Hummus Instead of Mayo

I decided to use hummus instead of mayo for my wrap today, and let me tell you they are so goooooood. Not only good tasty but so much better than using mayo. On the side, I made a no lettuce salad in advance so the veggies can have time to marinated all their flavors together.  It was so good that I think I chow my lunch down in 3 minutes!

Here's the recipe for the hummus:

1 15 oz can garbanzo beans

2 tablespoon toasted flex seed

1/4 pesto

salt and pepper to taste

1-2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

Removed half the water from the can garbanzo beans, then add all ingredients together into the blender or food processor. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.  Add extra water if needed to get the blender going.

Then the fun and best part: enjoy with pita chips or I actually prefer baby carrots because it balance out the smoky-ness from the toasted flex seed.

Gotta bring my snacks

I am taking the boys to see my family tomorrow and I needed to pack my food with me cuz if I don't, I will be eating all kinds of bad stuff that I will regret.  So I decided I needed to make some healthy and tasty treats for myself to snack on.  I took some peanut butter, coco powder, nuts and dates, did some chopping, did some mixing and did some rolling and I came up with these....they are pretty darn good considering they are no sugar added! =)  They are about 65 calories each on the PB & Dates, and 40 calories each on the Chocolate Coconut.

Peanut Butter & Dates Balls & Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Balls

Healthy & Tasty Turkey Bacon Quiche

So my younger brother emailed me a new recipe to try last week and of course I had to put my twist to it. Yes, I am one of those that doesn't always follow recipes!  I added sauteed chopped onion, red bell pepper and spinach it in and they are so delicious and not to mention super healthy!  It has only approximately 75 calories and 10g protein per quiche!  Two of those quiches with some fresh fruit would be a great way to start your day or a delicious healthy snack in the afternoon.  And not to mentioned super easy to make and they last for few days in the fridge. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

8	Turkey Bacon-Style
3 tbsp (45 mL)	Non fat Greek Yogurt- Plain
4	eggs
2	egg whites
1/2cup	chopped sauteed veggies of your choice
¼ tsp (1 mL)	salt
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL)	freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
2.	Press two halves of turkey bacon into each of 8 muffin cups, covering bottom and sides as much as possible. Bake in centre of oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until bacon is browned at edges and set. Cool.
3.	In bowl, whisk eggs with egg whites until smooth. Whisk in yogurt, chives, salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly among turkey-lined cups. Bake in centre of oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through. Use spoon to unmold.