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Live Rite Protein Shake: Birthday Cake!

March 21, 2013 at 4:28 pm

birthday cake shakeIt’s my birthday and I’ll have cake if I want to…Well, a birthday cake shake that is!

  • 1 small frozen banana
  • 3oz fat free vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite protein powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut butter
  • 6oz unsweetened vanilla Almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon sprinkles
  • 1 teaspoon sprinkles (set aside)
  • Whipped cream (optional)

1. Combine all ingredients, excluding sprinkles, and blend until smooth.
2. Add the 1 tablespoon of sprinkles to the blender and pulse blend for 15 seconds.
3. Top with whipped cream and remaining sprinkles.

* Tip: Peel the banana before freezing….it is NOT FUN to peel frozen bananas!

Editor’s Note: Happy Birthday Ilise! Wishing you all the best on your day, Ms. Baker Babe!

Advanced Recipe: 2 Twists On A Mozzarella Caprese Salad

January 10, 2013 at 9:00 am

mozarella caprese salad featuredNew Year… New Foods!

This year, resolve to eat differently, not just healthier.  Molecular gastronomy is the art and science of selecting, preparing, serving and enjoying food.  It changes the form of the food item without incorporating fattening extras, and adds a whimsical element to any dish.

The following 2 recipes are a twist on a Mozzarella Caprese salad.

mozarella caprese salad ingredientsPart 1: Here’s what you’re going to need:

  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1g  Agar Agar
  • 2 cups olive oil (for cold oil bath)
  • a tall glass
  • syringe or eye dropper
  • spotted spoon

Recipe: Asparagus Guacamole

January 3, 2013 at 3:29 pm
asparagus guacamole recipe

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Although avocados have a lot of healthy fat, sometimes you want to have guilt-free guacamole. If that’s the case, try it with asparagus!

Ingredients: 

  • 24 spears fresh asparagus , trimmed and coarsely chopped.
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 small green onions, sliced

Preparation: Place the asparagus in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Place the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, garlic, and green onions in a food processor or blender, and process to desired consistency. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled, before serving.

Enjoy it!

Recipe: Banana Bread

August 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm

With the early morning air starting to hint at cooler weather, nothing starts the day like a hot cup of tea and fresh slice of banana bread. Fat free with no added sugar and some “hidden” protein, this banana bread gives your day the perfect start.

banana bread recipe - bananas

 

Round up:

  • 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup applesauce (no sugar added)
  • 2 scoops vanilla Liverite protein powder
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 3 egg whites

Make Your Own Trail Mix with Baker Babe Ilise Reilly

July 13, 2012 at 2:56 pm

The weekend is coming and when you’re traveling for long periods of time, it becomes all too easy to stop into a gas station and load up on unhealthy snacks. Take your fitness routine into the weekend and nip bad weekend habits in the bud with this great trail mix recipe!

1 cup of Pecans
1 cup of Almonds
1 cup of Walnuts
1 cup dried Edamame
½ cup of Dried, Unsweetened Coconut
½ cup Dried Blueberries
1 cup Dried Tart Cherries
1 cup Goji Berries
1 cup mini pretzles (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Separate into 1 1/2 oz servings and put into ziploc bags. Keep handy for a quick and nutritious snack.

A serving of this trail mix is 1 1/2oz

200 cal
11g fat
17g protein

 

By Ilise “Baker Babe” Reilly, manager of Lucille Roberts Jamaica.


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