Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Banana-flax smoythie



This one reminds me of a muffin, kind of. 

2 tbsp ground Flax
1 frozen banana
1 serving banana flavor tofu dessert
1/2 tsp banana extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup vanilla soy milk
3 ice cubes

put all ingredients in blender and blend. enjoy!


Sunday, July 5, 2009

high protein potato salad


Well, since I have no more studying to do, I have been filling a lot of my free time with more training. We all know what that means: more eating. Protein is especially important when trying to increase muscle mass. This salad is a twist on an old summer standard, as it delivers a lot of the protein that regular potato salad may lack. Also a great way to use the extra baked potatoes form last weekend's BBQ. 

3 tbsp whole grain dijon mustard 
3 tbsp vegan mayo
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp red wine vinegar
a few twists ground black pepper
2 baked potatoes, diced
7 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 lb green beans, cut into inch pieces and flash boiled (3 minutes, then douse in cold water)
1 cup white kidney beans (cooked)
fresh dill to taste

mix together mustard, mayo, salt, vinegar and pepper. add other ingredients and stir. garnish with dill.  




greek Island hummus


1 clove garlic
10 kalmata olives
5 sun dried tomatoes
2 tsp capers
1 tbsp kelp granules
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup white kidney beans
2 cups chickpeas
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup of water

process all ingredients. enjoy!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

plum cherry smoythie


This is a great, cool summer treat. very refreshing.

1/2 frozen banana
juice of 1 orange
1 pack "dessert" tofu (original)
15 fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 and a half frozen black plums
1/4 cup water

blend until smooth. Enjoy!