High Protein • Lower Calorie • Makes 6 Cups Ingredients Carrot Cake Layer 1 box carrot cake mix 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 large egg whites ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Cheese Filling 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt ⅓ cup light cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp…
Author: texasgirlcooks
Chocolate Dream Cake Cups
High Protein • Lower Calorie • Makes 6 Cups Ingredients Chocolate Cake Layer 1 box chocolate cake mix 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 large egg whites ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate Cream Filling 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt ⅓ cup light cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp unsweetened…
Easy Salisbury Meatballs
Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients 1 (26 oz) bag frozen homestyle meatballs 1 tbsp butter 1 small onion, thinly sliced 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 packet brown gravy mix 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp cold water Fresh…
Southwest Turkey Taco Bowl
Yield: 4 servingsCalories: ~370 per servingProtein: 35g per serving Ingredients 20 oz (1¼ lbs) 99% lean ground turkey 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 cup pico de gallo ½ cup light Mexican cheese ½ cup salsa ½ cup light avocado crema (recipe below) Taco…
High Protein Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad
Servings: 6Calories: 430Protein: 35gCarbs: 42gFat: 16g Ingredients For the Pasta Salad 12 oz protein rotini pasta (Barilla Protein+, chickpea pasta, or lentil pasta), cooked and cooled 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced ½…
California Roll Sushi Bowl
Servings: 4Calories: 470Protein: 33gCarbs: 54gFat: 15g Ingredients For the Sushi Rice 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or short-grain rice) 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt For the Bowl 1 cup imitation crab, shredded 1 avocado, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1 carrot, shredded ¼ cup edamame, cooked ¼ cup green onions, sliced 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds…
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Broccoli
30 Minute Family Dinner Servings: 4Calories: 540Protein: 42gCarbs: 36gFat: 24g Ingredients For the Chicken 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp Italian seasoning For the Sauce 3 tbsp unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups heavy cream ½ cup…
Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Breakfast Bake
Breakfast that tastes a little like cheesecake is always a good idea. Blueberries, oats and little swirls of cream cheese bake together into something sweet and cozy, while cottage cheese and Greek yogurt give it plenty of protein to actually keep you full. It’s also really easy to make ahead and keep in the fridge…
Whiskey Glazed Chicken
Servings: 4Calories: 420Protein: 38gCarbs: 18gFat: 18g Ingredients: For the Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika For the Whiskey Glaze 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup whiskey (bourbon works great) ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp honey…
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes is one of those dinners that feels a little special but is actually really easy to make. Tender bites of sirloin and golden baby potatoes are tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with Worcestershire, herbs and just a little optional heat. Everything comes together in one skillet, so you…
