Air-Fryer Veggie Tots & Dip

[2 Servings: 1 Fueling, 1 Lean, 2 Green, 1 Condiment]

2 Packets Optavia™ Buttermilk Cheddar Herb Biscuit, prepped (2 Fueling)
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1-1/2 cup steamed cauliflower (3 Green)

1 cup cubed Jicama (2 Green)

1 large egg (1/3 Lean)

1/2 cup diced scallions (1 Green)

3 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1/2 Lean)

1 teaspoon garlic minced (1 Condiment)

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1 egg white, whisked (for dredging)-1/3 Lean

2 Tablespoons reduced-fat parmesan cheese (1 Condiment) *optional

Directions

*Prep  Buttermilk Cheddar Herb Biscuits:

~In a small bowl combine fueling packets and 6 Tablespoons water and 1 wedge Light laughing Cow cheese (1 Condiment) Pour evenly into 2 muffin liners.

~For those with the Power Air Oven (I have the Elite style) Place the muffin liners on the crisper tray. Press the baking button and decrease time to 10 minutes. *For those with other types, Set your Air Fryer per instructions for your machine for 360 degrees F baking modes. **You can bake the biscuits in the microwave instead for 60-70 seconds each. 
~Let Biscuits Cool slightly.

~Pulse baked biscuits in a food processor to make crumbs.

For Veggie Tots:

~Steam Jicama and cauliflower until tender. Pulse in Food processor. Place in cheesecloth and squeeze all extra water.

~In a large mixing bowl, mash veggies with a potato mashers to smash but do not want it to be like a paste. then place into food processor (*No need to clean after pulsing crumbs) along with remaining ingredients PLUS half of the biscuit crumbs. (*Reserve the other half for breading). 

~Scoop mixture and place on a parchment paper lined tray using a Tablespoon. Form mixture into tot shape. Freeze for one hour (This helps hold its form so it can be breaded.) 

~Dip the tot into the egg white, then into the bread crumb mixture.

~Gently place the tots into the air fryer basket not touching each other (be sure to spray basket with non-stick cooking spray). You may not be able to put all the tots into the air fryer at the same time. (Depends on the size of the air fryer)

~Preheat the air fryer according to directions. Cook the tots on 400 degrees for 10 minutes, turn them over as best as possible and cook another 8-10 minutes.

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Caramel "Bread" Pudding

[6 servings: 1 Fueling, 1/6 Lean, 1-1/2 Condiments, 1 Fat]

4 packets Cinnamon Cream Cheese Swirl Cake

2 packets Indonesian Cinnamon Hot Cereal, *Variations below

4 Tablespoons Light Cream Cheese (2 Fat)

1 cup water

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2 Tablespoons Light Smart Balance Margarine, melted (2 Fat)

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1-1/3 cups cup Eggbeaters (2/3 Lean)

1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk (1 Condiment)

4 ounces Fage Total 0% Yogurt (1/3 Lean)

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4 Tablespoons Walden Farms Caramel Dip (2 Condiment)

Directions:
~In a personal blender, pulse Indonesian Hot Cereal to make a fine powder.
~Sift the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Swirl cake to remove the large bits and set them aside.
~In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the fueling powder with the light cream cheese and water.  Pour into a loaf pan
~Bake at 350°F for approximately 20-25 minutes; cool completely, cut into 6 equal portions then cut each portion into cubes and place in 6 individual ramekins (OR place all cubes back in the loaf pan and divide evenly after it is baked ) 
~Drizzle 2 Tablespoon MELTED, Light Smart Balance Margarine, optional (2 Fat) over cubes and slightly toss to mix up. 
~In a small mixing bowl combine Eggbeaters, whisked completely plus Almond milk and Fage Total 0% Yogurt. 
~Pour egg yogurt milk mixture evenly over cubed cake, then let rest approximately 1-1/2 hours in the fridge to soak up egg/milk mix.
~Evenly spoon the reserved sifted bits onto each portion
~Spoon 4 Tbls *Walden Farms Sugarfree Caramel Dip evenly over top of cake/muffin cubes. (You can use 1/2 this OR it can be omitted if desired)
~Bake at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes until egg mixture is cooked thoroughly.
~Cool slightly, then divide into 6 equal servings. ENJOY!     JD2017

*Variations: You can exchange the Cereal for any other hot cereal OR omit the Indonesian Cereal and use 6 Cinnamon Cream Cheese Swirl Cake.

*Walden Farms syrups are Sugar Free & no carb so the serving size listed counts as 1 condiment Per Nutrition Support! That is total awesomeness!!

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Cali'FLATBREAD Chicken Fajitas

[2 servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 2-3 Condiment, 1 Fat]

4 Cali-Flatbread (2/3 Lean, 4 Green) use my link: https://glnk.io/9pw/dragonfliesluv

~Bake at 400 for 10 minutes on a parchment paper lined baking stone or vented pan.
~Drape each flatbread over the edge of a loaf pan [FOR Crisper shell, set draped shells in oven bake 5-8 minutes more until crispness desired.]

~Set aside

Chicken Salsa Fajita
[6 Servings: Each 2/3 Lean, 1 Green, 1 Condiment]
Ingredients:
32 ounces of chicken (4 Lean)
3/4 cup red bell pepper (1 Green)
3/4 cup green bell pepper (1 Green)
1/2 cup chopped green onions (2 Condiment)
1-1/2 cups Rotel Diced tomatoes (3 Green)
2 teaspoon low sodium taco seasoning (4 Condiment)

~Turn on your Pampered Chef Quick Cooker (an Insta-Pot would work also)
~Place chicken into the bottom of the inner pot. Cover with the remaining ingredients then secure and lock the lid aligning the steam icons per manufacture instructions. 
~Choose the Chicken/Poultry setting and press start. (15 minute timer will begin)
~When the timer goes off, hit cancel then manually release the pressure, making sure you are away from the back of the quick cooker when you release steam. (The Pampered Chef Quick cooker is designed to release steam towards the back of the cooker as long as you aligned the steam icons to begin. I love that safety feature.)

TO SERVE: Shred chicken and divide mixture into 6 equal portions. Serve 2 portions with 2 Cali'flour FLATBREADS each and store the remaining 4 servings in Ziploc Freezer for a different meal. Remember to label the bags.

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PC Quick Cooker Chicken Salsa Fajitas

[4 Servings: Each 1 Lean, 1 Green, 1-1/2 Condiment]

Ingredients:
32 ounces of chicken (4 Lean)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (1 Green)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (1 Green)
1/2 cup chopped green onions (2 Condiment)
1 cups Rotel Diced tomatoes (2 Green)
2 teaspoon low sodium taco seasoning (4 Condiment)

~Turn on your Pampered Chef Quick Cooker (an Insta-Pot would work also)
~Place chicken into the bottom of the inner pot. Cover with the remaining ingredients then secure and lock the lid aligning the steam icons per manufacture instructions. 
~Choose the Chicken/Poultry setting and press start. (15 minute timer will begin)
~When the timer goes off, hit cancel then manually release the pressure, making sure you are away from the back of the quick cooker when you release steam. (The Pampered Chef Quick cooker is designed to release steam towards the back  of the cooker as long as you aligned the steam icons to begin. I love that safety feature.)

TO SERVE: Shred chicken and divide mixture into 4 equal portions and serve with 2 additional GREENS like as Lettuce wraps or as a Fajita Salad.

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Sweet Potato Swirl Cake

[6 Servings: Each is 1 Fueling, 1/6 Leaner, 1/4 Condiment ]



~Preheat oven to 350 F. Place 6 ramekins or muffin liners on a baking sheet and spritz each with cooking spray; set aside

Bottom Cake layer Ingredients:

3 packets of the OPTAVIA™ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Swirl Cake
1/4 teaspoon baking powder (1/2 Condiment)
2 egg whites, beaten until frothy
9 Tablespoons water

*Sift the cinnamon and cream cheese bits from the Swirl Cake and reserve for top of Sweet Potato Layer. (*This step can be omitted to save time, if desired)

~In  a mixing bowl, dissolve fueling packets in the water along with the baking powder then add the whites.
~Divide the batter evenly between the six prepared ramekins or liners. Spread out on the bottom of the ramekin smoothly.
~Bake these for approximately 8-10 minutes then remove from oven.

Creamy Sweet Potato layer Ingredients:

3 packets OPTAVIA™ Honey Sweet Potatoes
3 ounce 1% Cottage Cheese (1/4 Leanest) 
2 ounce Chobani 0% Yogurt (1/6 Lean)
1 egg (1/2 Leaner-plus the egg whites used in the first layer)
9 Tablespoon water

~Pulse the above ingredients in a personal blender until creamy for the Sweet Potato layer.
~Scoop Sweet Potato Mixture, evenly between the Six ramekins and smooth tops.
~Drizzle 1 teaspoon Walden Farms Walnut Maple or Pancake Syrup over top of each  cake (This totals 2 Tablespoons SF syrup=1 Condiment)
~Top with the sifted cream cheese bits if that step was chosen.
~Bake for 18 minutes

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Reuben Style Pizza on Homemade Cauliflower Crust

[1 Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiment, 1 Fat]

Ingredients:
1 cup raw grated cauliflower (2 Green)

1 egg, well beaten  (1/3 Lean) 

2 ounces reduced fat mozzarella, shredded (2/3 Lean)

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1/2 Condiment)

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Mix cauliflower, egg (1/4 cup egg substitute can be used) and 2-1/2 ounces reduced-fat shredded mozzarella, and garlic together in a bowl until combined.
3. Line a small baking sheet with parchment and lightly Pam sprayed.
4. Scoop mixture onto parchment about 1 -1/2 inch deep in the shape of a rectangle, as thin as you can OR you can make small circle ones.
5. Bake for 30 min or until starts to hold its shape, firm. Lay a second sheet of parchment paper lined baking sheet over the crust to flip over to continue baking for additional 15 minutes .
6. Remove from oven; set aside. 
   
   *I make MULTIPLE batches of this at one time. Follow Steps above. Let them cool completely, then FREEZE them in individual servings for later use. You can change the seasoning or add crushed red pepper to spice it up a bit OR diced jalapeno.  **To use: Just Bake the frozen crust on a parchment paper lined baking stone at 400 degrees F. for approximately 10-15 minutes, let set 5 minutes while you add the toppings desired, then bake an additional 5-8 minutes until cheese melts

1 Pizza Crust from recipe above

2 Tablespoons Light Thousand Island Dressing (1 Fat)

1 ounce Reduced-Fat Swiss cheese  (2/3 ounce each: 2 ounces Lean)
[I prefer Sargentos Reduced fat Provolone or Swiss]            

3 ounces thin sliced Lean beef, *prepped (3/5 Lean) *Vegetarian (Ovo-Lacto) option

1/2 cup Angel Hair Cabbage *prepped (1 Green) 

2 dill pickle spears, diced (1 Optional Snack)  

Directions:

~Spread 2 Tablespoons of the Thousand Island dressing over the crust. Set aside.
**For Vegetarian (Ovo-Lacto) option substitute meat for 1/2 pkg. YVC Heart’s Desire Meatless Beef Strips +add 1/2 oz. more cheese. (This Contains Soy)

Prep For "Sauerkraut" and Beef:

1/8 cup cider vinegar (1/2 Condiment)

1/4 cup water

1/8 teaspoon caraway seed (1/4 Condiment) 

1/4 teaspoon mustard seed (1/4 Condiment)

1/8 teaspoon allspice (1/4 Condiment)

1/8 teaspoon coriander seed (1/8 Condiment)

1/16 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (1/16 Condiment)

1/8 teaspoon bay leaves, crushed (1/16 Condiment)

1/4 teaspoon dill weed (1/4 Condiment)

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (1/4 Condiment)

~In a small saucepan combine beef slices and seasonings. Bring to a boil and cook just until meat is heated.

~Remove beef slices from saucepan and strain, then place on top of Crust. (Try not to have too much liquid dripping off the beef or you will have soggy pizza)

~Reduce heat to low temp and add angel hair cabbage into the saucepan, cooking until tender.

~Strain cabbage of extra water then spread over the beef slices on the crust then add the chopped dill pickles.

~Lay cheese slices over the cabbage and bake an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese.

~Drizzle with remaining Light Thousand Island Dressing, then divide into 2 even portions

*You can add a drizzle of Mustard over the top if desired. (1/2 Tablespoon equals 1/2 Condiment)

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Soufflé

[6 Servings: 1 Fueling, 1/6 Leaner, 1/2 Healthy Fat]

Ingredients:

3 packets Silky Peanut Butter Shake (3 Fueling*If  not allergic to Peanut Butter)
3 Chocolate Shake with Anti-Oxidants Or Hot Chocolate (3 Fueling)
1 egg
2 egg whites (egg & whites=1/2 Leaner)
4 ounces 1% Cottage Cheese (1/3 Leanest)
2 ounces Fage Total 0% Yogurt (1/6 Leaner)
6 Tablespoon Light Cream Cheese (3 Healthy Fat)
8-9 Tablespoons Water

Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 F.
~Separate the eggs. 
~Pulse the water, egg yolk, Fage, cottage cheese and cream cheese in a personal blender then blend in the fueling powders then scoop into a mixing bowl.
~In  a second bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff.
~Fold the egg whites, carefully, into the fueling mixture, then divide into 6 ramekins spritzed with cooking spray.
~Bake until set, about 18-20 minutes. It will be cooked more around edges like a lava cake.
*You can top with 2 Tablespoon RediWhip (1 Condiment)

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Garlic Cheese Parmesan Clover rolls

*Adapted from BeautyandtheFoodie

*Adapted from BeautyandtheFoodie





[8 Servings of 1 roll per serving: 1/4 Lean, 1/4 Green, 1-1/4 Condiment, 1 Fat]
Ingredients:
12 Tablespoon blanched almond flour (8 Fat)
1 ½ tsp baking powder (3 Condiment)
5 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese (1 Lean)
4 Tablespoon light cream cheese (4 Condiment)
1/2 cup mashed cauliflower (1 Green)
1/2 cup scallions (1 Green) *optional
2 eggs (2/3 Lean)
4 Tablespoon reduced fat Parmesan cheese (2 Condiment)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (1 Condiment)
2 ounces reduced fat shredded cheese (1/3 Lean) *optional topping



Directions:
~Grease or spray with non-stick oil spray a muffin pan and preheat oven to 350 F. (I prefer using a silicone muffin liner.)
~In a mixing bowl combine the almond flour and the baking powder, mix well. Set aside.
~Melt the shredded Mozzarella and the cream cheese on the stove top (or in the microwave for 1 minute) until melted.
~Once the cheese has melted, add flour mix, cauliflower, scallions and eggs. Mix together.
~Grease hands and knead dough to form a sticky ball. Place the dough ball on a large sheet of baking paper or a silicone mat.
~Slice the dough ball into fourths. Then slice each quarter into 6 small pieces.
~Roll the small pieces into balls, and lightly roll the balls in a bowl of the Parmesan cheese to lightly coat them with Parmesan (this helps them be able to pull apart easily).
~Add 3 of the dough balls to each muffin cup in the muffin pan (this makes the 3 leaf clover).
~Sprinkle the optional cheese over top of each roll, evenly.
~Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

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Optimal Stuffed Mushrooms

6.25 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms (5 Greens)
3 oz low-fat mozzarella cheese (1/2 Lean)
1/2 ounce fresh spinach (1/2 Green)
1/4 cup Hearts of Palm (1/2 Green)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 Condiment)
1 tablespoon reduced sodium Bacon pieces, not bits (1 Condiment)
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt  (1 Condiment)
Pinch ground pepper
4 wedges light Laughing Cow Cheese (2 Fat)
3 oz low-fat mozzarella cheese (1/2 Lean) *for topping
2 Tablespoon Reduced fat Parmesan (1 Condiment)

~Preheat oven to 350° F.
~Heat large skillet over medium-high heat with a few sprays of Pam
~Add chopped mushroom stems, heart of palm and spinach; cook, stirring frequently, until tender
~Add garlic and season with salt and pepper (if desired); cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute
~Add cheese; mix well. Evenly fill mushrooms with cheese mixture
~Place mushrooms on a parchment paper lined large baking sheet. Evenly top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
~Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
*Divide into 4 equal portions and remember to add 3/4 Lean & 1-1/2 Green to your meal
*For 2 serving option, divide in half, remembering to add 1/2 Lean to your meal or during day

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Mustard-Dill Salmon and Asparagus

[2 servings: 1 Leanest, 3 Green, 3 Condiment]

~Prepare 2 squares of heavy duty foil to hold a serving each. Place 7 ounces asparagus (6 oz Green beans could be used instead) topped with 10 ounces Salmon fillets on each square of foil.(20 oz Salmon +14 oz Asparagus (OR 12 oz Green Beans): IN TOTAL)
~In a small bowl combine: 1 Tablespoon Lemon/Lime zest (1 Condiment), sprigs of dill weed, pinch salt and pepper (1/2 Condiment) and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (1/2 Condiment), 2 Tablespoon Mustard (2 Condiment) 2 ounces Chobani lowfat  (2 plain yogurt Condiment)
~Spread sauce over Salmon fillets evenly. Close up to form a packet.
~Place foil packet inside a large Zip-lock Freezer bags. 
~LABEL with Recipe Name, Servings Per Recipe Condiments, Lean, Green & Fat amounts. FREEZE until needed.
~TO BAKE: Bake at 425° F for approximately 12-15 minutes
~TO GRILL: Set Foil packet on grill over high heat, turning once,  minutes 12-14 minutes (Add one more fat to your day)

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