Welcome friends to Be Creatively Healthy Recipe Blog. As some of you know, I have food allergies to legumes, including peanuts & SOY. This makes weight-loss meal replacements a challenge. With planning, I created recipes using Optavia Soy-free products (Some with Soy Lecithin used sparingly). I was able to release my first 100 lbs in just 6-1/2 months on Optavia! (Medifast also used) My Goal is to help others on their health journey #BeCreativelyHealthy. -Jennifer Dickman
Need a great side for Easter Sunday? I am on a weight loss plan that allows for 2 meals a day plus 4 meal replacement & 1 snack. 1 serving of this recipe is an approved meal! It is super yummy and I still lose weight. I released 100 lbs in 6-1/2 months changing my habits. Everyone's journey is different but if you would like some great healthy recipes like this (keto friendly, too) PM me.
Loaded Cauliflower Bake!!
[4 servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 1 Condiment]
Ingredients:
4-1/2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped (9 Green)
6 oz shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided (1 Leaner)
6 oz shredded low-fat Monterey jack cheese, divided (1 Leaner)
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt (1 Leanest)
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped (3 Green)
6 oz Low-fat Ham (98%fat-free) or 5 oz turkey bacon, chopped (1 Lean)
1 clove garlic, minced(1 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (1 Condiment)
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 Condiment)
Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees
~Steam cauliflower florets until tender
~While cauliflower steams, cream together 4 oz of the shredded cheddar, 4 oz of the Monterey Jack, and yogurt.
~Stir in sliced green onions, chopped ham OR bacon, and garlic; Set aside
~Drain any liquid from steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture
~Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together
~Taste for seasoning, and add as necessary
~If you want a finer texture, give a few mashes with the potato masher
~Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
~Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
I am planning on hosting a Pampered Chef party so I made this on-plan recipe to go with it.😋This classic Italian lasagna recipe has lots of flavor and it’s easier and faster to prepare by using Flatbread instead of lasagna noodles, let alone, HEALTHIER! (*This is compliant with the Optimal 5&1 weight-loss plan)😋
~In a PC Manual Food processor (item #2593) OR *24 oz Ninja Personal Blender cup, puree the tomatoes chopped onion and garlic.
~In a small sauce pan (item # 2735) bring to a simmer the pureed tomatoes mix for 5-7 minutes using the Classic Scraper (item # 1650) or spoon to stir constantly to prevent scorching. ~While sauce simmers, lightly rinse Food processor OR Blender cup, then combine the Cottage Cheese and egg. Pulse until creamy then add in the Parmesan and remaining seasonings. ~In the bottom of 2 Brie & Garlic Baker's (item # 1369)* OR two individual oven safe bowls, place about 1/3 of the sauce across the bottoms, divided evenly. (These Baker's are perfect for dinners for one) ~Top the sauce with one Cali'flour Flatbread in each dish. ~Spread the creamy mixture over the flatbreads in each dish, divided evenly. ~Then top with another 1/3 sauce mixture ~Add another Flatbread to each dish. Pour on the remaining 1/3 of the sauce, divided evenly. ~Layer the shredded mozzarella, evenly over the sauce in each dish. ~Cover with lid and bake for 25 minutes. ~Remove lid and bake another 10 minutes, allowing cheese to brown. ~Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving. *Be careful, they will still be very hot!
🤩Here's a special sale Cali'flour is offering with Optavia clients in mind!🥰🥰🥰 Try their pizza crusts too. (*Cali'flour is Gluten & Soy free plus Keto & Weight Watchers friendly!)
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
I first made my Cauliflour Chicken stir-fry fall of 2017. I was out of cauliflower to make "rice" BUT I had used the Cali'flour crusts to make tator tots SO I knew it could work for this. I pulsed the frozen crust in the food processor to make it into crumbles. As I was going through my recipes to transfer them to this blog, I ran across this one I made so I thought I would share again. Soy Free Shrimp OR Chicken Stir-fry [2 Servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiment, 1/2 Snack, 1 Fat] 1 frozen Cali'flour Red Pepper Crust (3 Green, 1/2 Lean)-Pulse in a food processor until small bits; set aside for later [To order crusts to have on hand, use link: https://glnk.io/9pw/dragonfliesluv ] 19 ounces of shrimp, peeled and de-veined (1-2/3 Lean) *OR 15 oz cubed skinless chicken breast can be used. 2 stalks Celery, thinly sliced (1 Snack) 2 teaspoons olive oil (2 Healthy Fat) 1 Tablespoons of minced onions (1 Condiment) 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced thin (1 Green) 1 teaspoons garlic (1 Condiment) 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (1/2 Condiment) 1/4 teaspoon Curry powder (1/2 Condiment)*optional 1 Tablespoon Coconut Aminos (3 Condiment) In a large skillet OR Wok heat oil then add the chicken and the seasonings. Stir until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender. Then add the squash, scallions and previously pulsed crust. 1/2 cup Roasted Kabocha Squash or Delicata (1 Green) 1/2 cup scallions (1 Green) Pulsed Cali'flour Crust ~Slide the mixture off to the side of the skillet and dump in 1 egg, beaten (1/3 Lean) and scramble. ~When the egg is cooked through, mix to combine with the chicken and veggies. (*My Optimal Recipe created Fall of 2017)
#MySoyFreeJourney
#opt4lifewithjenn
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
~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.
#MySoyFreeJourney
#opt4lifewithjenn
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
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!!
#MySoyFreeJourney
#opt4lifewithjenn
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
~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.
[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.
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
[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
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
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.
Line a small baking sheet with parchment and lightly Pam sprayed.
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.
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 .
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)
1/2 cup Angel Hair Cabbage *prepped (1 Green)
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)
If you would like information about the Amazing Optimal Life or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
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)
To see how you are doing in your overall health, take a quick survey by clicking this link:Wellness Evaluation
If you would like information about the Amazing Health Journey or how you can have your own Free Personal Health Coach Email me: becreativelyhealthy@gmail.com
(Average weight loss for Clients on the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan™ with support is 20 lbs.)
(2 Condiment)
