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Almond Butter                                                               Tuna-Stuffed
            Smoothie Bowl                                                               Deviled Eggs
            Active time: 10 minutes                                                     Active time: 10 minutes
            Total time: 10 minutes                                                      Total time: 30 minutes
            Serves: 2                                                                   Serves: 4
              1/3  cup plain protein powder                                                 8  large eggs
                1  cup plain full-fat                                                         cold water
                    Greek yogurt                                                            1  can (6 ounces) tuna,
              1/4  cup water                                                                    drained
                8  ounces spinach or kale                                                 1/4  cup mayonnaise
              1/4  cup almond or peanut butter                                              1  jalapeno, seeded
              1/2  cup fresh or frozen
                    strawberries                                                                and minced
                2  tablespoons chopped almonds                                              2  tablespoons capers,
                2  tablespoons ground flaxseed                                                  drained, rinsed
                                                                                                and chopped
            In blender, blend protein powder,                                                1  teaspoon hot or sweet
            yogurt, water, spinach or kale and                                                  ground paprika or
            almond or peanut butter until smooth.                                               ground chili
            Divide between two bowls.
              In straight lines, sprinkle                                               In medium saucepan, cover eggs
            strawberries, almonds and flaxseed                                          with cold water.
            over smoothie bowls.                                                          Place over high heat and bring to
                                                                    Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl  boil. When boiling, turn heat off and
                                                                                        cover. Remove from heat and let
                                                                                        cool 1 minute.
                                                                                          Place eggs in colander under cold,
                                                                                        running water 1-2 minutes. Peel
                                                                                        eggs under cold, running water and
                                                                                        use kitchen towel to dry.
                                                                                          Cut eggs in half lengthwise and
                                                                                        scoop out yolks. Transfer yolks
                                                                                        to small bowl along with tuna,
                                                                                        mayonnaise, jalapeno and capers.
                                                                                        Stir well until combined.
                                                                                          Place egg whites on platter,
                                                                                        center-side up, and fill with tuna
                                                                                        mixture. Garnish with ground
                                                                                        paprika or chili.
            Tuna-Stuffed Deviled Eggs                               Photo courtesy of Getty Images
            Power Mug Muffin with                 1/8  teaspoon salt                  1  teaspoon unsalted butter, at room
            Cinnamon Butter                       1/4  teaspoon ground nutmeg             temperature, or olive oil
            Active time: 10 minutes            Muffin:                            To make Cinnamon Butter: In small bowl,
                                                                                  using spoon, combine butter, cinnamon, salt
            Total time: 10 minutes                                                and nutmeg; mix well. Set aside.
            Serves: 1                              2  tablespoons golden flaxseed meal  To make Muffin: In coffee mug or single-
                                                   2  tablespoons almond flour    serving souffle dish, mix flaxseed meal, almond
            Cinnamon Butter:                      1/2  teaspoon baking powder     flour, baking powder, stevia and cinnamon.
                1  tablespoon unsalted butter, at       1/2  teaspoon stevia (sugar substitute)  Mix egg and butter into dry ingredients.
                    room temperature               1  teaspoon ground cinnamon      Microwave on high 1 minute until firm.
               1/2  teaspoon ground cinnamon       1  large egg                   Serve with Cinnamon Butter.



                                                                      A Simple, Nutritious Snack


                                                           When it comes to nutrition, finding a
                                                           healthier way to snack can be just as
                                                           important as full-blown meals. For a protein-
                                                           and fiber-rich snack low in sugar, an option
                                                           like Atkins Protein Wafer Crisps provide a
                                                           light and crispy texture for a surprisingly
                                                           filling treat. Whether it’s for a grab-and-go
                                                           snack or afternoon pick-me-up, the wafer
                                                           crisps boast 10-11 grams of protein, 4-5
                                                           grams of fiber and 1 gram of sugar with
                                                           three flavor profiles to choose from: Peanut
                                                           Butter, Chocolate Mint and Lemon Vanilla.

                                                                                                 Recipes courtesy of Atkins
            Power Mug Muffin       Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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