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Healthy Carrot Cake with Maple Cinnamon Frosting

Healthy Carrot Cake with Maple Cinnamon Frosting

Ingredients: Cake: 240g (2 cups) Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 96g (½ cup) Granulated Erythritol 48g (½ cup) Vanilla Whey Protein Powder 2½ tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 1½ tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda ¼ tsp Salt 170g (⅖ package) Extra Firm Tofu (drained and rinsed) 123g (½ cup) Unsweetened Applesauce 112g (½ cup) Plain, Nonfat Greek Yogurt ½ cup 100% Orange Juice 63g (3 tbs) Molasses 28g (2 tbs) Avocado 

ASIAN PASTA SALAD

ASIAN PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 4 carrots peeled, sliced thin 10 mini sweet peppers (red and yellow), sliced 1 cup edamame, cooked 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage, sliced 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, sliced 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 cup peanuts, 

Keto Egg Bites

Keto Egg Bites

Ingredients:

  • 5 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 strips no-sugar-added bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions:

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Swiss cheese, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Pour six equal amounts of mixture into well-greased muffin tins (or use cupcake liners).
  4. 4Top with bacon bits.
  5. 5Bake 30 minutes until eggs are completely cooked.
  6. 6Remove from oven and serve warm.

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The Black Beast – la Béte Noire

The Black Beast – la Béte Noire

Ingredients: 1 cup water ¾ cup sugar 9 tablespoons 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced 18 ounces bittersweet not unsweetened or semisweet chocolate, chopped (I used good quality chocolate chips) 6 large eggs For the ganache: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 8 ounces bittersweet not unsweetened or semisweet chocolate, chopped (I used good quality chocolate chips) Instructions: Preheat 

LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFINS

LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFINS

Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar zest 2 lemons 8 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled 2 large eggs ½ cup greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup milk ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 cups all purpose flour ½ tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda 2 tbsp poppyseeds Instructions: Preheat oven to 425℉. Line muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar and 

Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 1 (12-ounce) box bow tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 red pepper (diced)
  • 1 jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained; or about 3/4 cup dry, rehydrated and drained)
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts (drained well and coarsely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup black olives (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup basil (chopped fresh)

Steps to Make It:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cook the pasta according to instructions on package and drain.
  • Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the red peppers and allow to heat for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, and basil and allow to cook until heated through, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 more minutes. Do not overcook, as you’ll lose the good fresh flavor from the basil.
  • Toss with the cooked pasta and serve.
  • Enjoy!

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Pineapple-Topped New York Cheesecake

Pineapple-Topped New York Cheesecake

What You Need: 7 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)3 Tbsp. butter, melted1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream1 Tbsp. vanilla4 egg s1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits in juice, 

Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup

Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 1 (6-inch) corn tortilla Cooking spray5 teaspoons canola oil1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño1/8 teaspoon kosher salt2 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin4 cups reserved stock from Chicken and Mushroom 

Easy Greek Salad Recipe

Easy Greek Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cucumber, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives (preferably brine-cured), coarsely chopped
  • A heaping half cup crumbled feta cheese

METHOD:

1 Make dressing: Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, oregano, and dill together until blended. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

This can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Re-whisk before using.

2 Combine salad ingredients: Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives in a bowl. Toss with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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Mango Smoothie

Mango Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat milk 1 cup greek yogurt (plain, vanilla or honey will work) 1 ½ cups ice cubes 1 banana (if frozen, leave out some of the ice) 1 mango (about 1 cup chopped) ⅛ cup unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon honey chia seeds (optional) Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 3 minutes. Serve