Ground Turkey Muffins

Ground Turkey Muffins

1 lb. extra lean ground turkey breast

1 egg white

1 whole egg

1/2 c. oats

1/2 c. diced red onion

1 tbsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 stalk of celery

Dice the celery and onion into finely chopped pieces. Add to mixture of remaining ingredients. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Fill the muffin pan 1/2 way with turkey mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until fully cooked.

Banana Nut Muffins

Banana Nut Muffins

I had some over ripe bananas that needed to be used up so I made some tasty little muffins for everyone to enjoy.

1.5 c oat flour 

2 bananas

1 egg 

1 egg white

1/3 c walnuts 

1/4 c unsweetened applesauce

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 c Brown sugar 

1 tsp canola oil 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

and a dash of cinnamon

Spray muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Put the oats in a food processor until it resembles a flour consistency. Combine all the wet ingredients (bananas, egg, egg white, applesauce, canola oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar). Mix with a mixer. Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl (oat flour,baking soda, walnuts, cinnamon). Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

Fill muffin pans half way and bake.

Greek Yogurt Substitutions

Who isn't always looking for easy ways to cut calories throughout the day? Weight loss doesn't have to involve starving yourself. There are plenty of substitutions you can make throughout the day to still enjoy delicious food without making it taste like cardboard.

Plain Greek Yogurt- can be used in place of sour cream in many recipes
They are the same equivalent in cooking (1c.=1c.).

• Spinach and Artichoke Dip
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Mixed with Ranch Dressing Powder or Onion Soup Mix to make a veggie dip or dressing
• Topping for sandwiches and tacos
• Topping for an omelett
• Chicken or Tuna Salad
• Smoothies
• Granola Bars
• Mixed with salsa and microwaved
• Mix with flavored protein powder for an extra protein boost
• In a Quiche (in place of sour cream) 
• Eat it as yogurt and sweeten it yourself (save ~15 g sugar)
• Use splenda, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of regular sugar

Blueberry Greek Yogurt

Serving Size 6 oz.

Calories 140

Fat 0

Sugar 20g

Plain Greek Yogurt

Serving Size 6 oz.

Calories 100

Fat 0

Sugar 7g