tsp spirulena

Rock N’ Roll Protein Shake
Ingredients:
1 cup of pure water
1 big scoop of vanilla Whey Powder
3/4 cup of natural yoghurt
1 banana
1 tsp of flax-seed oil
2 tsp of honey
1 tsp spirulena

Pineapple Power
Ingredients:
1 cup of pineapple juice
3 strawberries
1 banana
1 teaspoon of yogurt
1 scoop of your choice of protein

Orange And Cream Delight
Ingredients:
1 Bottle of Orange Gatorade
1 Packet Vanilla Whey Powder

Strawberry Savior
Ingredients:
4 scoops vanilla Whey Powder
8 fluid ounces water
1 colombo strawberry yogurt
3 frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon creatine
1 teaspoon flax seed oil

Vanilla Coffee Delight
Ingredients:
10-12 oz. low-fat milk
2 scoops vanillaWhey Powder
1/2 cup low-fat coffee flavored ice cream

Iso-Egg Heavy Gainer
Ingredients:
3 scoops Whey Powder Vanilla
4 egg whites
1 tbls. Peanut Butter
8 oz. cold water
2 cups ice

Peanut Butter And Banana Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops USn Vanilla Muscle fuel
100g almond flakes
1 table spoon peanut butter
500ml skim milk
half banana
1 table spoon honey

The Best Overall Tasting Homemade Protein Shake
Ingredients:
16 oz. skim milk
2 cups no-fat cottage cheese
3 scoops vVabilla Whey Powder
1/2 cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt scoop of your favorite fruit

(I like frozen strawberries & banana)
Splenda or Sweet-n-Low to taste (about 2 packets)
Handful of Ice

PB&J Protein Shake
2 Scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
8-12 oz water (add 1% milk if you want a little creamier texture)
1 Tbsp. Natural (smooth) Peanut Butter
1 Tbsp. Flax oil or Flax meal
1 Tsp. No sugar Strawberry Jam

Fruity Carbohydrate High Protein Shake – (Post or Pre-Workout)
1 banana (cut in pieces and frozen)
4-6 whole strawberries (from frozen berry package)
1/2 cup low fat yogurt (or Brown Cow cream top for more calories)
1 cup orange or pineapple juice
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder

Tropical Protein Pina Colada Shake
2-3 scoops Vanilla low carb Whey Powder
4 oz water
1/3 cup pineapple chunks (canned in water, or fresh) – freeze them for icy texture
Coconut milk or coconut extract (again, from a can for more fat or extract for low cal)
1/2 cup 2% milk + 1/2 cup pineapple low carb drink (like Diet V-8 tropical)
4-6 ice cubes

Root Beer Float
12 oz can of diet Root Beer
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder (carb-free)
4-6 ice cubes
2 Tbsp Whipping cream (heavy cream, not from a can)

Mango Madness
2-3 scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
1/2 to 1 cup mango pieces frozen or freshly sliced natural mango
1 cup Brown Cow Vanilla cream top yogurt
1 Tbsp Flax seed oil
6-8 oz water

Dreamsicle Shake
2-3 Scoops VanillaWhey Powder
Seeds from half a length of real vanilla bean
1 Tsp. Vanilla extract (real not imitation)
4 oz. water
6 oz. Orange juice + zest from half orange
3 Tbsp Whipping cream (heavy cream, not from can)
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (or frozen vanilla yogurt)
Ice cubes at end to add desired consistency

Mineral Power
10 oz. pure water
1 oz. liquid ionic plant source minerals
1 packet knox gelatin
1 tbs. flax seed oil
1 big scoop of vanilla Whey Powder
artificial sweetener or to taste (optional)

Rock N’ Roll Protein Shake
1 cup of pure water
1 big scoop of vanilla Whey Powder
3/4 cup of natural yoghurt
1 banana
1 tsp of flax-seed oil
2 tsp of honey
1 tsp spirulena

Strawberry Savior
4 scoops vanillaWhey Powder
8 fluid ounces water
1 colombo strawberry yogurt
3 frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon creatine
1 teaspoon flax seed oil

Vanilla Coffee Delight
10-12 oz. low-fat milk
2 scoops vanillaWhey Powder
1/2 cup low-fat coffee flavored ice cream

Peanut Butter And Banana Shake
2 scoops vanillaWhey Powder
100g almond flakes
1 table spoon peanut butter
500ml skim milk
half banana
1 table spoon honey

The Best Overall Tasting Homemade Protein Shake
16 oz. skim milk
2 cups no-fat cottage cheese
3 scoops vanillaWhey Powder
1/2 cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt scoop of your favorite fruit
Splenda or Sweet-n-Low to taste (about 2 packets)
Handful of Ice

Ginger Bread Man
1 scoop vanillaWhey Powder
1 graham cracker
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 capful vanilla extract
12oz. of water
4 Ice Cubes
Blend 45 seconds

Creamy Coffee Ice Cream
1 scoop vanillaWhey Powder
13 oz ice cubes
3 oz water
2 tsp ground coffee

Apple Pie Delight
1 scoop vanillaWhey Powder
1 peeled and cored apple, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups of milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
5 Ice Cubes

Holiday Pumpkin Spice Shake (low carb/ diet shake)
2 Scoops Vanilla Whey Powder
8 oz. water
1 Tbsp. Flax oil
1 Tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
1 Tsp. Splenda Brown Sugar
8 oz. Yogurt
4-6 ice cubes

Strawberry Whey Powder

Fruit Smoothie
2 scoops Strawberry Whey Powder
4 large strawberries
blueberries ( a small handful)
water (just a few drops)
1/2 C ice
Splenda to taste

Egg Protein Shake Recipes

Egg-cellent Shake
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk or 3-4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Tropical Pleasure
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1/2 tsp. pineapple extract
1/2 tsp. coconut extract
1 tbs heavy cream
1/2 frozen banana
1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of Egg Protein
Stevia or Agave to taste (optional)
2-3 ice cubes (optional)

Egg-cellent Shake
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk or 3-4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Add all ingredients in blender. Blend and enjoy.

Milk based Protein Shake Recipes

Banana Almond Creme
Ingredients:
1 Banana
12 Cup Milk
10 Almonds
1 Serving Protein
5 Ice Cubes

Chocolate Coffee Shake
Ingredients:
Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate Protein
1 cup of skim milk
5 ice cubes
1 cup of water
1 spoonful of instant coffee!

Peppermint Oatmeal Shake
Ingredients:
Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate Protein
1 cup sugar free vanilla ice cream
1 cup oatmeal
2 cups non-fat milk
1.2 cup water
a splash of peppermint extract!

Banana Almond Creme
1 Banana
12 Cup Milk
10 Almonds
1 Serving Protein
5 Ice Cubes

Other Source of Protein

Snickers® Protein Shake
3 Snickers® Bars
4 eggs
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
Chop the candy into cubes. Add the milk, eggs, then mix; add the evaporated

milk and mix.

Butterfinger® Protein Shake
3 Butterfinger® Bars
4 eggs
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
Chop the candy into cubes. Add the milk, eggs, then mix; add the evaporated

milk and mix.

Carnation Protein Shake
Ingredients:
1 cup skim milk
2 tsp. safflower oil
Several pieces of ice
1 banana
1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast (there’s also a lo-carb mix)

Muscle Shake
1 c. lowfat milk
1/2 c. plain lowfat yogurt
1 banana, sliced
2 tbsp.Whey Powder
6 strawberries, sliced
1 tsp. wheat germ
1 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
1/4 c. natural berry juice
Pinch of nutmeg or carob powder

Orange And Cream Delight
1 Bottle of Orange Gatorade
1 packet vanilla meal replacer

Whey Powder Any Flavor

Mineral Power
Ingredients:
10 oz. pure water
1 oz. liquid ionic plant source minerals
1 packet knox gelatin
1 tbs. flax seed oil
1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of protein of choice
Stevia or to taste (optional)

Weight Gainer
14 oz. pure water
2 bananas or 2 scoops YAM Power
3 tbs. peanut butter
6 drops liquid artificial sweetener (optional)
1 scoop of your choice of protein

Pineapple Power
1 cup of pineapple juice
3 strawberries
1 banana
1 teaspoon of yogurt
1 scoop of your choice of protein

Banana Delight
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1/2 banana (frozen)
2 oz. protein of choice
2 tsp. flax seed oil

Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
10 oz pure water
8 frozen strawberries
4 tbs. low fat sour cream
10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz. protein of choice

Blueberry Dream
Ingredients:
10 oz. Pure water
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1.5 oz. protein of choice
2 tsp. flax seed oil
15 drops liquid stevia (optional)

Fat Burning Peaches and Cream
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1 ripe peach
2 tbs. low fat sour cream
8 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz protein of choice

Quick Start
Ingredients:
3 oranges (fresh juiced only, NOT canned or bottled
6 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1 oz. protein of choice

High Energy Shake!
Ingredients:
10 oz pure water
10 strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
1 tbs. flax seed oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of protein of choice
Stevia to taste (optional)
2-3 ice cubes (optional)

Super Slimmer
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1 tbs. flax seed oil
1/2 ripe peach (peeled)
6 frozen strawberries
1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of of protein of choice
Stevia to taste (optional)

Heavy Gainer
Ingredients:
10-14 oz. pure water
1/2 cup raw almonds – blend with water only until creamy smooth then add…
1/2 large frozen banana
2 level scoops (2 oz) of protein of choice
Stevia to taste (optional)

Weight Gainer
Ingredients:
14 oz. pure water
2 bananas or 2 scoops YAM Power
3 tbs. peanut butter
6 drops liquid stevia (optional)
2 oz. protein of choice

http://fatlossschool.com/76-protein-shake-recipes/

Karma Chow Veggie Burgers

• 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 3/4 c. cooked brown rice
• 1/2 red bell pepper, deseeded & cut into chunks
• 1 c. spinach
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 red or yellow onion, cut in chunks
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1-1/2 to 2 c. gluten free bread crumbs
• 2 TBS Tomato paste
• Sea salt & ground pepper to taste

Using a food processor, blend pepper, onion, spinach & cilantro until all mixed together. Pour into a medium bowl.

In food processor, separately blend brown rice & chick peas together then add to bowl containing veggie mixture.

Add chili powder, tomato paste & sea salt and stir together to mix well. Add bread crumbs and combine until burgers stick together. If the burgers feel too wet, add more bread crumbs.

Form into patties and cook on a skillet with coconut oil on the bottom of the pan over medium heat until browned on both sides.

Serve on an Ezekial Sprouted grain roll with Avocado, Agave Ketchup, Lettuce, Onion & Tomato!

More Freezer Cooking Meals

Moroccan Lamb, Italian Beef and Cranberry Chicken Freezer Meals

May 16, 2011 By Stephanie 63 Comments

The menu I did recently was Moroccan Lamb Stew, Italian Beef Stew and Cranberry Chicken. A trick that I have learned, for an even speedier assembly of meals, is to group all ingredients first. Sometimes you have items that overlap, like chopped onions, that go into to different recipes. Just separate them out as much as you can, and then go down the line.

First, I assemble all dry ingredients and vegetables in the gallon bags. Then I add the raw meat last. This time I bought my meat already cubed, so that save me a bunch of time.

Doing my big cooking day this way (with only slow cooker meals), I do this about every two weeks. I do three different recipes and double each recipe for a total 6 bags of food. Each bag, is two dinners and lunch, so that leaves several days that we can use to eat out, or if I get inspired to cook something not in our freezer meal rotation, like a roast chicken.

Not including grocery shopping time, it takes me less than two hours to chop all the veggies, assemble the bags and clean up. Pretty awesome, right?! Here are the recipes, and remember we always buy all organic ingredients.

Cranberry Chicken:

2 medium apples, cut into wedges

1 medium onion, chopped

2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs

The juice of two lemons

2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca

2 tablespoons honey

1 can of cranberry sauce (or you can use fresh cranberries if they are in season)

Dump everything into gallon freezer bag and label. When ready to cook, dump into slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve with rice or couscous.

Moroccan Lamb Stew:

2 pounds boneless lamb

2 large onions chopped

1 can/1 cup chopped tomato

2 cups carrots

2 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon of ground cumin

1 teaspoon of turmeric

1 teaspoon of red pepper

.5 cup of raisins

Dump everything into gallon freezer bag and label (except broth, just add that the day you cook it). When ready to cook, dump into slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve with couscous.

Italian Beef:

4 pounds of beef sirloin or rump roast,cubed

1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon red pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups beef broth

2 red peppers, thinly sliced

Dump everything into gallon freezer bag and label (except broth, just add that the day you cook it.) When ready to cook, dump into slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve with couscous, or on rolls to make a sandwich or even on a pizza and add some cheese.

Enjoy!!

http://mamaandbabylove.com/2011/05/16/moroccan-lamb-italian-beef-and-cranberry-chicken-freezer-meals/

Pumpkin Pancakes

Recipe:
• 4 Egg Whites
• 1 Scoop of Protein Powder (Beverly Ultra Size or Protein Diet)
• 1/3 c. of Canned Pumpkin
• 1/2 c. Oats
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• Splenda to taste (2-3 packets) if desired
• 2 tbsp of Sugar-Free Maple Syrup and/or Spray Butter

Preheat Grill 300 degrees

Mix all ingredients using a blender. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. Drop pancake mixture on electric grill and cook at 300 degrees. When pancake mixture starts to form bubbles, flip the cakes over to grill the other side. Serve with sugar-free syrup and spray butter.

Servings: 1




http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/healthy_recipes_women.htm

Chicken Salad with Grapes

2/3 cup reduced-fat or regular mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 tablespoon dried tarragon

2 teaspoons lemon juice

4 cups shredded skinned cooked chicken

1 cup red seedless grapes, rinsed and halved

1 apple, rinsed, cored, and chopped

1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

Salt and fresh-ground pepper

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, tarragon, and lemon juice. Add chicken, grapes, and apple. Mix gently. Mound lettuce equally on dinner plates. Spoon chicken salad equally onto lettuce. Add salt and pepper to taste.

http://recipes.terra-organics.com/2010/09/dish-of-the-week-tarragon-chicken-salad-with-grapes/

Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients:

3 zucchini, split lengthwise and hollowed out, reserving 1/8 cup
1 pound lean, natural ground beef [or turkey]
1 small onion, diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup rice flour
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon each cumin, cayenne, garlic powder & salt


How to make it:

Heat olive oil in a saute pan, add chopped onion and add reserved zucchini, cook until soft.
Add meat to onion mixture and cook until about 90% done, remove from heat.
Stir in egg, flour, cheese and spices.
Spoon evenly into split zucchini.
Bake in ungreased, shallow pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Serve with rice if you like!

Easy Beneficial Breakfast

A beneficial morning shake that is easy to prepare, holds you over and tastes great.

Ingredients:

1 small banana
1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 palmful of walnuts
1 cup of vanilla almond milk or coconut milk
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
Any natural sweetener or honey
4-5 ice cubes


How to make it:

Place all ingredients in a blender and aerate (smoothie setting) until well blended and ice is broken up.

Broccoflower Soup

The so easy to make, easy to eat Brociflower soup. And you feel so full

and lose weight.

Such nice color change, anda really nice, warm taste. You can even sip on a cup of this for breakfast.

1 large (HUGE) head of cauliflower

3 smaller heads of broccoli

large box of organic vegetable broth

1 can of coconut milk

5 cloves of garlic

salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a large stock pot. Bring to boil and then simmer

for 20 minutes. Puree with smart stick blender and you are done!

Feel free to add any spices or taste that you think you might like. I

liked it as a mild alternative to the other spicy soups I eat but you

might like some chives on top. Or a bit of cayenne pepper.

For those counting calories or weight watchers points (but this is not exact)

It’s about 850 calories for the entire soup (that includes the vegetables)

and there are about 10 cup servings. So it’s about 1 and a ½ to 2 points

per serving.

Easy Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

• 1/2 C plain yogurt (Greek yogurt is best)
• 1/4-1/2 C milk
• 1/2 C frozen raspberries
• 1 T cocoa powder
• Optional: banana or honey or agave to sweeten it up

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor, starting with 1/4 cup of milk. Blend until smooth and add more milk if too thick. Add optional ingredients if it’s not sweet enough.

Kale Chips Snack

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

frozen banana
1/4 cup strawberries
1/2 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
1/2 cup milk
honey
1 (4oz) strawberry yogurt (non-fat)
ice and add water if it's too thick!

Blended in my Magic Bullet!

397 calories

LOL April Fool's Day Cake

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

MASHED POTATOES:
4-2/3 cups water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
7 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
4-2/3 cups mashed potato flakes
Ketchup and mustard

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into two ungreased 9-in. square baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°; drain. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter and salt to a boil. Stir in potato flakes. Remove from the heat.
Invert one meat loaf onto a serving platter; invert the second loaf onto a cutting board. Spread 1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes over loaf on the platter. Carefully slide second loaf onto the potatoes.
Spread 3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes over top and sides. Spoon remaining mashed potatoes into a pastry bag with open star tip #195. Pipe a shell border around bottom and top edges. Place ketchup and mustard in separate resealable plastic bags; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag. Pipe onto potato border. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Dreamy Avocado Dressing

1 ripe avocado, cubed
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 clove garlic
1 Tbsp. minced red onion
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley


Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth. Chill, and then toss with chosen salad ingredients just before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat
97 4 grams 3 grams 9 grams 6 grams <1 gram

Mocha Smoothie

Mocha Smoothie

• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
• 1 to 2 tbsp sugar or honey
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup small ice cubes or crushed ice

Almond Milk Smoothie Starter

Combine the following in your blender:
• 12 oz of water
• 1/3 cup soaked, raw almonds
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• stevia — sweeten to your taste

Blend until smooth and strain through a nylon-mesh nut bag to remove the almond meal.

You can use this as a substitute for milk for any healthy smoothie recipe — or drink it as is. It will only keep for a couple of days, but it's so quick to make, it hardly matters.

Cool Snack: Kids Sushi

Ingredients

• 10 Fruit Roll-Ups
• 10 pieces multi-colored licorice
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 5 cups crisp rice cereal

Directions

• Unroll the Fruit Roll-Ups, leaving paper attached. Cut licorice lengthwise into thin strips; set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until melted, stirring once a minute. Add cereal; stir to coat.
• Place about 1/2 cup cereal mixture on the edge of each roll-up; place licorice in the center of the mixture. Roll up sushi rolls to about 1-inch diameter. Discard paper. Trim edges of rolls; cut each into four pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 40 pieces.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 61 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch. Makes 40 servings!

Make that to go! Try packaging your "sushi" in a domed container, with a label you design. (We asked to buy a new container at the deli section of the grocery store—the clerk was happy to oblige!)

Parmesan Yogurt Dip for Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Assorted vegetables

Directions

• In a bowl, combine the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, parsley, green onion, mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted vegetables. Yield: 1-1/4 cups.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 tablespoons dip, calculated without vegetables) equals 30 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.