Cha Cha Cha chia seeds!

My new favorite addition to Greek yogurt, salads, tofu, chicken, tuna and salmon..... Chia seeds! Chia seeds are like little power punches to your body with 70 calories, 6 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein and almost 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. I absolutely love the little crunch and texture that they add to my favorite foods (similar texture to sesame seeds). So go buy some Chia seeds and add more nutrients to your favorite foods!

Frozen Goodness!!!!!!

A Sweet Protein Treat

I have had an amazing summer and it is not over yet! Kentucky and Cape Cod have been 2 of our destinations. I was even able to spend some time in Provincetown at the very tip of Cape Cod and home to my very favorite beach ever, Race Point Beach. The sand there is like none other. It is so thick and coarse and coated in some kind of oil. I never bring chairs or towels to that beach because I like to lay in the sand and have it fall right off of me when I stand up. I am convinced that some good doses of that sand can take years off my life (or anyone's life....but that is just my opinion because it feels so great!). Plus, every time I have been there I see either seals or whales or both! It is truly an amazing, magical place especially when shared with the ones you love! While in Provincetown last week we were treated to some amazing culinary delights. The Red Inn on the quiet West end of Commercial Street was one of our favorite destinations for delightful drinks, fabulous fish and superb service! Lorraine's Cafe served us wonderfully spicy salsa, fresh swordfish salads, fish tacos and a full bodied Pinot Noir whose name I cannot remember. And The Mews on the other end of Commercial Street was our last culinary treat. All of that amazing eating in Provincetown was a treat to my palate but watching everyone walk by with cold, creamy ice cream cones all day long had me excited to mix up some frozen protein treats for the family after our vacations ended. 

Race Point Beach!!!!!!!

As you know I love Greek yogurt and eat a serving (at least) every day! Today I whipped up a frozen treat that is packed with protein and flavor! I hope you like it. Here is the recipe:

Bikini Frozen Yogurt (makes 1 serving)

1/2 Cup plain Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon pure almond butter

1/4 Cup blueberries (I wash and dry my blueberries and put them directly in my freezer! Makes them better summertime treats!)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (I use very potent Watkins brand, use more if your cinnamon is just ho hum)

1 teaspoon Chia Seeds (amazing source of protein, fiber and Omega 3!)

1 teaspoon ground flaxseeds

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a little bowl. (I use little containers with lids from my favorite cottage cheese (see picture) which helps me with serving size since I tend to go over board with my Greek yogurt treats). Put  lid on yogurt and put your serving of Bikini Frozen Yogurt into the freezer. Freeze for 30- 45 minutes or until desired frozen consistency. I sprinkle mine with 1 more sprinkle of cinnamon before I eat it. Yummy, fulfilling, creamy and full of protein! 

The finished Bikini Frozen Yogurt mixed and frozen in individual cup with lid.