Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

This recipe and the image is from a fabulous website by Amber Baldwin. I encourage you to visit the site. In fact, I insist you go visit the site. The Ideal Protein Recipe page alone is worth the browsing – http://www.lamberjules.com/ideal-protein-recipes/.

There are 10 recipes on the page. But not just the recipes, Ms. Baldwin has gone to the considerable effort to show step by step how to make the recipe and has included wonderful pictures that make you drool. You can almost taste each recipe you look at.

There are many other recipes on the website but while you are doing the Ideal Protein protocol you must stick to the recipes on the page referenced above. When you are at your goal weight however give the other recipes a whirl.

While you are there browse through the rest of Ms. Baldwin`s material. She gives a personal blow by blow of her own weight loss journey and there are untold lessons to be learned while reading her articles and stories. I tip my hat to Ms. Baldwin. It is not easy to put yourself out for scrutiny the way she has and we all can recognize ourselves in several parts of her journey. Thank you Amber Baldwin.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet Ideal Protein Crispy Cereal
• 1 packet Ideal Protein Chocolate Drink Mix
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 tsp coconut oil
• 2 tsp Torani Sugar Free White Chocolate Syrup or 1 pack of Splenda or Stevia
• Dash of cinammon
• Dash of Sea Salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded Zucchini

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Using a rolling-pin, gently crush the Ideal Protein Crispy Cereal while still in the unopened package.
3. Mix all ingredients together except for zucchini until thoroughly mixed.
4. Then add shredded zucchini (blotted dry with a paper towel) and blend into chocolate mixture.
5. Spray your non-stick Whoopie pie pan or a muffin pan with a non-stick spray and then evenly add your chocolate mix to make 12 cookies.
6. Place in oven for 12-15 minutes and then let cool in pan.

Notes:

Serves 2 (1 serving is 6 cookies which is 1 Ideal Protein meal and 1 cup of vegetables)

Mushroom Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 4 oz. water
• 1 packet Ideal Protein Mushroom Soup
• 8 oz. low sodium beef broth
• 1 c sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 c chopped broccoli
• 1/2 c fresh spinach

Spray sauté pan with Pam or olive oil spray. Sauté mushrooms and broccoli until tender crisp. Remove from heat, add spinach. Put veggies, broth, water, and soup packet into blender.

Blend, heat, and serve.

Tandoori-Style Chicken (BBQ)

Ingredients

Marinade:
16 oz. plain yogurt 0% fat
1 Tablespoon grated ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teapoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
1 medium cucumber, sliced

Preparation:

For the marinade: in a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place chicken pieces in a Ziploc bag set into a deep bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally to distribute marinade. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Set barbeque to medium-low heat. Place chicken pieces, bone side down, in center of cooking grate. Grill 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear, brushing with reserved marinade during the last 15 minutes of grilling time. Serve with sliced cucumber.

Tandoori is a mixture of spices commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is a fine red-brown powder. It has a very rich and subtle taste, which gets enhanced when cooked. It is not very spicy(less than chilli powder or curry for instance) and very aromatic. Ingredients used to make tandoori may vary in number and proportion but it is normally made with the following spices: mild pepper, paprika, garlic, chilli pepper, thyme, cilantro, salt, cumin, black pepper, celery, caraway, rosemary, clove, bay leaves, and cinnamon.

Serves:  6
Per Serving:  291 cal, 15 g fat, 24 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 24 hours
Cooking: 45 to 60 minutes

Alfredo with a Zing!!

 

I decided I would make the Ideal Protein Basil & Tomato Rotini with sautéed vegetables and the Walden Farms Alfredo Sauce for lunch one day.

I’ve never really been a white sauce person; however was looking to change-up the rotini a bit.  When I tasted the Alfredo sauce, I found it just a bit “sweet” for my liking and I wasn’t sure lunch would be a success.

I had recently purchased a container of Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip that I was using sparingly when making veggie wraps with the Ideal Protein Potato Puree.  I decided to try a couple of tablespoons in the Alfredo sauce (ratio was 1/2 cup of Alfredo, mixed with 2 tbsp of yogurt dip).

I was pleasantly surprised when I heated my lunch the next day – wonderful flavour with a bit of a kick.  So sharing my recipe as follows:

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped mushrooms
• 3/4 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup Walden Farms Alfredo Sauce, combined with
• 2 tbsp Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip
• 1 pkg Ideal Protein Rotini (plain or tomato/basil)

Saute all chopped vegetables and mix with Alfredo Sauce and yogurt dip.  When ready to eat, mix with cooked rotini.

Nutritional information for the yogurt:

2 tbsp = 50 cal and 2 g carbs

 

Lime Cilantro Cauliflower “Rice”

 

 

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (yields approx 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp butter (not suitable for Phase 1 and Phase 2)

Directions:

1. Grate cauliflower florets or pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
2. Place grated cauliflower and water in a microwave-safe covered dish.
3. Cook cauliflower in microwave on high until tender, about 7 minutes.
4. Stir lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and butter into cooked cauliflower until well blended.

Makes four 1-cup servings.

Potato Puree Wrap

• Ideal Protein Potato Puree
• 75 ml water

Mix water with Potato Puree and spread in a preheated pan on medium heat.  Flip over once the bottom has set.  Fill with your favorite ingredients.  For example:  Cucumber, peppers, onions and tomato tossed in a bit of olive oil, lemon juice & Mrs. Dash.  The bread is mild in taste but thick enough to hold a lot of veggies.

Motivations

Make a list of three reasons why it is important for you to maintain great health and post your list where you can see it every day. This is your motivation to stay on track with your goals.

Did you know …

a good laugh can boost the immune system, help to fight infections, burn calories and relieve pain.

Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders

• 1 c Walden Farms ketchup
• 1/2 tsp granulated stevia
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 4 c shredded skinless, boneless roasted chicken breast (steamed chicken will reduce calories and will be easier to shred)
• 8 large lettuce leaves

Combine first 10 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to a simmer; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally.  Add chicken to ketchup mixture; stir to combine.  Cook 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

Spoon chicken mixture onto each lettuce leave and wrap.  Serve with 2 cups of protocol approved vegetables.

This recipe serves 4.

Each serving has:  265 calories, 3 g carbs, 5 g fat and 44 g protein.

Did you know …

it takes approximately 20 minutes for your brain to know your stomach is full.