Muscular Macaroons

Muscular Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

So as we have established in the past I really enjoy sweets and for the first time last week I had a coconut macaroon (shocking I know!) and my oh my did I fall in love! Naturally I always break food down in my head and try to think of ways to make it better for you. This way we don’t feel as guilty eating it and it won’t show up 2 days later on our booties, thighs, tummy, ect ect haha! This recipe took a few trial and errors until I reached the consistency and nutrition I wanted to achieve. I hope you enjoy my version of the coconut macaroon after we gave it a little weight lifting program. This “Muscular Macaroon” is ready to personal train our bodies by giving us a healthy, delicious treat  while accomplishing our fitness goals in the processJ. Remember Abs are made in the kitchen friends! So let’s get our baking caps on and take another step towards a happy tummyJ.

Sweet Grocery List:

8oz unsweetened shredded coconut

1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

6 Large Egg Whites

Pinch of Cream of TarTar (literally just a sprinkleJ)

1/8 Tsp. Sea Salt (or ¼ Tsp. of regular table Salt)

2 C Stevia In the Raw (You can use any of your favorite zero sugar sweetener, I chose Stevia because it has the lowest carb content….always a method to my madness!)

2.5oz Soy Protein (I like to get my Soy Protein from Sprouts (110 calories, 1.5g Fat, 25g Protein, 0 Carbs per ounce) – You can also just use your everyday protein powder! Vanilla would be delightful! – Remember Zero Carb!!)

PAM – Naturally ♥

6 Egg Whites, Stevia, Unsweetened Coconut, Soy protein, Sea Salt
Non-stick Spray, Cream of TarTar, Vanilla Extract

Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos:

Large Baking Sheet (Non-stick is perfect!!)

Mixer with Whisk Attachment

Large Mixing Bowl

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cup

Spatula

Positive Mental Attitude “PMA” (PMA is a must to maintain a healthy active lifestyle)

Don't Forget your Spatula!!!

Directions to Deliciously Skinny Goodies:

Place 6 Egg whites, Sea Salt, Vanilla Extract, Cream of TarTar and Stevia in your large mixing bowl

Whip with your electric mixer on medium speed for approximately a minute or until your mixture forms stiff peaks (like meringue…Yum Meringue ha ha)

Add your protein powder and mix until it reaches a smooooooth texture

With your spatula stir in the shredded coconut and stir until it reaches an even consistency.

Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes

Preheat oven to 300 degrees while you are waiting for your dough to chill

30 minutes later…..

Spray your baking sheet with PAM

Portion out your dough into heaping tablespoons and roll into ball form with your palms

Place each cookie onto the baking sheet (Should Yield 24 Cookies)

Place your baking sheet onto the middle rack in your oven

Mix, Stir, Spray, Shape, Bake....

After 13-15 minutes remove your cookies from the oven (they should be golden brown on the bottom – we do not want to overcook them because they will become hard and dry)

They top of the cookie will not look dark at all
The bottom should be golden brown
Delicious!!!

Let your cookies cool and clean up! Mmmmm Piece of Cake! Or cookie J …Enjoy

The Skinny on the Nutrition:

Yields 24 Cookies

Serving Size – 1 Cookie

Calories……………………… 78.5

Carbs…………………………. 3g

Fat…………………………….. 6.5g

Protein………………………. 5g

Sugar…………………………. 0.5g

Fiber………………………….. 1g

**Note – Nutrition is based off of brand recommendation and serving size

Want to make it even Sweeter!?!?!?!

Melt a few squares at a time of Simply Lite Sugar Free Dark Chocolate in a microwavable safe bowl in 30 second intervals until it is liquid form.

Dip one Cookie at a time covering half of it with melted chocolate

Let dry / Harden on wax or foil paper for about 20 minutes

Repeat until you have covered the amount of cookies desired J

Add to Your Skinny Nutrition the amount of squares used by the cookies dipped.

(3 Squares:

100 Calories, 8g Fat, 15 Carbs, 0g Sugar, 1g Protein:

Divided by 6 Cookies:

Equals

Per Cookie – 16.5 Calories, 1.33g Fat, 2.5 Carbs, 0g Sugar, .17g Protein

added to Current Cookie Nutrition…..Make Sense?? Good!)

MmmmmMmmmMmmmm



I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!! ♥



Thank You for Stopping by and we hope to see you for Dinner Next week!!!

XOXO

Magan

Irvine Lake Mud Run 2012
Team: Fit and Filthy
♥ Love these Ladies ♥

Better than Mom's Meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf



I have never been a fan of meatloaf and when we were kids we would ask "what's for dinner?" and every once in a while my mom would tell us "Meatloaf" I would be thinking of 50 ways to get that off my plate and not in my mouth! So I was pleasantly surprised when I made this little creation for dinner and ended up loving it! I also cut out any idea, remnant and trace of putting ketchup on this for a few reasons one being I think ketchup is gross and it has a ton of sugar! Reason being more the first one than the second haha! This recipe is so basic and so simple you will have it prepped and put in the oven in less than 10 minutes! We will have to get our hands a little dirty so roll up those sleeves and let's hit the kitchen!

Skinny Grocery List:

Make that list and Check it twice! Let's try to not hit the candy isle :)

20oz Jennie-O 99/1 Extra Lean Ground Turkey

1 1/2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb Spice

1 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic Salt

1/2 Tsp. Dried Basil

2 Large Egg Whites (3 Small)

8oz Tomato Sauce (Great Brand to look for is Sprouts Organic Tomato Sauce) Look at the Sugar and carb content before you buy this - a lot of brands have too too too much sugar! Remember sugar turns into FAT!

PAM


Turkey Loaf Basics
Remember Your Non-Stick Spray :)



Tools to Turkey Heaven:

Medium Mixing Bowl

Measuring Spoons - Remember measuring everything is what creates changes!

Bread Pan - I always like to use Glass baking Dishes - Easier to clean and watch the progress while it's cooking.

Mixing Spoon

Your Hands :) - (Optional) Make sure they are clean because we are mixing our meat and spices with those little mitts!

Cookie Sheet with Lip (Optional) - See Directions



Don't forget those little Mitts :)



Directions to Skinny Results Big Taste:
Note: I am a garlic Lover so if you want to cut back on any of the garlic, go for it!

- Preheat oven to 405 Degrees

- Mix with your hands or with a mixing spoon Egg whites, Turkey, 1 Tbsp. Garlic Salt, 1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb

- Mix in with a Spoon 5oz Tomato Sauce (little over half the Can)

1) Mix Spices, Eggs and Turkey 2 - 3) Stir in 5oz Sauce
4) Grab Your Non-Stick Spray :)

- Spray your Bread Pan generously with Non-Stick Cooking Spray

- Pack Turkey Mixture into the Pan Tightly avoiding most of the air pockets

- Top Loaf with the remainder of your Tomato Sauce, 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic Salt, 1/2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb and 1/2 Tsp. Dried Basil

- Lightly stir together over the Turkey Loaf

- Cover with Foil

5) Coat Pan with Non-Stick Spray 6) Pack Turkey Mixture into Pan Tightly
7) Top with Sauce and Spices - Stir 8) Cover with Foil

- Next I suggest to Pull out a Cookie Sheet and Place your Turkey Pan on top of this to prevent any spillage into your oven. You will thank me! I know my Cleaning Lady Does I do!

- Place on your Middle Rack and set timer for 50 Minutes (If it needs more baking time add 10 Minutes)

- Remember to Clean up and do those Dishes so we can enjoy our dinner sooner!

Place on Cookie Sheet and Set on Middle Rack in your Oven

- After your timer has expired remove loaf from oven (HOT!!) and check your turkey if it is fully cooked. (Should not show any signs of "Pink")
- Drain Excess water from your pan (Careful!!!) (Some of the toppings will drain with this, which is ok. If you see any white build up on the top of your loaf remove with a spoon or fork)

Drain and Remove any White Build up
Set for approx 10 Minutes

- Let your Loaf set for approximately 10 Minutes before serving.
- Set the Table and Enjoy! Mmmm Mmmm Meat Loaf! Pairs great with Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans! Deliciously Skinny Dinner! YUM

Skinny on the Nutrition:

Yields 5 Servings (about 4oz each)

Calories.................................... 133

Fat............................................ 1.5g

Carbs........................................ 1g

Sugar........................................<1g

Protein...................................... 27.5g

Fiber......................................... <1g

***All Nutrition is based off serving sizes and brand recommendations

Thank you for checking out this week's recipe! See you again next week!!!

XOXO

Magan

My Very First Competition August 13th 2011

The Stuffed Skinny Chick

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This is a recipe I have made in the past and everyone LOVED it! Eating clean can really really really suck get very monotonous eating the same bland foods over and over and over and over and over and after a while chicken just starts to taste terrible, gaging it down! So I took something that is oh so good for you and made it taste oh so good too! You will notice that we are using goat cheese again, because cheese is delicious! the reason we use goat cheese is because it is low carb and zero sugar. Most dairy products are higher in sugar and carbs but with goat cheese it may be higher in fat but it has so much more flavor and is so much better for you! Lets give the cows a few days off ;). The prep time with this dish is pretty minimal so lets get started!

Grocery List:

2 8oz Chicken Breasts
4oz Soft Goat Cheese (Plain or Herbs and Garlic is yum yum yummy too!)
4oz Hickory Smoked (Honey Roasted) Jennie-O Deli Turkey
1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard (Any spicy mustard is great!)
2 Tsp. Garlic Salt
1 Tsp. Basil
1 Tbsp. Bread Crumbs
Pam
2 Tbsp. Scallions (Optional) These add a lot of great flavor and zest...I say go for it!

Skinny Groceries!

Tools to Success:

Cutting Board
Large Kitchen Knife (needed to flatten and cut chicken)
Mixing Bowl (Small is perfect!)
Spatula or Fork (needed to mix your delicious filling!)
Scale (measuring and weighing your food is so important to dieting success)
Small Bowl (Small small small - needed to mix crumbs and spices)
Measuring Spoons
Bread Pan
Tooth Picks (4-5)

Tools for Prep

Directions to Goodness:

- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees
- Clean each chicken breast (remove all fat and any skin ect) We don't like FAT!!! BAD FAT BAD!
- Flip chicken over so inside of breast is facing up
- Use the Dull side of your knife (Opposite of cutting side) and hammer over chicken tenderizing and flattening it. Please be careful to not cut yourself and or over tenderize chicken. (Should be approx 1/2" thick)
- In your mixing bowl mix goat cheese, mustard and 1 tsp. garlic
- Weigh 4oz of Turkey Deli Meat and cut into small squares
- Add Turkey to Goat Cheese Mixture


1.) Clean Chicken 2.) Tenderize
 3.) Opposite Side is still intact 4.) Top w/ Mixture



1.) Mix Goat Cheese, Mustard and Spices 2.) Add Turkey
3.a) Top with Mixture and Chives 3.b) No Chives (optional)

- Top Mixture onto Tenderized side of Chicken
- Roll Chicken - This step is hard, just be gentle and tuck in the mixture as you roll
- Pin Chicken with toothpicks to hold in place
- Spray your bread pan with Pam (No Stick!)
- Place both Breasts in pan snugly and top with any mixture that may have fallen out
- Cover Pan with Foil
- Place in the middle rack of your oven
- Bake at 375 Degrees for 30 minutes

Pin Your Chicken
Cover and Place in Middle on the Rack

- While Chicken is cooking Mix Bread Crumbs, 1 tsp. Garlic and Basil - Set Aside (Start on those dishes and clean up so you can enjoy your meal right away! (:   )
- Remove from Oven (Careful!!! HOT!!!)
- Remove foil and drain excess water (Make sure chicken does not slide out of the pan) (Leave a small amount of water in the bottom the pan - Approx 1/4")
- Top Chicken evenly with Bread Crumbs
- Spray with Pam and Return to Oven uncovered for 13-15 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown

1.) Mix Bread Crumbs and Spices 2.) Remove from Oven
3.) Drain water and Leave 1/4" at the bottom
4.) Top with Crumbs and Spray with Pam

- Remove from oven (HOT!!!) and let cool for approx 10 Minutes - YAY Dinner Time!!!!

Skinny on the Nutrition:

Yields 4 Servings

Calories...............................229

Carbs...................................4g

Fat.......................................8g

Sugar...................................1g

Protein.................................33g

Fiber....................................0g

***All nutrition is based on brand recommendation and serving size


This Meal is great with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (See - I Can't Believe it's not Mashed Potatoes)!!!

Thank you for Stopping by! Hope you love your dinner tonight and we will see you next week!

XOXO

Magan

Christmas Time in Wisconsin
1 <3 WI

Proof is in the Protein

Homemade Protein Bars So I have been on the search for a low carb, high protein protein bar for quite some time, although I have come across a few that have come close to my requirements, I just haven't found one that I don't feel guilty after eating it. I decided to cut out all the ingredients that not even the creator of the Protein Bar can pronounce and cook up my own sweet and salty goodness! We are taking natural peanut butter, nuts, seeds, a highly recommended protein powder and a few other odds and ends to create a bar that is trainer and Mom approved! I brought my new creation into our Phenomenal Fitness Gym and received a positive reaction with some very smiley faces! This guiltless goody doesn't come up short on the nutrition calculator or your performance in the gym! Now let’s hit the kitchen and get cookin' good lookin'! Your Grocery List: 1 C Laura Scudder Natural Peanut Butter

3/4 C Chopped Almonds (Buy in Bulk Friends! Cheap Cheap Cheap)

16 Servings of Nectar Sweets Chocolate Truffle (or your favorite Zero Carb Protein Powder! Approximately 8 Scoops on average) - Thank You to Joel and Sherry of Nutristop (Aliso Viejo) for providing me with all this Yummy Protein!

1/2 C Flax

1/2 C Walden Farms Maple Syrup (No Walden Farms? Try 2 Tbsp. of  Splenda’s  Sugar Free Brown Sugar mixed with 1/3 C Hot Water)

1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

1 Tsp. Cinnamon

1/4 C Raw Pepitas (What are Pepitas? They’re a shelled pumpkin seed and their nutrition is phenomenal!) Substitution? Your choice – Sunflower Seeds, More Almonds, Peanuts, Walnuts ect…Remember that this changes your nutrition!)

1/8 Tsp. Sea Salt (1/4 Tsp. of Table Salt)

1/2 C Rolled Oats (Optional – We will not be adding these to our recipe today but they are a great option!!!) PAM

1/2 C water Remember Oatmeal is Optional ;) Tools to Tackle these Bars Medium Mixing Bowl 13” x 9” Glass Pan – You can use a larger pan if you choose; Your bars will just be thinner. If you do please cut 1-2 minutes off of your baking time for each pan size upgrade J ) Mixing Spoon – I like to use a fork ;) Measuring Cups Measuring Spoons Knife (Chop our Almonds and Cut our Bars – I like to use a pizza cutter to cut the bars and Butcher knife for the Almonds) Wax Paper (Optional) The Basics Directions to Protein Bliss Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Mix Peanut Butter (Warm in microwave for 20-30 seconds to soften), Syrup, Water, Vanilla Extract, Protein Powder, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Mix Well (let’s give those arms a workout!) Chop almonds into halves and quarters (If you want them finer…go for it!) Mix Almonds, Flax and Pepitas into wet mixture. Mix Well Spray your glass pan with PAM generously (No Stick! Makes washing Dishes Easier!) Pour Mixture evenly into pan (almost done!) Place pan on Middle Shelf and Bake for 6-8 minutes (The top of the Bars will look dry, poke with a fork in the middle and if it comes out clean they are done….Oooo Yum!) Middle Shelf for Perfect Baking! Your Bars should look like the Bottom Picture - Perfection! Let Cool for 1 Hour or let cool for 10 minutes and place in the refrigerator for an additional 30 Minutes. Clean Up our Mess and Get ready to cut and Portion our bars! I suggest wrapping them in wax paper or placing them into baggies. I also suggest refrigerating them for longer shelf life and easier to eat J. Great for Parties! The Skinny on the Nutrition Yields 16 Bars Serving Size 1 Bar Calories...............................203 Carbs..................................6.75g Fat......................................14g Sugar..................................<1g Protein................................12.5g Fiber...................................3.75g ***Nutrition is based on brand recommendations and serving size To Lower Fat Content use a reduced fat peanut butter. The Skinny on the Nutrition (With Oats) Yields 16 Bars Serving Size 1 Bar Calories...............................212 Carbs..................................8.5g Fat......................................14.25g Sugar..................................<1g Protein................................12.75g Fiber...................................4g ***Nutrition is based on brand recommendations and serving size So let’s make this extra delicious! Sweeten it up! Who Loves Chocolate?!?!? “I Do I Do I Do” (I swear I dreams about chocolate! Haha) Chocolate is our Friend Forever and will never let us down <3 Sugar Free Chocolate Protein Bar aka “Grab and Go Sweet Heaven” Ingredients: 1 Simply Lite Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Bar I would marry the Creator of this in a heartbeat! Directions: Break up your Sugar Free Chocolate Bar and place into a microwavable safe bowl Heat on 30-45 Second intervals stirring between every 30-45 seconds (Be sure not to scorch the chocolate! Omigosh…that would be chocolate abuse!) After Chocolate is fully Melted drizzle over Bars lightly Place in your refrigerator for approximately 30 – 40 minutes or until chocolate has hardened Cut bars into 16 Servings and Enjoy! Add to your Skinny Nutrition: Serving Size - 1 Bar Calories........................ 25 Carbs........................... 3.75g Fat............................... 2g Sugar........................... 0g Protein......................... 0g Fiber............................ <1g ***Nutrition is based on brand recommendations and serving size

Thank you for Stopping by! Hope to see you again next week ;)

XOXO

Magan

Strong is the New Skinny

Image by Hibmages

"Les Crêpes Bas de Carb" (Low Carb Crepes)

"Les Crêpes Bas de Carb" French for "Low Carb Crepes"




Delicious Crepes and Two Meal Creations

 
This recipe is so awesome because it can be made for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack and of course dessert!!! So many options for this little guy ;). The crepe (Cousin of our friend "the pancake") can be made several different ways but this version is made with egg whites, no dairy, no butter, no flour, no sugar and is low carb (but of course!). When I made these my mind was going wild with the ideas and variations for such a simple little creation! Get your whisking arm ready friends because we are going to stir up a storm of deliciousness! To the Kitchen!

Your Grocery List
Make your list and check it twice :)

3 Egg Whites (Protein!)
1/4 Tsp Sea Salt (1/2 Tsp Regular Salt - I love options)
1 C Rolled Oats (Remember Buying at a "Scoop Your Own" Bulk Items Store Saves Moola! $$)
1/2 C Unsweetened Almond Milk (Silk is a great brand - Low Calories - 35)
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 C Water
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract (Optional - Needed if Making a Sweeter Crepe - I would Buy it haha)
PAM - You came into my life and we fell in love :)

Ingredients - Soon to Be Crepes

Tools to Tackle Our Project with Success
Blender (Blending our Oats for Flour)
Whisk
Spatula
Skillet - Pan (Non-Stick Preferably)
Mixing Bowl (Medium)
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoons
Knife (Chopping - Dicing - Slicing)
Cutting Board

Gadgets and Gizmos

Directions to Reach our Fitness Goals

- Measure out 1 C of Rolled Oats
- Place Oats into Blender and Pulse On high until it reaches a fluffy "Flour" like texture.
- In a Medium Bowl Mix all of your ingredients except the "Flour" Oats
- After all your Wet Ingredients are mixed well add your Oats and Whisk until smooth (No Lumps or Bumps - We don't want lumps on our booties, bellies, thighs or our crepes :P )
- Heat your Pan on Medium - High Heat
- Once Pan is hot spray generously with PAM (No Stick!!!)
- Measure out a 1/4 C of our batter and pour into the heated pan (Crepe Should be 6-8" in Diameter)
- Heat Crepe for approximately 2 minutes prior to flipping (Be very careful - these little guys are delicate)
- Flip and Cook for additional 1-2 Minutes
 (I like to place my cooked crepes on wax paper until all the batter is used - yields 8 crepes)
- All Done! That was too easy right!!! Time to Clean up our mess :) Now you Can ENJOY!

I Love Golden Brown Crepes Yes I Do!!!

     See Below For Dinner and Dessert Ideas!!!!

The Skinny on the Nutrition
Yields 8 Crepes
Serving Size 1 Crepe

Calories...............................62

Carbs..................................7

Fat......................................2.5

Sugar..................................0

Protein................................2.5

Fiber...................................1

***Nutrition is based on brand recommendations and serving size

Alright so lets Fill this Bad Boy!!!

Chicken, Spinach and Feta Crepe (So Frickin' Good!)

Ingredients:
3 oz Free Range Chicken Breast (Grilled or Baked)
1/4 C Spinach (Greens are Good Folks!)
1 Tbsp Fat Free Feta (I prefer President Brand great flavor!)

Delicious Directions:
- Grill your Chicken until cooked through
- Dice into small bite size pieces
- Lay your Crepe Flat and Add Spinach - Spread evenly across Crepe
- Layer chicken on top of your spinach
- Sprinkle with that Delicious Fat Free Feta
- Fold and Enjoy!!!! (I added a little cracked pepper on mine...Mmm Mmm)

Chicken and Greens Make us a Lean Mean Workout Machine!

Add to Your Skinny Nutrition:


Calories...............................90

Carbs..................................0

Fat......................................0

Sugar..................................0

Protein................................22

Fiber...................................0

***Nutrition is Based off of Portions and Brand Recommendations


Low Fat Strawberry Cream Cheese Crepes (My Favorite!)

Ingredients:
1/4 C Sliced Strawberries
2 Tbsp Fat Free Cream Cheese (Philadelphia is a Reliable Brand for Taste and Nutrition)

Directions:
( I Suggest adding 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract to your Crepe Batter to create a sweeter Crepe)
- Let your Cream Cheese Soften (Room Temperature)
   Tip: If you Spread your Cream Cheese on the warm Crepe it will spread easier and evenly
- Spread your Cream Cheese evenly across your Crepe
- Slice the Strawberries into bite size pieces and layer on top of your Cream Cheese
  (Add some Cinnamon or Stevia to your Cream Cheese...Mmm Mmm Jazz it Up!)
- Fold and Enjoy! Yum Yum Yum Yum Dessert is the Best!

Yummy in my Oh So Hungry Tummy!

Add to Your Skinny Nutrition:


Calories...............................42

Carbs..................................5

Fat......................................0

Sugar..................................3

Protein................................4

Fiber...................................1
***Nutrition is Based off of Portions and Brand Recommendations



Thank You for Stopping by and I hope to see you again next week!!!

Cheers

XOXO

Magan

Your's Truly