Air Fry Chickpeas

1 can of rinsed chickpeas

1 Tablespoon Avacado oil

Ranch seasoning or your favorite seasoning

Mix all together

Air Fry at 390 for 15 minutes 

Monster Cookie Protein Bites

(Makes 25 bites)

2 cups quick oats

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup Reduced-Fat JIF Creamy Peanut Butter

1/2 cup honey 

1/4 cup low-fat 1% milk

3 (25 gram) scoops Vanilla Protein Powder

1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup mini m&ms

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl or using a stand mixer.

Use a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop or roll into 25 balls (1.2 ounces each) and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

16 oz elbow macaroni (about 3 cups)

3 Tbs. butter

1 1/2 cups milk (divided)

2 eggs lightly beaten

1 lb. (16 oz) cubed (1/2 in. size) American cheese

16 oz shredded mild cheddar Jack cheese (about 4 cups) (divided)

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp black pepper

Heat oven to 375* F

1. Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy. (about 8-10 min). Drain and then pour into large mixing bowl.
2. Melt on low the American Cheese and 3/4 cup milk until melted. (stir often)
3. Pour melted cheese sauce over pasta and stir. Add in butter, 3/4 cup milk, eggs, 1 cup shredded cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish. Pour the remaining cheese on top.

Bake until top crust is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, about 25 min. Serve hot.

Fry sauce

Equal parts of ketchup and mayonnaise 1/2 cup

Add 1+ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce,  two sprinkles of garlic and onion powder and a couple of shakes of your mama Cajun seasoning.

Add any flavoring to your liking