High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake

 High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake

This veggie bake has quickly become a favorite in my household. It’s a fantastic way to incorporate protein and veggies, making it a hit for both lunch and dinner. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to prepare on those busy days!

Ingredients:

2 cups (500 g) cottage cheese  

3 large eggs  

1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese  

2 cups (300 g) frozen mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and corn)  

1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder  

1 tsp (5 g) onion powder  

Salt and pepper to taste  

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for greasing the pan)  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 23x23 cm (9x9-inch) baking dish with olive oil.  

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth and well blended.  

3. Add the frozen mixed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly combined.  

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.  

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dish is set.  

6. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving.  

Yields: 6 servings  

Prep: 10 minutes  

Cook: 35 minutes  

Total Time: 45 minutes

Protein Cookies

 Protein Cookies!!!

These protein-packed cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free treat!

Ingredients:

- 1 cup creamy peanut butter

- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)

- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

- 1 large egg

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Pinch of salt

Optional Mix-ins:

- 1/4 cup chocolate chips

- 1/4 cup chopped nuts

- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the protein powder, oats, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats or protein powder.

4. Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds.

5. Shape Cookies: Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten with a fork or your hand.

6. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set. The cookies may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.

7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your protein-packed treat!

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 12 cookies | Kcal: 180 kcal

Bean and cucumber salad

 Thelma Small 

Ingredients for Cukes & Beans

½ - 12 oz. bag (or about 1 cup) green beans

5 Persian cucumbers

For the dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Juice of 1 lemon

1 garlic clove, grated

3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Splash of white vinegar

How to Make Cukes & Beans

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and set up an ice bath.

Trim and cut the green beans into 1” pieces, then add the beans. Boil for 1 minute, then transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking. 

While the beans cool, chop the cucumbers and add them to a large bowl. 

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. 

Add the green beans to the bowl and pour in the dressing. Mix to get the veggies evenly coated with dressing. 

Serve immediately. Leftovers are great in a bowl or on toast.

Easy no-rise Bread sticks

 2 Tbsp active dry yeast

2 1/2 cups warm water

2 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp oil

1 Tbsp salt

6 cups all purpose flour

Knead for 10 minutes 

Cut and twist. Place on cookie sheet

Bake for 20-25 min at 350

1/2 cup melted butter (for spreading over)

Easy ice cream

 2 cups of whipping cream, 1 cup of powdered cocoa, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. Whip it together to look like cool whip and freeze overnight. Yummy. (The vanilla will bring out the flavor and if you want vanilla ice cream, leave out the cocoa)

Tortilla Breakfast Quiche

 

Ingredients: 

2 burrito size tortillas

4 Eggs

2 tablespoons of Cottage cheese 

Salt and Pepper 

1 tsp. Fresh Thyme

2 green onions, chopped

Breakfast Sausage, cooked

Bacon, cooked and chopped

Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Chives, for garnish

Directions: 

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

 2. Place each tortilla in a 6” skillet. Crack 2 eggs in each tortilla. Adding 1 tbs of cottage cheese, salt, pepper and thyme. Whisk to combine. 

 3. Top with chopped bacon, green onions, sausage and shredded cheese. 

 4. Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through. 

 5. Garnish with fresh chives. 

 6. Enjoy!

30 min Dinner Buns

 30 minute buns guys !!! No resting required , dump everything into a bowl , toss in oven and the best buns you will ever make . 

I expect this to be the next viral recipe ! Seriously I’ll never been to use another bun recipe again .

Dinner buns

In a bowl add

1 cup warm water

2 table spoons yeast

2 table spoons sugar

Mix let sit 5 mins till frothy 

1/4 cup melted butter

1 egg

1 1/2 tsp salt

3 cups flour (if to sticky add 1/2 cup)

Mix well and knead for 5 minutes

Divide into 8 or 6 for larger buns

Roll into bun shapes

Put onto a Cookie sheet lined with parchment paper 

Cover and rest till oven preheat

Bake for 11 minutes at 400

Brush with butter

Cut and fill with favorite things

Enjoy