Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons sherry

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 2 inch pieces

1 – 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken juices run clear.

Diet Cranberry Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 cups reduced fat baking mix (like Bisquick)

1 cup skim milk

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 egg

Directions

Combine cranberries with the powdered sugar. Let stand for 5-6 minutes. Combine Bisquick and remaining ingredients. Stir until moistened (will be lumpy). Stir in sugared cranberries. Pour into cooking oil sprayed muffin pans. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Healthy Roasted Pepper & Turkey Sandwiches

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise

1 tablespoon brown spicy mustard

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers

2 tablespoon chopped green onions (including tops)

8 – 1 ounce slices of pumpernickel bread

3/4 pound thinly sliced smoked turkey breast

1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts

4 leaves of green leaf lettuce

Directions

Combine first four ingredients and stir until smooth. Stir in red bell peppers and green onions. Spread 1 slide of each bread slice evenly with cream cheese mixture. Top 4 bread slices evenly with turkey, sprouts and lettuce. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut in half and serve with pickle spears.

Triple Nut Smoothie Shake

Ingredients

1/3 cup cottage cheese

1 scoop vanilla whey protein

2 tbsp flax seeds

1/2 ounce almonds

1/2 ounce walnuts

1 1/2 cup ice

1/4 cup water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except water and blend on high for 2 minutes. Next, add water and blend on high for 1 minute.

Spiced and Sugared Pepitas

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

2 cups shelled pepitas

1/3 cup sugar

1 large egg white, beaten until frothy

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Low Calorie Mushroom and Scallion Chicken

Ingredients

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 small bunch scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated

1 small garlic clove, finely chopped

4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced

4 cups water

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 -inch cubes

Directions

In a very large soup pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.

Add the scallion whites and garlic; cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Pour the water into the pot. Add soy sauce and ginger. Let simmer for 2 minutes.

Place the chicken in the broth. Reduce heat to low; cover and poach until the chicken is just cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Transfer the chicken evenly to 4 bowls. Pour broth over the chicken. Garnish with the scallion greens.

(Makes 4 Servings)

High Protein New Yorker Omelet

Ingredients

6 egg whites

1 whole omega-3 egg

1 green pepper

1/2 small onion

1 slice cheddar (28 ounces)

2 tsp of coconut oil

6 oz turkey ham

Preparation

Whisk all eggs in a large bowl. Chop peppers and onions to desired size. Next, saut the onions in 2 tbsp in coconut oil. After lightly sauted, pour eggs into pan and wait a second or two so it evens out. Add peppers, cheese, and turkey ham to the top and continue to cook on low, covered for 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and enjoy!

Ultimate Oatmeal

Ingredients

1/3 cup oat bran

1/3 cup steel-cut oats

1/2 cup blueberries

1 scoop protein powder (vanilla)

1 tbsp whole flax seed

1/3 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt (if desired)

Preparation

Add oats and 3 cups of water to a large pot. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and keep covered for 15 minutes. Next, add bran and flax seed. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Add berries, cinnamon and protein powder. Stir and let stand for 3 minutes. Serve and enjoy!