hCG Figs and Tangy Yoghurt

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A super recipe to have once in a while. Yes figs are allowed sparingly.

Ingredients

4 fresh figs soft to the touch

4 mint sprigs for garnish optional

2 tbsp natural fat free plain yoghurt2 tsp crushed almonds

2 tsp fresh lime juiceInstructions

Partially cut figs into quarters as above.

Method

Place each one on a separate serving dish.

Mix the yoghurt & crushed almonds and spoon a dollop on to each fig.

Drizzle a little lime juice over each one and allow them to rest a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with a bruised mint sprig.

Enjoy a little something different.

P2 HCG strawberry cheesecake

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HCG Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe for HCG Phase 2

Ingredients

4 large strawberries (plus 1 for topping)

100 grams nonfat cottage cheese

1 tablespoon fat free milk

5 Vanilla or Strawberry Flavor drops or to taste ( I use the Tony Ferguson Infusion Drops)

Stevia to taste

Directions

Puree strawberries with cottage cheese, milk, Stevia, and Flavor drops. Serve chilled.

Variations:

Freeze for a frozen treat. Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 fruit) – 17.5 gram protein – .5 gram fat – 115 calories

Phase 3 modifications: Substitute mixed berries, top with whipped cream or serve as a dip with fruit.

hCG Diet Phase 2 and 3 Orange Mousse

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INGREDIENTS

1  raised egg white
1 orange puréed
1-2 scoops powdered stevia
2 scoops stevia liquid 1/32 per scoop
1/4 tsp vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Blend all the ingredients EXCEPT the egg white.
  2. Beat the egg white till it forms stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold in ¾ of the orange purée till combined.
  4. Pour the remaining orange purée in the bottom of a serving dish, layer the orange mousse mixture on top.
  5. Eat or freeze and enjoy after frozen.

hCG Diet Licorice Gummies

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HCG Diet (P3) Licorice Gummies

NGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup cool tap water
  • 3/4 cup granular Stevia Powder
  • 2 teaspoons anise extract
  • 1 drop red food coloring, optional
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin

DETAILS

Servings 8
Preparation time 75mins

PREPARATION

STEP 1

In an 8×8″ glass baking dish, mix the water, Stevia, extract and food coloring well. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water then stir in.

It will be a bit lumpy and not completely blended.

Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir well.

Microwave another minute; stir well. Microwave 30 seconds more and stir.

Pour into two mini loaf pans, 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ each, that have been lined with nonstick foil.

Chill about 1 hour until set.

Lift the foil out of the pans and gently peel it off the candy.

Cut each bar into 8 pieces and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Makes about 8 servings of 2 gummies each

hCG Diet low Carb Lemon Bites

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Low Carb Keto Lemon Bars Recipe

-INGREDIENTS IS ALL YOU NEED IN OUR KETO LEMON BARS CRUST

  1. Almond Flour
  2. Low Carb Powdered Sweetener (We link in our recipe card the type we used and like the best. It is erythritol based which is our preference when using low carb sweeteners.)
  3. Coconut Oil – Rather use this than butter please – it works out just the same

INGREDIENTS

Lemon Bar Crust

  • 2 1/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup stevia powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil for dairy-free diet, melted

Lemon Bar Filling

  • 5 whole eggs
  • 3/4 cup Stevia powder
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice apprx 2 lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoons coconut flour

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 180c
  • Prepare 9×13 pan by greasing with weight watchers cooking spray
  • In a small bowl mix together almond flour and powdered sweetener. Add melted coconut oil and combine with your hands to mix together until it forms into a dough. Push dough into bottom of greased 9×13 pan.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes.
  • Mix eggs, stevia, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder and coconut flour in a blender. Blend for 10 seconds, scrape the sides and blend for 5 more seconds. Pour filling mixture into baked crust.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until filling has a crust and bounces back in the center when touched. Sprinkle additional low carb powdered sweetener over bars at this time. Allow lemon bars to cool 10-15 minutes before slicing. 

hCG Diet Angelica Jam..

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Angelica may be familiar as the acid-green crystallised or candied strips used as a decoration on cakes and desserts, but angelica itself is a herb. It is known as ‘herb of the angels’ (hence the name) because it was believed to have medicinal properties. It’s a member of the parsley family, a tall plant with a long firm stem and bright green leaves. Candied angelica is made by boiling the stems in sugar syrup. If you can find the fresh herb (almost impossible) the stems can be cooked with rhubarb or apple for pies or crumbles. They’re also used in jams and preserves, and the leaves go well with fish or in salads.

Ingredients

  • 700gms stevia (granulated)
  • 900g cooked angelica stems
  • 425ml water
  • Rind and juice of a lemon

Method

  1. Choose young tender stems from two-year-old plants. Remove all leaves then cut into lengths that will fit your pan. Fill the pan with water, bring to the boil, add the stems, return to the boil, then lower to simmer. Cook until the stems are tender, approx 25-45 mins depending on the thickness of the stems.
  2. Strain. Refill the pan with fresh cold water and leave the stems to soak overnight (12 hours). Strain and throw the water away.
  3. You may find that if you have used mature stems that they need to be peeled. If that is the case do so now. Then weigh the stems. For every 900g of angelica stems you will need 700g of stevia granulated sweetner
  4. Cut the cooked stems into bite-size pieces, add them to a large saucepan. I use a preserving pan which is a very worth while investment especially if you are often making chutneys, jams and jellies.
  5. Add the water and the stevia. Over a very low heat, stir constantly until the stevia is dissolved, then add the lemon juice and rind. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly until setting point is reached.
  6. To tell when setting point has been reached either use a thermometer the setting point being 200°F/110°C or put a little jam on a chilled saucer, as it cools the jam should begin to set. It will wrinkle slightly when you draw your finger across it.
  7. Cool slightly before pouring into warm, sterilised jars, cover and seal immediately.

hCG Diet Flaxseed Cookies Phase 3 and 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
2 TBS Coconut oil melted
1-2 tsp. maple extract
1 egg
1/4 cup coconut sugar (add an additional 1/8th cup if you want a more “cookie” taste)
3/4 cup flaxseed meal
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup gluten free baking mix (add up to 1/4 cup more if final mixture seems too wet).
3/4 tsp.-1tsp. baking powder (use 3/4 if the gluten free baking mix already had baking powder in it).

Instructions:

Beat with electric beater: egg, sugar, butter, coconut oil, and maple extract.
In new bowl mix: flaxseed meal, almond flour, gluten free flour blend, baking powder
Mix both bowls together, and put spoonsized cookie dough balls on cookie sheet and flatten with fingers.
Makes 20 cookies

Nutritional profile per cookie (when you make 20):
calories: 77
fat: 6.2 grams
sugar: 1.75 grams
carbs: 1.95 grams
protein: 1.69 grams

Nutritional Profile for entire batch:
Calories: 1543
Fat: 129.4 grams
Sugar: 35 grams
Carbs: 39
Protein: 3

Phase 2 hCG Blueberry Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt

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INGREDIENTS1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen1 1/2 cups 
Greek yogurt fat-free – AP
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
5 scoops powdered stevia  (1/32 tsp per 1 scoop)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor or a blender and mix until smooth
  2. Pour into a bowl or pan and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  3. Scoop and serve, or re-blend frozen chunks in a vitamix for a nice soft-serve thing.

RECIPE NOTES

Any berries can easily be substituted in this recipe, use a mix of berries for a new type of yogurt. Peach blueberry also works well!

Once frozen, scoop the yogurt back into the food processor and pulse two or three times to give it a nice soft texture.

Scoop the frozen yogurt into a blender and add 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk for a great smoothie!

You can also freeze these in ice-cube trays and add them to the blender with some water if they are still fully frozen at the time you want to serve and eat them.

hCG Diet Phase 3 Recipe: Tropical Fruit Salad

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Because of the high sugar content, the sweeter fruits are only allowed in the 2nd 3 weeks of the hCG maintenance. 

This fresh, healthy fruit salad is perfect for summer!  You can make-and-take this recipe to a party or event without anyone even knowing it’s a lower-carb “diet” recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 kiwi fruit
  • ½ cup grapes
  • ¼ cup pineapple
  • ¼ cup honeydew melon
  • ¼ cup watermelon (seedless is preferred)
  • 1 small apple (any variety)
  • 1-2 packets powdered stevia
  • 1 tbsp all-natural orange juice*

Instructions

  1. To start making this recipe, you’ll need a sharp knife and a cutting board.
  2. Peel skin off the kiwi, slice into ¼-inch slices, add to a large bowl.
  3. Slice grape in half (if desired), add to bowl. 
  4. Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into 1-inch pieces, add to bowl.
  5. Slice, remove rind and seeds of honeydew melon, chop into 1-inch pieces, add to bowl.
  6. Slice, remove rind and seeds of watermelon, chop into 1-inch pieces, add to bowl. 
  7. Peel, remove the core, and dice the apple into ½-inch pieces, add to bowl.
  8. Sprinkle with the stevia packet(s) while stirring together.
  9. Slowly pour the orange juice over the mixture and stir again.
  10. Cover with lid (or clear plastic wrap) and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour to let the fruit combine and become juicy.*
  11. Remove from fridge and enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings. To make this recipe for lunches, simply divide the recipe into small, individual storage containers with lids, cover, and place in fridge until ready to eat.

*Orange juice that is all-natural should not contain any added sugars. If you are not patient enough to wait for the fruit to settle in the refrigerator, just omit the orange juice from the recipe.

hCG Diet Dragon Fruit Smoothie

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This Dragon Fruit Smoothie is jam-packed with antioxidants, and is incredibly easy to make. I love how vibrant the color is, especially since it makes my kids want to drink it, too!

  1. Add raspberries, dragon fruit, blackberries, yogurt, chia seeds, lime, and ginger to blender container. Add milk, cover, and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Pause to scrape the sides of the container with a spatula as needed.
  3. Pour smoothie into a glass and top with additional chia seeds and berries if desired.