Author: Nikopts Nikopts

  • TURKEY TACO SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOATS

    INGREDIENTS 3 small spaghetti squash, 24 oz each olive oil spray 1 lb 93% ground turkey 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 small onion, minced 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced 1/2 cup water 4 oz canned tomato sauce, 1/2 can 3/4 cup part-skim shredded Mexican cheese blend, omit for W30 For the Pico De Gallo: 1 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup chopped scallion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt…

  • COCONUT COOKIES

    YIELD:28 COOKIES COURSE:Dessert CUISINE:American Delicious and gluten-free! INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes 3/4 cup cornflake crumbs*, from 2 cups cornflakes crushed almost to powder INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpats. Whip the eggs whites, cream of tartar and sugar into a meringue until you form thick…

  • AIR FRYER CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SRIRACHA MAYO

    YIELD:4 SERVINGS COURSE:Dinner, Lunch CUISINE:American This spicy, Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich inspired by Chick-fil-a is made with lean chicken breast brined in pickle juice and buttermilk, served with pickles and sriracha mayo – SO good! INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 16 ounces 1 cup 1% buttermilk 1 cup pickle juice 1 large egg, beaten Kosher salt 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne…

  • Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

    Ingredients: 1/4 cup Kodiak Cakes pancakes mix. About 2 scoops of Devotion Nutrition angel food cake protein powder. 1/2 cup canned pumpkin. Then add 1/2 cup water ( depending on the consistency. Add 1/3 cup first and if needed add an additional 1/4 cup to thin out the batter). 1 egg. 1/2 tsp Dak’s pumpkin spice. 1/2 tsp cinnamon….

  • Blueberry banana cream cheese muffins

    INGREDIENTS   1 egg 2 Tbsp egg whites I use egg whites in the carton 3 Tbsp brown sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce 2 large mashed bananas 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp lemon zest FOR CREAM CHEESE TOPPING 4 oz softened light cream cheese 1 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp egg whites 1 Tbsp milk I used 1% 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries fresh should be ok but try for smaller ones, that’s why I like…

  • BAKED TURKEY CROQUETTES

    YIELD:6 SERVINGS COURSE:Appetizer, Dinner CUISINE:American Not sure what to do with all your leftover turkey? Turkey Croquettes are a perfect way to use your leftover turkey! INGREDIENTS 12 oz cooked turkey breast, chopped fine (a food processor or chopper is great for this) 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed 3/4 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped salt and fresh…

  • SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT PEAR SOUP

    YIELD:6 SERVINGS COURSE:Dinner, Lunch, Soup CUISINE:American This Slow Cooker Butternut Pear soup with a hint of ginger is vegan and dairy-free and so simple to make. Great as a starter or serve it as a meal with a salad or a sandwich. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs butternut squash, halved, seeds removed (1 medium) 2 small ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced 2 large shallot, quartered…

  • LEMON BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK SHEET PAN PANCAKES

    YIELD:8 SERVINGS COURSE:Breakfast, Brunch CUISINE:American Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Sheet Pan Pancakes – essentially a giant pancake baked in the oven – is the most genius way of making pancakes! INGREDIENTS Cooking spray 1-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 cups low-fat, 1% buttermilk 2 large eggs…

  • YOGURT SHEET PAN PANCAKES WITH MIXED BERRIES

    INGREDIENTS YIELD: 8 SERVINGS Cooking spray 1 ½ cups all-purpose unbleached flour ½ cup white whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups Stonyfield Organic 0% plain yogurt 3/4 cup milk 6 tablespoons water 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted then cooled slightly 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry Optional toppings: fresh berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, honey or…

  • Two Ingredient Nice Cream

    Ingredients 20 very ripe bananas 2 tbsp unsweetened Cocoa Powder Instructions This recipe used 20 bananas that were very ripe. Puree them in the blender. Add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Puree again. Pour into individual bowls and freeze. Before you get ready to eat microwave for 20 seconds and top with sugar free cool whip and Hershey’s…