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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Two Surprisingly Good Snacks

Ok, before I get started, I have to put out a disclaimer:  I'm less than 2 weeks from my competition.  I am currently carb-depleted, and my taste buds are a little "off" at the moment, so if this does not sound good to you - then pass on by!  But I thought they were actually pretty good considering what I'm able to eat right now. :)

Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/2c pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
1/3 - 1/2c almond milk (I use regular unsweetened)
Dash of vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg
1 packet of stevia (optional)
5 ice cubes

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth - enjoy! 
This tastes like pumpkin pie to me!!!  I eat it almost every day.  Pumpkin is a great carbohydrate because it is very low-carb to begin with and is loaded with fiber.  I sometimes just mix this in a bowl and eat it with a spoon! :)


Tuna Salad
1 can of tuna packed in water
2 boiled egg whites
1tbsp ground flax seed
1tsp olive oil
chopped celery (optional)
dijon mustard

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!  You can put this on a sandwich too if you'd like.  Off-season I'll be adding a little bit of olive oil mayo, but for now the dijon does the trick just fine. :)  The ground flax adds in some fiber and good fats.  This is another staple for me these days too. Yum!

There you go - a couple quick snacks.  I'm not promising that you will love them, but if you are trying to cut back on carbs, then give them a try!  You might be surprised like I was. ;)

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