- Protein Pancakes
- These are the only pancakes you will ever need. Don’t let the name make you think they are icky tasting health food - they are absolutely delicious! Lighter than traditional pancakes - some say they are a cross between a crepe and a pancake.
- Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 4 egg whites
- 1-2 tsp. Cinnamon
- Splenda or sugar (optional)
- Half scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Preparation
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- Put oats in blender or food processor and pulse to chop oats.
- Add all other ingredients, blend well.
- Pour onto hot griddle and cook 1-2 min per side.
Calories 320
Fat 2.5g
Total Carbohydrates 32g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 5g
Protein 34g (this doesn’t take into account the optional sugar and protein powder)
Last night I made a healthy version of shrimp scampi, taken from Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger. I watch the show on occasion, I like some of her dishes, I fast-forward through most of the show. This one is good - if you don’t expect it to taste much like scampi, i.e. full of butter (there is no butter in it). It should just be named “Shrimp with Artichokes”. I added aspargus as well, at the sime time as the shallots and garlic - very tasty. I also added some Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning because I can’t seem to cook without it. This recipe would also be good with some whole-wheat angel hair pasta.
- Shrimp Scampi with Artichokes
- This recipe would be good with some whole-wheat angel hair pasta. Asparagus optional.
- Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (about 20), peeled and deveined
- 1 (11-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, or 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and quartered
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (1/2 if adding asparagus)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed into 1-inch lengths
- Preparation
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- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots (and asparagus) and cook, stirring until softened but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp, artichoke hearts, wine, and lemon juice and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates, garnish with additional parsley, and serve.
A tasty, healthy salad that I originally had at Macaroni Grill (I don’t think it is currently on their menu). Features strawberries, feta, and red onions.
- Insalata Rossa
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A tasty, healthy salad from Macaroni Grill. Note: it is not currently on their menu
- Ingredients
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- Julienne spinach
- Baby arugula
- Julienne radicchio
- Red onions, sliced
- Chicken breast slices, grilled
- Fresh strawberries
- Feta cheese, fat free
- Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
- Preparation
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- Strawberry balsamic dressing is a 2.1 mixture of pureed strawberries and balsamic vinegar. Note: I have used strawberry jam thinned with a little water in place of the pureed strawberries - worked great
- Top greens with onion, chicken breast slices and fresh strawberries. Toss together in Strawberry balsamic dressing. Pile high and top with crumbled fat free feta cheese.