Day Ten...

Hey All,

Today was crazy. School is something I wish I did not have to deal with right now, but it is a part of the bigger picture. Thanks to my wonderful classmate Jenn, I am back on track.(school wise)

I took it easy today and mainly focused on school work. My goal tomorrow is to do 10,000 steps on the stairmaster! Whew, wish me luck! Lots to do tomorrow. But I must keep up the pace. I will let you know how it turns out. Here are a few more recipes.

Much Love,

Shanna

BANANA-OATMEAL HOTCAKES

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup Old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ tsp Baking soda

1 cup Water ¼ tsp Salt

2 Tbsp Light brown sugar ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon

2 Tbsp Canola oil ½ cup Skim milk

½ cup Whole wheat flour ¼ cup Non-fat plain yogurt

½ cup All-purpose flour 1 each Mashed banana

1 ½ tsp Baking powder 1 each Egg

PREPARATION:

• In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine the oats and water.

• Microwave on high until the oats are creamy and tender; about three

minutes.

• Stir in brown sugar and canola oil; set aside to cool slightly.

• In a separate bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda,

salt, and ground cinnamon; whisk to blend.

• Add the milk, yogurt and mashed banana to the oats and stir until well

blended; beat in the egg.

• Add the flour mixture to the oat mixture and stir until just moistened.

• Place a nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium heat; once hot,

spoon ¼ cup pancake batter into the pan.

• Cook until the top surface of the pancake is covered with bubbles and

the edges are lightly browned; about two minutes.

• Flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

• Repeat with remaining pancake batter.

• Serve immediately.

Number of servings: 10

Serving Size: 1 pancake

Calories: 90

Fat Grams: 3

HERB ROASTED PAN SEARED BEEF TENDERLOIN

INGREDIENTS:

4

4 oz. Beef tenderloin filets, fat removed

1 tbsp Thyme, fresh, chopped

½ tsp Sea salt

1 tsp Black pepper, ground

1 tsp Olive oil

PREPARATION:

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Heat oil in large sauté pan.

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Season each filet with thyme, salt, and pepper.

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Place each filet in hot pan and sear each side until it has a nice crust. Cook to desired doneness. If a well done center is desired, finishing the filets in the oven will help prevent a burned outer crust.

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Serve with your favorite vegetable and starch!

Number of servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 filet

Calories: 190

Fat Grams: 9 grams