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HOMEMADE QUEST BARS
By Kathy C.
http://purpology.com/2014/03/04/homemade-quest-bars/ For those of you who have never heard of a Quest bar, they ar...
- 4 Scoops of vanilla protein powder (about 1/3 cup a scoop)
- 1/4 cup nut or seed butter of choice
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup sweetener (like honey, agave, stevia, splenda, etc)
- 2-4 tbsp. water (if you feel you need it)
- 1/4 cup oat flour or fiber powder or even ground flaxseeds (Omit for lower carbs, best with)
Cinnamon Waffles or Donuts (THM-S)
By Kathy C.
Inspired by Muffin-in-a-mug recipe in Trim Healthy Mama book
- 2 eggs
- 3/4-1 tsp vanilla stevia or english toffee stevia (4-6 droppers full)
- 2 Tbsp flax meal
- 1-2 Tbsp cinnamon, to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of sea salt, to taste
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted (or at least softened)
- 1/4-1/2 cup coconut milk, adjust to get right consistency
THM Pudding
By Kathy C.
Adapted from recipes in both Trim Healthy Mama Cookbooks, and my own variations too
- Chocolate:
- 2 cups almond milk (or other df milk of choice)
- 4 tsp Super Sweetblend or 3 Tbsp Gentle Sweet (or 1/8-1/4 tsp stevia)
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2-3 pinches of salt
- dash of vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp glucomannan powder (plus extra 1/4-1/2 tsp for thicker*see note)
- 1 scoop Whey Protein powder or Integral Collagen (optional)
- VARIATIONS:
- Pumpkin:
- (omit cocoa/can reduce sweetener)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8-1/4 tsp ground clove, to taste
- Vanilla:
- (omit cocoa/can reduce sweetener)
- 1-2 tsp vanilla (or try other flavors such as lemon or banana)
- Salted Caramel:
- (omit cocoa/can reduce sweetener)
- 1/2 tsp caramel extract
- increase salt to scant 1/2 tsp
- Mocha:
- Use 1 cup cooled strong coffee in place of 1 cup almond milk (or if you can't have coffee, add 1 tsp coffee extract instead)
Indian-Spiced Lentils
By Kathy C.
Low in fat and high in protein, lentils are a great source of fiber and folate
- 4 teaspoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 cup lentils, dried
- 1 1/2 cups broth, chicken, fat-free, less sodium
- salt
- peppercorns, black
- 2 tablespoon parsley, fresh
Strawberry Jam Bars
By Kathy C.
Taste of Home Recipe
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 pkg. white cake mix
- 1 c. finely crushed cornflakes
- 1 c. strawberry jam or preserves (*We usually use more jam!)
One-Pan Teriyaki Chicken Veggie Bake-Whole 30
By Kathy C.
Full of flavor, nutrient-dense veggies and satisfying protein
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1-2 Tbsp. tapioca or arrowroot starch (optional - for thickening)
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast, sliced in half the long way
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz. sugar snap peas (1 small bag)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch. coins
- 1 bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushroom slices
- 2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- Cauliflower rice (store purchased or homemade)
- Sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
- Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Homemade Buffalo Sauce (Whole30)
By Kathy C.
1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat
- 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. ghee (we recommend Pure Indian Foods
- 1 Tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
Chocolate or Carob “Bar”
By Kathy C.
This versatile bar can top Grain-free Protein Bar recipe
- 8 T coconut oil (organic palm oil works well too, or butter)
- 8 T almond butter (any nut or seed butter would work)
- 1/2 cup sugar or appropriate substitute (for candida diets, xylitol and erythritol work well. Approx 6 scoops stevia extract is a good alternative.)
- 5 slightly rounded Tbsp carob or cocoa powder
- 9 tsp honey or other liquid sweetener, or adjust and use a granular sweetener (for candida diets, use vegetable glycerine)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Variation: Add 1/2 cup coconut or chopped nuts or seeds after removing from heat.
Avocado Caesar Salad Dressing
By Kathy C.
Blend all of the ingredients (except oil) together in a blender, or use a hand immersion blender
- 1/2 cup avocado
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 pinches sea salt
- 1/3 cup light oil (olive oil, grape seed oil)
Vanilla Poppy Seed Donuts With A Vanilla Bean, Lemon Glaze (grain/dairy free)
By Kathy C.
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- Donut Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour (such as Honeyville)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A scant less than 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened or liquid
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 3 whole large room temp eggs (separated)
- Vanilla Bean Lemon Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup warmed coconut butter, in a pour-able state(I used Artistana)
- 2 tablespoons light colored honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 to 1 tablspoon water to desired consistency
- 1/2 vanilla pod scraped