oven roasted parmesan brussel sprouts

It wasn't until after I ate these that I realized they are on the "do not eat" vegetables list...whoops! But hey, you live and you learn, right? However, for those of you not on the Take Shape For Life program or are on the maintenance stage of it, here is a delicious vegetable recipe for you!

Most people cringe when they hear the words "brussel sprout", but have you ever really given them a chance? If you have never eaten them roasted, I highly encourage you to do so. And with parmesan cheese encrusted all around them, they are a delight to eat. I promise.

Step One
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and gather your ingredients. You will need:

1 1/2 cups of brussel sprouts
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese

Step Two
Wash and cut the brussel sprouts in half.

Step Three
Put the brussel sprouts in a bowl and add the olive oil and parmesan cheese and coat the brussel sprouts evenly.

Step Four
On a greased cookie sheet (I also used foil, but that is optional), arrange the brussel sprouts face up and evenly spaced.

Step Five
Bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, turning around halfway through.

Step Six
Allow them to cool and enjoy!

xoxo,
Toni

oatmeal cookies

If you are on the Medifast program you either like the oatmeal or you don't. And if you are like me, you are most definitely not a fan of it. Well, I have a solution...make cookies! Even if you are not on the Medifast program, I am sure you can use any packet of instant oatmeal mix out there...but, I have not tried it, so don't take my word on it.

Step One 
Gather and measure out your ingredients...

You will need:
1 packet of Medifast Oatmeal (I used the brown sugar one) or any packet of instant oatmeal
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup of water
1/8 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Step Two
Next mix all your dry ingredients together and then add the wet ingredients and mix until the batter is moist. Then allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes so it can become a more thicker consistency.

Step Three
Spoon batter and place onto a greased cookie sheet. I also put down parchment paper just in case.

Step Four
Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes. Cookies will be fairly soft, so you can leave them in a little longer to harden if you like. Then allow them to cool before you eat them...well, at least try to wait.

Step Five
Enjoy!!! Also, all of the cookies you make count as only 1 Medifast meal!

xoxo,
Toni