Thursday, October 30, 2008

Eggnog "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Adam Schuett’s Eggnog

Ingredients:
• 2 whole eggs
• 1⁄2 cup egg whites
• 1 cup Calorie Countdown Skim Milk (M), 1/2 cup (W)
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tbsp Splenda
• Nutmeg or Pumpkin Spice to taste

Preparation:
Combine all the ingredients except the spices in a blender

Mix at low speed until well blended. For a thicker variation, add
ice to taste.

Sprinkle with nutmeg or pumpkin spice to taste. Serve chilled

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Nutty Chocolaty Frozen Bananas

Nutty Chocolaty Frozen Bananas

Ingredients:
• 4 Bananas
• 4 oz. of Unsweetened Chocolate Bar
• Splenda
• 1/8 Cup of Chopped Walnuts
• Cup of Evaporated Milk

Directions:
Boil pot of water and place pan on top of pot. Place chocolate
bars in pan and allow them to slowly melt.

Peel bananas and place them in a baking sheet lined with
parchment paper.

Once the chocolate is melted, add milk as you stir. Once it is
completely mixed, add splenda and stir.

Once the chocolate is creamy, scoop some out with a spoon and
spread it evenly on each banana. Make sure you get all sides.
Warning: this is messy, but fun. Do it with the kids!

Finally once they are all covered, sprinkle with the Walnuts. Place
in the freezer for 4-5 hours. You can have them before then, they
just won’t be frozen solid.

Women can have up to two post-workout, men can have up to 4.
Or have these anytime as a substitute for a naughty snack.

Monday, October 27, 2008

Halloween Big Greek Salad

Halloween Big Greek Salad

Salad:

• 1 head of Romaine Lettuce
• 1 Block of Feta Cheese or Feta Cheese Crumbles
• 1 Orange Pepper, sliced
• 1 White Onion, Sliced
• 1 Green Pepper Sliced
• 10-15 Black Olives, sliced
• 1-2 Tomatoes, sliced

Dressing:
• 1 tbsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 5 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 to 3 tsp. vinegar
• Garlic powder or 2 cloves of minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix salad ingredients in a bowl. Mix dressing ingredients and toss
into salad.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Cherry Cobbler "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Cherry Cobbler

Ingredients:
• 1 cup of tart pie cherries (you can also use dark sweet)
• 1 tbsp splenda
• 1/8 (W) -1/4 (M) cup of almond or any other nut meal 1 tbsp
egg white
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2-3 drops vanilla extract
• 1(W)-2 (M) scoop protein powder

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix your cherries with 1⁄2 of the
protein powder.

Place on the bottom of a sprayed small baking dish.

Mix almond meal with splenda, cinnamon, and the rest of the
protein powder.

Once dry mix is done, thoroughly mix small amounts of egg white
until the consistency is meal-like.

Flatten the mixture and place on top of the cherries, spray with
spray butter.

Bake until the top is brown and crispy about 15 minutes.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Guilt-Free Pumpkin Pie "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Guilt-Free Pumpkin Pie


Ingredients:
• 2 Graham cracker crusts (pre-made in a baking pan) (Let us know if you'd like the recipe for making your own crust)
• 1 Large can of Pumpkin Puree (Fresh Yams, & Sweet potatoes can be substituted)
• 1 12 oz. can of Fat-Free Evaporated Milk
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• 2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1tsp cloves
• (Fresh Pumpkin pie spices may be substituted)
• 4 eggs

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees

Beat 4 eggs together in a bowl

Add pumpkin puree and mix

Add spices and mix

Add mix in installments and mix until all milk is thoroughly mixed

Adjust oven heat to 350 degrees

Pour Pumpkin Pie mix into the crusts evenly.

Bake in the oven for 60-70 minutes or until a knife inserted into
the center is clean.

Cool for 2 hours outside of oven or refrigerate for 2 hours. Enjoy
with a dollop of whipped cream.

This really isn’t a meal. Therefore, no specific serving size suggested, just enjoy in moderation.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Cucumber Sandwiches - "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients:
• 1 package of Fat Free or Low Fat Cream Cheese
• Dill to taste
• 1 Packet of Italian Dressing Mix or Italian Herbs
• 100% Whole Wheat Bread or Whole Wheat Cocktail Bread
• 2 Cucumbers

Directions:
Scrape the sides of the cucumber lengthwise to create stripes.
Slice the cucumbers into thin slices. Set aside.
Mix the cream cheese and Italian Herbs. Spread the mixture thinly
onto the bread. If using cocktail bread, place one cucumber on
top and sprinkle lightly with dill.

If using one regular slice. Section off into quarters with
cucumbers. Sprinkle lightly with dill and cut into 4 sections.
Serve open faced.

Women can have up to 8 mini sandwiches and
men can have up to 16 post workout.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Oatmeal Cookies "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:
• 1 Cup Splenda or any other no calorie sweetener
• 1⁄4 cup of water
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 cups of quick oats
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 4 tbsp coconut oil, liquefied (leave at room temperature or heat
in the microwave until liquid)

Directions:
Heat oven to 380 degrees. Beat splenda, oil, water, egg, vanilla
extract together until creamy.

Combine the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly before adding
them to the creamy mixture. It will become a gooey mixture. Use
a spoon to dollop them onto a baking sheet. For smoother
cookies you may place the oats in a food processor to break them
down, but I like them chunky.

Makes 12 cookies, one cookies is a full serving of energy carbs,
so women can have 2 post-workout, men can have 4 (remember to
to add protein!).

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Sonoma Chicken Salad "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Sonoma Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
• 8 oz of grilled chicken, cooled
• 2 tsp. of poppy seeds
• 2 tbsp canola or olive oil mayo
• 1 cup of seedless red grapes
• 1-2 stalks of celery
• 1 tbsp Chopped pecans
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Chop chicken into cubes. Add celery, pecans and mayo and mix
with the chicken. Add poppy seeds, grapes, salt and pepper and
give it a quick whirl, making sure not to smash the grapes. Serve
immediately or chill in the refrigerator.

Makes two female servings and one male serving.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Creamy Pumpkin Shake "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Creamy Pumpkin Shake

Ingredients:
• 3.5 tbs. Pumpkin puree
• 1(W) - 2 (M) Scoop(s) Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
• 2/3 Cup of Ice
• 2 tbs. of cool whip lite
• 2/3 Cup of Calorie countdown fat free milk
• 2 tbs. Splenda
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream

Directions:
Put the ingredients in a blender, blend away, pour into a glass
and enjoy. Top with whipped cream and Pumpkin Pie Spice for
added flavor.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Turkey Mini Sandwiches


Turkey Mini Sandwiches

Ingredients:
• 4 oz. turkey
• 2 Slices 100% Whole Grain Bread
• 1Tsp Olive Oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Italian Herbs to taste
• Cup of Spinach

Directions:
Mix olive oil, salt and herbs. Spread onto bread. Add the other
ingredients into the sandwich. Cut the crusts off with a bread knife
and then cut into quarters.

Women can have 4 minis, men can have 8.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Simmering Pears "No Tricks Here Cookbook"

Simmering Pears

Ingredients:

• 1 firm ripe pear
• 1⁄2 a navel orange, unpeeled, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup of real orange juice
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp water
• Tbsp splenda

Directions:
Mix water, salt, splenda and orange juice and bring to a boil.

Add pear and orange and simmer, covered, until pears are
tender. Usually 15 minutes. Remove the pears and allow the
syrup to simmer uncovered until desired consistency is achieved.

Chill both the syrup and the pears. When read to serve, pour
syrup over pear and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and a little
whipped cream. Females should enjoy one pear, men should
enjoy two pears. Enjoy!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

APPLE CRISP - "No Tricks Here Cookbook"


Apple Crisp

Ingredients:
• 1 apple, cored and sliced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp splenda
• 2-3 drops vanilla extract
• 1/8 (W)- 1/4 (M) cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp egg white
• 1(W)-2(M) scoop protein powder
• Spray butter
Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Mix apples with 1⁄2 scoop protein powder
and add to bottom of a non-stick pan. The mixture will be chunky,
just mix the best you can and the chunks will dissolve in the oven.

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl then add vanilla.

Finally add egg white and mix with a spoon until you have a
crumbly mixture.

Sprinkle on top of apples and bake at 350 until apples are tender
and crust is brown (about 30 minutes).

Spray some whipped cream on top. If this is a free meal, add a
scoop of ice cream. If you really want ice cream, have 1⁄2 of this
recipe with 1⁄2 a serving of ice cream to keep servings in line.