Good morning friends!!! And Happy Memorial Day Weekend! So I first want to apologize for not blogging for a few weeks. Life as those of you with kids out there know, has been CRAZY lately! My "baby" just finished the school year and is officially a 2nd grader. WHERE has the time gone?! So the last few weeks have been volunteering, celebrations, activities, etc...etc.. I've also been SICK, what?! Which is NOT the norm for me since I live such a HEALTHY life, but I caught germs at I'm sure one of the many Kids Activities I was at last Saturday with my son and had thee dreaded strep throat...ugh! But guess what friends?! I am FINALLY feeling better and am at about 95% now, YAY!!
So now that you know what's been going on with me the last few weeks, it's time I get to the point of today's Sensational Saturday blog! Today, I'm going to give you two of my favorite yummy, low calorie, low sodium recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Turkey Loaf and Peanut Butter Energy bars. Up first the snack item...Peanut Butter Energy Bars, so here you go!
PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS
1 cup peanut butter (smooth)
1 cup honey
1 1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries
*Heat peanut butter and honey until liquefied. Add quick oats and cranberries. Spread mixture into a 9-inch square pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until cooled completely. Cut into small squares or bars, then serve. Enjoy! Per serving: 101 calories, 14g of carbs, 5g of fat, 4g of protein, 5g of sugar and only 35mg of sodium. Good to eat before a workout (we need carbs for ENERGY) or as a snack during the day. :-)
TURKEY LOAF
1 pound ground turkey
1 can LOW-SODIUM tomato soup, divided
1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs
1 egg white
1/2 cup of skim (non-fat) milk
Garlic powder, pepper, onion powder and parsley flakes to taste
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix turkey, half the soup, bread crumbs, egg white, milk and seasonings. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray, and scoop mixture into the pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and pour remaining soup over the top. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes (preferably 10). Enjoy! Per serving: 229 calories, 20g of carbs, 6g of fat, 33g of PROTEIN, 5g of sugar and only 287mg of sodium. Great post-workout meal!! Very high in protein and is great paired with broccoli...or choose your favorite veggie.
I hope you enjoy these two recipes as much as I do. Healthy food can taste GOOD!! I will continue to share very easy to make healthy recipes in future blogs. Remember...6 pack abs are made in the kitchen! So always be sure to fuel your body properly after a great workout...don't CELEBRATE a high calorie burn with an unhealthy meal. You're body deserves more than that! :-)
Next week, I will be posting my annual pics in my blog. Yep! I had another birthday ALREADY! I absolutely LOVE birthdays because each year brings a new experience and more growth as a person. So be ready for the pics! ;-)
Thanks as always for taking the time to read my blog and feel free to JOIN as a follower if you enjoy it, sign up to receive it via email or share with a friend! Have a FABULOUS holiday weekend and most importantly, make sure you and your family MOVE!
As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)
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