Mini Chocolate Lean Shake Cake

1/4 c. chocoate protein powder

1 TBSP of chia seeds

1/4 c. egg whites

1 tbsp. of cocoa

2 TBSP of canned pumpkin or applesauce

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1-2 drops of vanilla extract

Combine the dry ingredients, then add the rest, mixing thoroughly. Heat 70-80 seconds on high in the microwave, depending on how "done" you like it. Use a spoon to pull the cake edges from the mug and flip onto a plate for serving. Garnish with dark chocolate chips or more cinnamon if you choose.

Makes one serving.

Note: This recipe was created by runner, trainer, and former Stanford athlete, Jess Allen.

Cake in a Mug

Coffee Cake in a Mug 

Entire recipe: 166 calories, 3g fat, 387mg sodium, 36g carbs, 2g fiber, 20.5g sugars, 1g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5* 

Pssst... While this is a totally sweet and dessert-y item, we're not opposed to having it as a brunchy treat. You know, with your coffee!

Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Fiber One Original bran cereal
2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)
1/4 tsp. plus 1 dash cinnamon 
1/2 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
3 tbsp. moist-style yellow cake mix
3 tbsp. club soda
1 drop almond extract
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Directions:
Place cereal in a sealable plastic bag and, using a meat mallet or heavy utensil, crush into crumbs.

Transfer crumbs to a small bowl. Mix in brown sugar and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon. Add butter, and mash and stir until well mixed and crumbly. 

Spray a microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add cake mix, club soda, almond extract, baking powder, and remaining dash cinnamon. Stir until well mixed. 

Sprinkle crumb mixture over the cake mixture. Microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds, or until set. Enjoy! 

MAKES 1 SERVING

Thanks www.hungry-girl.com!

Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups Oat Flour (I put mine in the blender)
1/4 cup Protein powder (vanilla or cookies and cream)
1tsp Baking soda
1/4 tspSalt
6 tbs Butter, melted ( or coconut oil or margarine, melted)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 Egg
1 cup Sugar substitute of choice or 1/2 cup stevia baking blend (or 12-15 packets of stevia)
1/4 cup Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper, and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the oats (1 cup) in a food processor, and grind until oats are ground into a flour.

In one bowl, mix together the oat flour with the rest of the oats and the rest of the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.

Mix the wet ingredients with the dry, and stir until combined.

Roll cookies into balls and place on the cookie sheet. (These cookies don’t spread much, so you don’t need to leave a lot of space in between them!)

Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are set and firm and only lightly colored. Store in an airtight container. Cookies may be wrapped and frozen.

Thanks http://dashingdish.com/

Easy Protien Pudding Snack

Protein Pudding

• 1/4 cup Cottage Cheese
• 1 single serve cup Sugar Free Pudding (60 calories)
• 1/2 – 1 serving Protein Powder

Blend the cottage cheese in a small blender until nice and smooth because who wants lumpy pudding, right? In a small bowl stir together the cottage cheese, pudding, and protein powder. Eat now or refrigerate for the perfect pre-bedtime snack.

Thanks http://www.fitnessandspice.com/

Shamrock Shake

I love McDonalds this time of year because they come out with their shamrock shakes….mmmmm! I am so trying this one!

Protein Shamrock Shake

180 calories, 5 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrates, 30 grams protein


Ingredients:

1/2c. low-fat cottage cheese (or vanilla yogurt)

1 scoop vanilla or plain protein powder

1/8 tsp. mint extract (or to taste)

2-3 packets stevia or sweetener of choice (or to taste)

5-10 ice cubes (more or less depending on how thick you like it)

4-6 oz. water (alter according to desired thickness)

A few drops of green food coloring, or a handful of spinach to make it green

1-2 tbsp. Sugar-Free Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix (optional)

Pinch of guar of xanthan gum (optional)


Directions:

Put all the base ingredients in the blender, and blend away until desired consistency! Swirl in one drop of red food coloring just before serving, and top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane if desired!

Makes 1 serving.

Recipe provided by Dashing Dish

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake

I tried this recipe today. Pretty good. (I got this off Fit Sugar)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
4 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup vanilla soy milk
1/3 cup maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon

(I added 2 packets Truvia)

Directions
Yields nine to 12 bars

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF and place the quinoa in a large mixing bowl. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with lightly greased parchment.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, soy milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Add maple syrup (if using) and whisk.

3. Add egg mixture to cooked and cooled quinoa. Stir with a large spoon to combine. Pour into the parchment-lined baking dish and spread it around to ensure that it’s even.

4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set and golden.

5. Using parchment, remove bake from pan as soon as possible so that it doesn’t steam.

6. Cool completely and cut into squares.

**I cooked it at 400 degrees and stirred it half way through. I also sprayed the top with Pam to give it a more golden taste.

Protein Cake Bars

Who said I can't have my cake and eat it?

They are incredible!

Chocolate Protein Bar
Calories: 96
Fat: 1.4 grams
Carbs: 12 grams
Protein: 10 grams

Ingredients:
1 cup Oat Flour
4 Egg Whites
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
1/2 cup Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal
½ tsp Baking Soda
¼ tsp Salt
8oz Berry flavored Baby Food
3 tbsp Baking Cocoa
4oz Water
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix dry ingredients (oat flower, vanilla whey protein, baking soda, salt, baking cocoa) together in a large bowl.
3. Mix wet ingredients (egg whites, Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal, Berry flavored Baby Food,Water) together in a medium sized bowl.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together.
5. Spray cooking dish with a non stick butter spray and add batter to dish.
6. Bake 20-30 minutes in oven.
Makes 16 squares, serving size=2 bars.

*add a dolop of plain greek yogurt and a raspberry if you want it to