Peanut Butter Protein Spread “skinny spread”

1 – 8 oz Fat free plain cream cheese, softened

1 scoop protein

1 Tbsp + 1 tsp sugar free-fat free

Instant Vanilla pudding mix, dry

3 Tbsp almond milk
In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese, protein & dry pudding mix until smooth. Add almond milk at low speed until mixed together then high speed for 1 minute. Scrap the sides and mix on high for another 1 minute. Refrigerate. Makes about 16 Tablespoons

Macros- 1 TBSP = Calories 47

1.1 Fat 4.5 Carbs 4.3 Protein

Turkey Muffins

Preheat oven 350

In large bowl combine:

1 package (16 oz.) extra lean ground turkey

1 small zucchini, grated

½ cup old-fashioned oatmeal

1 medium tomato, cubed

2 egg whites

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper

Mix until all ingredients are distributed evenly. Divide evenly in 12 muffin tin.

Cook for 20-22 minutes or until cooked through.

Macros per muffin-

10P/3C/1F/59calories

Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground chicken or extra lean ground turkey

2 shallots, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons liquid aminos

1-tablespoon rice vinegar

1-tablespoon sesame oil

1-tablespoon creamy natural almond butter

1-tablespoon water

1-tablespoon honey (optional)

2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (found in Asian aisle)

4 green onions, sliced

8-oz. can water chestnuts, chopped

8 large butter or iceberg lettuce leaves

Instructions:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, shallots, salt and pepper and cook, breaking chicken or turkey apart with a spatula, until the meat is almost cooked through. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for an additional 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a microwaveable bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter, water, honey and chili garlic sauce. Microwave on high in two 15-second intervals, stirring after each one.
  2. Add the liquid mixture to the chicken mixture and stir until combined. Add the green onions and water chestnuts. Stir until combined and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until heated through.
  3. Remove from heat and divide the chicken mixture between the lettuce leaves. Top with the chopped green onions and enjoy!

Macros:  Serves 8

2 oz. meat mixture=P12/C9/F7/153 calories