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Pineapple Meatballs with Protein Powder, 17 grams protein, 340 calories

This sweet meatball recipe with protein powder to hold the meat together instead of flour or breadcrumbs. For this recipe, I use lunch buddies cups because they are easier to find with no sugar added than the ordinary canned varieties.  I also use ground beef chuck rather than lean beef, so that I have all the fats that I need from this meal. Ground beef chuck comes from the shoulder and neck area of the cow and is usually very fatty but also has an…

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Steelcut Oats Chocolate Chip Cookies, 3 grams protein, 108 calories each

You really want to grab a cookie and run to do your errands. Well, then why not? This one has protein and all the flavor you need, plus the chocolate you might crave. The oats offer a gluten-free alternative to flour and still add protein.  With the bananas, you don’t need to use eggs, making this a vegan staple. Finally, in this recipe, I used cashew butter which has the mildest nut taste, for those who are not wild about peanut butter but still want…

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Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese with Flourless Cheddar Crackers, 19 grams protein, 291 calories.

This meal recipe relies on a serving of six Cornmeal Cheddar Crackers which have 15 grams protein, 187 calories.   They are very filling, so do not worry about the portion size.  I like this best after spreading the cheese onto the crackers, and then toasting the crackers in the oven for a few minutes. Ingredients:  1 log (4 ounces) spreadable goat cheese (16g,280c) ¼ cup craisins or dried cranberries (120c) ⅛ cup Pacific Soymilk  (1.25, 17.5c) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 packet…

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Flourless Mini Pizza, 18.5 grams protein, 240 calories

This mini pizza relies on a single slice of Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread which has 15 grams protein, 187 calories.  Add 1 tablespoon of salsa and 1 heaping tablespoon shredded cheese, and top with your favorite topping.  Bake for ten minutes. Ingredients: 1 Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread (15g,187c) 1 tablespoon salsa  (5c) 1 heaping tablespoon (⅛ cup) shredded cheese (3.5g,40c) 2 olives, sliced (8c) Directions: Place bread slice on baking tray.  Spread salsa and sprinkle cheese. Add olive slices. Bake on 350 for 10 minutes or…

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Cornmeal Cheddar Crackers or Sandwich Bread, 15 grams protein, 187 calories

In this recipe, you can freeze the dough mixture in a roll, and then cut small slices to bake. These will be little crackers to go with your favorite dips or toppings. The other option is to freeze the mixture and then form 2 ounce balls which can be flattened into patties. These will be a perfect sandwich size for an amazing meal to go. Sandwich breads work excellent for grilled cheese or mini pizzas. Flourless, Low Carb, Low/No Sugar, Gluten-Free. Ingredients: 8 ounces reduced…

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Sugar-Free Coffee Taffy Niblets, 6 calories each

A tiny little taffy or candy to curb your cravings. You eliminate the butter and add the milk and Torani to make it a soft taffy, or exclude these two ingredients to make it a harder candy. Ingredients: 20 packets sugar substitute  (or ⅛ cup) ¾ cup Bob’s Red Mill, Milk Powder (7g, 80c) 3 teaspoons decaffeinated instant coffee 2 Tablespoons Butter (200c) ¼ cup light corn syrup (240c,20sugars) Optional: 1/8 cup milk, and 1 Tablespoon Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free French Vanilla Directions: Line a large…

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