Got Milk?

What's your opinion on milk?  Check out my latest magazine article from Solano Fit Magazine.

http://issuu.com/gotitgraphics/docs/sf_napa_julyaug_2012_web?mode=window&viewMode=doublePage

Enjoy!

Protein Pie

Many desserts lack protein, but not today.  Have you ever had a pie that was packed with protein?  Well if the answer is no, then now you can.

I got the idea for these recipes from an Herbalife consultant I knew many years ago. She talked me into selling the products.  I actually liked their protein shakes, vitamins and herbal tea concentrate but I am NOT a sales person so it didn't go very far.

Anyways, here is a SUPER SIMPLE recipe to try the next time you are craving pie.

Today's creation was a Banana Cream Protein Pie

Ingredients

1 cup of your favorite vanilla flavored protein powder (or sweet cream if you buy Visalus)
2 cups milk of your choice (I had almond/coconut blend in my house but if you go for fat free cow's milk or soy milk you will get much more protein)
2 small packets of sugar free pudding mix - one vanilla, one banana cream
1-2 bananas
cinnamon
chopped walnuts
Nilla Wafer prepared pie crust

Directions

Blend milk and protein powder.  Add pudding packets and mix well.

Slice bananas and layer bottom of pie crust with banana slices.  Pour batter into crust.

Sprinkle pie with cinnamon and walnuts.  You can also top this pie with whipped cream (tub) but I didn't have any.

Let this set in the refrigerator for atleast an hour.

Makes 8 slices. Enjoy!!

Estimated about 250-300 calories, 7-14 grams of protein per slice - depends on protein powder, milk, pie crust, toppings

** Now you can make any pie you'd like.  Choose your favorite protein powder, milk, pie crust, and pudding mix.