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Banana Nice Cream

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MetPro Serving Breakdown:

Meal Carbs = 1
Fat = .5

Yields 2 MetPro Servings Total
For Phase 670+ because of the bananas

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Banana (frozen)

  • 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter

  • ¼ - 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (depends on consistency preference)

  • Optional: Add a little cocoa powder for an added chocolate taste

Directions

1.) Add banana and peanut butter to a blender. Blend on high and slowly add in almond milk to get the consistency you want.

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Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado

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MetPro Serving Breakdown:

Protein = 1
Fats = 1

Yields 4 MetPro Servings (One serving - 1 avocado half)
MetPro Note: Add additional chicken (+2oz) for 2 servings of protein for meal OR use as part of a snack + add carb to complete snack

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados, pitted

  • 8 oz shredded rotisserie chicken

  • ¼ cup red onion, minced

  • ⅓-½ cup plain, nonfat greek yogurt (depending on desired creaminess)

  • 1-2 tbsp mustard

  • Juice from ½ lemon

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1.) Scoop out the avocados leaving a small border.
2.) Dice the avocado & set aside.
3.) In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, onion, greek yogurt, lemon juice, and mustard. Fold in the diced avocado. Season with salt & pepper.
4.) Divide the chicken salad among the 4 avocado halves. Garnish with parsley.

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MetPro Approved Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon parsley, dried

  • ½ teaspoon chives, dried

  • ½ teaspoon dill, dried

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (or white rice vinegar)

  • 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin the dressing salt and pepper to taste

Yields 4 MetPro Servings Total: 2 Tablespoons is one serving (19 calories per serving)

Directions

1.) Add all of the ingredients to a bowl or and mix until well combined.

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Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

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MetPro Serving Breakdown:

Snack Carb = 1
Protein = .5
Fats = .5

Yields 26 Energy Bites Total (1 MetPro Serving- 2 Energy Bites, 1 tbsp per bite)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds

  • 3/4 cup almonds

  • 6 chopped, pitted medjool dates

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 3 servings vanilla protein powder (45 grams total protein; check nutrition facts label)

  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1.) Put almonds and pepitas in a food processor and process until well ground. Transfer to a bowl.
2.) Put dates, oats, protein powder, hemp hearts, chia seeds, and spices in the food processor and process until well chopped.
3.) Add pumpkin and pulse a few times.
4.) Add nut and seed mixture and process until well mixed.
5.) Form into balls (1 tbsp size) and freeze on a baking sheet. Transfer to a bag or storage container and store in the freezer.

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Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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MetPro Serving Breakdown:

Veggie Carbs = 2
Protein = 2.5 
Fat = .5

Yields 4 Servings Total
1 MetPro Serving = 3 boats

Ingredients

  • 1lb (16oz) lean ground turkey

  • 6 zucchini

  • 4 oz Low-moisture, part skim mozzarella

  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (find one less than 35 cal per ½ cup)

  • 1 large yellow onion, diced

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • ½ tsp basil

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 375° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. 
2.) Cut each zucchini in half horizontally, then carefully scoop out the center.
3.) Spray a pan with non-stick cooking spray and add in the onions, cooking until slightly yellow.
4.) Add in the ground turkey, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 min. Drain any excess fat. 
5.) Stir in the marinara sauce until heated through, about 1-2 more minutes.
6.) Add the ground turkey and sauce mixture to each zucchini (dividing into 12 servings) and sprinkle each with mozzarella. 
7.) Place into the oven and bake until zucchini is tender and cheese has melted, about 12-15 minutes.

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