Chewy Flax Bars

March 9th , 2010 → 11:57 am @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Chewy Flax Bars

I have a delicious protein bar recipe that I make almost weekly for our kids (and me, of course!) but I decided to experiment this weekend to see if I could make it totally gluten free (the other bars have oats) since I know so many people have gluten issues.  These bars are totally gluten [...]

Category : Food / Recipes / Soy Protein

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

March 2nd , 2010 → 11:01 am @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Great for kids and adults!
INGREDIENTS:

2 T Natural peanut butter**
1 T Low-fat Stoneyfield Farms vanilla flavored yogurt
1/3 ea Banana, sliced
dash Cinnamon
1 ea. Flour (or Gluten free) tortilla, 6 inch in diameter**

DIRECTIONS:
Combine peanut butter and yogurt in a small bowl and stir until blended. Spread peanut butter mixture over tortilla. Arrange sliced banana in a single layer [...]

Category : Diet / Food / Kids Nutrition / Recipes

Apple Cinnamon Spice Energy Tea

March 2nd , 2010 → 10:50 am @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Apple Cinnamon Spice Energy Tea

Ingredients:
1 stick Cinch Energy Tea Mix
6 oz. hot water
2 tbsp. unsweetened apple juice
1 tsp. orange juice
Dash of cinnamon
Directions:
Heat water and mix with one stick of Energy Tea Mix unsweetened. Add apple juice, orange juice, and cinnamon. Stir and sip.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 22   Protein: 0g   Carbohydrate: 4g   Fat: 0g   Fiber: 0g

Category : Cinch Inch Loss / Diet / Food / Recipes / Weight Loss

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

February 15th , 2010 → 8:27 pm @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 Serving of Shaklee Chocolate Cinch Mix or Energyzing Soy Protein
1 Cup milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
1 tbsp. natural , creamy peanut butter
Stevia, xylitol, or agave to taste (optional)
4-6 ice cubes
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy.
Nutritional Information:
Calories:380  Protein: 28 g  Carbohydrate: 42 g  Fat: 11g  Fiber: 6 g
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Category : Cinch Inch Loss / Diet / Diet / Food / Healthy Weight / Kids Nutrition / Recipes / Soy Protein / Weight Loss

Cocoa Cookie Balls

January 26th , 2010 → 1:45 pm @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Cocoa Cookie Balls

Cocoa Cookie Balls
By Jenni Oates

If you have a sweet tooth, yet don’t want to waste your calories on sugar loaded junk food, Cocoa Cookie Balls will satisfy!  These soft, chewy bites are so good the kids will be begging for you to make them.  And the best part is, they are healthy!
Wet Ingredients:

1 cup Agave

1/2 [...]

Category : Diet / Food / Kids Nutrition / Recipes

Home Made Protein Bars

June 10th , 2009 → 12:26 am @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes
Yield: 1-9 x 13 inch dish cut into squares

1 cup Instant Protein Soy Mix*
1 ¼ cup oats
½ cup wheat germ, flax seed, or flax meal
½ cup shredded wheat, granola, or more oats

Optional Add-Ins—Add some or all:

½ cup nuts—almonds, walnuts, etc.
6 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 cup Organic Chocolate or Carob Chips

1 cup Agave (or [...]

Category : Diet / Diet / Food / Recipes

Date-Almond Delights

April 13th , 2009 → 10:53 am @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

We have been experimenting around our house with two new ingredients–dates and almonds! I have been very surprised at how many things you can do with these two power-packed foods.  I have been grinding almonds in our Vita-Mix to make Almond Flour (also called Almond Meal).  I made pancakes this week with almond flour and [...]

Category : Diet / Food / Recipes

Two Healthy Recipes

March 20th , 2009 → 10:00 pm @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Quick and Easy Hummus

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Combine the garbanzo beans, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, [...]

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