Make a weight - gain trail mix with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and dark chocolate or yogurt chips
if plain nuts and seeds aren't appetizing.
Not exact matches
I really do like the natural
plain frozen yoghurt,
if it is not sweetened too much, and I like dressing it with fruit,
nuts and a little chocolate.
What's in it: 3 apples (a firm apple like honey crisp or granny smith are easiest to slice with the mandolin) Ground cinnamon, to taste Pinch of salt, to taste (optional) For the dip: 1/3 cup
plain yogurt (greek or regular are fine) 2 tablespoons creamy peanut or almond butter 1 teaspoon maple syrup Optional garnishes for dip: fresh apple slices, chopped peanuts, drizzle of maple syrup
If you're making nachos, some topping ideas include: chopped
nuts / seeds, pomegranate seeds, dried fruit, shaved coconut, chia seed
What's in it: 1 15 - oz can of pure pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons good quality maple syrup (less
if you are watching sugar intake) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups non-fat greek yogurt (recommend
plain but
if you need extra sweetness vanilla would work) Toppings: Low fat granola, chia seeds, dried cranberries, chopped
nuts, toasted coconut
1/2 cup smoked almonds (feel free to use
plain almonds — or any
nut really —
if you prefer not to have a smoky taste)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegan butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons ground flax seed in 6 tablespoons water (lightly beaten) 1 cups agave nectar for the batter, OR 1 1/2 cups agave
if you like cakes very sweet 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups All Purpose Gluten - Free Flour (We use Bob's Red Mill) * 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup hot coffee (you may substitute
plain hot water
if you don't like coffee) 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional,
if allergic to tree
nuts, or use sunflower or pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup dried unsulphured papaya, cut in 1/4 inch cubes 1/4 cup dried unsulphured pineapple, cut in 1/4 inch cubes or 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit (in place of papaya and pineapple) Additional agave nectar for brushing the cake (about 1/4 cup)
If you want, as well, you COULD just use
plain unflavored
nut butter for this and some cocoa powder.
1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chocolate chips or
nuts or raisins (or a mix) 1 cup spelt or any self - raising flour (
if using
plain add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder) 1 cup sugar (coconut is good) 1 cup banana or apple puree 1 cup
nut milk
Add sprinkles,
nuts or leave
plain if you prefer.
For picky eaters: While you are discovering what your picky eater may like, pack up many smaller snacks such as cheese pieces, whole grain crackers, cut up fruit, dips,
nuts (
if permissible),
plain yogurt (in a cooler), whole grain bagels and cream cheese, and applesauce.
If you're a snacker, aim for fruit,
plain or unsweetened Greek - style yogurt (it contains more protein per serving), celery sticks, carrots, or
nuts like pistachios, almonds, and walnuts.
If you crave a midnight snack, opt for a high - protein / high - fat option, like a handful of
nuts, an avocado, or
plain yogurt with a little honey.
If protein powder isn't really your jam, consider adding three tablespoons of
nuts (cashews and almonds work great), a half cup of
plain, unflavored greek yogurt, two tablespoons of flaxseed or hemp seed, or a half cup of rolled oats.
In fact, research shows that adding raw
nuts, like almonds, to your diet helps you lose more weight than
if you stuck to
plain old complex carbohydrates like bread.
For example,
if you start your day with steel - cut oats, a slow carb, have it
plain or sweeten it naturally with other slow carbs, such as roasted
nuts, natural
nut butter or a diced apple.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegan butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons ground flax seed in 6 tablespoons water (lightly beaten) 1 cups agave nectar for the batter, OR 1 1/2 cups agave
if you like cakes very sweet 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups All Purpose Gluten - Free Flour (We use Bob's Red Mill) * 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup hot coffee (you may substitute
plain hot water
if you don't like coffee) 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional,
if allergic to tree
nuts, or use sunflower or pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup dried unsulphured papaya, cut in 1/4 inch cubes 1/4 cup dried unsulphured pineapple, cut in 1/4 inch cubes or 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit (in place of papaya and pineapple) Additional agave nectar for brushing the cake (about 1/4 cup)
Instead of the typical cereal in the morning (that's slowly killing you and making you fatter), try a bowl of
plain greek full - fat organic yogurt (which is loaded with healthy gut probiotics, healthy fats, AND protein) and add in a handful of fresh, organic berries (or frozen wild blueberries), a handful of
nuts such as either almonds or pecans (more healthy fats), and a little stevia or vanilla protein for a little added sweetness
if you need it.
Lots of green veggies, whole grains like quinoa, millet, and unprocessed oats,
nuts,
plain yoghurt, olive oil, seeds, a little fresh fruit, fish, a little lean chicken and meat
if you eat meat but not much.
What's in it: 1 15 - oz can of pure pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons good quality maple syrup (less
if you are watching sugar intake) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups non-fat greek yogurt (recommend
plain but
if you need extra sweetness vanilla would work) Toppings: Low fat granola, chia seeds, dried cranberries, chopped
nuts, toasted coconut
I also love mixing in some extra
nut butter or toppings
if I am eating it
plain.
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plain nuts.
If you grind the
nuts in a food processor, use the pulse button and add a spoonful of the
plain flour from the cake mixture, to stop them getting too oily.