3rd Version Quest CNC

 

The ‘new’ and 3rd version of Quest CNC – 9f/21c/20p Slightly grainy, weak flavor if you don’t get a cream chunk, cookie pieces are a bit dry n chalky, good chew, a bit softer than last, warmed makes it better as usual. Overall I felt the the flavor in this bar was more of a backdrop. It definitely gave me a drier chalky feel as eating it then after I started chewing the flavor would come out more. I think this new version is a bit better than their last, but not near their original. I looked at ingredients to compare and I couldn’t find any differences. I wish the macros were still like they use to be. I think when they first came out fat was 6f.

MORE F&*KIN DONUTS SONNN

Decided I would throw up my latest Donut Recipe for Cinnamon Donuts with Hot Chocolate Frosting

First Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, place 100g AP Flour, 20g Cinnamon Whey, 30g Truvia or granulated sugar of choice, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt. Mix together.

In a separate bowl melt 2tbsp(28g) lite butter. Let cool. Crack and egg in and whisk. Then add in 1 tsp vanilla and 4oz Low fat Buttermilk. Mix then add into dry ingredients. Combine everything well.

Grab you donut tray and spray well. Begin to place your batter evenly into each donut holder. This does make a good amount of batter and I have to fill all 6 holders to the brim. If you have 2 pans or 1 that can hold 12 this recipe could probably make 7 or 8 donuts.

Place batter in the middle of your oven for 8-12 min. Use toothpick to check if done. Take out and let sit for a few minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Now lets make the frosting.

In a bowl place 1 packet Swiss miss light hot chocolate, 20g Chocolate Whey, 2g truvia, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and enough water/milk to bring it to a frosting consistency.

Proceed to dunk each donut into the frosting then using a spatula evenly spread the remaining frosting over the donuts.

I recommend storing these in the fridge once you are don’t eating them, but when serving place in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Macros per 1 donut – 131 cals / 2.6 f / 19.8c / 8.7 p

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Smores Muffins Revamped!

What’s up everybody!

Decided I would re make some smores muffins and try to add a nice touch to them. I hope you enjoy!

 

Pre Heat oven to 350

First off we will start by making the crust. In a bowl place in 48g Lite Butter melted, 8 splenda packets and 93g Grahm cracker crumbles. Mix everything until it is well combined.

Next take your muffin tin and line that with muffin holders. I like to spray them with non stick spray to help prevent sticking.

Evenly separate your cracker crust into 9 muffins and press it down so it molds into the bottom of the holder. I put a bit of non stick spray on my fingers to help with the pressing. Once complete set to the side.

Take 15g semi sweet baking chocolate squares and break it up with your hands. Place in a bowl with 20g Coco powder. Add 1/2c warm water and mix. Set to the side.

In a new bowl place in 90g Self rising flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and 62g chocolate protein(I used Quest). Combine and set aside. (I was informed by the amazing @foodsmyfrenemy that with self rising flour you can leave out the baking soda and salt as that’s what the self rising is for. I clearly am still learning so you can leave it out if you use self rising, if not keep it the same. In the meantime make sure to go follow Abby on IG)

In one more bowl(I used a kitchenaid stand mixer for this one) Place in 2 tsp vanilla, 2 whole eggs, 1 egg white(46g), 14g lite butter, 10g honey, 10 splenda packets, and 75g plain greek yogurt. Combine.

Take your chocolate and coco water and pour that into your egg mixture and continue to mix. Then add in your dry mix mixing as you pour.

Once everything has been combined, evenly distribute your batter into your 9 lined muffin holders. Lick remaining batter out of the bowl as those macros don’t count 😉

Place muffins in the over for roughly 15min at 350, checking them as they bake. Use the toothpick test to check if they are done. Comes out clean, then you are good to go. Take out and set on a cooling rack.

Now get out a cookie sheet and lightly spray it down. Place down 9 marshmallows. I used the chocolate ones that are made for smores. Place on the top rack of your oven under broil. Place on high and just watch them. They should not take long at all. If you use chocolate they will take just a bit longer to change color. Once they have a nice golden top take them out and using a spatula place one on top of each muffin.

Only left to do is eat! After they sit out for a bit I recommend putting them in a sealed container and throwing them in the fridge.

Macros for each muffin: 171 cals / 5f / 25c / 10p

 

I hope you enjoyed! Find me on Instagram under @the_flexible_baker ! Stay tuned for a new website as well!

The Plan to takeover the holidays!

Hey everyone! With the holidays just around the corner I wanted to share a few tips and tricks to help you win the holidays and not put on a ton of excess weight.

1. Trim up some dishes. If a recipe ops for nuts, or full fat cream cheeses, gravy, sauces, and butters. Look for lite butters and gravys, low fat or fat free cream cheeses, greek yogurt, fat free dressings, or leave them out completely. A big one for me is using fat free cottage cheese as dressing or my salads.

2. Load up on macro friendly foods such as salads, fruits, lean proteins, and veggies. Piling your plate high with these foods will not only limit place on your plate for macro dense foods, but they will help fill you up so you have less room left for sweets.

3. Bring your own dishes. Veggie plates, fruit salads, turkey roll ups, and so many more. That way you at least have a good go to dish in a pinch if you need some snacks.

4. This one is more of a mental thing, but wearing tighter clothes will actually make you eat less because you will feel tighter in your clothes much faster than if you wore loose clothes. Mentally you will want to eat less so you are not uncomfortable in your clothes.

5. Make sure to keep your water close and stay hydrated! Staying hydrated can be key to not over eating during the holidays. Having more liquid in the system will help with hunger cravings. Also adding a bit of lemon juice to your water can help curb appetite!

6. Chew gum. Keeping the mouth busy can help take the mind off eating.

7. This gets different opinions, but I like to either fast for the day until dinner comes, or ill eat mainly protein leading up to the meal to save most of my calories for that one meal to help prevent way over doing my macros.

8. Sub out full sugar drinks for diet or lite versions to help save calories. Also do this if you are making cocktails as this will save you numerous calories.

9. If possible do some type of exercise that day just to help bring yourself into a calorie deficit.

10. Choose to be a helper! Help make food, drinks, set the table, anything that keeps you busy and helps prevent you from unneeded snacking.

11. Moderation is key. 1 cookie is fine. 20 cookies…not so much. Enjoy, but be mindful.

12. Don’t be afraid to say NO. Often times, friends and family can pressure you into eating more than you want or need to. Don’t be afraid to say no. You know you have goals in mind and are doing your best to achieve those goals. You are not being rude denying that 2nd piece of pie or extra helping of mash potatoes.

13. Don’t be a scavenger! Once you are done eating, either remove the food off of the table, or remove yourself from the table. The longer you sit there looking at goodies, the more tempted you are to start taking unneeded bites that can quickly add up!

14. Leave the leftovers. Let someone else take them home. You had your day of enjoyment, now lets get back on track. Last thing you need is a plate full of grandmas cookies sitting on the counter staring you in the face for days on end.

15. Last but not least, remember that it is the holidays, and you are allowed to indulge. Enjoy yourself, but stay reasonable. If you want 1 more cookie, or that glass of wine then do it! Obviously there is a point, were you are just destroying progress downing an entire platter of cookies by yourself, but that 1 extra cookie that will put you a bit over your macros will not derail all of your hard work!

 

 

These are just a few tips and tricks I use that I have found to help get through the holidays. I hope this helps you conquer your day!