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Low Calorie Matcha Ice Cream

One of my favorite things about traveling to Asia is the variety of matcha dessert, from cookies to breads. Many of my business dinners will end with a green tea ice-cream as dessert, which has created my love affair with anything matcha.

My sister and I love making low-calorie ice cream ourselves by mixing only two ingredients. Then it dawned on me…why don’t I make matcha ice cream! This time I have to pat myself on the back.

Here is the recipe

2 cups of light whipped topping
1/2 can of coconut milk
1/2 tbsp of matcha powder (for baking)
1/2 tbsp of light agave

Add the matcha powder to the coconut milk and mix well. Then add in the other ingredients into a mid-size bowl. Make sure to mix well to get an even color and taste. Put the bowl in the freezer for an hour or two until it has an ice cream consistency.

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Low Calorie Matcha Ice-Cream

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Ingredients

2 cups of light whipped topping
1/2 can of coconut milk
1/2 tbsp of matcha powder (for baking)
1/2 tbsp of light agave

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Summer Protein Frozen Treats

Dessert Paleo Recipes

Now that summer here, it’s always nice to have a cold treat waiting for you in the freezer. Since ice cream is high on calories, we try to find alternatives. Here are some easy to make frozen treats that are high in protein and nutrients.

Sprinkled Yogurt Grape Skewers:

Ingredients:

Grapes
Greek Yogurt
Sprinkles
Skewer Sticks

Cut skewer stick in half and add grapes. Twirl the skewer stick with the grapes in the yogurt bowl until the grapes are covered. Cover the plate with wax paper and place the skewers. Add sprinkles as you like. Put into the freezer for about 20 minutes.

Frozen Protein Chocolate Dipped Blueberries:

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp of coconut oil
30g of chocolate protein powder
1 Tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
Blueberries

On low heat, melt the coconut oil in a sauce pan. Slowly add the protein and cocoa powder, while continuously stirring. Place a blueberry on a toothpick to dip into the chocolate sauce. Make sure to start covering the blueberries before the dip dries and hardens. Place them on a plate covered in wax paper. Put into the freezer for about 20 minutes.

Low Carb Breakfast Tart

Breakfast Low Carb Recipes

I have a pretty set breakfast routine on the weekdays, eggs and oatmeal. This allows to be quick and efficient in preparing my breakfast. But by the weekend, I am looking for ways to switch my otherwise boring breakfast meal.

I came up with this low carb breakfast tart alternative that has a surprising crust. It is non-butter croissants roll! Not only does it give a warm sweet flavor, but it is low in carbs. It has a great sweet and savory taste, with a similar taste to pizza.

Please enjoy!

Ingredients

– 1 non-butter cresent rolls package
– 2 tbsp of cream cheese
– 4 turkey sausage (cooked and diced)
– 1/4 cup your favorite shredded cheese
– 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
– 2 tbsp minced green onions
– 1 medium tomato
– 2 eggs
– 1 egg white

Directions

Preheat the oven 400 degrees. Unfold the pastry roll, and roll the ends to form a border. Brush the edges with the egg white.
Spread the cream cheese to the border.
After placed the cook sausage and sliced tomato, and sprinkle the cheese on top
Carefully crack the 2 egg on top, and sprinkle pepper and salt.
Bake between 12-14 minutes till eggs are cooked and garnish with green onion

For 6 slices: approx: 270 calories, 16.6 fat, 17.5 carbs, and 12.7 protein

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Low Carb Breakfast Tart

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Ingredients

1 non-butter cresent rolls package
2 tbsp of cream cheese
4 turkey sausage (cooked and diced)
1/4 cup your favorite shredded cheese
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tbsp minced green onions
1 medium tomato
2 eggs
1 egg white

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Healthy Blueberry Basil Cocktail For 4th of July

Drinks Holiday Recipes

Growing up, 4th of July was my favorite holiday. I loved everything about it from the fireworks to family barbecues. It felt like the beginning of summer fun. This year we will be gathering with close friends for a party, and I wanted to make a blueberry basil cocktail drink that was light on calories and in celebratory colors.

Ingredients:

5 fresh strawberries (more of garnish)
1/3 cup of blueberries (more for garnish)
1/2 oz trivia simple syrup (make you own my dissolving 1/4 tbs in 1/2 tbs of water.)
1/2 oz juice from 1 lemon
4 basil leaves
club soda
vodka
lemon wheel for garnish (optional)

In a cocktail shaker, combine strawberries, blueberries, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Muddle until berries are completely dissolved. Add basil leaves and gently tap a few times with a muddler. Fill shaker 2/3 full with ice and a shot of vodka. Shake until well chilled. Pour liquid into a cup and add club soda as you like.
For garnish, cut a skewer stick and stack blue berries.

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Protein Coconut Blueberry Scones Recipes

Dessert Paleo Recipes

Like many people our morning starts with a cup of coffee to kick off our productivity. With our coffee, we tend to crave a little treat. I began making my own gluten free pastries to take with us to Starbucks to avoid a high sugar, gluten pastries.

I wanted to share a protein blueberry scones that I have been obsessed with making. The blueberries help off-set the dryness that comes with cooking with protein. It’s the perfect little treat that will keep you on track.

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup of coconut flour

1/2 cup of almond flour

1 scoop (30g) of vanilla whey protein

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp of erythritol

1/4 blueberries

Wet Ingredients

1 large egg

1 egg white

1/4 cup whipped butter (butter alternative)

4 tbsp of half & half

1 tbsp of almond milk

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Directions:

Preheat the oven at 325F
Mix the dry and wet ingredients in a separate bowl
Once both are well mixed, pour the liquid onto the wet ingredient bowl and whisk evenly
Once the dough is form, toun out the dough onto the parchment paper and form scones
Bake scones for 18-20 minutes until golden brown

Makes 7 scones: approx 200 calories; 13gcarbs, 9.2g protein, 12.7g fat, and 6.8 fiber.

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Protein Coconut Blueberry Scones Recipes

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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup of coconut flour
1/2 cup of almond flour
1 scoop (30g) of vanilla whey protein
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp of erythritol
1/4 blueberries

Wet Ingredients

1 large egg
1 egg white
1/4 cup whipped butter (butter alternative)
4 tbsp of half & half
1 tbsp of almond milk

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Healthy Chicken Almond Summer Pasta

Paleo Recipes

If your looking for something to satisfy your pasta craving? That has protein, all-natural, and above all it taste pretty good? Try making this easy chicken almond summer pasta. It’s great addition to summer BBQ because it’s not only delicious, but it’s nice to include one healthy item to the menu.

Green Summer Pasta Ingredients:

2 large avocado
1/4 cup greek yogurt (or almond yogurt)
1 tbsp of mince garlic
1/2 cup basil
1 pinch of salt
8 oz gluten free rice pasta
1 cup cherry tomato
1/2 cup almond flakes
1 lb almond breaded cubed chicken (recipe below)
1 tsp chili flakes

Step 1: Cook noodles as instructed and let them cool off
Step 2: Mix in a blender the greek yogurt, mince garlic, salt, basil, lemon juice and the avocados
Step 3: Combine the mixture and the pasta in large bowl
Step 4: Then add the tomato, asparagus, chicken cube, and almond flakes
Step 5: For garnish add the chili flakes

Almond Bread Cubed Chicken

Ingredients:
1 lbs of chicken
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/8 tbs paprika
1 tsp black pepper
2 egg lightly beaten

Step 1: Preheat the oven for 375F 20-25 Mins
Step 2. Mix together in bowl the almond flour, parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
Step 3. Cut chicken into 1-2″ cubes
Step 4: Drench each chicken with the beaten egg and then coat with almond flour mix
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes and cool off on rack

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Healthy Chicken Almond Summer Pasta

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Ingredients

2 large avocado
1/4 cup greek yogurt (or almond yogurt)
1 tbsp of mince garlic
1/2 cup basil
1 pinch of salt
8 oz gluten free rice pasta
1 cup cherry tomato
1/2 cup almond flakes
1 lb almond breaded cubed chicken (recipe below)
1 tsp chili flakes

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Low Carb Pad Thai Recipe

Low Carb Main Meals Paleo Recipes

As a kid, I was really picky on trying new foods, while Denise and our older sister were more adventurous on expanding their palate. After many attempts on trying to get me to like Thai food, I finally began to love it after being introduced to pad thai. Eventually trying other Thai and foreign cuisines.

Pad Thai is something that I rarely eat because it is high in carbs and sugar. So I tweak the recipe to find something I really could enjoy without the guilt.

Here is a low carb, high protein pad thai recipe that is super, and I mean super, easy to make. This recipe is also paleo, keto, vegetarian friendly that is full of nutritional goodness.

Sauce Ingredients:

– 1 tsp reduce bragg’s amino sauce
– 1/2 almond butter or cashew butter
– 1/4 cup of chopped onion
– 2 tbsp of almond milk
– 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
– 1 tsp of paprika (optional for extra spice)
– 1 tsp ginger
– 1 tsp of hot sauces (add or subtract depending on spicy)
– optional: 1 tsp stevia for sweetener

Pad Thai Ingredients:
– 14 oz shirataki pasta
– 5 oz of any protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu)
– 2 eggs
– 1 tsp oil
– 1/2 tsp mince garlic

For Garnish:
– 1/2 cup of bean sprouts
– 2 limes
– 3 tbsp chives
– 1 oz crushed nuts

Instructions:

Add all the sauce ingredients into a blender and blend. Set aside.
Add the oil and garlic to a frying pan to cook the protein.
While protein cooking, rinse noodles, cut, and add them to pot of boiling water for 2-3 mins. This helps remove the odor and soften the noodles to reduce the rubbery taste.
Add the noodles to the same stir fry pan for 10 minutes.
Push the noodles and protein to a side and cook the eggs on the pan.
Stir the eggs, noodles and protein together, and transfer to a bowl.
Pour the sauce into the bowl and mix.
Add the garnishes to the plate for extra flavor.

There you have it! A macro friendly pad thai dish that won’t break your diet. Enjoy!
Serves 4 people: approx 419 calories: 37g protein, 12g carbs, and 28g fat
– Danni

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Low Carb Pad Thai Recipe

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Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients:

1 tsp reduce bragg's amino sauce
1/2 almond butter or cashew butter
1/4 cup of chopped onion
2 tbsp of almond milk
1 tsp of red pepper flakes
1 tsp of paprika (optional for extra spice)
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp of hot sauces (add or subtract depending on spicy)
optional: 1 tsp stevia for sweetener

Pad Thai Ingredients:

14 oz shirataki pasta
5 oz of any protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu)
2 eggs
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mince garlic

For Garnish:

1/2 cup of bean sprouts
2 limes
3 tbsp chives
1 oz crushed nuts

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Turmeric Benefits and Golden Milk Recipe

Drinks Recipes

Turmeric is one of the miracle spices that can do wonders for your health. This Indian spice has been used in Ayurveda medicines for many years. It contains anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Here are some of the great benefits that turmeric provides:

Improves digestion
Smooth wrinkles
Soothes Burns
Body detox
Helps build strong bones
Treats Acne
Induces sleep

A great recipe that includes turmeric is “Golden Milk”. It’s a milk tea that includes other great ingredients, like coconut oil. To add more flavor I added cinnamon sticks in the liquid while it was heating.

Please make sure to consult a doctor before using Turmeric for any medical reasons.

Two Protein Brownie Muffin Recipes

Dessert High Protein Low Carb Paleo Recipes

Since my sister and I have the BIGGEST sweet tooth ever, were constantly looking low calorie and protein recipes. However, most protein recipes are too dry or high sugar to substitute for taste. I found two brownie muffin recipes that are delicious and are less than 150 calories.

Protein Red Velvet Brownie Muffin This amazing recipe is from Ripped Recipes

Ingredients:

2 scoops (70g) of chocolate, vanilla or red velvet whey protein
1/2 cup (40g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp (16g) of sugar free & fat free chocolate pudding mix
3 Tbsp of sweetener
1/2 cup (113g) of plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (120g) of pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp (46g) of liquid egg whites
1/2 cup almond milk

Frosting:

150g of Greek yogurt
90g of fat free cream cheese
1 tsp of vanilla extract (I added more)
sweetener

Directions: Preheat oven for 150F degree. Begin mixing dry ingredients in a bowl before adding the liquids. Next spray cooking oil to baking pan or muffin tin and add batter. Bake the brownies for 18-20 minutes. Then allow them cool off in the fridge before adding the frosting. A tip for frosting, once mixed, let it sit in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to thicken.

Serving Size 8. Calories 86-100. Approx 1-2g Fat/9.5g Carbs/ 11-13g Protein (depending on brands)

Chocolate Brownie Muffin

I modified the recipe from Rule.Me to reduce some calories

Ingredients:

1 cup of flax meal
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp ciniamon
1 cup of zero calorie sweetener
1/2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp of whipped butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 large egg

Frosting:

(30g) scoop of whey protein powder
1 Tbsp (11g) of sugar free & fat free chocolate pudding mix
1 oz almond milk

Directions: Preheat oven for 150F degree. Begin mixing dry ingredients in a bowl before adding the liquids. Mix well. Next spray cooking oil to baking pan or muffin tin and add batter. Bake the brownies for 15 minutes. Then allow cool off in the fridge before adding the frosting. Add coconut or sprinkles for a little extra taste.

Serving Size 6. Calories 100-105. Approx 7g Fat/7g Carbs/6g Protein (depending on brands)

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– Danni

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Protein Red Velvet & Chocolate Brownie Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 6

Calories per serving: 100

Ingredients

1 cup of flax meal
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp ciniamon
1 cup of zero calorie sweetener
1/2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
2 tbsp of whipped butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 large egg

Frosting:

1 scoops (30g) of whey protein powder
1 Tbsp (11g) of sugar free & fat free chocolate pudding mix
1 oz almond milk

Instructions

Preheat oven for 150F degree.
Mix everything in a bowl.
Mix dry ingredients before adding the liquids. Mix well.
Spray cooking oil to baking pan or muffin tin and add batter.
Bake for 15 minutes and let cool off in the fridge before adding the frosting.
Add coconut or sprinkles for a little extra taste.

Notes

Approx 7g Fat/7g Carbs/6g Protein (depending on brands) For the protein red velvet brownies read post.

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Simple Baked Eggs Recipe for Non-Cooks

Breakfast Recipes

Since I’m still my beginning phases of cooking I tend to look for recipes that require a few ingredients and easy steps to follow, ultimately means I won’t screw it up. This recipe, baked eggs with mushroom and spinach was one of my favorites since I knew it was simple enough to get it right the first time. My favorite part is that it’s perfect to eat for breakfast or lunch. To make it a full meal I put it on a whole wheat toast and add cheese. (Link)

Ingredients

1 box (10 ounces) chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
8 large eggs
Seasoning of choice

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Prepare four 24-inch-long pieces of parchment according to classic method. Place two pieces on each of two rimmed baking sheets. Brush half of each heart with oil. Place spinach and mushrooms on oiled halves of parchment. Crack 2 eggs over each and drizzle them with 1 teaspoon oil each. Season with salt and pepper. Fold each packet into a classic shape.
Bake until egg whites are set, 6 to 9 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Serve immediately.

– Denise
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Simple Recipe for Non-Cooks – Baked Eggs

Ingredients
- 1 box (10 ounces) chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 8 large eggs
- Seasoning of choice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds.
2. Prepare four 24-inch-long pieces of parchment according to classic method.
3. Place two pieces on each of two rimmed baking sheets. Brush half of each heart with oil.
4. Place spinach and mushrooms on oiled halves of parchment.
5. Crack 2 eggs over each and drizzle them with 1 teaspoon oil each.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Fold each packet into a classic shape.
8. Bake until egg whites are set, 6 to 9 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
9. Serve immediately.
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One of my favorite things about traveling to Asia is the variety of matcha dessert, from cookies to breads. Many of my business dinners will end with a green tea ice-cream as dessert, which has created my love affair with anything matcha.

My sister and I love making low-calorie ice cream ourselves by mixing only two ingredients. Then it dawned on me…why don’t I make matcha ice cream! This time I have to pat myself on the back.

Now that summer here, it’s always nice to have a cold treat waiting for you in the freezer. Since ice cream is high on calories, we try to find alternatives. Here are some easy to make frozen treats that are high in protein and nutrients.

I have a pretty set breakfast routine on the weekdays, eggs and oatmeal. This allows to be quick and efficient in preparing my breakfast. But by the weekend, I am looking for ways to switch my otherwise boring breakfast meal.

Like many people our morning starts with a cup of coffee to kick off our productivity. With our coffee, we tend to crave a little treat. I began making my own gluten free pastries to take with us to Starbucks to avoid a high sugar, gluten pastries.

I wanted to share a protein blueberry scones that I have been obsessed with making. The blueberries help off-set the dryness that comes with cooking with protein. It’s the perfect little treat that will keep you on track.

Sauce Ingredients:

Instructions:

Turmeric is one of the miracle spices that can do wonders for your health. This Indian spice has been used in Ayurveda medicines for many years. It contains anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

A great recipe that includes turmeric is “Golden Milk”. It’s a milk tea that includes other great ingredients, like coconut oil. To add more flavor I added cinnamon sticks in the liquid while it was heating.

Since my sister and I have the BIGGEST sweet tooth ever, were constantly looking low calorie and protein recipes. However, most protein recipes are too dry or high sugar to substitute for taste. I found two brownie muffin recipes that are delicious and are less than 150 calories.

Protein Red Velvet Brownie Muffin This amazing recipe is from Ripped Recipes

I modified the recipe from Rule.Me to reduce some calories

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