Some days you just crave a good juicy burger! Make it IP friendly for all phases by making a Big Mac Salad! Perfect way to put an end to those cravings and stay on track! This salad is perfectly paired with turnip fries! Check out the recipe from mintedcotton.com and let us know what you think!
Diet Tip of the Week 7/10
CELERY & CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT & PARSLEY INGREDIENTS: 6 celery stalks 1 English cucumber (seedless cucumber), peeled, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise 1/3 cup cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Toss together celery, cucumber, parsley, Read more…
Sea Salt Carmel Muffins
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients: 1 Pkg Chocolate Drink 1 Egg White 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil 1 Tsp of Splenda or Stevia 1 Splash of Vanilla Directions: 1. Put the powdered drink mix in a BIG mug. 2. Add enough water to bring it to a slightly watery pudding consistency (around 4-6 Ounces) 3. Read more…
Baked Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tsp dry minced onion ½ tsp garlic powder 1-2 eggs ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp pepper Other seasonings to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, mix should not be too wet, start with 1 egg if too dry add the second, shape meat Read more…
Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients 4 large bell peppers (any color) 1 lb extra lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup cauliflower, grated **See cauliflower rice recipes in the tip of the week for extra flavor** 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) Read more…
Phase 1 Beef and Broccoli
Looking for a tasty phase 1 friendly substitute for Chinese Take out? Look no further! INGREDIENTS 1 .5 lbs. beef chuck roast, sliced 4 cups broccoli florets 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup water DIRECTIONS Place thinly sliced beef strips in a slow cooker and pour beef broth and Read more…
Ideal Protein Mango Drink Green Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients 1 cup ice in bottom of blender 1 IP Ready Made mango drink A big handful of spinach Directions Add 2 or so Tbs water to drink bottle and shake to get out remaining mango drink and pour over spinach. Blend on smoothie cycle and enjoy!
Mexican Chicken Soup with Ideal Protein Rotini
Ingredients: 1 pkg of IP rotini (or noodle of choice) 2 cups bone broth 2 tbsp salsa 2 oz cooked chicken 1/4 c chopped zucchini 1/8 c diced onion 1/8 c diced green chilis 1/4 c celery paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, sea salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste Directions: Pour 2 cups Read more…
Ideal Protein Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 1/2 lb of julienned ham 1/2 packet of IP Salt and Vinegar Ridges crushed 4 Lg Portabello caps 3 cups of portobello mushrooms chopped 1 cup cucumber chopped 1 cup radish 1 Tbsp green onions chopped 1 clove of garlic minced 2 Tbsp of Walden Farms Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing 1 tsp Olive Oil S Read more…