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.