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Ultimate Protein Pancakes & Turkey Bacon if you’re feeling crazy ;-)
6 oz plain greek yogurt
1 large egg white
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (about 2/3 scoop) vanilla whey protein powder
1 tsp baking soda
Anything else you’d like to add for flavor. 

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients (protein powder, flour, and baking soda), and mix with a fork until well combined. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients (egg white and yogurt) and mix until well combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring as you go. The batter should become thick.  Keep mixing until everything is totally combined.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Drop batter by the spoonful into the pan. Pancakes will expand as they cook, so don’t put them too close together. When little bubbles start to form all throughout the pancake, it’s time to flip it. Flip it a couple of times until it’s thoroughly cooked. Transfer pancakes to a plate, and top with whatever you’d like. They’re plenty flavorful on their own, but adding a tablespoon of syrup or Fresh berries makes them yummier!
Makes 6 large pancakes. Nutritional information:
Calories: 314, Carbs: 34g, Fat: 1g, Protein: 43g

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

• 1 package of romaine hearts
• 1 cup croutons
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 whole FRESH lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Walden Farms Caesar Dressing

Combine ingredients in a bowl cover and toss until thoroughly mixed. Serve with grilled chicken. (Also great with Salmon or Scallops!!)

Seared Scallops with Mushroom Risotto & Asparagus

Scallops are SOOO easy and healthy. Risotto takes about 30 minutes, but is sooo worth it.

(Prep the scallops and let them sit and dry while you make the risotto. Then cook the scallops and enjoy)

Get 1 lb of Scallops and wash them gently. Place them on a doubled over paper towel and let them sit for a while so that the paper towel absorbs the water (THIS IS IMPORTANT!!). Add a sprinkle of salt and a sprinkle of Cayenne Pepper.

Next, heat a large skillet at HIGH heat.  Add 1 tbsp of olive oil.  Once the oil begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

Mushroom Risotto 

Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish usually made with Arborio rice. It can be a little time consuming but it's worth it. This is a dish that will impress guests. I used Baby Bella mushrooms, but you can use crimini, portobello, porcini or a combination of all three.

Servings: 6 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 278

Ingredients:

·         2 cups Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced

·         2 cups Arborio rice

·         1 tsp olive oil

·         3 tsp butter

·         2 shallots, minced

·         1 cup white wine

·         8 cups fat free chicken stock (or vegetable stock) LOW SODIUM

·         salt and pepper

·         1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

·         4 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions:

Heat chicken stock in a small pot and keep on low heat.

In a medium size heavy sauce pan, saute garlic in 1 tsp olive oil. Addmushrooms, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken stock and let the mushrooms cook about 4 minutes. Set aside.

Add butter to the pan on set flame to medium-low heat. Add shallots, sauté about 1 minute. Add rice mixing well until well coated and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add wine, salt and pepper and mix well until it is absorbed into the rice. Ladle 1 cup stock into rice and mixuntil all stock is absorbed, add another ladle, and continue adding and stirringuntil all broth is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes. Add mushrooms, parmesan cheese and parsley, mix well and serve.

Something to remember when meal planning is to balance your meals. What I mean by this is:  it is ok to have Steak or Salmon, but since these proteins are higher in fat, try to balance the rest of the day with more lean proteins like chicken and fish. 

Hope you enjoy these recipes. You can also make waffles with the pancake mix and freeze them for later use!! Then heat them, one half at a time, in the toaster! My kids LOVE them!  I also replace the white flower with wheat flower and add oats or flax seed for added benefits. Cooking is fun! Experiment and make things or add things that you love! 

Have a great, healthy day!