Zucchini bread made into miniature bundt cakes! Aren't they cute! You can also make them into mini muffins, waffles, pancakes, etc.


Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:
Any Pancake packet (1 Fueling)
1/4 c. shredded zucchini (squeeze out the liquid by rolling in paper towels and squeezing) (1/2 of 1 Green)
2 tbsp egg beaters
1.5 oz water
1 packet Stevia (1 Condiment)

 Directions:
Mix together and bake in whatever style you'd like. I did it on the waffle iron, super fast and yummy zucchini bread waffle. I think I'll try mini muffins next, or even as just a pancake. If you decide to bake these, bake at 350 degrees. The time will vary depending on what type of pan you are using.

1 Serving with 
1 Fueling, 1/2 of 1 Green, and 1 Condiment
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These zucchini hash browns are really good! They remain kind of soft and you have to be careful when flipping them, but they are so worth making! You can always put the entire mixture in a skillet and cook it all together as zucchini hash. Give them a try and enjoy this healthier twist on hash browns!


Zucchini Hash Browns

 Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shredded raw zucchini (3 Greens)
1 tbsp chopped onion (1 Condiment)
1 egg (1/3 Lean)
2 tbsp reduced fat grated parmesan cheese (1 Condiment)
1/8 tsp garlic salt (1/2 Condiment)
1/4 tsp pepper (1/2 Condiment)
1 tbsp light butter (1 Healthy Fat)

 Directions:
Grate the zucchini into a colander. Squeeze out any excess water. Add the onion, egg, garlic salt, and pepper to the zucchini. Mix well. Melt half of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Form 3 to 4 small thin patties in a skillet (half of mixture). Cook for about 6 to 8 min, turning once. Remove from pan and set aside. Add 3 to 4 more patties and cook until done.

 Makes 1 Serving
Each serving provides
1/3 Lean, 3 Greens, 3 Condiments and 1 Healthy Fat per Serving
Serve with 2/3 Leaner or Leanest Lean Option

 Some 2/3 Lean or Leaner Options:
1 whole egg plus 4 egg whites
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
4 Morning Star Farms Veggie Sausage Links
2 Morning Star Farms Veggie Sausage Patties
4 ounces grilled chicken breasts
4.6 ounces grilled shrimp (add 1 more Healthy Fat)
1 1/3 cup liquid egg whites or egg beaters (add 1 more Healthy Fat)

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I have a few favorite tilapia recipes and this will be added to that list! I love the combination of Italian diced tomatoes and parmesan cheese on this light and flaky fish. I decided to add 2 tbsp of Ken's Steakhouse Northern Italian dressing to give it more of a richer Italian flavor. It turned out really good! I will definitely be making this again! Enjoy!
Italian Baked Tilapia

Ingredients:
9 oz raw tilapia - should yield 7 oz cooked (1 Leanest Lean)
2 tbsp Ken's Steakhouse Lite Northern Italian with Basil and Romano (1 Healthy Fat)
1/4 tsp salt (1 Condiment)
1/8 tsp pepper (1/4 Condiment)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (1/2 Condiment)
1 tbsp grated reduced fat parmesan cheese (1/2 Condiment)
1/2 cup Great Value Italian diced tomatoes, canned (1 Green)
1/4 cup green pepper chopped (1/2 Green)

Directions:
Place tilapia in a baking dish lined with non-stick foil or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray; drizzle dressing over fish and then sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spoon tomatoes over tilapia and top with green peppers.

Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with parmesan cheese. bake 10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

1 serving with 
1 Leanest Lean, 1.5 Greens (still need 1.5 more), 2.25 Condiments, 1 Healthy Fat (still need 1 more)

 *Serve it with 1 cup of lettuce (1 Green), 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (1/2 Green) and 2 tbsp of an approved dressing (1 Healthy Fat) to complete your Lean and Green
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This is a very easy cheesecake to make. You just need to combine all the ingredients in a blender, pour into a small dish and bake! Not to mention this recipe is low carb because it is made from cottage cheese. This is a wonderful alternative to having a dessert as part of your lean or a way to get rid of your cottage cheese. It also tastes even better the next day when all the ingredients have really set together in the fridge! Enjoy!


Oma's Cheesecake

Ingredients:
1 cup 1% cottage cheese (2/3 Leanest Lean)
1 egg (1/3 Lean)
2 tsp lemon juice (1 Condiment)
1 tsp lemon zest (1/3 Condiment)
1 tsp vanilla extract (1 Condiment)
3 packets Stevia (3 Condiments)
1/8 tsp salt (1/2 Condiment)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325. Blend all ingredients in blender. Pour into 2 ramekins. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until center is set.  Let cool completely.

 2 Servings with 
1/2 Lean and 3 Condiments per Serving

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Blended cottage cheese with sugar free syrup is used to make this awesome dessert. I have tried it cold and warm, but my preference is warm! Right out of the microwave is the best way to eat these in my opinion! Enjoy this yummy recipe!


Slutty Brownie

 Ingredients:
1 MF brownie (1 Fueling)
1 MF chocolate chip soft bake (1 Fueling)
1/4 cup 1% cottage cheese ( 1/6 Leanest Lean)
1 tbsp Walden Farms sugar free caramel syrup (1/2 a Condiment)
Directions:
 Mix up your brownie mix according to directions, 
split between two small ramekins.
Mix up your soft bake according to directions, and set aside.
Whip the cottage cheese with the syrup in a small blender to get the lumps out. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the brownie, then top with drops of the soft bake.
Microwave 1 minute (it will be underdone). Eat warm or freeze 30 minutes and then eat.

2 Servings with
1 Meal, 1/12 Lean, and 1/4 Condiment per serving


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I got this recipe from fellow Medifaster, Stephen Santay, and it was delicious so I wanted to share it with you! I am really not a fan of the oatmeals, nor do I care for the muffins made from them because they usually have a rubbery texture every time I make them. I have to admit that these cakes did not taste rubbery at all. They were crispy around the edges and moist on the inside. I ate one for the day and I stored the other two in a Ziploc baggie on the counter. The second and third one, I put in the toaster and they toasted up really nicely. I am not sure if your toaster will fit these cakes, but my toaster all toasts bagels so it fit nicely. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I have!


Chocolate Coconut Cake
Recipe from Stephen Santay

Ingredients:
2 maple and brown sugar oatmeals (2 Fuelings)
1 chocolate  pudding (1 Fueling)
1 tbsp oil (3 Healthy Fats)
2 tbsp egg beaters
1 tsp baking powder (2 Condiments)
1 tsp coconut extract (1 Condiment)
 3/4 to 1 cup water

 Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a dish with Pam cooking spray (I used 3 brownie trays that I sprayed lightly with Pam). Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix until blended. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for  22 minutes. Make sure your cake is set by using a toothpick to test the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, then it is done. Flip cake onto a baking sheet (I lined the baking sheet with parchment paper). Bake other side for 10 mins or until edges are crispy and brown. Y

 I sprinkled 1 packet of splenda over the top of the cakes for a total of 1 Healthy Fat and 1.33 Condiments per serving. You can also use Walden Farms Chocolate or Caramel Syrup! Enjoy!

3 Servings with 
1 Fueling, 1 Condiment and 1 Healthy Fat per serving 
(without any toppings)

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My mom is from Thailand and she used to make this all the time when I was growing up. Everyone in my family still eats these type of eggs quite regularly, usually with rice or sticky rice. We simply call it Thai eggs. Not that the Thai people invented it, but because of the one simple ingredient, Thai sauce or fish sauce. Thai sauce or fish sauce is commonly used in in Thailand and it is a savory flavor that is found in traditional Thai cooking. This is the kind I used below, but you can use any brand you like.



 I really can't believe one of my favorite dishes growing up is on plan, but not without one slight modification. Usually, the eggs are fried in a little oil. I just used canola cooking spray. You can add other ingredients as well such as chopped onions, green onions, tomatoes, etc. No need for salt since fish sauce is salty enough. I like my eggs plain which is what is pictured below. It is so easy and simple to make! Enjoy!


Thai Eggs

 Ingredients:
3 eggs (1 Lean)
2 tsp fish sauce ( 2/3 Condiment)
1/8 tsp pepper (1/4 Condiment)
Cooking Spray

Optional:
1 tbsp chopped onion (1 Condiment)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (1 Green)
1/2 cup diced red or green peppers (1 Green)
1/4 cup green onions (1/2 of 1 Green)

 Directions:
Whisk together eggs, fish sauce, and pepper until combined. Add any other additional ingredients, if desired. Generously spray a non-stick medium sized frying pan with cooking spray. Place pan over medium-high heat. Add egg mixture to hot pan. Let eggs sit in pan until cooked (like you would when making an omelet). Flip eggs over and cook the other side. Enjoy!

 1 Serving with
1 Lean and 1 Condiment
(Not including additional options)

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Here is a simple pot roast recipe I use from time to time.


Simple Pot Roast
Ingredients:
2 lbs 10 oz chuck roast (6 Leans)
1 tsp kosher salt (4 Condiments)
1/2 tsp pepper (1 Condiment)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (2 Condiments)
2 cups beef broth or 1 can  (2 Condiments)

Directions:
Remove all visible fat from roast. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on all sides of roast. Place roast in slow cooker. Pour beef broth over roast and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours.

6 servings with 
1 Lean and 1.6 Condiments per Serving

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This is another great way to eat tilapia. The chile lime butter is what gives this fish lots of flavor so don't leave it out. I loved the combination of Serrano peppers, lime, and shallots in the butter. Enjoy!


Pan Seared Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter

Ingredients:
Chile Lime Butter
3 tbsp light butter (3 Healthy Fats)
1 tsp grated fresh lime zest (1/3 Condiment)
1 tbsp finely chopped shallots (1 Condiment)
2 tsp fresh lime juice (1 Condiment)
1 tsp minced fresh Serrano chilies, including seeds (1/5 Condiment)

Fish:
27 oz tilapia fillets (3 Leanest Leans)
1/2 tsp salt (2 Condiments)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment)
1/4 tsp pepper (1/2 Condiment)
1 tbsp olive oil (3 Healthy Fats)

Directions:
Make chile lime butter:
Stir together butter, shallots, zest, lime juice, and chiles in a bowl. Set aside.

Prepare fish:
Pat dry fish and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat. Saute fish, using a spatula to turn once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Divide fish into 3 portions of 7 oz each. Serve each serving with 1 tbsp of chile lime butter.

 Makes 3 Servings
Each serving provides
1 Leanest Lean, 2 Condiments and 2 Healthy Fats

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I love my crock pot when I have a busy day ahead of me and this is so easy to make! Just throw a few ingredients together in the crock pot and dinner is served by the end of the day! Enjoy the recipe!


Italian Chicken in the Crock Pot

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs raw, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 Leaner Leans)
3/4 cup Kraft Light Done Right Italian Dressing or Newman's own Light Italian Dressing - if you do not eat all the sauce; only 50% is absorbed (3 Healthy Fats)
1 cup chicken broth (1 Condiment)
1/4 cup reduced fat grated Parmesan cheese (2 Condiments)
1/2 tsp salt (2 Condiments)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment)

Directions:
Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, and garlic over chicken. Gently toss chicken lightly with ingredients. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high 3 to 4 hours.

3 Servings with
1 Leaner Lean, 1 Healthy Fat, and 2 Condiments per serving


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