[Ilene]

Found this recipe in the October 2005 of Oxygen magazine

Festive & Flavourful Pumpkin Tomato Chili

1 tsp olive oil
2 lb extra-lean ground turkey breast
1 large onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 cans dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
5 1/2 cups no-sodium tomato juice
2- 14 1/2oz cans no salt, peeled and diced tomatoes, with juice
1 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:Add olive oil to a large pot and cook the ground turkey breast on high heat until brown. Stir meat to cook evenly, then separate.

Stir in onion and red pepper and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoe juice, diced tomatoes, pumpkin purée and maple syrup.

Season with pumpkin spice, chili powder and nutmeg

Simmer for 1 hour. Serve.

Nutrients per 227g serving:Calories 128
Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Carbs: 13g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g

Enjoy

[WaterRat]

Hmmmm, strange mix of flavors. Let me know how it turns out!

[Ilene]

Originally Posted by WaterRat

Hmmmm, strange mix of flavors. Let me know how it turns out!

I forgot to add that I made it tonight and it is DELICIOUS Pat, even with that strange mix of flavours, specially when it has simmered and thickened... I can't wait to taste it tomorrow when the flavours have melded... YUMMY! Hubby really liked it too...

[Mel]

That sounds good! I think I'll try it. THanks, Ilene!

[WaterRat]

Funny, I must have subconciously thought about this recipe tonight, as I came home and - made chili! We're having soup dinners at church on Wed nights for advent. Perhaps I'll try this one when it's my turn. Thanks for review, Ilene!

[She]

Okay, here’s a pumpkin-bran muffin recipe I modified to make it higher protein. It’s easy as (or easier than) pie and you don’t even need a mixer for this one. Hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS

Nonstick Cooking Spray
2 cups Special K Protein Plus cereal
1 cup skim milk
¾ cup pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 egg
¼ cup Splenda brown sugar substitute
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
3.5 scoops WHEY vanilla protein powder

PREPARATION

Mix together and let rest 5 minutes cereal and milk.
Add pumpkin, egg, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar.
Mix together flour, baking powder, and protein powder and add to the pumpkin / cereal mixture.
Spray 12 regular-sized muffin tins with nonstick spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool pan 5 minutes.

NUTRITION INFO

119 calories
13g carbs
10g protein
2g fiber

[Mel]

PEANUT BUTTER PUFFS

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup Splenda
2 tsp Butter Buds (in powder form)
2 TBS Natural peanut butter (Crazy Richard’s chunky)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup oatmeal (uncooked)
2 servings protein powder (to equal 50 g of protein)

Procedure

Beat egg whites with a mixer until whites are meringue-like.) Gradually add Splenda, butter buds, peanut butter, and vanilla extract; beat well. (I do this until they are meringue-like...stiff and glossy.) Combine oatmeal, protein powder, baking powder in a separate bowl...add mixture gradually to egg white mixture and beat until combined.. Spread in a Pam sprayed tin. (I use an 8x8 pan for one batch, and a 9x13 pan if I double the recipe) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes.

Serving Information
· Serves: 6 muffins at 114 calories
· Fat: 28%, Carbs 22%, Protein 50%
· Calories: 686 in total batch
· Make in mini-muffin tins with 1 heaping tsp. of batter: approximately 24 muffins at 28.5 calories each.

[Mel]

Protein Brownies

Ingredients

5 egg whites
2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup Splenda
2 tsp Butter Buds (in powder form)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup oatmeal (uncooked) and ground to a flour in food processor
2 servings protein powder (to equal 50 g of protein)
1 tsp cinnamon

Procedure

Beat egg whites with a mixer until whites are meringue-like.) Gradually add Splenda and vanilla extract; beat well. (I do this until they are meringue-like...stiff and glossy.) Blend in cottage cheese and Butter Buds and beat until curds are smooth. Combine oatmeal, cocoa, protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl...add mixture gradually to egg white/cottage cheese mixture and beat until combined. Stir in walnuts. Spread in a Pam sprayed tin. (I use an 8x8 pan for one batch, and a 9x13 pan if I double the recipe) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes.

Serving Information
· Serves: 6 muffins at 236 calories without walnuts: 204
· Fat: 27%, Carbs 36%, Protein 37% (with walnuts)
· Calories: 1420 in total batch ; 1224 without walnuts
· Make in mini-muffin tins with 1 heaping tsp. of batter: approximately 36 muffins at 39 calories each.

[stacylambert]

Ooooh, Mel, I can't wait to try those Peanut Butter Puffs! What did you think of them?

[Mel]

Aside from the fact that they have no actual food in them other than the peanut butter and egg whites, NOT BAD! The Brownies are waaay too sweet for me- I'd cut the spenda down to 2/3 of a cup.

[WaterRat]

Um, isn't oatmeal real food? They do sound yummy though.

[sportmom]

Hey, on those yummy chicken breasts from Mrs. Jim that are "packaged & wrapped" in the foil in the broiler tray, has anyone tried those new Reynolds Wrap grilling bags that are for grilling? I'm wondering if you could put a bunch in those and get the same juicy result?

[stacylambert]

My own creation but there's probably similiar ones out there

Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake
8 oz fortified orange juice (110 cals, 2 pro)
2 scoops unflavored or vanilla protein powder (mine is 130 cals, 25 pro)
1 serving vanilla protein powder (25 cals, 0 pro)
Ice
Splenda or sugar to taste (if desired)

Delicious

[Ilene]

Originally Posted by stacylambert

My own creation but there's probably similiar ones out there

Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake
8 oz fortified orange juice (110 cals, 2 pro)
2 scoops unflavored or vanilla protein powder (mine is 130 cals, 25 pro)
1 serving vanilla protein powder (25 cals, 0 pro)
Ice
Splenda or sugar to taste (if desired)

Delicious

I don't quite understand your recipe you put 2 kinds of proten powders in??

[stacylambert]

OOPS!

The second one is supposed to be vanilla sf ff pudding.

I read it over and didn't even catch that. Sorry!