PIZZA PUFFS Or WAFFLES with Marinara Sauce

 [4 Servings: 1/2 Lean, 1/2 Green, 1 Fueling, 1 Fat, 1 Condiment]

{*With Marinara Sauce Each equals 1/2 Lean, 1 Green, 1 Fat, 1 Fueling, 1-1/4 Condiments}

 

• In a small mixing bowl, mix together the following Dry ingredients:

            4 packets OPTAVIA* Buttermilk Cheddar Herb Biscuit (4 Fuelings)

 6 Tablespoon Almond Flour (4 healthy fat)

 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (1 condiment)

1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (1 Condiment)

 

• In a large bowl, Whisk together the following ingredients:

1 cup mashed cauliflower, squeeze out as much liquid as you able (2 Green)

 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced (1-1/2 condiment)

 1/2 cup Almond or cashew milk (1/2 Condiment)

 4 egg whites, lightly beaten

 

• Pour dry ingredients into the large mixing bowl with the wet ingredients.
• Stir to combine to form dough. Fold following ingredients into the dough.

6 ounce reduced fat mozzarella, shredded (1 lean)

 2-1/2 ounce mini turkey pepperoni, chopped (1/2 lean)

 2-1/2 ounce lean or low-fat turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled (1/2 lean)

• Pre-heat the oven to 375*. Line a baking sheet with Parchment paper . Spoon bite-sized drops onto the parchment paper (*Note: if you want them to be more of a smooth ball shape, freeze the dough before forming.)
• Bake until puffed and golden, 18 to 25 minutes (Oven temps vary so keep an eye on them so they do not burn.)

   
Marinara Dipping Sauce: (Makes 4 Servings: 1/2 Green, 1/4 Condiment)

1 cup Italian diced tomatoes (2 Greens)

1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (1/2 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced (1/2 Condiment)

Pinch Salt or Pepper

• In a personal blender, combine ingredients for the marinara sauce.
• In a small sauce pan, heat up the homemade sauce until warmed through and liquid is reduced.
• Serve the puffs with the sauce for dipping or spoon over the waffles.

 (*You can use 4 Mac-N-Cheese in exchange for the Biscuits. Just pulse in the blender to make fine powder. I even tried it using 1 Tomato Basil with 3 Chipotle Mac-N-Cheese. ??)

PIZZA WAFFLES

~Make Recipe above for Pizza Puff Heat a waffle maker and spritz with cooking spray before each waffle.
~Divide into 4 equal portions.
~Freeze the extra then heat in a TOASTER OVEN (*NOT a toaster due to cheese)
OR
~Make recipe above
~Divide into 4 portions
~Freeze each portion in individual freezer bags or vacuum sealed bags.
~TO USE: Thaw the night before by placing it in fridge to slow-thaw
~Cook as desired in waffle maker or bake in oven  ~Serve alone or with the Marinara Dipping Sauce recipe above

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