Zucchini and Red Pepper Frittata

Frittatas are healthy, easy, and packed with protein. Try this one with zucchini.

Total Time: 41 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 26 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 tsp. olive oil
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ tsp. sea salt
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (1½ oz.)

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add zucchini, pepper, and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
3. Add basil and salt. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 to 60 seconds, or until the moisture has evaporated.
4. Add eggs and goat cheese to vegetable mixture. Stir until combined; cook, over medium heat, without stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom is light golden. As it cooks, lift the edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg will flow to the edges.
5. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking, covered, for 15 to 18 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 196

Fat: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Cholesterol: 284 mg

Sodium: 302 mg

Carbohydrate: 8 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 6 g

Protein: 14 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

½ protein

1 vegetable

½ fat

½ dairy

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

2 proteins

2 vegetables

1 fat

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Broiled Grapefruit with Orange Liqueur

A little orange liqueur and a touch of cinnamon transforms an ordinary grapefruit into a gourmet dessert.

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 5 min.
Yield: 4 servings, ½ grapefruit each

Ingredients:
2 medium grapefruit, cut in half, sectioned
4 tsp. orange-flavored cognac liqueur (like Grand Marnier)
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat broiler on high.
2. Place grapefruit halves in medium baking pan.
3. Drizzle grapefruit with liqueur.
4. Position oven rack so that grapefruit is about 2 inches from the broiler; broil for about 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully so they don’t burn.
5. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 54

Fat: 0 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 11 g

Protein: 1 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

½ fruit

P90X3 Portions (per serving)

½ carbohydrate

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

1 fruit

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Zucchini Bread

Try this healthier take on zucchini bread for your next brunch.

Total Time: 1 hr 10 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 55 min.
Yield: 20 servings, 1 slice each

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
6 large egg whites
¼ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
¾ cups all-purpose flour
1¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
¾ tsp. sea salt
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
2½ cups grated zucchini
½ cup chopped raw walnuts

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Lightly coat two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans with spray.
3. Combine egg whites, oil, applesauce, sugar, and extract in a large bowl. Set aside.
4. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.
6. Fold in zucchini and walnuts; mix until just blended.
7. Divide batter evenly between the two pans.
8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool bread in pans for 5 to 10 minutes, remove from pans and transfer to rack; cool completely.

Tip: Leftover slices can be wrapped individually and stored in the freezer for future meals.

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

Calories: 121

Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 0g

Sodium: 191mg

Carbs: 17g

Fiber: 2g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 4g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

1 carb

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

1½ starch

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Blueberry Maple Muffins

These blueberry muffins taste—and smell— incredible. One whiff of them fresh from the oven and you won't be able to wait until they hit your plate!

Total Time: 24 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 14 min.
Yield: 15 servings, 1 muffin each

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray (optional)
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup + 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
¼ cup wheat germ
1½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. fine sea salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups fresh blueberries

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Prepare 15 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with spray.
3. Combine flours, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine eggs and maple syrup in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
5. Add buttermilk, oil, and extract; whisk to blend.
6. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.
7. Gently fold in blueberries.
8. Divide batter among 15 prepared muffin cups.
9. Bake 13 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Transfer muffins to rack; cool.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 156

Fat: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 25 mg

Sodium: 157 mg

Carbohydrate: 25 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 10 g

Protein: 4 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

1½ single snack

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

2 starch

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Banana Banana Bread

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed very overripe bananas

Directions:
1 Preheat oven to 350°.
2 Lightly grease 9 x 5 loaf pan.
3 In large bowl, combine flour, soda and salt.
4 In separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
5 Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended.
6 Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten.
7 Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
8 Bake in preheated oven for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
9 Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Recipe from Food

Funky Monkey Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 3-4 medium bananas $0.88
• 2 large eggs $0.50
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.04
• ½ tsp vanilla extract $0.14
• 1 tsp baking powder $0.04
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter $0.57
• 2 cups milk $0.50
• ¼ tsp salt $0.02
• 2.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats $0.43
• ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips $0.50
• ⅓ cup shredded coconut $0.26

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Mash the bananas with a fork until they are about half liquidy and half chunky. Start with just three bananas and add another if needed to make 1.5 cups.
2. Add the mashed bananas to a large bowl. Warm the peanut butter slightly in the microwave so that it is more fluid and can mix in easier. Add the peanut butter, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth. Add the milk and whisk again.
3. Add the dry oats, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut to the bowl. Stir everything together until evenly combined. Lightly coat the inside of an 8×8 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray. Pour the oat mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.

Notes

SERVE: After baking, divide the dish into 6 or 8 servings. Scoop the oats out of the dish and break them up slightly in the bowl. Pour cold milk over top and enjoy! The cooked oats can be placed in individual resealable containers and either refrigerated or frozen until ready to eat. Simply reheat in the microwave before eating or enjoy cold!

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