High Protein Berry Goodness Parfaits

What makes these parfaits such an amazing breakfast is that they are very low in fat, high in protein, full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, delicious, and kept us full for over five hours!

What you need per parfait:

1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (23 grams protein!)

1/3 cup blueberries

1/3 cup chopped strawberries

1/3 cup lowfat granola of choice

honey to sweeten to taste (I didn't use it)

What you do:

Layer to your preference!

Thank you Chef Chloe!

Chef Chloe Coscarelli is my new idol since winning an episode of The Cupcake Wars on the Food Network.  All of her recipes are vegan and remarkable.  Here is the link to these marvelous, wondrous, light, fluffy cupcakes & frosting:
http://chefchloe.com/sweets/chocolate-beer-cupcakes-with-irish-whiskey-buttercream.html

My modifications: In the batter, I used 3/4 cup brown sugar instead of 1 cup.  I halved the buttercream recipe and instead of whiskey, used 1 tsp of instant decaf coffee diluted in 2 tbsp of hot water.

Confetti Black Beans

This black bean combo was fantastic in soft corn tortilla tacos. Delicious served simply with rice as well.

Ingredients:
2 cans organic black beans
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalepeno, seeded & finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 slim carrot, finely chopped
1 clove minced or crushed garlic
1/2 tbp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1.  Heat oil in a medium pot/saucepan on medium heat.  Add all the veggies and saute for 3-4 minutes.
2.  Add the vegetable broth, stir, and let simmer 2-3 minutes.
3.  Add in all the spices and stir well.
4.  Add in the black beans, stir, and heat covered for 10-15 minutes.