Recipe for Butternut Custard Pecan Pie - instadessert

Ingredients

Canola spray oil
2 cups pecan halves, divided
1 tablespoon high heat safflower oil
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 cups cooked, mashed butternut squash
3 large eggs
1 cup unsweetened soymilk or almondmilk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Recipe for Egg Salad Sandwiches with Watercress - instadessert

Ingredients


8 large hard-boiled eggs
3 tablespoons nonfat sour cream, or nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
4 scallions, trimmed and chopped
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
3/4 cup washed and stemmed watercress
8 slices pumpernickel bread

Directions

Recipe for Chilled Tomato and Beet Soup - instadessert

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon finely diced
Large pinch hot paprika
1/2 cup jarred sliced pickled beets, plus 1/3 cup pickled beet juice
1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers, plus 1 tablespoon finely diced
1 small clove garlic
Kosher salt
1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
Store-bought beet chips, for garnish, optional
Sour cream or yogurt, for garnish, optional

Directions

Recipe for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs - instadessert

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 carrot
1 stalk celery
2 green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup Frank's Hot Sauce (or your favorite), divided
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Recipe for Three-Cheese Macaroni - instadessert

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 12 -ounce can evaporated whole milk
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups grated muenster cheese (4 ounces), plus 4 deli-thin slices (1 ounce)
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups)
4 cups medium pasta shells (9 ounces)

Directions

Recipe for Light Shrimp Scampi Pasta - instadessert

Ingredients

6 ounces multi-grain spaghetti
1/4 cup multi-grain croutons, crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3/4 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 16 large shrimp, 21 to 25 count)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 black pitted and chopped olives such as kalamata (about 1 tablespoon)

Instruction

Recipe for Lemon Cake - instadessert

Ingredients

CAKE
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🔹ICING🔹
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon rind strips (optional) -

Directions

Recipe for Pea & Pesto Soup - instadessert

Ingredients

750 g (1 1/2 lb) frozen peas
4 spring onions (scallions)
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 1⁄2 tablespoon pesto

Preparation

Recipe for Cream of Mushroom Soup - instadessert

Ingredients

4 Tbsp olive oil
4 Tbsp butter
2 pounds (900 g) cremini (or button) mushrooms, (roughly chopped or sliced 1/8-inch thick)
Small handful of shiitake mushrooms (chopped)
3/4 cup minced shallots (6 ounces, 170 g)
3 cloves garlic, minced (3 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock
1/2 (120 ml) cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)

Directions

Recipe for Double Chocolate Soufflé with Warm Fudge Sauce - instadessert

Ingredients

Souffle
Cooking spray
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
6 large egg whites

Sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

Recipe for Chocolate Caramel Apples - instadessert

Ingredients

Apples

Directions

Recipe for Banana Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting - instadessert

Ingredients

1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 small or 2 medium very ripe bananas, smashed
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup yogurt or buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/3 cups SHREDZ Protein

Chocolate Frosting

Recipe for Cinnamon-Peach Cottage Cheese Pancakes - instadessert

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 peach, shredded
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe for Apple pie protein ice cream - instadessert

Ingredients

1 banana, frozen
1 medium apple, diced and divided into 2 portions
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice (or mix together equal amounts of cinnamon, all spice, and ground nutmeg)
1 tablespoon natural almond butter
1 scoop SHREDZ Protein Powder
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
3-4 ice cubes

Instructions

Recipe for Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches - instadessert

Ingredients

2 Large eggs at room temperature
2 cups SHREDZ Protein Powder
1 3/4 cups Whole Milk
1/2 cup Vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tablespoon Sugar
4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Ice cream of your choice
Syrups and sauces of your choice

Directions

Recipe for Chocolate Eclairs - instadessert

Ingredients

Eclair Pastry
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup SHREDZ Protein
4 eggs

Custard Filling

Recipe for Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup - instadessert

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large onion, medium diced
6 to 8 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika
1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 quart vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach

Directions

Recipe for Vegetable Kabobs - instadessert

Ingredients

2 cups cremini mushrooms
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow zucchini, sliced

FOR THE MARINADE
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, pressed
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Recipe for Homemade Tofu Burger - instadessert

Ingredients

1/4 red onion
1 bell pepper, cored
6 ounces fresh mushroom of your choice
One 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons garam masala seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
6 ounces soft silken tofu
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons cooking oil
12 burger buns
Mayonnaise
2 cups fresh arugula
6 ounces goat cheese

Directions

Recipe for Freshly Glazed Soy Tofu with Carrots - instadessert

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Coarse salt
1 1/2 pounds carrots, (8 to 9 medium), cut into 2-inch lengths
2 packages (12 to 14 ounces each) extra-firm tofu, drained, each block cut into 16 equal pieces (32 total)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 to 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Directions

Recipe for Lentil Tacos - instadessert

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup salsa
12 taco shells
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Directions

Recipe for Fruit and Granola Greek Yogurt - instadessert

Ingredients

1cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 -2tablespoon honey
sliced strawberries and kiwis
1⁄3cup granola cereal

Directions

Recipe for Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll - instadessert

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese,divided
2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

Recipe for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - instadessert

Ingredients

2.5 lb boneless pork loin roast (center cut, trimmed of all fat)
2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp Hickory liquid smoke
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup BBQ Sauce

Directions

Recipe for Chocolate crêpes - instadessert

Ingredients

1 cup oats
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
3-4 tbsps raw cacao (depending on how dark you like your chocolate)
1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
1 cup milk of choice (I prefer almond milk)
Splash of water (depending on how thick the batter is)
2 tbsps melted coconut oil
1-2 bananas

Directions

Recipe for Almond Fudge Cheesecake - instadessert

Ingredients

2 cups of ground raw almonds
1/3 cup of coconut nectar (or agave)
1 tbs of almond extract
Mix all ingredients and press into an 8x8 pie pan.

Cheesecake Layer

Recipe for Healthy Chocolate Banana Crêpes - instadessert

Ingredients

3/4 cup oats, ground into flour
1 cup - 1.5 cups milk or water, depending how thick you want your crepes (the more liquid the thinner)
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp sweetener, optional
1/8 tsp salt
oil for cooking
1-2 bananas, thinly sliced
1 ounce dark chocolate, melted
Mix crepe ingredients in a bowl.


Directions

Recipe for Brownie pancakes - instadessert

Ingredients

1/2 cup gluten free flour
1/3 cup oat flour
1/4 cacao powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butternut squash purée
1/2 cup almond milk
1 large egg, beaten
1.5 tbs maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Recipe for Easy vegan brownies Topped with Pitaya ice cream and blueberry - instadessert

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil
3/4 cup natural cane sugar
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed + 6 Tbsp water)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup walnuts

Directions

Recipe for Chocolate covered SMATCHA with 2 frozen bananas - instadessert

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas
2 teaspoons matcha
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2nd layer
2 frozen bananas
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/8th teaspoon espresso powder
1 date Hardening magic shell
2 tablespoon raw coconut oil
2 tablespoon raw cacao powder
2 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 tablespoon almond flour

Direction

Recipe for Gluten free and vegan energy truffles - instadessert

Ingredients

2 cups dates, pitted
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp almond milk

Coatings:
Cacao powder
Chia seeds
Almond flour
Unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions:

Recipe for Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Egg White Breakfast Burritos - instadessert

Ingredients

6 low carb whole wheat tortillas
3 medium sweet potatoes
1- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
few dashes of red pepper flakes, if desired
8 large egg whites
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheese
1/3 cup red enchilada sauce

Directions

Recipe for Frozen bananas dipped in raw cacao fudge - instadessert

Ingredients

1/4 cup of cashew butter
1/4 cup of coconut oil
3 tbs cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla bean powder (or extract)
1/4 cup coconut nectar (or agave/sweetener of choice)

Directions

Recipe for Blueberry Honey Coconut Cups - instadessert

Ingredients

1 cup Coconut Cream Concentrate or 1 cup homemade coconut butter
1 cup blueberries
1 cup Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
⅓ cup raw honey
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup cashews, chopped (or other nut of choice)

Directions

Recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Blondies - instadessert

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato cut into cubes and steamed until soft
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of flour of Choice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 Cup of ground almonds (Almond Meal)
1 cup of date paste (Can Soak Madjool dates ahead and Blend)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup of dark vegan chocolate chunks.

Directions

Recipe for Creamy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Ingredients

one chicken breast

80g couscous (dry weight)
about 30g parmesan
150g Broccoli
a 250g package cherry tomatoes
50g cream cheese
chicken spice
pepper, salt
fresh oregano, basil
1 tbsp coconut oil

Directions

Recipe for Fudge Almond Coconut Cookie Bars - instadessert

Ingredients

Layer
1 cup of raw almond butter
1 cup of coconut butter
1/2 cup of coconut nectar
1 tbs of almond extract
1/2 cup, dry shredded coconut

Directions

Recipe for Guacamole Pasta - instadessert

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked pasta of choice
3 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh baby spinach
Juice of 1/2 a lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ripe avocados, pitted
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
1/2 - 1 jalapeño, seeded to taste (optional)

Directions

Recipe for Banana Bread French Toast - instadessert

Ingredients

FRENCH TOAST
1/3 mashed banana (mashed really well)
1/4 cup liquid egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon natural granulated sweetener/sugar of choice
2 slices bread of choice

TOPPING:
1 teaspoon (2g) crushed pecans
1/2 teaspoon natural granulated sweetener/sugar
1 teaspoon light butter/coconut oil

Directions

Recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Pancakes - instadessert

Ingredients

2 heaping tablespoons mashed banana
2 tablespoons liquid egg whites (1 egg white)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons plain unbleached flour/oat flour
2 teaspoons Pb2 (sub with 1 teaspoon natural nut butter)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon (10g) semi sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Recipe for Clean Chocolate Chip Cookies - instadessert

Ingredients

1 1/4 c whole wheat flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup applesauce

1 c packed brown sugar

1/4 c coconut oil softened

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 c chocolate chips

Directions

Recipe for Apple and Carmel Coffee Cake - instadessert

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons of aluminum free baking powder
1/2 cup olive oil, or 1/4 apple sauce and 1/4 olive oil
1/3 cup unrefined sugar, more if you like
2 eggs, I always use organic
2/3 cups Greek plain yogurt
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
3 organic apples, sliced thin, any type of apples you prefer really
1/4 - 1/3 cup home made caramel sauce, I probably used about 1/4 cup

Strudel topping:
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, you can also use pecans
1/3 cup coconut oil, you can also use olive oil
1/2 cup unrefined sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon


Directions

Recipe for Quick & Simple Balsamic Shrimp & Strawberry Salad - instadessert

Ingredients

5 raw shrimp
2 sliced strawberries
14grams pecans
1/2tbsp olive oil
1tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2tsp honey
1/8-1/4tsp minced garlic
Salt
Balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction
Bowl of spring mix

Directions

Recipe for Vanilla Strawberry Cheese Cake - instadessert

Ingredients

Crust:
2 cups raw walnuts soaked
1,5 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup shredded coconut
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Filling:
3 cups raw cashews soaked overnight
2 tbsp coconut syrup
1/2 cup coconut oil melted
2 tsp vanilla
4 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp himalayan salt

Strawberry Sauce:
8 ounces fresh strawberries
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrop
Lemon juice, to taste

Directions

Recipe for Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls 20 pcs - instadessert

Ingredients

1 cup cashews
3 cups shredded coconut
2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
4 tbsp maple syrup, divided
Dash sea salt
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp coconut oil

Instruction

Recipe for Healthy Banana, Honey & Date Scone Muffins - instadessert

Ingredients

2 cups wholemeal self raising flour/whole wheat all purpose
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons granulated sweetener/raw sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
(Additional: 1 teaspoon baking soda if using all
purpose flour)
2 large ripe bananas
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons (40g) softened low fat/light butter or coconut oil
1 egg
1/2 cup low fat greek yoghurt
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
6 chopped fresh dates
2 tablespoons honey (extra for drizzling)

Directions

Recipe for Healthy Mexican casserole with roasted corn and peppers - instadessert

Ingredients

Serves: 12
Ingredients:
2 red bell peppers
2 green bell peppers
1 jalapeno or 2 chipotle peppers (optional - just for more kick)
½ red onion
2 cups frozen corn
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoon cumin
salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon is a good ballpark measure)
2 cups Mexican cheese (mine was a Sargento blend)
18-20 corn tortillas
1 can refried beans
2 cups red enchilada sauce
cilantro, guacamole, or sour cream for topping

Instructions

Recipe for 5-Minute Strawberries And Cream Pancakes - instadessert

Ingredients

1/3 cup oat flour
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
1 egg white
3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
3 tbsp non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt

Directions

Recipe for Peanut Butter Pie - instadessert

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup walnut
1 cup cashews
2 tablespoons honey
2-4 tablespoon almond milk
2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/4 teaspoon salt
Blend together and place crust in round pan.

Filling

1 cup organic peanut butter
3 medium bananas
3 tablespoon almond milk
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
choc chips for topping

Directions

Recipe for Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry - instadessert

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3/4 tbsp coconut oil
14 oz coconut milk, light
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tsp red curry paste
2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb butternut squash, cut into 1" cubes
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1.5 lbs shrimp, raw & thawed
2 lime wedges or more to taste
3 tbsp green onions, chopped
3 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Directions