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Probiotics are good bacteria. They can be found in most yogurts as live active cultures. Probiotics have been shown to create substances that fight cholesterol. They convert compounds like oat β-glucan from Nutrim®, into compounds shown to inhibit the production of cholesterol in the liver.

Dessert

Weightless Angel Food

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Weightless Angel Food

Prep Time20 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Dessert

Servings:

Calories: 486kcal

Ingredients

1 Banana Sliced
8 tbsp Almonds Coarsely chopped
1 cup Strawberries Frozen, unsweetened
1 ⅓ cup Yogurt Nonfat, low-calories
2 cups Angelfood cake Store-bought
2 scoops Nutrim

Instructions

Set out strawberries to thaw.
Place yogurt in bowl and whisk Nutrim into yogurt.
In 2 glasses or dessert bowls, alternate layers of cake, fruit, yogurt and almonds. Top each serving with almonds. Serve immediately.

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Dessert

Frozen Yogurt with Almonds

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Almond Frozen Yogurt

Total Time15 mins

Course: Dessert

Servings:

Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

2 ⅔ Tbs Honey
2 ⅔ Tbs Almonds Coarsely chopped
⅔ cup Yogurt Nonfat, low-calorie
½ cup Milk Fat free or skim
1 scoop Nutrim

Instructions

First get a large, plastic resealable bag and add 6 tbs of salt and 2 ice cube trays full of ice.
In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, and honey until well blended. Pour the mixture into a small, plastic resealable bag. Place this bag into the ice filled bag (make sure both are sealed tightly) and shake for 7 to 10 minutes.
When the ice cream is firm, transfer to a chilled bowl and add the nuts. Stir gently to distribute evenly. Serve immediately or store in the freezer until ready to serve.

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Breakfast

Granola Crunch

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Granola Crunch

Total Time5 mins

Course: Breakfast

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Yogurt Fruit variety, nonfat
1 cup Blueberries Frozen, unsweetened
3 cups Granola
2 scoops Nutrim

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together Nutrim and yogurt.
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Enjoy!

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Dessert

Yogurt Popsicle

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Yogurt Popsicle

Total Time10 mins

Course: Dessert

Servings:

Calories: 69kcal

Equipment

Freezer

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cup Yogurt Fruit variety, nonfat
⅓ cup Blueberries Frozen, unsweetened
½ cup Strawberries Frozen, unsweetened
1 scoop Nutrim

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk Nutrim and yogurt.
Defrost strawberries and slice into pieces. Place the strawberries into the bowl of yogurt.
Add blueberries to the bowl and mix well.
Divide the yogurt evenly into four servings. You can use either 4 small cups, 4 popsicle containers, or 4 plastic cups.
Using something lying around the house (i.e. a chopstick, a popsicle stick, pretzel sticks, or even a straw) and place it in the center of the yogurt.
Place the cups in the freezer until firm or overnight for best results.
Take out and enjoy!

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Breakfast

Bran Muffin Breakfast

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Bran Muffin Breakfast

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Breakfast

Servings:

Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup Whole wheat pastry flour
1 ¾ tsp Baking powder
½ tsp Ground cinnamon
¼ tsp Baking soda
1 Egg
⅓ cup Brown sugar Packed
3 Tbs Extra virgin olive oil
1 ⅔ cup Yogurt Plain, non-fat
32 oz Apple juice Unsweetened
2 cup Bran cereal
¼ cup Maple syrup
¾ cup Raisins
3 scoops Nutrim
1 Egg White, raw, fresh

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . Lightly coat twelve to sixteen 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or place with "cupcake" liners; set aside.
In a large bowl stir yogurt into bran cereal, let stand for 5 to 10 minutes or until cereal is softened.
In small bowl stir together flour, Nutrim, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda. Set mixture aside.
Stir eggs, brown sugar, syrup, and oil into bran mixture.
Add flour mixture to bran mixture, along with raisins. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each to where they are nearly full.
Place in oven and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until tops of muffins have a brown tint to them. Pierce muffins with tooth picks to make sure toothpick comes out clean.
Cool muffins for 5 minutes, remove and enjoy!