Saturday, August 30, 2014

Loaded Sweet Potatoes



Want to eat bad, but dont want a set back in your meal plan? Try fitting this in. Im going to be upping my calories soon so having this makes a difference especially since it fits my macros perfectly. BON APPÉTIT!

(Can serve 2, divide nutritional in half)
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato (4oz)
3 turkey bacon slices (chopped)
1/2 cup fat free mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp fat free sour cream

Boil sweet potato until soft. Cut into skin sliced. Add cheese and turkey bacon. Bake in the oven for 15-20 min on 425 degrees. Top with sour cream and eat!

Nutritional:
380 cal
30g protein
48g carbs
7.5g fat
15g sugar
7g fiber
1077mg sodium
(Dont be afraid of sodium. It just retains water, so you may feel bloated for a little but nothing permanent)

Friday, August 8, 2014

Almond Coconut Cacao Bark

Looking for a fast and simple sweettooth fix? Well here it is ladies and gents. And you don't have to feel guilty for eating it.

Everything You Need:
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sugar free low cal maple syrup (i use walden farms or log cabin)
1/3 packet cacao nibs or 60% cacao
1/3 cup sliced raw almonds
1 tsp sea salt
Medium size pan
Wax paper

How To:
1. Line your pan with wax paper
2. Melt cacao (or chocolate of choice)
3. Put coconut shreds as the base
4. Add almonds (even layer)
5. Add syrup (even thin layer)
6. Add melted cacao (even layer)
7. Sprinkle salt throughout top
8. Place in the freezer for 2-3 hours
9. Cut into pieces & Enjoy

Does It Fit Your Macros:
(Can serve 10 ppl. 2 per person)
Calories 84 (2)
Protein 1.4 g
Carbs 6.7 g
Sugars 4.1 g
Sodium 15.8 mg
Fiber 1.4 g
Fat 6.6 g
Potassium 36.2 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg