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Numtella Protein Balls

2 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 c peanut flour
3 tbsp skim milk (you can use water, soy, almond milk)
1-2 tbsp Splenda
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
3 tbsp choc/pb protein powder

Mix everything together until you reach a cookie dough consistency.  Measurements dont have to be precise.. just close.  If dough is too watery, add more peanut flour.  If its too sticky, then add a drop of whatever liquid you put in.

Roll into little balls, roll in choc/pb protein powder, chill in fridge for at least an hour and keep stored in fridge.

Check out my blog entry from 9/16/11 for other possible variations of this recipe!

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Chips n Dip

Turkey Pepperoni
Whipped cream cheese

Line a microwave safe plate with 2 paper towels.  Place turkey pepperoni in a single layer.  Cover with another paper towel.  Zap for about 1 minute on high.  Add 20 second intervals until pepperoni is a little crispy.  Blot, cool.  Dip into cream cheese and eat.

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Black Bean Hummus

This is fantastic.  I ate it out of the mixer, LOL but good on whole wheat tortilla, whole grain crackers, etc.

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed (reserve liquid)

2 TBSP lemon juice

1 1/2 TBSP Tahini

Pinch of Kosher Salt

1/4 TSP taco seasoning

Add black beans, 2 TBSP reserved liquid, lemon juice, tahini, salt and spices to food processor.  Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.  Add additional seasoning and liquid to taste.

Recipe originally called for 3/4 TSP ground cumin, 1/4 TSP cayenne pepper and 1/4 TSP paprika.  Silly me, I dont have those in my spice cabinet, so I improvised with taco seasoning.  It's all according to flavor.  Mix first 4 ingredients then add seasonings slowly and according to your flavor palate!  Voila! YUM!

Taco Soup

6  chicken thighs boneless and skinless (you can use 3 chicken breasts)

1 package ranch dressing mix

1 packet taco seasoning mix

1 medium onion, diced

1 can rotel tomatoes

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can black beans

1 can cannelini (white) beans

1 can kidney beans

1 can vegetarian baked beans

1 can corn (kernel style)Put items in BIG crockpot in order listed.  Do not rinse or drain beans.  Do
not stir.  Cook on low for 6 – 8 hours.  Take chicken out and shred with 2 forks.  Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stir and eat.  I served mine with a small amount of fat free sour cream and fat free shredded cheese.

Note:  If you don't have a big crock pot, you can make the chicken separately. (It takes up the most room)