Healthified BLT Burger

Honestly, who said a BLT had to be unhealthy?! 

Though you might be tempted to try to save money by buying 93% lean ground beef instead of 96% lean, don't. Though they don't sound very different, 93% lean has almost twice the fat of 96%. One four-ounce serving of 93% lean has about 180 calories and 8 grams of fat. The 96% lean has 150 calories and only 4 grams of fat.

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• 4 strips extra-lean turkey bacon, each cut in half

• 1 pound 96% lean ground beef

• 4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split

• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves

• 4 large or 8 to 12 small thin tomato slices

• 4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise

Preheat a grill to high heat.

Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon strips. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until crisp. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.

Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape into balls, packing them tightly as you do. Press each into a patty that is about 1Ú2" larger than the diameter of the buns.

Grill the burgers for about 2 minutes per side for medium rare, or until desired doneness (do not smash the burgers with a spatula). Place the bun halves, cut sides down, away from direct flame on the grill until toasted, about 20 seconds.

Place each toasted bun bottom on a plate. Top with the spinach, tomato, patties, then 2 pieces of bacon each. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise evenly on each bun top, flip atop the patties, and serve.

Calories: 295 

Protein: 29 grams 

Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Fat: 9 grams

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P90X Healthy Yam Protein Muffins

I have been having a hard time blogging today and adding my recipes because my little one is really sick. She is sleeping now, so it's time to get some recipes up.

For those of you sticking to the diets from Beachbody and getting tired of eating the same old same old yam.. Ya know? The ones you bake in the oven and after 60 days of doing this you want to, well barf. Well, my husband gagged on his saying "I can't take it anymore" hehe.. So he still needs his carbs and it is convenient and cheap if you are watching your budget.. Here's a spin off the old yam...

Healthy Yam Protein Muffins

mmmmm :0)

Ingredients 

3 cups mashed yams

6 egg whites

2 scoops vanilla whey protein

1 T cinnamon

2 tsp all spice

1 tsp baking soda

pinch of salt 

Directions

1. Pierce 3-4 yams with a knife a few times and place in microwave for 10 minutes.

2. Place yams in mixer and mix until yams are mashed. The skin usually separates at this point and I take out about half the skin. 

3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 

4. Place mixture in muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes at 350. 

This made 12 muffins, each with about 70 calories, 10g carbs and 7g protein. 

P90X Banana Scrunch Parfait

I tried this recipe the other day and thought it was absolutely amazing! Breakfasts are sometimes hard for people since most tend to skip it.

Banana Scrunch Parfait 

* 1 Cup plain nonfat yogurt

*1 Scoop vanilla protein powder

* 1/2 cup oats (traditional or quick, not instant)

* 1/2 cup bran flakes cereal, crushed

* 1 Tbsp honey

* 1 banana sliced

Mix protein powder into yogurt and set aside. Mix crushed bran flakes with oats, and heat mixture in skillet on medium heat for about 2 minutes. Drizzle bran flake and oats mixture with honey, stir and heat for about 2 more minutes (until edges of oats are crunchy). You can make as many layers as you like. Scoop some of the bran flake and oats mixture into the bottom of a tall glass, layer with sliced bananas. Scoop some vanilla protein yogurt on top, then repeat the layering process for as many layers as you like… bran/oat, banana, protein yogurt, etc.

P90x Nutrition Plan Portions:

Full recipe provides 1 protein, 1 dairy, 1 carb, 1 fruit, 1/2 condiment.

P90X mini pizza's

Ingredients for Xed Pizza Sauce:

• 1 Roma tomato
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Chop tomato into small pieces, put in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 1 minute on High. Transfer tomatoes into blender, add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Blend on high until smooth. Transfer back to bowl, and microwave for 1 additional minute on High.

P90x Nutrition Plan Portions:

Full Xed Pizza Sauce recipe is 1 vegi serving.

Ingredients for Mini Pizzas:

• Full recipe pizza sauce, above (approx 1/3 cup)
• 1 oz. turkey pepperoni (shy – to account for the egg white, approx 12 slices)
• 2 whole wheat English muffins
• 3 oz. low-fat Mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg white

Turn oven broiler to High. Grate Mozzarella, and combine in a bowl with one egg white. (Usually low-fat cheese has trouble melting, so this technique helps the cheese melt while adding a bit of protein.) Separate English muffins, place the 4 halves on a baking pan. Layer pizza sauce, cheese mixture, and pepperoni slices. Broil on High for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted and started to brown.