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Osolean Coffee

08/09/2011 By 2MannaSisters Leave a Comment

Osolean coffee ingredients

When embarking on the Osolean program, most people like to mix their Osolean into the GlycoSlim meal replacement with water or almond milk for breakfast. It’s yummy, fast, and super nutritious.

However, finding something to put Osolean in before or after dinner is sometimes tricky. We recommend a putting it in a bit of chocolate almond milk, fruit smoothie, juice, yogurt or coffee.

So, how about a great Osolean coffee recipe? You’ll need:
2 scoops of Osolean whey protein blend (for targeting fat loss and appetite control)
1/2 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup almond milk
2 teaspoons of instant coffee blend
1/2 teaspoon Truvia (natural sweetener with no calories and a very low glycemic index)

Let us know how you like it!

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Quick & Healthy Breakfast

03/09/2011 By 2MannaSisters Leave a Comment

Do you skip breakfast?  Do you wish your breakfast was healthier?  Here’s a great idea on how to make every morning a great start!  This is an integral piece of how Marla lost 4 pant sizes, 30 pounds and 28 inches and kept it off for over 2 years and going.

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Whisk it up

02/28/2011 By 2MannaSisters Leave a Comment

We often get these questions:

  1. How do I mix Ambrotose into whatever I’m drinking?
  2. What’s the best way to mix OsoLean whey protein and GlycoSlim meal replacement in with water or almond milk?

We sometimes use a Blender Bottle and other times a fork.  However if you want a really smooth mix that’s especially great at blending Ambrotose, then an electric whisk does the trick.

I found this one here on Amazon for only $6.49. 

For more tips on what to mix your Ambrotose in, make sure to view the Ambrotose Cooking Show and pass it along to others.

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Smoothie Secrets

02/22/2011 By 2MannaSisters 2 Comments

Since I blogged last about our youngest son enjoying his first green smoothie, we’ve tried 3 other recipes.  We’ve had success 3 out of 4 times.  I say that’s pretty awesome for a start with my cheap-o blender.

Here’s the secret that I’ve learned: When newbies like myself get started, the trick is to have a lot more fruit than greens in the mix.  Apparently, the more you get accustomed to the earthy tastes, you can evolve the mix to 50/50.  Until, then we’re making sure that bananas and other fruit are in every blend.

The one the flopped didn’t have bananas.  And I think I added too much spinach.  Don’t do that.  :)

Here’s our favorite green smoothie so far:

2 bananas (peeled)

1 apple (cored)

8-12 frozen blueberries (This ingredient will make the smoothie purple!)

about 1 Cup filtered water–depending on how thick you like it

1/2 Cup crushed ice

1/2 cup spinach (frozen is preferable–it keeps longer and makes for a better slush)

1-2 teaspoons of Ambrotose

Our 5-year-old insisted on knowing what’s in the blend.  I made him try it first.  He liked it!  Then, when I told him what was in it, he paused and then said, “Cool”!

-By Marla Finley

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Toddler’s First Green Smoothie

02/18/2011 By 2MannaSisters 5 Comments

When I was in Mexico recently I was served a smoothie of CACTUS, celery and orange juice.  It was so surprisingly delicious that I’ve been won over.  And I felt great too.

Lots of people recommend getting a fancy blender to make the healthy green smoothies.  (That simply means a fruit smoothie with any number of greens mixed in.) I’m sure the fancy blenders work great.  I watched at least 20 videos of some smoothies made in the Vitamix and OmniBlend on youtube. But I don’t yet have one and I don’t like living with excuses.

Thankfully, I came across a video of a lady who makes green smoothies with a cheap blender. She inspired me to get started now while budgeting for a fancy blender for later.

So, watch this precious video of my 2 year-old’s first experience with a green smoothie.  It’s just banana, apple, spinach, water and ice.  It’s a tame way to start and we’ll work up to adding more stuff soon.

By Marla Finley

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What can you do with pumpkin guts?

10/30/2010 By 2MannaSisters Leave a Comment

By Marla Finley

I haven’t carved a pumpkin since 13 years ago during a college social.  I remember not liking it then.  It’s hard to do, tough to cut and messy!  Pumpkin carving should be a sport.

The Four Finley Punkins

Animated kids can change my attitude. So, last night we set about to carve a pumpkin.  But I’m so practical, that I didn’t want to just throw away all the guts.  First we watched a how to carve a pumpkin video.  Then, I found ideas for recipes.

So, here’s for a long post of 3 picture recipes that we were able to do with the guts of one big pumpkin!

  1. Pumpkin seeds as a yummy snack
  2. Pumpkin protein smoothie
  3. Pumpkin waffles

PUMPKIN SEEDS

Separate the pumpkin membranes from the seeds, wash and dry on a towel

Place clean pumpkin seeds on a sprayed baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt and cinnamon. Then, bake at 350 for 10-20 minutes.

Enjoy this healthy snack.  We were surprised that we really like the salty and cinnamon taste.  And it sure made the house smell awesome.

PUMPKIN PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Smoothie ingredients

1/2 Cup crushed ice

1 Tablespoon pumpkin purée

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon agave nectar (or other healthy sweetener to taste)

1/2 cup Almond milk

2 Scoops of protein powder–OsoLean is our preferred supplement since it also targets fat loss

Optional: 1 teaspoon Ambrotose for immune power

PUMPKIN WAFFLES FROM SCRATCH

Pumpkin waffle ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour (wheat is best)
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (or healthy sugar alternative)
  • Optional: 4 teaspoons Ambrotose for immune power
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 2/3 cups almond milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

    • Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl then mix both bowls’ ingredients together while heating the waffle iron.

    Use a 1/2 cup measuring spoon to scoop a heaping scoop of batter onto the sprayed waffle iron.  Close the lid and cook for about 2 minutes until lightly brown and firm.

    The batter shouldn't come to the edges or else it will overflow when it's closed.

    Result: 9 delicious homemade waffles!

    Use a fork and a spatula to move to a foil covered plate.

    This mix made 9 heart-shaped pancakes that were so super delicious.  The waffles were a lot more flimsy than with regular batter, but the taste was so moist and decadent.  We are definitely making these again!

     

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    Low-Glycemic Vanilla Fruit Smoothie

    07/05/2010 By 2MannaSisters Leave a Comment

    By Marla Finley

    Here’s a healthy dessert idea for this July evening.

    One of the things I love most about summer is all the yummy fruits.   When fruits are off-season I only eat a minimal amount to cover my nutritional bases for each day.  In the summer, it’s more of a desirable food for me.  One way I tend to sneak more fruits in is through smoothies.  And it’s such an EASY way to feel like I’m having a luxurious dessert.  However, if you used a full scoop of the meal replacement powder instead of only a 1/4 scoop, it could serve as one of your meals to help you cut calories and eat super healthy.

     

    Here's what you need.

     

    1/2 Cup crushed ice (or you can skip this when using frozen strawberries)

    1/2 Cup Almond milk-original

    1/2 Cup fresh or frozen strawberries

    1/2 Banana

    2 Scoops OsoLean whey protein powder

    Optional: 1 teaspoon Ambrotose (but it’s always a must for me to sneak more immune power in!)

    1/4 scoop GlycoSlim meal replacement drink-french vanilla flavor

    (I haven’t found a great alternative for this product.  I’ve tried vanilla extract and almond extract, but each time it’s just overpowered the drink.  This meal replacement powder is super yummy and perfect for blending with fruits.  It’s also non-GMO and low-glycemic, which means that it won’t mess with your blood sugars.  If you use a full scoop of the powder, this smoothie can serve as one of your meals for the day instead of a snack or dessert.)

    Calories  142

    Carbs 22

    Fat grams 2

    Protein grams 11

    A special for our lovely readers: When you get a month’s supply of OsoLean whey protein powder, we’ll throw in a free GlycoSlim meal replacement drink mix 15 day supply (either chocolate or french vanilla).  Contact us in the month of July to obtain this special by commenting on what you like about one of the smoothie recipes and by sending us your mailing address to 2mannasisters@mannateam360.org

    Thanks for your readership!

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    Reese's Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

    06/28/2010 By 2MannaSisters 3 Comments

    By Marla Finley

    Don’t worry.  It’s not as sinful as it sounds.  In fact, My Fitness Pal calculates that it only has 213 calories.

     

    Here's what you need

     

    ½ Cup crushed ice

    ½ Cup Almond Milk (or cow milk)

    1/2 Tablespoon GlycoSlim Meal Replacement mix—chocolate (or Nesquik)

    2 scoops OsoLean Whey Protein powder

    1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter (Skippy Natural is our favorite.)

    ½ Banana

    1 teaspoon Ambrotose

    Blend well and Enjoy!

     

    This smoothie gets a big thumbs up!

     

    This would make for a powerful breakfast.  But I prefer it as an after-the-kids-go-to-bed dessert to wind down.

     

    Sunbutter makes for a great peanut butter alternative.

     

    If you’re looking for an alternative to peanut butter, I highly recommend Sunbutter.  It doesn’t require refrigeration, so it stays nice and creamy.  And when it’s in recipes with lots of ingredients like this one, I can’t tell the difference!

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    Mocha Frappuccino Wellness-Style

    06/15/2010 By 2MannaSisters 16 Comments

    By Marla Finley

    I know I’m not alone to say I’ve got a Starbucks vice.  Since our work is based from home, coffee joints are a great place to meet up for business appointments.  I know it would be best for me to get a simple coffee with no sugar, but what’s the fun in that?

    So a couple of times a month I give in and get this yummy drink that’s only 2nd in my favs list to Thai iced tea. I make myself feel better by having the barista mix in my favorite fat loss whey protein, which gives it a nice flavor boost too.

    But when I’m at home I often wished I could create the same drink in a healthier way so I don’t feel the magnetized pull to Starbucks so frequently.  I’ve been experimenting and think I’ve found a recipe that suits my tastes quite nicely!

    Marla’s Mocha Frappuccino Smoothie Recipe

    1/2 Cup chopped ice

    1 Cup milk (I prefer Silk Pure Almond since I’m dairy sensitive. Thankfully, Wal-Mart sells it now.)

    1/2 banana

    1 t Decaffeinated instant coffee

    1 t Chocolate Nesquik

    2 Scoops of whey protein fat loss powder (OsoLean is my fav!)

    1-2 t Ambrotose for immune support (optional)

    Place in blender and voilà!

    Here’s where I chose to enjoy my special wellness drink last night after the kids were in bed.  I’ve seen some people post about where they blog from.  So, here it is–a cool picture of my desk.  Ha!

    PS–I’m sure some would say that adding Nesquik adds too many calories.  Here’s my take on that sort of thing.  If you’re considering eating a plateful of nachos or a bowl of ice cream, then this kind of alternative with a bit of sugar in it is certainly a wiser choice.  If you prefer Nazi style discipline in counting calories, good luck with that.

    I don’t know what will work for you.  All I know is that these are the kinds of choices I have used to lose 4 pant sizes, 28 inches and 30 pounds and kept it off for almost 2 years!

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    Fruit and Protein Smoothie Recipe

    05/17/2010 By 2MannaSisters Leave a Comment

    By Marla Finley

    With what do you like to mix your protein supplement?  It’s such a common and popular supplement that there are endless ways to use it.

    For breakfast I typically mix it with water and my meal replacement mix for a nice light start to the day.

    My evening use of it gets changed up daily.  Here is one of my favorite ways to make it.

    Fruit & Protein Smoothie Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Several frozen strawberries (fresh are fine, but frozen makes it slushy)
    • 1/2 banana
    • 1/2 cup white grape juice
    • 1/2 cup filtered water
    • 1/2 teaspoon honey
    • Whey protein.  I like to use 2 scoops of OsoLean.  (It’s a high quality whey protein peptide technology that helps control the appetite and targets belly fat.)
    • Optional: 3 heaping scoops of Ambrotose (for more health benefits for the immune system & memory)

    Our family loves using the Magic Bullet for blending since we can all have our own concoctions without having to clean out the pitcher each time. Blend it well and enjoy!

    Our little family of 4 enjoys smoothies so much that we’ve worn out several parts of our blender.  Thankfully, I just found replacement parts here.

    Our two-year old pictured here begs for “moodies”!  (He doesn’t get the fat loss kind though.)

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