Chocolate Melba

Phase 2 Recipes for Melba Toast

1 cup whole grain flour (I used Bobs Red Mill) ingredients: Whole grain organic stone ground hard red wheat
3/4 cup water
1 tsp sea salt

Mix it all up, and then plop about a teaspoon portions on parchment paper (round or oblong). Bake at about 380 for 15 to 20 mns. Take them off the parchment paper & cool.
Makes 38 crackers at 12.63 cals a piece, so have 2 twice a day.

Home Made Melba with Chocolate Melba…P2

by: Berenice Marquette Jurgens

½ Cup Bob’s Red mill Whole Wheat Flour (240 cals)
1/3 Cup plus 4 TBSP water
1 ½ TBSP Unsweetened Cocoa powder (about 15 cals)
3 Packets of Sweet Leaf Stevia
½ tspn Stevia Glycerite
Dash of salt (1/2 tsp)

Put the whole wheat into a bowl, add the Stevia powder, cocoa powder, salt & stir until mixed. Then add the water & Stevia Glycerite & mix well. Place spoonfuls on a baking tray covered with parchment paper (like a healthy teaspoon full & swirl it flat like a cookie). This should make about 20.
Bake at 380 for about 20 minutes total BUT flip them half way through (they peel off the parchment paper easy, thats what gave them the rippled look) Bake longer for crispier or about 15 for chewier.
Calories for each is about 12, so have 2 of them twice a day. I figured it was ok to add cocoa to Chocolate Delight, so why not the Melba. You can add some Chocolate Flavored Capella drops if you have them…

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Make sure and “Choose Wisely” for your butter.

Organic butter contains many nutrients, some even protect us from heart disease! It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin E, lecithin and a number of other anti-oxidants which can help strengthen our immune system. It also contains the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil. Butter does not cause diseases, but rather protects against them. Organic butter actually contains many nutrients that protect us from heart and other diseases. It contains vitamin A which is needed for the health of the thyroid and adrenal glands, both of which play a role in maintaining the proper functioning of the heart and cardiovascular system. Organic butter is the wisest choice so you don’t eat hormones and pesticides that get absorbed into cows.

Ingredients: Pasteurized Organic Sweet Cream (Milk), Microbial Culture.

There are a number of good butters on the market so read your ingredients and choose wisely. Don’t get butter with a lot of extra ingredients – most will say cream and salt.

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This is a great filling breakfast, I love my breads and I am excited to have found Ezekiel breads.

1 egg, either poached or fried
1 slice of cheddar cheese
1 pattie or crumbled sugar free sausage
1 Ezekiel muffin

Layer all ingredents, and enjoy!

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French Toast

2 slices Ezekial bread
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
3-4 drops stevia
2 Tbsp. Heavy Whipping Cream

Top with butter and no sugar added syrup or fruit.

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Ezekiel Bread

Cinnamon Toast with Ezekiel Bread.

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P3 Grilled Cheese

Quick Grilled Cheese Sandwich

2 slices of Julian or Ezekiel Bread
White Cheese of choice
Butter

Spread butter on outsides of breads and add cheese in the middle. Fry in fry pan or George Forman Grill until browned and cheese is melted. Quick and P3 friendly

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Sausage Zucchini Soup

5 links Sugar Free Sausage
Coconut, MCT or olive oil, for browning sausage
1 small onion, diced small
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
2 cups diced zucchini
4 cans chicken broth
2 cans diced tomatoes (with juice)
1-2 cups water
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. dried basil (I also use fresh basil – about 3 leaves)

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Strawberry Sorbet/Pops

Strawberry Sorbet/Pops

 Ingredients

4-6 medium strawberries

Approximately 3 cubes of ice

Any powdered or flavored stevia to taste

½ teaspoon vanilla powder or cocoa (optional)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

¼ cup water

Directions

Blend ingredients together until smooth. Pour into a dish or Popsicle molds

and freeze until firm.

Makes 1 serving (1 fruit)

Phase 3 modifications: Add half and half or cream and whipped egg whites.

Mix in chopped nuts or phase 3 chocolate crumbles and freeze for an ice cream style dessert.

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Ingredients

100 grams of chicken

1 serving Melba toast crumbs

½ cup chicken broth or water

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch of cardamom

1/8 teaspoon curry powder

Dash of garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Stevia to taste

Directions

Mix Melba toast crumbs with ½ of the dry spices in a small bowl. Dip

chicken in broth and coat with Melba spice mixture. Lay out 100 gram

servings in shallow baking dish. Add broth and mix in the rest of the spices.

Top the chicken with the rest of the Melba spice mixture. Bake chicken at

350 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein 1 Melba toast)

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2 large eggs
¼ C Ricotta cheese
¼ tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg (optional)
½ tsp. Baking powder
1-2 packages Stevia
Preheat waffle iron. (Can also be made into pancakes.) Beat eggs with electric mixer or whisk to make them light and fluffy. Add all other ingredients and beat until smooth. Spray waffle maker with MCT oil or other cooking spray. Pour in batter and cook as usual for waffles.

Topping suggestions:
Butter
Maple Syrup
Strawberries & real whip cream

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TYPES OF HIGH FIBER BREADS THE JULIAN BAKERY OFFERS:
Sprouted grains
Stone-ground
Flax seeds
Whole-grain wheat
Oat bran
Millet
Quinoa
Sourdough (with whole grains)
Julian Bakery Smart Carb Breads are an excellent place to start as they provide several truly whole-wheat breads that are healthful and delicious as well. The Julian Bakery offers gluten-free high fiber bread for individuals that are allergic to this substance. By comparison, breads that are low in fiber are usually common white breads, breads advertised as whole wheat but containing low grams of fiber per slice (such as so-called “white wheat”), and breads high in sugar or sodium content.

A high fiber diet is vital for promoting good health. Fiber is the internal cleaning agent that just may prevent digestive diseases and help restore optimal vitality. Not just for the older generations, fiber is an important part of the menu and shouldn’t be left out.

To Buy High Fiber Breads Click Here: http://www.JulianBakery.com

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Italian Chicken Parmesan

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup MCT Vinaigrette Dressing (see recipe below)
1 1/2 cups Fresh Parmesan Cheese, finely shredded
1 Tbsp dried Parsley Flakes1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Dash Garlic & Herb (or other garlic seasoning)
Pour salad dressing into a plate and set aside.

Mix parmesan cheese and seasonings together in a separate dish. Dip each chicken breast in salad dressing and then dip into parmesan mixture coating both sides.

Place in greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is done.

MCT Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 cup MCT oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2-4 Packages Stevia
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shake all ingredients together vigorously in a covered jar.  Shake before each use.

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If you are hungry then increase your water or tea. Your body will confuse dehydration for hunger so drinking liquids usually solves the issue. Adding caffeine (i.e. coffee and caffeinated teas) will cause a dehydration effect, so always follow up with water. Don’t forget to drink at least 2 liters daily and more if you have caffeinated beverages. You need to drink 8oz of water for every caffeinated drink in addition to your normal 8 glasses a day.

If you struggle to get your water in, try doing flavored Stevia drops in water. Many comment on how good it is and how much easier it is to get water down. Try different flavors such as Lemon, Peppermint, Vanilla Cream, Orange and many more flavors are available. You can find these at Whole Foods, Sprouts, and even grocery stores. Drink in hot or cold water. So, if you are feeling a little hungry try these tips. It is key to drink a lot of water and tea and it will help you will feel full and satisfied in no time!

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