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1/ Sweet Potato Pancakes/Waffles
Ingredients
- 150 grams Sweet Potato, mashed
- 1 scoop Whey Protein (I like to use either vanilla, chocolate or cookies n’ cream)
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth.
- Cook batches in pre-sprayed skillet/waffle maker on medium high temperature until bubbles form on the surface, then turn over and cook until dark golden brown.
- Serve with cinnamon and sugar free syrup.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 309
- Total Fat 1g
- Total Carb 35g
- Protein 40g
2/ Bacon ‘n Cheese Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 1 medium baked Sweet Potato
- 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 tbsp Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 2 slices Turkey Bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 1 tbsp crushed Red Pepper
- chopped Broccoli, to garnish
Directions
- Top sweet potato with cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped broccoli, turkey bacon and crushed red pepper.
- Microwave for 1.5-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 296
- Total Fat4g
- Total Carb40g
- Protein25g
3/ Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 large Onion, peeled and halved
- 3 tbsp Enchilada Sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- Salt and Black Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 5 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 large baked Sweet Potato, cubed
- Fat free Greek Yogurt for garnish
Directions
- Heat a soup pot over medium-high heat and spray with Olive Oil Pam.
- Add carrots, celery and onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chipotle, and enchilada sauce and stir to combine.
- Stir in salt, pepper and a bay leaf and cook for 1 minute.
- Add stock, cover and raise heat to high. Bring the stoup to a boil, remove cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and sweet potato and simmer 5 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
- Calories 207
- Total Fat3g
- Total Carb15g
- Protein30g
4/ Sweet Potato Fries/Chips
Ingredients
- 16 oz Sweet Potatoes
- Choice of seasonings
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Cut up sweet potatoes (fries, wedges, whatever you prefer).
- Season and spray pan and sweet potatoes with Olive Oil Pam.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 109
- Total Fat1g
- Total Carb23g
- Protein2g
5/ Sweet Potato Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 4 oz Pork Chop
- 4 oz Japanese sweet potato, sliced lengthwise ¾-inch thick
- 1 cup cut Cabbage (I like purple, for the color)
- 1/2 cup Cauliflower (again, purple)
- 1/2 cup Broccoli
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place sweet potatoes in oven at 425 for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pork chop on medium heat until done.
- Add cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower to skillet and cook until cabbage is wilted. Mix with pork, sweet potato and eggplant and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 296
- Total Fat4g
- Total Carb30g
- Protein35g
6/ Sweet Potato Bread
Ingredients
- 8 oz mashed Sweet Potato, without skin
- 2 scoops Vanilla Whey
- 1 cup Oat Bran
- 2 Egg Whites
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup Splenda
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with olive oil Pam.
- Mix whey and oat bran into medium bowl.
- Beat splenda, eggs and vanilla to blend in large bowl. Mix in sweet potato. Add dry ingredients and walnuts and stir well.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Cool bread in pan on rack 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 89
- Total Fat 1g
- Total Carb 14g
- Protein 8g
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