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Orange Creamsicle Overnight Protein Oats
Orange Creamsicle Overnight Protein Oats

Delicious and refreshing oatmeal packed with protein. These pudding-like overnight oats are perfect on the go breakfast. They’re made in a mason jar or any takeaway jar making them a super morning time saver when you need a quick grab and go healthy solution.

Even better? They boast over 15g protein and contain over 1/3 of your daily fiber. Under 275 calories these are super healthy!

  • Prep: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt

1/2 package serving Crave It Orange Creamsicle SmoothZ protein powder (grab n go box)

1 tsp honey or agave

1 tsp chia seeds

a few sections of mandarin oranges or clementines

Directions:

1- Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake it!

2- Top with fresh oranges.

3- Let sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 275
Protein: 15 grams
Tuxedo Protein Cheesecake Dessert Recipe
Tuxedo Protein Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

Tuxedo Protein Cheesecake Dessert Recipe! The better for your dessert made this way! A layer of chocolate mousse topped with vanilla no-bake cheesecake and a sprinkle of chocolate wafer cookies makes a to die for dessert without all the guilt.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 1 cup

 

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE PROTEIN PUDDING LAYER:

1/2 Scoop Chocolate Dreamin 0 Sugar Smoothz Protein Powder by Crave It (or substitute with 1/2 package of our regular SmoothZ Grab 'n' Go Package)

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

medium-sized ripe banana, frozen

 

CHEESECAKE LAYER INGREDIENTS:

1/2 scoop Madagascar Vanilla 0 Sugar Premium Protein Blend (Crave It) or substitute with 1/2 package of our Grab n Go Tahitian Vanilla Smoothz)

3 tbsp low or no-fat cream cheese (soft)

3 tbsp All Natural Whipped Topping

 

Directions

CHOCOLATE PROTEIN PUDDING LAYER:

1- Place all the ingredients into any standard blender or food processor in the order listed above and blend until smooth and creamy.

2- Pour into your glass dish and set aside.

 

CHEESECAKE LAYER INGREDIENTS:

1- In a small bowl beat cream cheese with protein powder until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping.

2- Top your chocolate mousse layer with your cheesecake layer and sprinkle 1/4 wafer cookie on top

3- Enjoy! (can be refrigerated and made ahead of time!)

Easy and Delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta
Easy and Delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta

This easy pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins

Ingredients

1 lb favorite dried pasta

Do You Bake? Pesto Cheese ball box mix

8 oz. Cream Cheese

2 tbsp fresh chopped basil

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

boneless skinless chicken breasts

2/3 cup milk or cream

1 cup chopped fresh or frozen broccoli

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and place in the pan.

2- Cover with the lid and sear for 5 minutes on one side.

3- Flip and sear 5 to 6 more minutes, or until cooked through.

4- Remove the chicken from let cool. After a few minutes, chop the chicken into bite-sized chunks.

5- Keep sauté pan on medium heat and add your cream cheese, Do You Bake? Pesto Cheese-ball mix and milk. Stir until completely combined and smooth. Simmer mixture.

6- While chicken is cooking and sauce is simmering, boil the pasta along with the broccoli (in a large pot of salted boiling water) until al dente, about 8 minutes.

7- Drain the pasta water and return the pasta to the pot.

8- Stir in your pesto sauce and chopped chicken.

9- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10- Toss in a few sundried tomatoes (optional) for pretty color.

11- Enjoy!

Donut Ice Cream Sandwich
Donut Ice Cream Sandwich

Forget the donut shop variation! Make yours from home! An indulgent 'un-fried' way to enjoy THIS decadent and fun summer dessert.

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins

Ingredients

Grandpas Chocolate Donut Mix (or Cinnamon Sugar donut Mix)

4 tbsp softened butter

large eggs

1 cup of water

3 to 4 tbsp milk (for glaze)

1/2 cup favorite ice cream per donut sandwich

Directions

1- Preheat oven 350F.

2- Combine contents of donut mix package with your eggs, water, and softened butter.

3- Pour mixture into a donut pan about 2/3 full.

4- Bake 8 - 12 minutes until donuts set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5- Let cool completely and remove from pan.

6- Cut in half and freeze for 20 minutes on a cookie sheet.

7- Remove ice cream from the freezer and soften 1/2 cup portions in the microwave for 20 seconds.

8- Remove Donuts from the freezer, spread ice cream on one half and top with your other half. Glaze with the glaze inside your box by adding 3 - 4 tablespoons of milk. Top with favorite toppings or roll in sprinkles.

9- Easy as 1 - 2 – 3!

Stuffed Squash
Stuffed Squash

Stuffed squash is a dish that will work for just about any winter squash. This is a quick and healthy way to serve up dinner in a single nature-made dish.   

Using leftover Do You Bake? Rosemary & Stage stuffing blend makes for a perfect filling alongside your chorizo and cheddar cheese.  A cozy winter night dish

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: Serves 4

Ingredients

yellow squash cut in half

6 oz. chorizo sausage

1 cup cooked Do You Bake? Sage-Rosemary Stuffing Mix

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp Butter

Salt and pepper

Pumpkin seeds and balsamic vinegar reduction for garnish

Directions

1- Prepare your Do You Bake? Sausage & Apple Stuffing Mix ahead of time or use your leftovers from last night's dinner! Follow the box directions.

2- Lay the squash down on a buttered or oiled baking sheet and spoon out the seeds to make a hollow cavity in the squash.

3- Season lightly and then mound the prepared stuffing into each.

4- Top with the sausage and then bake for 10-12 minutes in a 400-degree oven or until the squash is soft and the sausage is browned.

5- At that point sprinkle the cheese over top and bake for an additional minute or two to melt the cheese.

6- Serve on a simple plate garnished with pumpkin seeds and balsamic vinegar.Also great as a side dish!