FAST, HEALTHY RECIPES!
Part 1
I love food. Some days, it's very hard being a Foodie in a fitness world. Very. I'm always on the hunt for low carb, clean, gluten free foods full of flavor.
If you're like me, you may not be getting ready for a contest right now and just want to stay lean & healthy. And if you're REALLY like me, by the time you get hungry, you don't to deal with a ridiculously long list of ingredients or wait for something to cook.
Hence, these easy recipes. Most are side dishes, since I get bored easily and need something to accompany my grilled chicken or egg whites. Many are raw because I'm fairly convinced that raw foods are not only easier to make, but also healthier for us.
I've snagged these yummies from all over...to all who contributed, thank you!
TLT Lettuce Wraps: You need very little to make this.
-6 oz sushi grade tuna
-Sriracha hot chile sauce (1 tsp to 2 tbsp, depending on heat preference)
¾ c fat free greek yogurt
-2 Roma tomatoes,diced
-8 small Boston lettuce leaves or hearts of romaine.
1. Season tuna with salt & pepper. Heat a non stick skillet to med/high heat. Mist tuna on all sides with cooking spray. Sear for 30 seconds per side and set aside to cool to room temperature. Slice into 8 slices. 2. In a small bowl, whisk Sriracha & yogurt. 3. To assemble, place 2 tbsp tomatoes into each lettuce leaf. Top with Sriracho/yogurt & a slice of tuna. Roll lettuce gently & eat. Enjoy! Nutritional Info per wrap- Calories: 52, Fat: 1g, Carb: 5g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 8g.
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Brenda K Johnsons Guilt Free Chocolate Treat: Mix together 0% greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, 1 packet Stevia and 1 tbs unsweetened dark cocoa powder. YUMMY. And perfect for "night cravings".
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WWE Santino Marella's Sanity Saver: Chocolate or Caramel rice cakes topped with fat free cool whip. It may not be very healthy, but if you're looking for a low calorie sweet & crunchy treat that won't blow your diet, this is it.
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Erin Sterns fab fit tip: Try Artic Freeze "ice cream" which can be found in many healthy food stores, like Whole Foods. 150 calories in the entire pint, lactose friends, 0 fat, 8 g fiber & 16 g whey protein. It comes in such flavors like Mint Chocolate Cookie, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Spice. (Hunter Hint: Some of the flavors are a little weak and might have to beefed up in order to satisfy.)
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Speaking of Pumpkin...Pumpkin Oatmeal!-I'm a huge fan of pumpkin all year round. Maybe you are, too.
Make your normal oatmeal, then stir in unsweetened pumpkin, some fat free cottage cheese, slivered almonds & dash of cinnamon, stevia and nutmeg.
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Low Carb Pumpkin Pancakes
The great thing about these pancakes is that you can make them ahead of time in needed.
20g vanilla (or cinnamon roll) protein powder
2 egg whites
40g canned pure pumpkin
2g sugar free fat-free cheesecake pudding mix (adds moisture)
Pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, stevia or splenda (optional)
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and pour onto hot skillet. Flip and serve. Nutritional Information: Calories: 136 Fat: 1.4 g Carbohydrate: 7.7 g Protein: 22.6 g
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Simple gluten free Italian Polenta side dish:
Polenta (Also called ‘Corn Mush'), sliced ½ thick
Pesto
Salt/pepper
Romano cheese
Tomato
Spray foil/pan with non-stick spray. Slice the polenta and spread a thin smear of pesto. Top with a slice of tomato; add salt, pepper and Romano cheese. Bake in a toaster over @ 400 F for 4 minutes, broil for 1-2 minutes until chese browns slightly.
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Cajun Style Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients- Makes 2 Servings1 tsp fresh lime zest (an entire lime)
2 tbs fresh lime juice
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
¾ cup Isopure Zero Carb Vanilla Protein Powder
¾ cup Stevia Granular (or sweetener of choice)
2 tbs reduced-fat shredded coconut
1 tbs cornstarch
Directions:
Whisk eggs together in a small bowl.
Mix cream cheese along with all other ingredients with blender. Once blended, add eggs and blend until mixed through.
Coat 8x8 pan with cooking spray. Add batter.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean in center.
Nutrition:
Calories 70
Total Fat 0.68g
Sodium 178.76mg
Total Carbohydrate 3.52g
Dietary Fiber 0.08g
Sugars 1.63g
Protein 12.38g
Directions
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)-Calories: 124, Protein: 2g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fat: 2g
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Thanks for reading!
-April Hunter
Professional Wrestler, Pinup Centerfold & National Figure Athlete
www.AprilHunter.com
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