Caprese Sandwich Snack- 80 calories

This beats the pants off of any 100 calorie snack pack out there! Basil has anti-inflammatory properties and is also a natural antibiotic, the cheese has calcium for strong bones and the tomatoes have shown to prevent certain types of cancer and prevent wrinkles! So this not only fills you up, but it keeps you healthy and beautiful.This dish is delicious, light and addictive! Now that tomatoes are in season we have to take advantage, when tomatoes are out of season they are expensive, but more importantly not full flavor so fill up this summer and enjoy.Makes one snack- 2 slices Tomato-use what you have I had Beefsteak 1 thin slice of Buffalo Mozzarella Handful Basil- as much or little as you like basil is zero calories 1/4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar Salt and Pepper to tastePlace 1 tomato slice on a plate, top with mozzarella then basil and finally the other tomato slice. Drizzle over oil and vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste. Done. Now I know I called it a sandwich, but you will want to use a fork and knife for this one. Dig in! Calories: 80 Fat: 5 Fiber: .5 Protein: 7 Carbs: 2

Apple Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes 43 calories

Who doesnt love pancakes? These are so easy and fast you will want to make them every weekend. Have left overs? Put in the toaster on low the next day and breakfast is served!Apple sauce, cinnamon and almond milk all boost your metabolism making this a smart choice for breakfast. Want to keep your metabolism roaring all day? Try myVeggie Smothered Baked Potatofor lunch,Spicy Tacosfor dinner andRocky Mountain Browniesfor dessert. All these meals will naturally boost your metabolism, check out the picture at the bottom of this post for more metabolism boosting foods.Makes 20 pancakesIngredients: 4 oz Unsweetened Apple Sauce (the little cups are 4 oz) 1 cup Almond Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Eggs 1 1/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar 4 teaspoons Baking Powder 3/4 teaspoon Salt 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional: Maple Syrup- adds only 53 calories per tbsp.Get started:In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon set aside. In a medium bowl combine the milk, apple sauce, eggs and vanilla and whisk well. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to an hour, it will rise and fluff up a little.Heat a griddle or large skillet on medium, spray with cooking spray and using a ladle pour your pancakes, once they bubble all over it is time to flip. Never squish down only flip once, good pancakes are fluffy because they have been treated with care.Nutrition iformation:Each serving (approximately 1 pancake) has: Calories: 43 Fat: .5 Fiber: .25 Protein: 1.5 Carbs: 7

Blended Mocha Cappuccino 122 calories

I had a friend come over who loves Starbucks, so this was my excuse to come up with a low-calorie substitution like I really need an excuse! It is delicious and easy, has protein and calcium and really gives you that kick of caffeine you craving.I made it with myFat Free Chocolate Syrup, free of preservatives and thickening agents and even more delicious and rich than Hersheys Syrup!Compare this to a Mocha Frappuccino at Starbucks at 500 Calories.Makes 2 large drinks.Ingredients: 1 cup Strong Black Coffee 1 cup Almond Milk 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt 4 tbspChocolate Syrup- plus more for drizzling over top 1 cup Ice Organic Whipped Cream- optional and not included in nutrition belowGet started:In a blender combine all ingredients and give it a whirl until everything is incorporated and ice is smooth, about 1- 2 minutes. Pour into glasses and serve.Nutrition information:Each serving (approximately 1 drink) has: Calories: 122 Fat: 1 Fiber: 2.5 Protein: 1 Carbs: 26*** NOTE: USE ALREADY BREWED COFFEE, NOT GROUNDS! ***Comparison to Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino: Calories: 500 Fat: 17 Fiber: 0 Protein: 7 Carbs: 83

Cherry Almond Biscotti- 67 calories

Can you think of any better afternoon snack than a Biscotti cookie and a cup of tea? This was my first try at my favorite cookie and it was a home run! Crunchy and sweet with a strong almond hit that will make your eyes roll in the back of your head with the first bite.I know many of my readers have nut allergies, read below I have some substitutions for you.Makes 18 cookies-1 cup Flour1/4 cup Chopped Almonds3/4 tsp Baking Powder1/4 tsp Salt1/3 cup Sugar1 large Egg2 tsp Vanilla Extract1 tsp Almond Extract1 tsp Lemon Juice2 tsp Water1/3 cup Dried CherriesPreheat oven to 350 and cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.In a medium bowl combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt. Set aside.In a standing mixer or with a handheld mixer whisk the egg and sugar on medium until thick and pale about 5 minutes. Reduce to low and add in vanilla, almond extract water and lemon juice. Then add in (slowly) the flour mixture, then the cherries and move to the cookie sheet. With your hands (get them wet so the dough doesnt stick) mold into a rectangle, think a piece of paper folded in half length wise. Bake until slightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes.Remove from oven and let cool on baking tray for 10 minutes, but leave the oven on we are not done with it. Move the large cookie to a cutting board, remove parchment carefully from bottom. Slice into 1/3 inch cookies lengthwise and place back on tray cut sides up. Bake for 5 minutes, flip over and bake for another 5-8 minutes. As they cool they will crisp up more, but they are divine right out of the oven slightly soft inside with a crisp exterior plus youve gotta do a taste test rightEach Biscotti has:Calories: 67Fat: 1Fiber: .5Protein: 1.5Carbs: 12Chocolate, Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie 151 calories

I have been getting a lot of requests for smoothies, I am not a huge fan of powdered protein. It just doesnt seem all natural to me, I would rather use ingredients that naturally have high protein like Almond Butter and Almond Milk. Both these ingredients also boost metabolism, score! Im sure there is a protein powder out there with no chemicals, preservatives or fake sweeteners but what works for me is all natural ingredients, period!The night before you make this, peel and cut a banana into three pieces. Place in a Ziploc bag and place in the freezer until the next day and while you do that whip up a batch of myFat Free Chocolate Syrup. It only takes 10 minutes and it has no chemicals, preservatives or chemical derived thickening agents (Hersheys has all this).Makes 9 servings.Ingredients:Makes 2 smoothies (or one BIG one)- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 frozen Banana 1 tbsp HomemadeFat Free Chocolate Syrup 1 tbsp Almond Butter 1 large handful iceGet started:In a blender combine the frozen banana, milk, chocolate syrup, almond butter and ice and blend That was easy!

Move to 2 cute glasses or travel cups and enjoy. By all means if you are super hungry have the entire thing and it will only be 302 calories. Watch out for the brain freeze!Nutrition information:Each serving has: Calories: 151 Fat: 5 Fiber: 3.5 Protein: 3 Carbs: 24

Giant Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies 172 caloriesTry it, you cant say Breakfast Cookies without smiling. TheseGiant Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookiesare great for the family on the run, they travel well and you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning. I originally was going to make these into 30 little cookies last night, then my husband called and asked if we could go out for dinner so I finished with the batter and placed it in the fridge. Well, dinner went late and I totally forgot to make the cookies until the next morning and that is how they became Giant Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies. The oatmeal and cinnamon both boost your metabolism, this makes for a great way to get heart healthy oatmeal into your diet!If you want to make 30 little cookies that will work great too, just bake for 10-15 minutes and use a tablespoon to make them into ping-pong sized balls. Also try myPeaches and Cream Oatmeal Cookies, they are delicious and always the hit at parties!Makes 15 Giant Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast cookies.Ingredients: cup organic all-purpose flour tsp baking soda tsp sea salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter at room temp 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce 2 cups quick oats 1 cup Raisins 1 tsp CinnamonGet started:Spray 2-3 cookie sheets with baking spray. In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. Add in apple sauce and cup of water. Now you can add the dry flour mixture, mix until just combined. Add in the oats and raisins and mix until just combined. Place in fridge for 15 minutes minimum or overnight.Pre-heat oven to 350, using an ice cream scoop dollop out tennis ball sized (YEP!) dollops of cookie dough, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.Nutrition information:Each serving (1 cookie) has: Calories: 172 Fat: 2 Fiber: 2 Protein: 2 Carbs: 34

Nutty Banana Roll Ups- 88 calories

Here is a snack you will love as much as your kids will. Bananas are full of potassium and the almond butter is lower in calories and sugar than peanut butter but still high in protein. I love almond butter, it has a chocolate taste and goes great withbananas and toastfor breakfast. You can share this recipe with your kids too, its perfect for kid friendly cooking and family time in the kitchen.Makes 3 roll ups-1 Whole Wheat Tortilla1 Banana1 tbsp Almond ButterCover one side of the tortilla with almond butter leaving 1/2 inch along the edges for spillage. Top with banana and drizzle on honey. Roll up by placing one edge of the tortilla on the banana and roll up gently pressing the seal. Cut into 3 portions and serve.

Each roll up has:Calories: 88Fat: 2.5Fiber: 4Protein: 2.5Carbs: 12.5

Skinny Almond Latte 47 caloriesI get questions daily asking what kind of coffee creamer I use, but I dont use one I just make myself a fancy latte in under 2 minutes! All you need to make these lattes is asmall whiskand a minute or two of you time.Try them out yourself, want a vanilla latte? Just take out thealmond extractand double thevanilla extract.Makes2 servings.Ingredients: 1 cup strong brewed coffee 1 cup Almond milk, or milk of your choice tsp.vanilla extract tsp.almond extract 2 tsp. Sugar or Sugar in the raw- optionalGet started:-Heat the milk in a small sauce pan on medium low heat. Once warmed whisk briskly and constantly to create foam.-Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, almond extract and coffee and serve. Add in sugar, please use only real sugar no substitutes.*Nutrition information:Each serving has: Calories: 47 Fat: 1 Fiber: .5 Protein: .5 Carbs: 7* Sugar substitutes have been proven to cause fat storage and weight gain, plus all kinds of terrible other side effects Is that really worth saving 16 calories? I promise you, the whisking alone will burn off that 1 teaspoon of sugar (again ONLY 16 CALORIES!) Or just leave out the sugar.Try different flavors, change the extract and you have a totally different latte:Almond Latte- usealmond extractAlmond Roca Latte-almond extract& 5 dark chocolate chipsWhite Chocolate Latte-vanilla extract& 5 white chocolate chipsOriginal Latte- skip the extractVanilla Latte- usevanilla extract

Skinny Orange Dream Smoothie 129 calories

Metabolism. start your engine! This deliciousOrange Dream Smoothieis packed full of metabolism boosting ingredients!Oranges are full of Vitamin C which is known to boost your metabolism, as is Greek yogurt at Almond milk. Talk about a power trio! Make this and many moreMetabolism Boosting Mealsand before you know it you will be shedding pounds without much effort at all.Makes one smoothie.Ingredients: 1 orange, peeled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup Almond milk 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup iceGet started:-Add all ingredients except ice to a blender and blend until almost smooth.-Add in the ice and blend until smooth, add more ice if you want it chunkier.-Serve in a large glass, store left over in the fridge for up to 12 hours.Nutrition information:Each smoothie has: Calories: 129 Fat: 0 Fiber: 1.5 Protein: 10 Carbs: 25Compare my Skinny Orange Dream Smoothie to the Jamba JuiceOrange Dream Machine Smoothiewhich is 470 calories for the original size, the same size as this drink.Recipe Tips:You could also use vanilla yogurt and skip the vanilla extract and honey.If you dont have Almond milk substitute for whatever milk you have in the house, just account for the extra calories.

Strawberry Shortcake Waffles- 135 calories

Does it get better than strawberries insideandon top of waffles? These are fantastic and easy too, I got everything ready the night before. I combined the dry ingredients and covered them up, the wet ingredients in a separate bowl covered and placed in the fridge and the sauce all the night before, I even set up the waffle maker so when I got up this morning it took only 15 minutes before a perfect Super Wife/Mom breakfast was served.Makes 10 Waffles-2 cups Whole Wheat Flour3 tbsp Brown Sugar2 tsp Baking Soda tsp Sea Salt1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk2 Large Eggs1 tsp Vanilla Extract3 cups Frozen Strawberries tsp Balsamic Vinegar tsp Powdered SugarPre-heat your waffle maker and lightly coat with cooking spray (you will also want to coat before you cook each waffle).Chop up the strawberries, set 1 cup aside in a medium bowl. To the remaining 2 cups of chopped strawberries add tsp balsamic vinegar and tsp powdered sugar, mix, cover with cling wrap and set aside until time to serve. Take the 1 cup of chopped strawberries you set aside and with the back of a fork smash until it is mush.To the strawberry mush add the eggs, vanilla extract and almond milk, whisk and set aside.In a large bowl add the flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt, whisk and then you can add the wet ingredients (eggs & milk mixture) to the dry mixture and then spoon onto your waffle maker. Cook until browned, top with strawberry balsamic topping, toss some flour on yourself (like in the old rice crispy commercials) and exclaim Ive been slaving on these for hours I wont tell anyone it took you just a few minutesIf you like a crispy waffle place in the toaster for a minute before serving and it will crisp up to perfection. If you are making these during strawberry season try making with fresh strawberries.Each waffle covered in strawberry goodness has-Calories: 135Fat: 2Fiber: 4Protein: 5Carbs: 27

Skinny Chicken Alfredo Bake 287 calories

The challenge:make Alfredo under 300 calories. My two main concerns were small portions and lack of flavor so I added broccoli to help cut the calories without cutting the portion size, some garlic and lots of sharp Parmesan to boost the flavor. The result: Skinny Chicken Alfredo Bake a fabulous, filling and flavorful dish for only 287 calories!I was able to make this in less than 30 minutes, you will need to start the pasta, the sauce and the chicken all at the same time but if you can multitask for 30 minutes you can relax the rest of the evening.Makes 9 servings.Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons organic all purpose flour 3 cups 1% milk 1 garlic clove 1 box whole wheat penne pasta 2 cups broccoli florets 5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 1 chicken breast 2 teaspoons olive oil freshly ground black pepperGet started:In alarge sauce pancook the pasta according to the package to al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 370 degrees.Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper both sides and grill for 5 minutes each side until the center is white. Remove and chop into cubes and set aside.In alarge sauce pan melt butter on medium low and add the flour, stir in a figure 8 for about 5 minutes until it browns and becomes a thick paste (this is a roux) then add the milk and garlic clove, stir often so it does not burn. Cook the sauce on medium low sauce until it just coats the back of your spoon, about 20 minutes. Remove 1/3 of the sauce to a bowl and set aside.Add the pasta, chicken, broccoli and the pepper to the Alfredo sauce and mix well so every piece of pasta is coated. Turn off heat and move to a913 casserole dish. Top with the remainder of the Alfredo sauce and the cheese and place in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.Nutrition information:Each serving (approximately 1 cup) has: Calories: 287 Fat: 6 Fiber: 5 Protein: 13 Carbs: 43Spicy Tacos With All the Fixings- 292 calories

You can have the things you love, you just need to slightly modify them. With tacos I like to add veggies and beans to get more bang for your buck. By adding veggies you add vitamins and fiber, as for beans they add protein and fiber and fill you up. Not only will you drop calories with these healthy fillers you will have more food and can feed more people, or have leftovers. With the fixings I have done just a few swaps, I think you will all be surprised how yummy this all is and think twice next time you pass a Taco Bell.What you will need to feed 8-For the tacos: 1 package of lean ground turkey 1 bell pepper 1 white or yellow onion 1 15 oz can of pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp chili powder 1 tbsp dried oregano tsp garlic powder tsp salt 8 low fat whole wheat tortillas, medium size 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oilFor the toppings: Good salsa, try your farmers market or make your own Fresh jalapeno sliced Sliced tomatoes Shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce Greek Yogurt, use in place of sour cream, and try to skip the cheese all together you may not miss it with the Greek yogurt and a large dollop of salsaOptional fixings: 1 avocado thinly sliced- add 45 calories cup low-calorie sharp cheddar cheese- add 50 caloriesChop the onion and the bell pepper finely. Place a large pan on the stove top and crank it up to med-high, add the olive oil and once its hot you can add the onion and bell pepper. Stir every few minutes until the onion and bell pepper are soft. Add the turkey breaking it up with your spatula, once its browned drain the mixture of all the fat. Add in all the spices, the beans and cup of water. Bring the heat down to med-low and stir every so often, once the water is absorbed about 15-25 minutes your done.

The tortillas have a lot of calories, so try to have only one, but load it up with the meat mix and all the toppings. The topping are only 36 calories per serving TOTAL! That is a TBSP of Greek yogurt, 2 slices tomato, cup lettuce, 3 TBSP salsa and 3 jalapeno slices. The first serving has already been added to the total, but you can double all this up and your total calories would come to 328.

Spicy Veggie Chili and Homemade Tortilla Chips 185 calories

I adapted this recipe from my favorite cookbookPretty Delicious, it is great with tofu, ground turkey or even left over chicken in it, but I like it with no meat, I find it doesnt need it. This is an amazing chili, I have molded it to be my own spicier Italian version and make it weekly. I like to put it in little one serving containers and store it in the fridge or freezer and pull it out for a healthy, no guilt lunch.If you make it without the tortilla chips it is only 85 calories! A small disclaimer here, I am obsessed with Greek yogurt, I think I make this just for an excuse to eat an obnoxious amount of it, I top this with about a 1/4 cup of the beautiful white stuff and that adds only 30 calories and TONS of protein. At only 30 calories per 1/4 cup it is a smart swap for cheese or sour cream, the same amount of cheese is 230 calories, sour cream 120 calories!You can also try out this yummyTaco Seasoning for a taco chili, its delicious!What you will need to feed 6: 1 yellow onion 1 bell pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno (if you are brave make it 2) 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp salt 2.5 tbs chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 bay leaf salt and pepper to taste 28 oz can of chopped or crushed tomatoes 15 oz can of Black beans 15 oz can of kidney beans Greek yogurt Your favorite hot sauce for toppingsChop onion and bell pepper and put in a large pot w/ a little olive oil on Medium for about 10 min or until they are soft.Add in your garlic, jalapeno chopped (if you dont like it hot take out seeds and ribs) chili powder, ground cumin, bay leaf and some salt and pepper. Cook about a minute until you can smell the garlic. Dump in the can of tomatoes reduce to low and let cook for about 45 min stir a few times so it does not burn.Now you can add the beans, drain and rinse a can of black and a can of kidney beans and toss into the chili. Cook for about 10 min.I like to put some Greek yogurt on top and a little hot sauce.You will need some Tortilla Chips to go w/ that chili:I use whole wheat tortillas but any kind will work. One tortilla should feed 2 people. You can use ANY spices here, whatever you have just do one leafy and one ground.Place tortillas on cookie sheet, brush w/ olive oil then sprinkle w/ dried basil, some salt and a little chili powder. Now you can cut, fold in half and cut into 4 pieces, then cut down the middle you should get 8 per tortilla. Bake in oven at 350 for about 12-15 min spin the sheet 1/2 way through.I love to make this when I am feeling under the weather, it is full of vitamin C, fiber, protein and iron. Eat up and feel better!

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal- 129 calories

Did you know that Oatmeal, Apples and Cinnamon all increase your metabolism?Talk about a great way to start your day! Have this with a cup of Green Tea (also boosts your metabolism) and you have both a beautiful breakfast and a strong body ready to take on the day.Serves 2-1 cup Quick Oats1 Apple cut into bite sized chunks1 tsp Cinnamon1 tsp Maple SyrupBoil 1 3/4 cup of water, add in oatmeal and cinnamon, reduce to low and stir often until it thickens. Add in the maple syrup and mix well, move to two bowls and top with apples.

One serving has:Calories: 129Fat: 1.5Fiber: 4Protein: 3Carbs: 27

Breakfast Pita with Bacon and Cheddar- 318 calories

This easy breakfast is one of my new favorites, anytime I can top breakfast with hot sauce I am a happy girl! It will fill you up and keep you full for hours, loads of protein and fiber is just what your body needs to start the day. You can even fold it, wrap in foil and toss in your purse or briefcase to enjoy at the office later. You can make this with turkey bacon, but I think what makes this so yummy is the use of real bacon.It is only one slice, and theres nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while.Makes 1 Breakfast Pita-1 Whole Wheat Pita2 tbsp Low calorie Cheddar Cheese1/4 cup Arugula1 slice good Bacon cut in half1 EggPreheat the oven to 400, place the pita on a cookie sheet, top with cheese and place in the oven for 3-5 minutes just until the cheese is melted.In a skillet cook the bacon on med-high, when it is done to your liking remove to a paper towel to drain and drain the excess oil from the pan. Cook the egg to your liking, scrambled, fried, over easy whatever you prefer.Time to put it all together, top the cheese covered pita with the arugula, then the bacon and then the egg, top with your favorite hot sauce if you like, fold or cut into 4ths and chow down.Breakfast Pita has:Calories: 318Fat: 11Fiber: 5Protein: 23Carbs: 30

Youve had breakfast burritos and a maybe even a breakfast taco, but have you ever had a breakfast quesadilla? Well you should, because they are fantastic! If you do all the chopping the night before this becomes a 15 minute breakfast, and it travels very well just skip cutting, wrap in foil and dig in when you get to work.Use the left over bell pepper and jalapeno to make yourself aSmothered Veggie Lovers Baked Potatofor lunch.Makes 2 quesadillas-2 Whole Wheat Tortillas cup Low Fat Cheddar Cheese Bell Pepper Chopped1 Large Egg beaten w/ a tsp of water Jalapeno Halved and Sliced* (remove seeds and ribs if you dont like a lot of heat)2 tbsp Pinto Beans**1 Garlic Clove smashed but still intact tbsp Olive OilHot Sauce or Salsa cup Greek Yogurt- OptionalHeat oil in a large skillet on medium-high and toss in bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic clove, cook for 5-10 minutes until the bell peppers are getting soft. Remove the garlic clove lower heat to medium and push all the veggies to one side of the pan. In the empty side of the pan add egg and push around until scrambled. Add the beans, remove from heat and mix well.Time to get started with the tortillas, put a little cheese on one side, then layer the egg mixture then a little more cheese, and fold. Heat a clean pan on med-high place the folded quesadillas in the pan and heat until cheese is melted and tortilla is slightly browned, flip and repeat. Using a pair of scissors (a Mommy trick that I use often) slice the quesadillas, then plate with the Greek Yogurt topped with salsa or hot sauce and dig in.* If you really oppose heat swap out the jalapeno for small red onion chopped** I like to open a can of pinto beans and put in Tupperware in the fridge. I take out a little as I need it. Beans are great in everything from salads to tacos and sandwich wraps and if you get them canned they are already cooked, you just need to heat up.

Each quesadilla has:Calories: 252Fat: 11Fiber: 6Protein: 15Carbs: 24

Chilli Smothered Cheese Omelet- 250 calories

Talk about a Manly Meal, I made this for my husband on Fathers day and it was delicious. I made thechillithe night before for dinner and used the left overs for breakfast, saves time and money!Make this for the man in your life and he will fall in love with you all over again! So often I make salads and vegetarian meals, so when I make something hearty like this my husband really appreciates it, do the same for your man make him feel special.Makes 2 Omelets-4 Eggs1/4 cup Sharp Cheddar1/2 cupSpicy Chilli1 Jalapeno thinly sliced, ribs and seeds removed if you dont want to super spicyIn a medium sauce pan re-heat the chilli on medium low.Heat a small pan on medium and spray lightly with cooking spray. In a medium bowl whisk 2 of the eggs and a tablespoon water. Add to the pan and once the eggs start to set up (you will see bubbles on top) add half of the cheese and a few jalapeno rings to half of the omelet (jalapenos are optional but remember they boost metabolism!) and flip over the other half. Cook for a minute or two on that side then flip and cook for another minute or two and place on a plate, top with chilli and some jalapeno rings. Then repeat for the second omelet.

Serve with myBlended Mocha Cappuccinoand you have a super fancy meal for your man

Or serve with mySparkling Tequila Sunrisefor a Sunday Brunch.

Each omelet has:Calories: 250Fat: 13Fiber: 2Protein: 19Carbs: 10

Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins- 46 caloriesThe morning I made these I will treasure for ever! My daughter asked me if we could make muffins for breakfast, so we made these together. When we were done we enjoyed the fruits of our labor with a pretend tea party.Working in the kitchen with your kids is so important, you cant leave it up to the schools to teach your kids how to cook thats on you! Start easy with beating eggs, mixing batter and for the little ones put them on muffin cup duty. Just get them in the kitchen and I promise you will have a lifetime of amazing memories for it!I was concerned that these would be too sour, but my 3 year old ate 5 of them before I had to move them up higher so I guess the fresh cranberries gave it just the right kick but you could always substitute for dried or frozen blueberries (you will have to gently fold in the frozen blueberries before spooning out) or even dried cranberries, cherries, raspberries. you name it! The key here is use what you have.

Makes 36 muffins-

1 1/2 cup Self Rising Flour1 cup fresh Cranberries1 tsp Baking Soda1/4 tsp salt3/4 cup Greek Yogurt1/2 cup unsweetened Apple Sauce1/2 cup Almond Milk3 large Eggs3/4 cup Sugar, DO NOT use fake sugar!

Preheat oven to 350, lightly coat 3 Cupcake Pans with cooking spray or muffin liners/cups, also coat the muffin liners with cooking spray.In a medium bowl combine the flour, berries, salt and baking soda mix well and set aside. In another medium bowl combine the Greek yogurt, apple sauce and almond milk and whisk, set aside.In a standing mixer or large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Then alternate adding the flour mixture and the liquid mixture in 3 steps beginning and ending with the flour. Dont over mix it will get tough you just want well combined.Using an ice cream scoop pour the batter into cupcake molds 3/4 full, if you have any empty spots left in your cupcake pan just add a little water to each it doesnt burn your tray. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes, you can tell they are done if you stick a tooth pick or uncooked piece of spaghetti into the cupcake and it comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool.Each muffin has:Calories: 46Fat: 0Fiber: 0Protein: 1.5Carbs: 9These are amazing just as is, but if you want to add some flare try some of my fancy toppings:- Orange Zest ads a punch of color for ZERO CALORIES!- Dust with powdered sugar to make it look like its a White Christmas.- For an Orange Dream frosting, mix powdered sugar with orange juice to a thin paste.- For a Sugar Frosting make the Orange Dream just substitute water for OJ.Double Chocolate Oatmeal- 284 calories

Double chocolate need I say more?If you are not yet a fan of oatmeal remember, it boosts metabolism. Try this recipe out, it is done in a unique way that makes it so creamy and delicious you will want it again and again. Plus the almond milk you slowly cook it in is not only sweet and full of calcium, but it also boosts metabolism!Find more Metabolism Boosting Recipes here.Thehomemade chocolate syrupis so easy and fast, while you are cooking the oatmeal you can make it. Keep in mind, the Hersheys stuff is full of preservatives, chemicals and thickening agents YUCK!

Makes 2 servings-2 1/4 cup Almond Milk1 cup Old Fashioned or Steal Cut Oatmeal- dont use quick oats2 tbsp Cocoa Powder2 tsp Vanilla Extract2 tbsphomemade chocolate syrupDried Cranberries or Cherries- optionalIn a medium sauce pan combine the almond milk, oatmeal, vanilla, cocoa powder and if you desire some dried cranberries or cherries. Place on stove top and let it bubble away at your lowest setting, about 15-20 minutes then divide between two plates and top with chocolate syrup.Want a triple chocolate breakfast? Try out myBlended Mocha Cappuccino, its the perfect companion when you are really craving chocolate!Each serving has:Calories: 284Fat: 6.5Fiber: 8Protein: 7Carbs: 50

Homemade Wheat Bread 77 caloriesThis recipe is so easy, and uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. If your family is finicky about wheat bread start slow, use 1/3 wheat flour and 2/3 white flour and each time you make it add more and more wheat until they notice.I started on my bread baking journey with my favorite cooking show host Nigella Lawson, I have almost all of her books andHow to be a Domestic Goddessis by far my favorite, just the name alone makes you fall in love with this book! She has several recipes for bread, but none that are 100% wheat so here you go my friends, enjoy!Makes one large loaf approximately 20 slices.Ingredients: 3 1/2 cup Wheat Flour 1 tbsp Kosher Salt 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 Packet of Rapid Rise Yeast 2 cups Warm Water Get started:In a standing mixer* combine flour, salt and yeast. Add 1/2 of the water and mix with a spatula and then gradually add in the water, you want it slightly sticky but not so much that you cant work with it. Add in the butter, I like to break it off in small pieces with my finders to warm it up, and to moisturize my cuticles! Now put the dough hook on your mixer and turn that baby on, you may need to add a little more flour if it sticks to the side of the bowl. You know it is done when it falls off the hook in one big lump, about 5 minutes.Move to a plate, wash the mixer bowl and dry. Using a left over wrapper from a stick of butter, or just a tsp of butter to rub the bowl and grease it up. Drop in the dough, turn it over so the top has a little butter on it too. Cover with cling wrap then a kitchen towel, place in the warmest place in your house to rise for 1-3 hours. You know it is ready when it doubles in size.Punch the dough so it deflates, give it a quick kneed and then shape on a cookie tray or in a loaf pan. Re-cover with the cling wrap and the kitchen towel until it doubles in size.Preheat the oven to 425 while it rises.Remove the towel and the cling wrap and place in oven for 30-35 minutes, you know the bread is done when you knock on the bottom if it and it sounds hollow. Allow to cool before slicing.It is hard to get an exact nutritional value on a loaf of bread, it will all depend on the shape you made it to start with and how many slices you get out of it, so this is based on 20 slices.Nutrition information:Each slice has: Calories: 77 Fat: 1 Fiber: 3 Protein: 3 Carbs: 15Now what are you gonna do with this amazing bread? Try mySteak, Avocado and Cheddar Panini,Grown-Up Grilled CheeseorBanana Almond Toastall three are under 350 calories.*If you dont have a standing mixer just use a large bowl to mix all the ingredients, once you add the butter and have mixed it in remove the dough to a large floured surface and kneed it for about 10 minutes. To kneed you want to push it forward with your fist, pull over and do again, and dont feel shy if you have never done it before, you found my blog so you must be a little computer savvy. Google Videos on how to kneed bread and you will find a video on how to do itSkinny Blueberry Maple Syrup- 37 calories

Two tablespoons of Maple Syrup has 104 calories, the same amount of this is only 37 calories!I sawNigella Lawsonmake something similar on one of her shows, in perfect Nigella fashion she made a sinful version of this syrup. I decided to make a skinny version. Maple syrup already has fewer calories than sugar, blueberries are also relatively low in sugar for a fruit, so making this a skinny recipe was easy and fun.I cut down the maple syrup so instead of a heavy syrup flavor you have a heavy blueberry flavor. This reminds me of going to IHOP as a kid and trying all the syrups they had. I topped mySkinny French Toastwith this delicious concoction but it would be equally delicious on pancakes, waffles and even ice cream!Makes about 1 cup-1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries1/4 cup Maple Syrup- Get REAL Maple SyrupSo easy! In a medium sauce pan combine the blueberries and Maple syrup, heat on medium-high until the blueberries boil, pop and ooze, stir and keep an eye on the syrup (if you are making pancakes or french toast make at the same time) once most of the blueberries are dissolved move the syrup to a jar or maple pitcher to cool slightly. If you dont want it chunky, with a fork stir and whip a little until all the blueberries dissolve.

If there is any left put in a jar or Tupperware container and place in the fridge, will last a week. I suppose you could toss in the freezer and take out next week and so on, if someone tries that let me know how it works. I love it so much I keep it ready in the fridge for my ice cream and pancake cravingsEach serving ( 2 tbsp ) has:Calories: 37Fat: 0Fiber: .5Protein: 0Carbs: 9

Skinny Girl Chocolate Chip Pancakes- 74 calories

Who doesnt love pancakes? These ooze chocolate when you cut into them and are so decadent you wont even need syrup. Make them this weekend and impress your entire family, they also make great leftovers just re-heat in the microwave for 20 seconds and breakfast is ready.Makes 24 pancakes-3.5 oz Pear Baby Food1 cup Almond Milk1 tsp Vanilla Extract2 eggs1 1/4 cups flour1 tablespoon sugar4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup Mini Dark Chocolate ChipsIn a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and set aside. In a medium bowl combine the milk, baby food, eggs and vanilla and whisk well. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well, add in the chocolate chips and combine. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to an hour, it will rise and fluff up a little.Heat a griddle or large skillet on medium, spray with cooking spray and using a ladle pour your pancakes, once they bubble all over it is time to flip. Never squish down only flip once, good pancakes are fluffy because they have been treated with care.Plate and serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar if you like and dig in.Each Pancake has:Calories: 74Fat: 1Fiber: .5Protein: 2Carbs: 13

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal- 97 calories

Did you know that Oatmeal, Yogurt and Cinnamon all boost your metabolism? I use to love the little Quaker Oatmeal packets, but they are full of sugar, preservatives and thickening agents, not a smart choice! So I made my favorite flavor and added Greek yogurt to make it creamy and cinnamon just because I love it so much. Dont be put off by the balsamic vinegar, it sweetens the strawberries without adding any sugar.Find more Metabolism Boosting Recipes here.One more point, did you know that you can decrease your allergies by eating a little local honey everyday? So if you have allergies head out to your local farmers market for some honey. This recipe is a great way of getting your daily dose of natural allergy meds.Makes 2 bowls of Oatmeal-1 cup Old Fashioned Oats1 tsp Ground Cinnamon- you can also toss a cinnamon stick in w/ the boiling water1/2 cup chopped Strawberries- fresh or frozen defrosted1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar2 tbsp Greek Yogurt1/2 tsp good Vanilla Extract1 tsp HoneyIn a small pot boil 1 2/3 cup water. Once boiling add the oatmeal and cinnamon and bring the heat down to low. While the oatmeal absorbs all the cinnamon scented water get on with the strawberries.In a small bowl combine strawberries and balsamic vinegar and with the back of a fork smash and mix until you have strawberry mush (very technical term) then add the yogurt, vanilla and honey and mix well.Once the water and oatmeal are absorbed and add in the strawberry mixture and stir until all combined, let thicken for a minute or so, remove from heat and serve with a smile

Each serving has:Calories: 97Fat: 1Fiber: 2.5Protein: 5Carbs: 18