Cauli-Fried “Rice” Recipe

Faux carbs are fast becoming this year’s hot trend. If you’re not quite ready to get down with spiralizing, low-carb cauliflower rice is the perfect introduction to grain alternatives. All you need is a grater or food processor to knock up rice-like pieces, that can then be microwaved in a flash, pan-fried in moments or roasted to create a light, fluffy portion that will have carb monsters asking for seconds.

As a fried rice look-alike, this dish can hold its own. The cauliflower is chewy and nubbly in all the right rice-like ways. Bits of egg and tender vegetables also make it a satisfying meal on its own. This still feels like comfort food — just comfort food that’s sneaking a few more vegetables into your day!

Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

Serves 4 to 6 – 318 calories per serving

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
5 chicken breasts (cubed into bite size pieces), optional
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cashews, almonds, or other nut
2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or if gluten-free, 1 to 2 tablespoons tamari)

Directions

Cut the cauliflower into florets, discarding the tough inner core. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it breaks down into rice-sized pieces. You should have 5 to 6 cups of cauliflower “rice.”

Cut the raw chicken breast into bite size pieces and cook in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until cooked through.

Place the pan back over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs and pour them into the skillet. Quickly scramble the eggs. Transfer the eggs to a cutting board and roughly chop into pieces.

Wipe the skillet clean and warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the carrots and sauté until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Stir the peas, and cauliflower “rice” into the pan, mixing the ingredients thoroughly.

Lower the heat to medium, cover the pan, and cook until the cauliflower is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Uncover and stir in the chicken, eggs, green onions, cashews, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Taste and add more soy sauce to taste. Serve immediately.

Leftovers will keep refrigerated for about a week.

Chocolate Aspen Slim Shake Recipes

Shake it Up!

If you haven’t tried the Aspen Slim Shakes yet, you’re missing out on some satisfying, protein packed, gluten-free deliciousness!

Some like to mix the shakes with almond milk, or skim milk; while some like to blend them with fruits or PB2. Either way, they are a great for a low calorie snack or a meal replacement with a little extra shake mix.

Today we’re shedding some light on our most popular shake flavor, Chocolate Dream.

Here are our favorite ways to use the Chocolate Dream Aspen Slim Shake:


Chocolate Dream Yogurt

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Chocolate Slim Shake

1 Single Serve Dannon Oikos Greek Non-Fat Yogurt

1/2 Tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1/4 Almond Extract

Directions:

Mix almond extract and yogurt in a bowl until combined evenly. Add shake mix and cocoa powder and mix until combined. Enjoy!

For frozen yogurt: Can be placed in freezer for 30-60 minutes

Nutrition Facts: 172.5 calories – 12.5 g carbohydrates – 29 g protein


Mocha Vanilla Cappuchino Shake

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Chocolate Slim Shake

1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

1 Tsp Instant Coffee

1 Tbsp Stevia Drops

1/2 Tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

6 ice cubes (optional)

Directions:

Mix ingredients in a large cup or glass.

For frozen/blended drink: Mix ingredients with ice in blender to preferred consistency.

Nutrition Facts: 97.5 calories – 3.5 carbohydrates – 8 g protein


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How to Make Ice Cream with Quest Bars

YOU SCREAM, I SCREAM,

WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

(healthy, protein packed ice cream that is)

We know how much everyone loves Quest bars, so we’re going to make you love them even more. Use these recipes to turn your Quest bars into a treat that’s even more delicious, and packed with protein.


How to Make Soft Serve Ice Cream:

The Ziploc Method

  1. Stuff a huge Ziploc bag-half with ice. Add 6 tbsp kosher salt/ rock salt and mix.
  2. Add all the ingredients in the desired recipe and seal it.
  3. Bury small Ziploc bag inside the salty ice in the large Ziploc bag. Seal large bag.
  4. Shake the bags vigorously for 5-15 minutes until ice cream forms. Hold with a towel to prevent frostbite!

Cookies & Cream Vanilla Heaven

Ingredients:

  • 1 ÂĽ cup of fat free Fairlife milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 scoop of Aspen Slim Vanilla Heaven Shake
  • 1/3 – ½ of a Quest Nutrition Cookies and Cream Quest Bar

Directions:

  1. Blend all of the ingredients except the Quest bar in a blender, Magic Bullet, or other mixer.
  2. Pour this mixture into your ice cream machine for 10-15 minutes.
  3. While you are waiting, cut 1/3 of a Cookie and Cream Bar into small pieces using scissors.
  4. Once the soft serve is ready, serve in a cup and add your Quest Bar pieces to the top.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 235, Total Fat: 7.3 g, Net Carbs: 10.1 g, Sugar: 3.4 g, Protein: 34.6

White Chocolate Raspberry Dream/ Mixed Berry Bliss Twist

Ingredients:

  • ÂĽ cup of frozen raspberries
  • 1 ÂĽ cup of fat free Fairlife milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 scoop of Aspen Slim Berries & Cream Shake
  • 1/3 – ½ of a Quest Nutrition While Chocolate Raspberry Quest bar or a Quest Mixed Berry Bliss bar

Directions:

  1. Blend all of the ingredients except the Quest bar in a blender, Magic Bullet, or other mixer.
  2. Pour this mixture into your ice cream machine for 10-15 minutes.
  3. While you are waiting, cut 1/3 of a Quest Bar into small pieces using scissors.
  4. Once the soft serve is ready, serve in a cup and add your Quest Bar pieces to the top.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 275, Total Fat: 8.3 g, Net Carbs: 12.1 g, Sugar: 3.4 g, Protein: 33.6 g

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Dream

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ scoop of Aspen Slim Chocolate Dream Shake
  • 1 cup of fat free Fairlife milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ of one Quest Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
  • ÂĽ of a quest Nutrition Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar
  • 2 tbsp Walden Farms Sugar Free/Calorie Free Pancake Syrup (optional)

Directions:

  1. Blend the protein and almond/Fairlife milk.
  2. Pour this mixture into your ice cream machine for 10-15 minutes.
  3. While you are waiting, cut Quest Chocolate Peanut Butter and Quest Cookie Dough bars into tiny pieces using scissors.
  4. Serve in a cup and drizzle with 2 tbsp Walden Farms Sugar Free, Calorie Free Pancake Syrup (this is optional, but delicious) and add your Quest pieces.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 308, Total Fat: 12.4 g, Net Carbs: 10 g, Sugar: 5.5 g, Protein: 37.5 g

GET YOUR QUEST BARS & ENJOY!

Quest Bar Flavors Offered:

Apple Pie, Banana Nut Muffin, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Roll, Coconut Cashew, Cookies and Cream, Double Chocolate Chunk, Lemon Cream Pie, Mint Chocolate Chunk, Mixed Berry Bliss, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Peanut Butter Supreme, S’mores, Strawberry Cheesecake, Vanilla Almond Crunch, White Chocolate Raspberry

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