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Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on May 29, 20162016-05-29
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A sweet and tasty summer treat, this Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie is a yummy and low calorie way to indulge your sweet tooth. Fresh, light strawberries, tangy jello, and creamy pudding combine to create a filling that satisfies cravings, but is more forgiving of your waistline than most desserts. This pie is 3 PointsPlus per slice.

Try other variations such as chocolate for the pudding, or make it with different berries like raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries and the same flavor of sugar free Jello. To lighten it up even more, pour filling directly into a pie pan and skip the crust.

Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie:

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Protein, Kale & Berry Smoothie – Whey Protein Smoothie Recipes

by Dana Zeliff on May 20, 20162016-05-20
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Protein smoothies are a great post-workout meal. They fill you up and provide your body with the nutrition it needs to repair muscles and recover from a workout. I like to make my own smoothies at home since purchasing a pre-made smoothie can be expensive.

Kale is always in my smoothies. It’s a powerhouse of nutrition. If you don’t have kale or want to switch things up a bit, use spinach. I purchase kale in bulk and freeze. The same goes for berries and bananas. They freeze well and can save you a ton of money overtime.

Whey Protein Smoothie Recipes:

Ingredients:

1 Scoop Whey protein
1 Cup fat free milk (or water)
1 Cup fruit (I always do 1 banana plus a little bit of berries or peaches, depending on the season)
A few cubes of ice
Kale (to taste*)

Directions:

I start my blender with milk and kale since the kale needs to be pulverized more due to it’s tough cell walls. Then add all your remaining ingredients to the blender. Serve immediately.

*Add more kale gradually to your smoothies as you get used to the taste. Adding just a few strawberries or blueberries helps mask the taste and allows me to add even more kale.

In the image above, you can see the kale mixed with the milk at the bottom of the blender then the protein powder and topped with fruit. You will also notice a bit of froth from blending the milk and kale. Try not to add much more than a cup of fruit. You don’t want too much sugar!

This is actually a double batch for hubby and myself 🙂

**Kid Tip: Blend the smoothie without the protein powder. Fill a cup for your child, then add protein powder and blend your smoothie. Kids won’t even know you snuk green goodness into their drink 🙂 If you’re trying to hide the green, the top image is made with more blueberries so it hides the green color.

Want more smoothie recipes? You might like Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss – 30 Delicious Detox, Cleanse and Green Smoothie Diet Book by Troy Adashun.

What are your favorite Whey Protein Smoothie Recipes?

Try these Home Workout Routines Without Weights to save on a gym membership and get fit at home.

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In The Kitchen: Heavy Cream Substitute Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on May 13, 20162016-05-13
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Heavy Cream Substitute Recipe

I’m having a little fun in the kitchen today making a Boston Cream Cake for John’s Birthday! Oh how I love baking and cake decorating!! 😮 Anyway, I wanted to share this quick and easy recipe with you since I was making it for my chocolate ganache. I didn’t have any Heavy Cream on hand and I didn’t want to stop what I was doing to run to the store either. So, I used what I had on hand. This is also an inexpensive alternative because the store bought cream can be quite pricey.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter

Directions:
(1) Melt the butter
(2) Pour it into the milk, and stir
(3) Use in place of one cup of heavy cream

*****Tip: If you use low-fat/skim milk, whisk in a tablespoon of flour to the mixture to thicken.

Yields: 1 cup (Store any extra in the refrigerator)

Note: This will NOT whip! It can NOT be used to make fresh whipped cream.

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Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on April 28, 20162016-04-28
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If you are looking for a quick breakfast, boxed lunch treat, or afternoon pick-me-up, this Oatmeal Breakfast Bars recipe is the perfect solution. Sweet and tender, with just the right amount of crunch, they will be a family favorite as soon as the first batch comes out of the oven.

Fill the bars with jam, preserves, apple butter, or pie filling–whichever flavors are your family favorites. You can also sprinkle the bars with a little brown sugar and wheat bran before baking to add a sweet streusel-like topping. Enjoy them warm or cold, and don’t forget to freeze some to toss in lunches!

A food processor is used for this recipe, but if you prefer to mix the dough by hand, make sure to grind the oatmeal first. A blender or coffee grinder will work well for this.

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Star Wars Kylo Ren Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on March 31, 20162016-03-31
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Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipes

Warm up with this tasty Star Wars Kylo Ren Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipe. You can also add a bit of black sprinkles on the top for some extra pop of color. These would be perfect for a sleepover or movie night with the kids.

Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipe:

Serving size – 1 8oz cup

Cocoa ingredients:
1 cup of sim whole milk
1/2 cup of Chocolate syrup
1 – 1 1/2 tsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla

Whipped cream ingredients:
1/4 cup of heavy cream
1 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipe

Directions – Cocoa:

Heat the milk in a small pot on medium heat
Add in the chocolate, and stir until well mixed
Add in red food coloring and vanilla

Directions – Whipped Cream:

Using a paddle of a tend mixer or a hand mixer whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla
Add the whip cream to a pastry bag with a round tip
Top the cocoa with the whip cream

What is your favorite hot cocoa recipe?

Don’t miss our Blueberry Pound Cake & Root Beer Icing Recipe to pair with our yummy drink.

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Homemade Donuts – Yum! {How to Make Homemade Glazed Donuts}

by Dana Zeliff on March 22, 20162016-03-22
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Homemade Donuts – Learn How to Make Homemade Glazed Donuts with this easy recipe! We LOVE glazed donuts, so these are always a real treat in my house.

Everything is better when you make it yourself. Try these homemade donuts next time you have a craving for a sweet breakfast.

Ingredients

3⁄4 Cups Milk
3 Tbsp. Butter, softened
1 Pkg. Instant Yeast (.25 oz.)
3 Tbsp. Warm Water, 100 ̊± 5 ̊
2 1⁄2 Cups Flour plus additional for rolling
1 Egg
2 Tbsp. Sugar
3⁄4 teas. Salt

For the Glaze

1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1⁄2 teas. Vanilla
1⁄4 teas. Salt
2 Tbsp. Milk

Oil for Frying

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The Secret To Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs!

by Dana Zeliff on February 28, 20162016-02-28
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What is the Secret to making Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs you ask? Well I’m here to let you in on the secret…..Don’t Boil the Eggs! I’ve been making my eggs this way since I was a teenager and it has never failed me. My Mom still has the original sticky note I wrote with this recipe on it from over 20 years ago! 😮 The eggs are not cracked, they are easy to peel and the yolk is a nice yellow without the green ring around it.

(1) Gently place the eggs in a large pot.
(2) Fill the pot with cold water. Enough to cover the eggs by about 1 inch.
(3) Cook on “Hi” heat just until the water comes to a boil.
(4) Remove the pan from the heat and turn off the burner.
(5) Allow the eggs to sit for 15 minutes.

(6) Carefully drain as much of the hot water as possible from the pot.
(7) Again, cover the eggs with cold water and add a good amount of ice. This is called “quick cooling.”
(8) Allow the eggs to sit in the ice water for 15 minutes. Add more ice if necessary.
(9) Remove eggs from water.

And there you have it! Simple and easy and you will always have “Perfect” Eggs! Try this for Easter this weekend and impress your Family and Guests!

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Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie Recipe

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Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie:

Protein, Kale & Berry Smoothie – Whey Protein Smoothie Recipes

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In The Kitchen: Heavy Cream Substitute Recipe

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

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Star Wars Kylo Ren Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipe

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Homemade Donuts – Yum! {How to Make Homemade Glazed Donuts}

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The Secret To Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs!

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