Posted by Alicia Leeds on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 @ 05:40 PM
Combining extracts and puddings with your HMR shakes will allow you to create an unlimited number of shake flavors to enjoy.
This recipe was inspired by a delicious low fat cheesecake recipe made with fat free sugar free jello cheesecake pudding and graham crackers. Add a chopped up honey graham benefit bar to this shake if you want the smooth, creamy flavor of cheesecake with lots fewer calories.
You Will Need:
- 2 Scoops HMR 120 Vanilla Shakes
- 1 C Water
- 2T Fat Free Sugar Free
Cheesecake Jello Pudding - 2-3 Drops Almond Extract
- 1 Tray Ice
Directions:
Pour water in blender. Add HMR 120 shake mix
and jello pudding mix and almond extract. Mix on low until smooth. Add
ice to desired thickness.
Bon Apetit!
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 @ 01:00 PM
One thing I have heard consistantly through my years as a health educator and coach is that it's hard to find a healthy substitute for snack food cravings - particularly the Salty/Crunchies.
HMR shakes and puddings fill the bill when you crave the sweet stuff - especially chocolate... and HMR entrees can be made into just about any comfort food you want. (Our HMR Recipes and Tips page is full of great ideas.)
But when it comes to the dreaded Salty/Crunchies - Healthy Solutions are hard to come by.
The old stand by is, of course, baked potato fries... just slice your favorite spuds, spread on a cookie sheet, spray with PAM and cook at about 450 until crispy. I like to broil them for the last couple of minutes to get them super crispy. Sprinkle salt, rosemary, chili powder, or Mrs Dash for flavor. Sweet potatoes are especially yummy this way - although they don't get as crispy as your average Yukon or Idaho.
Use red potatoes whole or quartered for a lighter treat - or splurge on baby gourmet potatoes - white, red or blue. Those can just be washed and cooked whole using the same methods. I especially like these because the skin gets nice and crispy.
If you are feeling adventurous - try the same recipe with Butternut Squash. Peel and cut the squash into fry size slices and bake/broil as above.
Try any of these recipes as a snack, or with HMR Turkey Chili, HMR Veggie Stew or a lean protein of your choice. Use any leftovers in a salad - or bag them up for a great grab and go snack you can eat on the run!
Happy Healthy Crunching!
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Sun, Jul 12, 2009 @ 10:50 PM
We make hundreds of food decisions every day.
Just think about breakfast. Eggs? Omlette? Poached, scrambled, over easy? How many? With toast? Home fries? PAM, butter, cheese... Sausage, ham, or bacon? Or cereal - what kind, how much? With milk? Hot, cold... which bowl? French toast? Pancakes...banana? blueberry? chcolate chip? Short stack? Lumberjack? Syrup, powdered sugar? Waffle? A La Mode? Bagel, muffin, breakfast sandwich, pastry, coffee, juice, tea? With milk or cream or 2% or skim... sugar, honey, Splenda?
Phew!
Here's how HMR Healthy Solutions makes life a little easier. Breakfast? Shake or multigrain cereal. Which HMR Recipe?
All under 250 calories. 11-14 grams of protein. Ready in 2 minutes. Portable. Easy.
Most of us don't even realize we are making food decisions all the time. And if we want to be more successful managing our weight - reducing the number of decisions, and creating variety within those choices is an easy win.
HMR Shake for Breakfast?
Add blueberries, banana, strawberries, peaches, raspberries or any combination of the above... more water for a drinkable smoothie, less water and more ice for a spoonable frosty. Put it in your favorite cup at home or to go and you're done.
As one of my clients always says, "Keep it Simple".
Fewer decisions = Better Results. HMR Healthy Solutions makes it easy!
Check out ideas for Decision Free Grocery Shopping, too.