Fitness Mastermind, LLC Blog:: 3 New Quick Fit Recipes: Cauliflower Fries, Polenta French Toast, & More!

CAULIFLOWER FRIES

At first glance, these might not seem like they would work. However, if cooked correctly they are great for low-carb diets, the Paleolithic Diet we’ve covered previously, & anyone trying to eat healthy but fighting to keep the few little “fixes” they’re just not ready to give up yet. We used them a few nights ago because my wife had been “craving fries” for a few weeks now, but still wanted to keep the carb intake at steady levels.

Each serving (14 fries) contains:

Carbohydrates=15 grams
Protein=2 g
Calories=70

If you decide to purchase these you will likely only find them at Sprouts or possibly HEB in the health section, but you still must know the “tricks” to making them taste great!

Tips For Fit Fries

· Make sure to spray your pan with olive oil. Also, spray the fries a tid bit.

· Use any seasonings you like to give them flavor, we used a tid bit of garlic salt.

· Check the fries to make sure they are crispy. If you take them out too soon, then you will be a soggy mess.

· Turn the cauliflower to crisp both sides.

There you have it! These should hit the spot every time! Fitness & healthy eating habits are all about education. Find the products that work for you and run with them! Enjoy!

POLENTA FRENCH TOASTIf you haven’t tried polenta before, this stuff is great in the morning and has less carbs in 20% of a tube then 1 slice of bread! In my search to create meals without gluten (Gluten intolerance & Celiac’s) I decided I would dip thin slices of pre-made polenta in egg whites with cinnamon. They turn out great & are definitely worth making when you have a craving for something bad but “should” eat something healthy!

Ingredients:

· 1 Tube of trader Joe’s polenta (pre made)

· 1 cup of egg substitute.

· 1 tsp of cinnamon

· 2 tbsp of milk

Instructions:

1. Heat the pan to medium.

2. Spray pam (to save on calories).

3. Add polenta that’s been soaking in egg substitute to pan.

4. Brown the polenta on each side.

5. Make sure you don’t move the pieces around too much (so you don’t disturb the egg coating).

Once done use some sugar free syrup or low sugar jam and there you go with a great low calorie, low carb, high protein breakfast that won’t make you crave sugar all day long (like traditional comfort / breakfast foods)!

LOW CALORIE POT PIE

Every now and then it’s good to have something that you wouldn’t normally eat, but you don’t want this one meal to completely ruin your progress on the task at hand. Check out this low calorie, low carb version of a pot pie!

Ingredients:

· 1 ½ cups frozen peas and carrots

· 1 cup cubed (1/2 inch) cooked chicken or turkey

· 1 cup refrigerated cooked diced potatoes with onions (from 20-oz bag)

· 1/4 cup milk

· 1/2 tspn dried thyme leaves

· 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup

· 1 can (4 oz) low-carb refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (Sprouts & HEB have excellent selections)

· 1-1.5 egg whites

· 1 tbsn water

· 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. In 2 quart saucepan mix peas & carrots, chicken, potatoes, milk, ½ tsp thyme & soup.

3. Heat to boiling over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.

4. Divide mixture evenly among 4 ungreased 10-oz custard cups.

5. Unroll dough & separate into 4 triangles. Place 1 dough triangle over each custard cup.

6. In small bowl-mix egg & water. Brush mixture over dough.

7. Sprinkle 1/8 tspn thyme over dough.

8. Bake 11-13 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.

The fat isn’t as low as we would normally prefer, but you can “arrange” your daily intake around this to ensure you still don’t go over your daily fat intake, while enjoying a childhood goody!

Hope you enjoy these 3 new Quick Fit Recipes! Until next time!

Keep it fit,

Fitness Mastermind, LLC