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Last month’s Skinny Jeans contest on Facebook was a smashing success! Here’s a recipe for a sweet treat you can celebrate with and not feel guilty about!

Skinny Jean Jell-O Jigglers (with Protein!)

Ingredients:

• 4 scoops vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 4 oz. of skim milk mixed with 4 oz. of water
• 8 oz. of hot (NOT boiling) water
• 1 pack of sugar-free Jell-O (You can use any flavor. If you want the blue color and can’t find it in the sugar-free variety, try making this recipe with plain gelatin and adding organic blue food coloring.)

These gingerbread men pack a punch of protein in every bite! They’re also adorable and make delicious holiday gifts. Enjoy!

Gingerbread
“Muscle Men”
Protein Cookies

Ingredients

• 5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup vanilla LiveRite protein powder shake mix*
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 cup butter substitute, melted and cooled
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Fueling your body for your workout is vital for getting maximum results. Check out these easy to make, low-cal protein bars that taste great and give your body everything it needs to power your workout!

Apple Cinnamon Protein Bars

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar = 64 calories, 2.5 fat, 4 g carbs, 9 g protein. (Determined by adding info from all ingredients and dividing by number of bars made.)

Ingredients:

• 4 scoops vanilla LiveRite protein powder*
• 1/2 cup almond meal/flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup stevia or Splenda
• 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, coarsely grated

These twists have a creative presentation that makes for an appealing appetizer–or a fancy snack! Enjoy!

Zucchini Ribbon Twists

Ingredients

• 3 small zucchini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 16 oz. container of ricotta cheese (use only 2/3 of full container, or approximately 10 oz.)

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. Cut zucchini lengthwise into thin slices.

3.Throw away outside strips of zucchini (the ones that are essentially just peel) and brush the rest with olive oil on both sides.

4. Grill until tender, about 4 minutes per side. (If you’re making these for an event, you can prepare the zucchini a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)

5. In a small bowl, combine approximately 10 oz. of riccotta cheese with basil and garlic, mashing together with a fork.

4. Put 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture about 1/2 inch from the end of a zucchini slice. Top with a small (or half of a large) basil leaf.

5. Roll up, pierce with a tooth pick, and place with the seam side down on a platter. Repeat.

6. Bake for 5 minutes at 300F before serving.

Recipe by Ilise “Baker Babe” Reilly, manager of Lucille Roberts Flushing.

Here’s another easy, delicious, and healthy side dish idea for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Vanilla Glazed Carrots

Ingredients:

• Fingerling carrots (use 4-5 carrots per person you’re serving)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• splash of vanilla extract
• coarse sea salt (sprinkle)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Scrub fingerling carrots and cut off the ends.

2. Cut carrots into spears and place in baking pan.

3. Mix the olive oil, brown sugar, and vanilla together. Drizzle over carrots until they’re coated. Then sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until very tender. You can use a fork to test how soft they are. When done, carrots should be soft on the inside, roasted on the outside, and slightly sweet.

Enjoy!

Recipe by Ilise “Baker Babe” Reilly, manager of Lucille Roberts Flushing.