Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte

Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte
Who says you need to go to Starbuck's and spend $5.00 on coffee when you can make it at home!
Here's how to make this delicious and nutritious latte!
1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder
6-8 oz. brewed coffee
1 tsp. of pumpkin
Cinnamon and Pumpkin spices
Optional:  Top your coffee with sugar free Cool Whip and more cinnamon and pumpkin spices
Enjoy!

Blueberry Protein Pancakes

Blueberry Protein Pancake:
1/2 cup of dry oatmeal
.25 cup of blueberries (or you can use raspberries or both)
2 egg whites
Blend the oatmeal and the egg whites in a blender.  You can also add cinnamon and/or pumpkin spices.  Add water if needed to the mix.
Pour the mix into a small skillet (spray with olive oil first).  Add the blueberries to the pancake as one side cooks. 
This recipe makes two medium sized pancakes.  Top with more cinnamon, agave nectar, or sugar-free syrup.

Leha's Infamous Protein Cupcakes

Protein Cupcake:
Since I've discovered how to make this I've been eating it almost every single day without feeling guilty!  There's a variety of ways you can make the cupcake...
1 scoop of your favorite low carb protein powder
1 egg white
1 tsp. of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. of baking powder (make sure the sodium is low)
1 tsp. of applesauce or pumpkin
Put everything in a coffee mug and mix together.
Here is where the fun comes in:  You can add nuts and/or cinnamon/pumpkin/nutmeg spices to the mix above if you want to.  Place the coffee mug with the mixture in the microwave for 60 seconds.  When it's finished turn the coffee mug upside down and your cupcake should come out.  Use a butter knife if you need to cut it out.  Let it cool off for a little while before icing the cupcake.  You may need to trim the bottom of the cupcake if it isn't leveled.
Icing options:  Natural peanut butter (pictured), almond butter, greek yogurt, sugar free cool whip, or take a tablespoon of protein powder and mix with some cold water to make icing (you can add food coloring to your cool whip or protein icing mix to make it different colors).
Top the icing with a piece of dark chocolate, a small piece of fruit, crushed nuts, a dash of cinnamon or pumpkin spice, or crushed sugar free peppermint for the holidays! 

Depending on what you use one cupcake is approximately:
200 hundred calories
30 grams protein
6 grams carbs
4 grams of fat

Baked Chick Peas Please!!!

Chick Peas Please!!!
Try saying that fast a few times :)  Here is another "I'm craving something salty" snack that is easy and fast!  I can't stop eating them myself!

Cans of Chick Peas (I used two cans but use however many you want).  Make sure you rinse the chick peas really good to reduce the sodium.
No salt substitute and any other salt free seasonings
Broil at 500 degrees for about 20 minutes.  Turn them occasionally and when they feel hard and crispy like nuts they are ready to eat!

Baked Kale

Baked Kale
I love to eat salty foods! So I read up about kale and all of the healthy benefits it has to offer.  If you love salty foods like me then this will definitely give you satisfaction without the guilt!
Make sure the kale you buy looks healthy.  Do not buy kale that is wilted!
Wash off the bundle of kale and break off the ends.  Place the bundle on a pan and spray with olive oil.  Choose whatever no salt seasonings you like and dash away!  Bake until crispy.

Sweet Potato Souffle

Sweet Potato Souffle:
6 large sweet potatoes
1-1/2 Vanilla Almond Soy Milk
1/4 cup of Agave Nectar
5 egg whites
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
10 packets of Stevia or Splenda
1/2 tsp. of Nutmeg
1/4 cup of Pecans and Almonds

Microwave the sweet potatoes then scoop out the potatoes out of the skin and into a bowl.  Mix all of the other ingredients then blend in with the sweet potatoes.  Mix everything together then place mixture into a souffle dish.  Top with the crushed almonds/pecans and bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Pumpkin Protein Muffins:
(or you can use sweet potatoes)
1 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup of pumpkin or sweet potatoes
4 egg whites
Cinnamon and Pumpkin Pie spices
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
Stevia or Splenda (1 or 2 packets)
1/2 tsp. of baking powder

Blend everything together and bake at 350 degrees in a muffin pan.  Enjoy!
259 Calories
.5 grams of fat
4 grams of carbs
45 grams of protein