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Wonton Lasagna

I chose to make this recipe with wonton wrappers since they are 1/4 calories and carbs than regular lasagna noodles.

***Note, you can substitute a jar of spaghetti sauce for the cans of tomato puree and sauce.

1 bag morning star farms crumbles
1 14.5 oz can tomato puree
3 cans of 8 oz sodium free tomato sauce
1 cup chopped mix of red/green peppers and Vidalia onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1.5 tsp Italian seasoning any kind
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 12oz container fat free cottage cheese
2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese from container or shredded
1 8-10 oz container of frozen spinach thawed and patted dry (I use paper towels)
15-20 wonton wrappers
1 cup shredded skim/low fat mozzarella, shredded


Cook Crumbles according to package. Add tomato puree and next 8 ingredients and cover over low-med heat. Preheat oven to 350 and mix together spinach, parmesan and cottage cheese. Spray a 9.5 x 12.5 baking dish with PAM. place crumbles mixture on bottom in a thin layer. Add wonton wrappers on top in a single layer. Spoon over with spinach mixture and spread evenly. Repeat until you have crumbles or spinach mixture on top. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top of last layer. Place in the oven for 30-40 mins until brown.

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Happy Eating!

Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie Alternative= Quest Power Protein Bars in Mint Chocolate Chunk!!

OK, so yes, every neighbor's little girl, niece, Sunday School kid, and even those hanging outside of the mall are slinging Girl Scout Cookies. I miss those days...placing my preorder and getting my fresh box. This year, I happened to be in the hospital and needed all of the nutrients I could get. I had packed some new protein bars for my overnight stay as hospital food isn't that great and I being such a picky eater, I knew I needed to stay on my protein path.

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Power Crunch Mint Protein Bar Review

This bar is delicious!! Tastes nothing like a protein bar, but almost like a thin mint girl scout cookie! It is lightweight and like a chocolate covered wafer. I will be ordering a box! 5 stars!

Protein Bars and Shakes Reviews

Hey gang! I AM trying out several different kinds of high protein bars and shakes over the next week. I can tell you that I already have favorites! Keep checking back for my recommendations!

I can tell you I have already tried the Quest Protein Powder Shake in Cookies & Cream. It was not my favorite, but tolerable. I would give it a 2 out of 5. To try it, click below!



I CAN TELL YOU....This has been one of my FAVORITE! I give it 5 Stars! Tastes like a dessert~ Perfect snack or for the sweet tooth. It is Salted Caramel. I will start buying this in the BIG JARS!! Would be great mixed with plain yogurt to get in more protein, thickness and probiotics.



ANOTHER 5 stars is the Quest Protein Smores Bar. I melted it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it puffed up like a real smore! I ate with a fork and was an awesome after dinner dessert! I will be buying a case of these as well!

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