Pumpkin, My Low-Carb Secret

Fall is around the corner and I always think of two foods. Cranberries and pumpkin. I make sure to stock up on fresh cranberries and freeze them, because I know they are not around for long. Well, unless you want to pay a fortune for a small fresh bag. ;) Don't go stocking up on actual pumpkins, they would just take up way too much space. :P Today we'll start with pumpkin since I have been making a recipe with it quite often on school days. Who would have known that pumpkin is so low in carbs? For the amount that I use in many of my recipes, a little goes such a long way. Now... read more 7 comments

High-Protein Iced Cappuccino

I recently took a trip to Canada and while I was there a dear friend introduced me to Tim Horton's and their Iced Cappuccino. I'm not sure if I should thank her or not, because I quickly became addicted. :lol: Thanks a lot Clare!! :razz: Now anyone that knows me should know that I HATE to 'drink' my calories. I mean, sure I like my protein shakes, but I am not about to waste calories on a regular soda. So even taking out the cream, this little heaven in a cup is still 250 calories and about 60 carbs, all being sugar. :shock: I knew that my heaven in a cup would not be around in my diet for... read more 4 comments

Cottage Cheese 'Creamer'

Do you ever feel like your protein shakes taste a little watery? One way to make them better is by making sure you buy a good tasting protein powder. See here Another way, is to add a little creamer. Creamer??!! What??!! Okay, I'm not saying to add real creamer. :lol: That just adds extra fat and calories we don't need. ;)

This is my homemade version of half and half or creamer. I love adding a little bit to my protein shakes to give it just a little more of a creamy flavor. I usually whip up a large container of it and use it throughout the week.

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Breakfast For Everyone-Pumpkin Pancakes

Just a quick blog post this morning. As I was getting ready to make breakfast for the kids, I decided instead of just whipping up their pancakes, I would weigh out what amounts I use and post it up. I make this one often, so I usually just 'eyeball' the amounts. Here is what I used this morning: Pumpkin Pancakes

3 egg whites 15 g vanilla protein powder (1/2 scoop) 30 g old fashion oats 60 g (1/4 cup) canned pumpkin 2-3 g sugar-free fat free cheesecake pudding mix dash of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice splenda or stevia to taste (optional) This makes 5 pancakes, and even my kids will eat them!! [gallery columns="2"]

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