I made some homemade breadcrumbs.
Just 2 slices of Great Harvest dakota bread toasted, cut up in the food processor with spices.
Then I breaded some chicken with it and baked it. I also made simple mashed taters (potatoes, skim milk, and a wee bit o' butter) and cooked carrots.
So simple and honestly, not too bad for you!
My late night snack was one of these guys...
Heyyyyoooo I'm addicted! I heart these things! They are only 150 calories and they even have the chocolate in the end of the cone!
Breakfast this morning was the same ol' thing. Sandwich thin, egg beaters, laughing cow, and tiger sauce.
Here's the stats on that sammie.
205 calories
19.5 grams of protein
25 carbs
3 grams of fat
That includes 1 sandwich thin, 1/2 cup of egg beaters, 1 light laughing cow cheese wedge, and 1 tsp tiger sauce.
Pair it with fruit and you've got an awesome breakfast. I usually snack on the squirrel's morning fruit and have a cup of coffee with skim milk.
Lunch today was squirrel inspired. She had a PBJ so I had the same.
Another toasted sandwich thin, 2 tsp almond butter, 1 tablespoon Crofter's Asia jam, 1 tsp honey, and a sprinkle of chias. I did one with jam and one with honey.
Plus I had a yogurt.
Ugh... Where is my natural food going?! Skinny cow icecream? Yoplait yogurt? Help! It's so easy to get sucked into the ease of processed foods.
Nancy over at Kardea Nutrition contacted me a few weeks ago about sampling some of their bars.
She sent me 4 flavors:
- Banana Walnut
- Chai Spice
- Cranberry Almond
- Lemon Ginger
I've sampled them all and LOVE them! My favorite was the lemon ginger. They all tasted like I was eating cookie dough straight from the bowl! You've gotta try them!
Not only are they delicious they are amazingly good for you. Check out their stats:
• Plant Sterols-1 gram
• Total Fiber-7 grams with 5 grams Soluble Fiber
• Heart Healthy Soluble Fiber-3grams
• Protein-7 grams with 3.5 grams Soy Protein
• Vegetarian-Friendly (Chai Spice & Banana Walnut Are Vegan)
• Kosher Certified
• Only 150 Calories/Bar
• No Trans Fats
• Lower Glycemic Formulation
(taken from the Kardea website)
I love that they are a snack bar. They have 7 grams of fiber so they kept me full between meals. Plus they are only 150 calories. Be sure to follow Kardea on facebook and twitter!
So what is your favorite bar?
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10 comments:
THat chicken looks wonderful. Gourmet bread crumbs :)
My favorite bars are Balance Bars. They aren't all- natural, but they taste like candy bars and have 15 grams of protein.
I never even thought about using a thin hamburger bun as an alternative to an english muffin before. I'm going to have to try that! Thanks.
wow they tasted liek cookie dough!!??!! k thats a bar i definitely NEED to try ASAP!! <3
and the close up pics of them look delectable ;)
xoxo
Love your blog! And you are SO right about seeing food products on other blogs that you can't find in your own grocery stores....SO frustrating! I haven't seen Crofter's at my local store.
Thanks for the comment on my blog! I love your blog! I just read your story- so interesting. I'll be reading through your archives for sure. Oh and I saw that you are married to a pilot too. Mine is commercial, but I still related to your "rant" in your 'about me' section.
Chicken breast gets so boring to me just baked or bbq'd, I never think to put bread crumbs on it! I can see how it would lock in juices and make it really tasty! great idea.
I really like Fiber One bars. They take the edge off for me. I love the homemade breadcrumb idea!
The chocolate at the end of the cone is the very best part! Yummy!!!
I think my favorite bars these days are Larabars for the simple ingredient list and variety of tasty flavors. I also love Fruition bars but they are super sweet and at over $2/bar, I don't buy them too often. :)
Your chicken dinner has inspired me! I've got chicken defrosting in the fridge for dinner tonight, but wasn't sure what to make!
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