Banana Peanut Butter

What kind of crazy person wakes up at 6:30 on a Saturday to run a 5k????

Oh wait...that would be me....

On the bright side, I ate this for a pre-race breakfast

Whole Wheat Toast topped with 1 tbsp Banana Peanut Butter

 

That's right folks!  I said Banana Peanut Butter! 

 

Now, I know what you must be thinking...how can I make this delicious concoction of goodness?

 

Banana Peanut Butter

 

 

1 ripe banana cut into chunks

3-4 tbsp peanut butter 

(this time I used 3, but next time I think I'll try 4 for a stronger peanut butter flavor)

 

Just place the ingredients in a food processor and you're done!  Store extra in the fridge.

But here is my favorite part...only about 40 calories per tablespoon!  Now go make yourself a batch!

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor! 



Oven Fried Chicken

SO I made dinner tonight...and didn't realize until we had devoured everything that I should have taken pictures for this post.  I guess you guys will just have to use your imagination...

 

Oven Fried Chicken

 

 

2 split chicken breasts

whole wheat bread crumbs*

a couple squirts mustard

1 egg

dash paprika

dash salt

dash pepper

dash garlic powder

*I made my own bread crumbs by putting two slices of whole wheat bread in a mini food processor.  Then I put them on a lined baking sheet and baked them at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes. 

 

So the recipe is simple...

1) Clean chicken breasts

2) Whisk together the mustard and egg

3) Dip the chicken into the mustard/egg mixture

4) Combine the breadcrumbs with papriks, salt, pepper, and garlic powder

5) Coat the chicken with the breadcrumb mixture

6) Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to an hour at 400 degrees

7) EAT

 

I didn't really measure anything because that is just how I cook when I am winging a recipe (haha get it...winging...like chicken wing?  Go ahead, it's a knee slapper!)

 

Anyway, this is a tasty alternative to greasy, fatty, actual fried chicken.  I served it with garlic-cheddar mashed potatoes (if you want that recipe comment and I will post it another time) and lactose free macaroni and cheese (that was just for me...I guess I could post that too if anyone is interested).  For veggies we had broccoli and leftover brussell sprouts and corn! 

 

That was our family friday dinner! 

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!

Chocolate Oatmeal

Good morning!  Would you like some breakfast dessert? 

 

Chocolate Oatmeal

this sweet breakfast treat is brought to you by Chocolate Covered Katie

 

1/2 cup oatmeal

3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 super ripe banana cut into small chunks

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp Domino Light Stevia Sugar Blend

 

Just throw all of the ingredients into a small pot and boil over medium heat for five minutes! 

 

(AND it's only 295 calories)

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!



Healthy Lactose Free Ice Cream

A few months ago, I made a horrifying discovery...I am lactose intolerant.  This discovery was so horrifying because I very much enjoy cheesified dishes, but the true horror was in the fact that I could no longer eat ice cream.  Delicious, cold, sweet, smooth, melt in your mouth, heavenly, best dessert in the world ice cream. 

Fortunately I discovered "dairy digestive aid" pills which allow me the occassional lactose-full indulgense.  You can bet that anytime I have some delicious recipe posted that has a trace of dairy that I popped one of those little life saving pills in my mouth along with my first yummy bite. 

As wonderful as ice cream is, and it truly is, its one flaw (yes...even ice cream has a flaw) is its rather high fat and calorie count.  This flaw, before the realization of my lactose intolerance, was the only thing keeping me from eating ice cream by the gallon.
I suppose my affliction can be seen as a blessing in disguise as it led me to discover this amazingness...

Healthy Lactose Free Ice Cream

 

 

1 frozen banana (cut into chunks)

2 tsp cocoa powder

 

 

*Useful Tip:  I wait until my bananas are super duper ripe, then I tear them into chunks,  put them inside little snack sized plastic bags, and stick them in the freezer to await further use.  It is super convenient because I can just grab one of the bags out anytime I need banana for a recipe!  If the recipe I am making does not require a frozen banana, it does not take very long for them to thaw out.  

 

 

Yes, it is that easy and beyond scrumptious!  My tastebuds compare it to a dark chocolate frosty (with just the tiniest hint of banana).  And if THAT wasn't good enough all on it's own...it is exceptionally low in calories!  The entire recipe listed above only amounts to 110 calories!  Trust me...it does NOT taste like it only has 110 calories!!!  Maybe I can truly eat ice cream by the gallon...

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor! 



 

Lightsaber Pretzel Rods

I have a confession to make.  Not only am I a Hunger Games Nerd...but I am also a Star Wars nerd.  If you traveled back in time to visit elementary school me, I could rattle off any name of any character and tell you the planet they lived on.  No joke.  I had almost every possible Star Wars action figure, countless books and magazine, and naturally two of my very own lightsabers (if you call them lifesavers in front of me, you run a high risk of being punched in the face). 
SO...when my friends and I decided to watch Star Wars for our weekly movie night (for which I always provide the snacks) I began to scour the internet for Star Wars themed treats.  What I found were these. 
I didn't adjust the recipe, aside from using blue instead of green colored candy melts and then mixing the blue and red to make purple (go Mace Windu!)  Also I simply microwaved the candy. 
Here you go...

Lightsaber Pretzel Rods (aka Pretzelsabers)

Obviously I don't have to tell you that they were delicious

 

They were fairly easy to make and complete fun to eat!  I estimated about 120 calories per pretzelsaber.  Now I just need to find a way to use all of those extra colored candy melts...

May the Force be with you!

AND

May the odds be ever in your flavor!  

 

Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes

I am currently in a location known as tastebud heaven.  It is a place I travel to every time I eat my version of this recipe. 

Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes

(Single Serving)

 

 

Pancake

1/3 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

1/2 ripe banana (mashed)

 

Topping

1tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter

1tbsp lite syrup

 

 

Obviously, I opted to make one big pancake instead of several smaller ones...I just think it is easier to spread the peanut butter that way. 

This has to be one of my favorite breakfasts ever!  It is surprisingly filling and it is only 340 calories of pure deliciousness!!    

Snickerdoodle Pancakes

I like cookies. I like pancakes. So when I saw this recipe for Snickerdoodle Pancakes I seized the opportunity for another kitchen adventure!  As usual, I didn't follow the original recipe exactly...

 

Snickerdoodle Pancakes

 

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp Domino Light Sugar Stevia Blend (I think it could have used another 1/2 tsp, unless you are planning to top with syrup)

1/2 cup Almond Milk (unsweetened vanilla)

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/16 tsp salt

 

 

 

As you can see, I chose to make one enormously think pancake instead of several small ones.  I also had a bowl of yummy strawberries on the side. 

 

While I did not feel like I was eating an actual snickerdoodle, I did feel like I was eating a tasty pancake!  Plus the entire pancake recipe is only 250 calories!   That leaves plenty of wiggle room for extra toppings (though I chose to eat mine plain). 

 

That was this morning's kitchen adventure.  May the odds be ever in your flavor!



Microwave Greek Omelet

Since breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day and since I happen to be half Greek, I thought it would be appropriate to kick of my food posts with this tasty meal...

 

Microwave Greek Omelet

  Based off of this Greek Omelet Recipe

 

This was super delicious and easy to make!

1/2 cup chopped spinach

1/2 cup egg whites

1 chopped basil leaf

2 tbs diced tomatoes

2 tbs reduced fat feta cheese

(If I had some fresh mushrooms I would have definitely chopped some up and put them in there!)

Spray your mug (or bowl) with cooking spray.  Add the egg whites and spinach and microwave for 1 minute.  Mix in the rest of the ingredients and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.  Let it cool and then EAT IT!  

Here is my breakfast plate all yummy and ready to eat!

 

This whole declicious breakfast I ate (including the two slices of whole wheat bread) was only about 225 calories!  Now that is how to start a morning off right!

May the odds be ever in your flavor!  :)















Happy Not So Hungry Games...

Allow me to introduce this blog...

The Not So Hungry Games: May the Odds be Ever in Your Flavor is intended to document my many interactions with different tasty recipes.

I don't know about you, but when make/eat something that is super delicious I want to tell the whole world! Since telling the whole world is pretty difficult though, I usually settle for telling at least one other person. Then, I had the idea to just make a blog about different things I cook/bake and eat! I mean, who doesn't want to hear about delicious food and get recipe ideas?

So that is how this blog was born. I chose the title to pay honor to my absolute favorite book series. My posts will consist of delicious recipes I cook/bake. Most will be recipes I have gotten from other websites or cookbooks with my own variations and perhaps, if I am feeling adventurous at some point, some will be original recipes! But only time will tell!

Stay tuned for my first food post (possibly tomorrow morning!)

May the Odds be Ever in Your Flavor!