#low carb recipes
If you are craving unhealthy food, and want to eat junk.. may I suggest you make these delicious low calories chicken fingers instead? This will totally satisfy the craving and will save you at least 400 calories over regular deep fried chicken fingers (not to mention fat…carbs… and a host of other unhealthy ingredients)!
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed
Dash of black pepper
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Slice chicken breast into 3 by ¾-inch strips.
2. Combine egg, honey, and mustard in small dish. In a separate dish, stir together corn flake crumbs and pepper.
2. Take chicken strips and cover in the egg mixture; roll in cornflake-crumb mixture to coat strips entirely. Arrange chicken strips on an ungreased baking sheet (you may wish to use parchment paper).
3. Bake about 12-14 minutes, or until outsides are golden and chicken is no longer pink.
Nutrition Info (per serving): 212 calories, 23g protein, 23g carbohydrate, 3g fat (1g saturated), 0g fiber
Chocolate Protein Muffins
These make a great breakfast food or even pre-workout snack if you want to get some protein & carbs in for energy! These are a super delicious and healthy alternative to Chocolate Muffins, with only 60-110 calories each (depending on size) and plenty of protein!
Yields: 12 large muffins, or 24 small muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 and ¾ cup oats
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-½ tsp. baking powder
- 1-½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup sugar substitute (like Splenda granular) OR ¼ cup + 2 tbs stevia
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or even better – dark chocolate chunks for antioxidant power!)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with foil cupcake liners, or spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a blender, (or food processor), mix all of the ingredients together, except for the chocolate chips. Blend until oats are ground and mixture is smooth.
- Place mixture in a bowl and gently stir in the chocolate chips. Scoop mixture into prepared muffin pans.
- Place muffins tins in the oven for approximately 15 minutes.
- Let cool & enjoy!!!
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Lunch Idea: Quinoa Salad
Sometimes finding new lunch ideas is hard, especially when trying to eat healthy. I dont always feel like a plain salad, and defintiely don’t want my leftovers from last night!
This salad is full of fresh veggies and healthy carbohydrates that will give you protein and lots of energy to get through your day! Enjoy :)
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth (can substitute with water)
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 cup chick peas
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ red pepper, chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
Crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
5 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Celtic sea salt and ground pepper to taste
Directions
1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth/water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa softens and liquid evaporates — about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and place in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper and set aside.
3. Once quinoa is cool, add remaining ingredients and gently toss. Divide and serve.
**Tip: you can also add some hemp seeds for added protein :)
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