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Ooey-Gooey Rocky Road Cookies
By LHPollack
1. Cream avocado and both kinds of sugar with mixer
- 1/2 cup avocado (about 1/2 of medium-sized avocado)
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 &1/4 cup white wheat flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp hot water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Parmesan-crusted chicken
By LHPollack
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 4 tsp. Panko bread crumbs
Grilled White Fish with Herbs
By LHPollack
1. Mix herbs, garlic, oil, lemon juice & lemon halves; season with salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed fresh leafy herbs, such as thyme, tarragon, parsley & basil
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 Tbsp EVOO
- 2 lemons, halved and juiced
- sea salt
- 2 3-4 lb. whole fish or fillets
Clean Eating Pumpkin Smoothie
By LHPollack
Step 1 – Place all ingredients in a blender, and blend till smooth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin (I used canned and organic)
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp. whey protein powder
Breakfast Quinoa
By LHPollack
Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan
- 2 cups low-fat milk (or almond milk), plus more for serving
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar, plus more for serving
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
- 1 cup (1/2 pint) fresh blueberries, plus more for serving
Coffee and Banana Smoothie
By LHPollack
Place 1 sliced peeled banana, 1 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/2 cup cold black coffee, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1/2 cup ice ...
- 1 banana
- 1 C 1% Milk
- 1/2 C cold black coffee
- 2 tsp sugar
- Ice
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
By LHPollack
1. Spray a large frying pan with oil, and over medium, cook the turkey, onion, and garlic for about 4-5 minutes o...
- 2 lb. 99% lean ground turkey breast
- 3 15 oz. cans of great northern beans, or kidney beans (mixed is great)
- 1 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp Chili powder (or more to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2-3 cups of low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- Salt to taste
Mediterranean Farro Salad
By LHPollack
FIRST In a medium sauce pan combine farro, water, stock, and salt
- Salad:
- 2 cups farro, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups organic chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 chicken breasts, roasted and torn into bite-size pieces (or 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups cherry or pear tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups English cucumber, chopped
- 2 ounces crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
French Dip Sandwiches
By LHPollack
1. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablspoons butter over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 pound sliced roast beef
- 1 baguette, split lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 4 sections
- 4 ounces slice pepper Jack cheese
Healthy Low Fat Frozen Yogurt
By LHPollack
Combine all ingredients in your food processor or blender and process until smooth
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1 cup plain, Greek Yogurt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp Honey