HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE #17: FRUIT LEATHER

You may not have a dehydrator so here's a way to make your own fruit leather or roll ups in your oven.

Fruit Leather

4 C strawberries or peeled apples
(pictured is mixed berries)

2 T or more powdered stevia

1/4 C fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven 170-200 degrees. Cover baking sheet with plastic wrap.

Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Run through a sieve, if desired, for a smoother texture (to remove seeds, etc. - I did not.)

Spread evenly on pan. 

Place the pan on the top rack of the oven.

Bake for at least 4 hours leaving door partway open, if desired. 

You'll know it's dry when it's no longer tacky and you can tear it.

Either place the whole pan on a cooling rack, remove the plastic wrap from the pan and cool on the cooling rack or only remove the fruit leather and place on a cooling rack until completely cooled.

Cut into pieces.

To store: store in an airtight container or Ziploc. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #36: substitute CUCUMBER slices for tortilla or corn chips

I love to snack on chips as much as anyone else but since you can't in P2 or P3, I made homemade guacamole or salsa and used fresh cucumber slices instead of tortilla/corn chips. Yes, I know it's not the same, but at least I can have as much as I want and not feel guilty about it. Besides, I really like the crunch of the cucumbers and giving myself and my family a better option to snack on. My favorite is eating cucumber slices with guacamole; it's fresh and cool during the summer.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #35: BLT SALAD & HOMEMADE DRESSING

BLT SALAD &  HOMEMADE DRESSING

serves 2

salad greens

1 C sprouts

1 diced tomato

1/2 cucumber, sliced

4 slices cooked NSA bacon

1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese

Layer ingredients in a large bowl.

To make the dressing, whisk together:

1/3 C NSA mayonnaise

1/4 C milk

1 T mustard

1/2 t garlic powder

pepper to taste

Drizzle over salad or serve it on the side and serve immediately.

TIP: If you have left over dressing, sub in a couple of tablespoons of dressing for the mayo & mustard in your tuna or egg salad the next day. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #34: NO TORTILLA ENCHILADAS

NO TORTILLA ENCHILADAS

serves 2-3

2 - 3 C cooked lean ground beef or bison

1 C shredded cheddar cheese

6 - 8 leaves of cabbage

1/4 - 1/2 C sliced olives

2-3 C tomato or pasta sauce

seasoning to taste

salsa

sour cream

Brown meat then mix in olives, cheese & seasoning. Set aside. 

Pull off cabbage leaves and place in microwave safe bowl. Pour in 1/2 C water and microwave for 3-4 minutes until pliable.

Pour 1/2 sauce into greased baking dish. 

Make enchiladas by putting meat mixture into each leaf and rolling like a burrito. Place in pan close to one another. 

Pour rest of sauce over enchiladas.

Cover with foil.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. 

Drizzle with sour cream, salsa, cheese or other. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #33: CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

makes 12 at 52 calories each

2 (8oz) low fat cream cheese

1/2 C stevia

2 eggs

1/2 t vanilla

cinnamon (optional)

Microwave cheese for 40 seconds. Add all ingredients & mix on low until smooth.

Line muffin tin. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes then turn oven off, open oven door and let sit for 1 hour. Refrigerate to store.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #32: CHOCOLATE DELIGHT

CHOCOLATE DELIGHT

Fluff with a fork: 1 C unsweetened cocoa, 1 C coconut oil, melted & powdered stevia to taste.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #31: SNICKERDOODLES

SNICKERDOODLES

20 servings

1/2 C butter

1 1/2 C almond flour

1 T stevia

1 egg

1/2 t vanilla

1/4 t baking soda

1/4 t cream of tartar

Mix althogether then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Roll into balls then in a mixture of:

2 t stevia

1 t cinnamon

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #30: PIE AND QUICHE CRUST

 PIE AND QUICHE CRUST

1/4 C coconut oil, melted

1 C almond flour

1 C vanilla whey protein

1 egg

1 t vanilla

1/8 t sea salt

1/4 C stevia

1/2 t baking powder

Mix and press into pie plate.

Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #29: ALFREDO SAUCE

ALFREDO SAUCE

In a sauce pan, whisk 8 oz cream cheese and 2 t garlic powder.

Adding small amounts at a time, whisk in 2 C milk. 

Stir in 6 oz grated Parmesan cheese and pepper to taste. 

Add bacon bits if desired.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #28: ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES

ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES

Mix:

1 1/4 C almond flour

1 t liquid stevia

1/4 C room temp butter

1 egg

1 t vanilla

Form into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Sprinkle powdered stevia on top. Bake in a preheated oven of 350 degrees for 8 minutes. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #27: NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE

NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE

Sprinkle 1 packet unflavored gelatin onto 1/2 C fresh lemon juice (juice of 3 large lemons). Let sit for 5 minutes. Heat the mixture until warm to touch.

Beat 24 oz soft cream cheese, 2 1/2 C powdered stevia & 1 t vanilla until smooth. 

Beat in gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Mix in 5 t lemon zest and 1 or more drops of yellow food coloring. Beat until fluffy.

Gently fold in 1 C whipped heavy cream.

Pour in pie plate and chill for 5-6 hours.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #26: ZUCCHINI CHIPS

ZUCCHINI CHIPS

1 large zucchini or cauliflower, shredded

2 eggs

2 C shredded cheese

Mix all ingredients well and make 6-8" circles on a seasoned pizza stone or greased baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 12 minutes.

Loosen and flip. Bake another 5 minutes.

Using a pizza cutter, cut into triangles.

Let cool for 6-8 hours.

Use within 1 week.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #25: MOCK TACO SHELLS - cheese

MOCK TACO SHELLS

Place a thin layer of shredded cheese on parchment paper.

Microwave 1 minute at a time until soft and melted.

Remove immediately and bend into a taco shape. 

Cool by holding it or in a taco holder.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #24: PEANUT BUTTER MILK SHAKE

PEANUT BUTTER MILK SHAKE

1 C skim milk

1 C ice

1 t vanilla

1/2 C PB

2 T powdered stevia

Blend well in blender.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #23: FRIED APPLES

FRIED APPLES

Melt 1 T butter over medium heat.

Stir in 1 T powdered stevia & 1 1/2 t lemon juice.

Then add 1 medium tart apple that's been cored and cut into rings or slices.

Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes, turning frequently.