The holiday season is a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate another year together. However, it’s also a time for many Americans to start piling food on their plates. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over the long run, that can be a lot of weight gain!
If you’re exciting about adding delicious food to your plate this season – without adding inches to your waistline – here are a few delicious TLS® baking recipes to try for Thanksgiving.
TLS Vanilla-Cranberry Bread
(Servings: 10)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 7 oz. apple sauce
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 servings TLS Whey Protein Shake – Vanilla
Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients, whisking until smooth. Coat bread pan with cooking spray. Pour batter and bake for 30-35 minutes.
TLS Mocha Brownies
(Servings: 12)
Ingredients:
- 14 oz. sweet potatoes (skinned)
- 3 ½ oz. dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. oats
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tsp. agave nectar
- 1 tsp. instant coffee
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. coconut oil
- ½ cup almonds (chopped) (optional)
- 1 serving TLS Whey Protein Shake – Chocolate
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Microwave potatoes until soft (5-6 minutes) and combine with protein powder, oats, coffee and baking powder using blender or food processor. Microwave chocolate and coconut oil until melted (1-2 minutes) and add to other ingredients along with agave and egg whites, mixing thoroughly. Coat 8×8 baking pan with cooking spray. Pour batter and bake for 30 minutes.
TLS Cross Trainer Cupcakes
(Servings: 12)
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup oat flour
- ½ cup stevia powder
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (plain)
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites
- 1 serving TLS Whey Protein Shake – Vanilla
- Light whipped cream (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat muffin pan with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor, mixing into uniform consistency. Pour into pan and bake for 20 minutes. Cool and top with light whipped cream. Store in refrigerator, as needed.
