Weight Loss In The New Year- Recipes

 Ladies, I know you are starting to get excited about this series now but give me a second would ya? LOL! Ok ladies, so today high protein recipes you can work into your weight loss routine. Enjoy!
1. Breakfast
Yogurt French Toast


Ingredients:

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk

• 2 containers (6 oz each) of Yoplait® Light strawberries n bananas yogurt

• 8 slices (1 inch thick) of French bread

• Strawberry slices 

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, and 1 container of yogurt until well blended. Spray griddle or skillet with cooking spray; heat the Griddle to 375°F or skillet over medium heat.

• Dip bread slices in milk mixture, coating both sides. Place on Griddle. Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with additional yogurt and strawberries.

Breakfast Cereal Smoothie Bowl


Ingredients:
For the smoothie bowl:

• 1 to 2 cups assorted frozen berries (like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries) 

• 1 frozen banana

• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

• 1 cup non-fat plain greek yogurt

• 1 1/2 cups almond milk + more if needed

• 1 to 2 tablespoons almond butter

• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed meal, optional

For toppings:

• Fresh berries, sliced

• Hemp seeds, optional

• Honey Nut Cheerios™

• Sliced almonds

Steps:

• Place frozen fruit into your blender, and top with the yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and flaxseed meal. Place lid on the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into bowls and top with suggested toppings.

Morning Mocha Protein Shake


Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (6 tablespoons)

• 1/4 cup almond milk 

• 1/2 cup ice cubes

• 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules ( steeped in 1/4 cup hot water)

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal

Steps:

• In a blender, place all ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

• Pour into glass. Serve immediately.

French Silk Protein Shake


Ingredients:
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (6 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
1 cup chocolate-flavored almond milk
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping
1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon grated bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

• In a blender, place the first 6 ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

• Pour into a large glass; top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

2. Lunch/Snack
Chocolate Banana Soft Serve Parfait


Ingredients:

• 2 medium bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen

• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter SAVE $

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 container (5.3 oz) of Greek vanilla yogurt

• 1/2 cup Nature Valley™ oats n dark chocolate protein granola 

Steps:

• In a food processor, place frozen banana slices, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and milk. Cover; process 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is smooth and looks like soft serve ice cream, scraping down sides as necessary.

Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the mixture into 2 parfait glasses. Top with yogurt and granola. Serve immediately.

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Cereal Bars



Ingredients:

• 4 cups Cheerios™ Protein Cinnamon Almond cereal 

• 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts

• 1 cup peanut butter chips

• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

• Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray foil with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts, and peanut butter chips; set aside.

• In a large microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter, honey, and butter uncovered on High for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the mixture is boiling and slightly thickened.

• Pour over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until evenly coated. Butter the back of a spoon, and press the mixture very firmly in the pan. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm enough to cut.

• For bars, cut into 4 by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Hard-Cooked (Hard-Boiled) Eggs

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan, place the eggs in a single layer. Add enough cold water until it is at least 1 inch above the eggs. Heat uncovered to boiling over high heat. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover with lid; let stand for 15 minutes.

• Immediately pour off the hot water from the eggs, then run cool water over them in the saucepan until cool.

Tap each egg lightly on the kitchen counter to crackle the shell. Roll the egg between your hands to loosen, then peel starting at the large end. 
3. Supper

One-Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner


Ingredients:
Chicken and Broccoli Dinner

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 12 to 18 ounces of boneless and skinless chicken breasts chopped into large bite-sized pieces

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped

• 1/2 cup celery sliced

• 1/4 cup chicken broth or water

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos optional tamari or lite soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons vegetable Sriracha

High Protein Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner 


Ingredients:

• 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 medium zucchini, spiralized

• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter or ghee, melted

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.

• In a small bowl, whisk butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.

• Place the shrimp and zucchini noodles onto a large baking sheet.

• Drizzle with garlic butter mixture and toss to combine.

• Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the shrimp is done.

• Divide the zucchini noodles evenly between serving plates and top with shrimps.

• Serve immediately.

Lean Beef Cheesesteak Skillet














Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ yellow onion, diced

• ½ green bell pepper, diced

• 1 pound lean ground beef [93% lean or leaner]

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• ½ cup beef broth

• 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions:

• Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or large fry pan. Add onions and green bell pepper. Saute until tender, about 7-10 minutes.

• Add ground beef and cook until browned. Once the beef is cooked, add Worcestershire sauce, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.

• Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and serve immediately with whole wheat rolls or flatbread.

And there you go ladies some simple high-protein recipes to start with! I hope you enjoy it!