RECIPES

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SNACKS AND SMOOTHIES RECIPES

HI-PRO VANILLA BREAKFAST GRAINS

Bulgur is a whole grain made from wheat berries that are steamed, partially debranned, dried, and crushed or cracked. It provides protein and fiber for steady energy that lasts long beyond mealtime. Cooking the bulgur with milk instead of water is a great way to kick up the amount of calcium and protein.

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups fat-free milk
1 cup coarse-ground bulgur
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup (2 scoops) Biggest Loser vanilla protein powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Natural sweetener, such as stevia (optional)
6 tablespoons plain fat-free
Greek-style yogurt

DIRECTIONS

In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Add the bulgur, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and salt and stir well. Continue heating over medium-high heat until very hot but not boiling. Reduce the heat to low and cover partially. (Don't cover tightly, or the mixture will boil over.)

Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed but the grains are still loose and creamy. Remove from the heat and stir in the protein powder and vanilla. Divide the cereal among 6 breakfast bowls. Sweeten with natural sweetener if desired and garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt.

Makes 6 (1⁄2-cup) ser vings

Per serving: 140 calories, 9 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, less than 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 10 mg cholesterol, 7 g fiber, 65 mg sodium

From THE BIGGEST LOSER SIMPLE SWAPS by Cheryl Forberg, RD, and The Biggest Loser Experts and Cast with Melissa Roberson. Copyright (c) 2009 by Universal City Studios Productions LLLP. By permission of Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098.

FROSTY ORANGE PROTEIN BLAST

This creamy protein drink uses frozen orange juice concentrate to intensify the flavor without relying on additional sweeteners. It's a great postworkout snack.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup plain, fat-free Greekstyle yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 scoops (4 tablespoons) The Biggest Loser vanilla protein powder
16 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

Add the almond milk, juice concentrate, yogurt, vanilla, protein powder, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Leftovers can be poured into small zip-top bags and stored in the freezer. Thaw slightly and blend before serving.

Makes 4 (11⁄4-cup) servings

Per serving: 140 calories, 10 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 135 mg sodium

From THE BIGGEST LOSER SIMPLE SWAPS by Cheryl Forberg, RD, and The Biggest Loser Experts and Cast with Melissa Roberson. Copyright (c) 2009 by Universal City Studios Productions LLLP. By permission of Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098.

ALL NATURAL
SUMMER STRAWBERRY SLUSH

INGREDIENTS

4 oz of water
6 large ice cubes
1 scoop DESIGNER WHEY Natural
2 packet of PUREVIA Natural Sweetener
2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries

DIRECTIONS

Add water to blender
Add 1 scoop DESIGNER WHEY Natural and PUREVIA®
Natural Sweetener and pulse blend until powder dissolves
Add ice cubes to blender
Pulse to break up the cubes
Add frozen strawberry and blend until smooth
Put in a fun summer glass, add your favorite fruit and enjoy!

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BLUE BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Non Fat Milk
1 Scoop TBL Blue Blueberry
1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
2 Tbs Fat Free Cool-Whip

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in blender
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds

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Vanilla Yogurt Mix

INGREDIENTS

1 scoop TBL Vanilla Bean
8oz nonfat fruit yogurt
(optional) Chopped 2 Tbsp Chopped Almonds

DIRECTIONS

Blend for one minute on high speed

Ali Vincent Winning Recipe

APPLE STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS

3 oz. Apple juice
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 small banana
1 scoop DESIGNER WHEY Natural or Strawberry

DIRECTIONS

Combine ingredients in blender
Blend on high speed for 1 minute

STRAWBERRY BANANA DREAM

INGREDIENTS

1/2 banana
3 frozen strawberries
8 oz. water
2 tbs French Vanilla Creamer
1 scoop DESIGNER WHEY Strawberry

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in blender
Blend on high speed for one minute

Chocolate, Peanut Butter
& Banana Shake

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Skim Milk
1 Frozen, cut up, banana
2 scoops DESIGNER WEIGHT CONTROL (Chocolate)
3 Tbsp Peanut Butter
1 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in blender
Blend on high speed for one minute

HEALTHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS

INGREDIENTS

2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Vanilla Praline or French Vanilla Designer Whey
3/4 cup raisins (optional)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS Full Recipe Serves ~15()

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
Generously grease a 9inx13in baking pan
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, Designer Whey, flour, raisins and salt
Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla
Mix well using your hands
Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges.
Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm.
Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

DESIGNER VANILLA BERRY WAKE-UP

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Cup skim-milk
1 Scoop DESIGNER WHEY Natural
1/8 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Cup frozen berry blend (any combination of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries)

DIRECTIONS

Blend milk and DESIGNER WHEY on low speed for 30 seconds
Then add the vanilla and berries over the next 30 seconds
Kick up to high and blend until smooth
(If using fresh berries, add 3 or 4 ice cubes)
Pour into a large glass and enjoy!