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Author: Dr. Cindy Tanzar

CHURRO OR MAPLE PECAN MUG CAKES

These cozy mug cakes by Dr. Cindy Tanzar are quick, clean, and delicious! Choose from Churro or Maple Pecan for a satisfying low-glycemic breakfast or treat.

CRANBERRY BLISS BARS

Tart cranberries, zesty lemon, and white chocolate come together in these dreamy low-carb bars by Dr. Cindy Tanzar. A festive dessert that fits your goals!

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING

This Easy Chocolate Pudding is rich, silky, and takes just 5 minutes to make. Made with coconut milk and collagen-boosting gelatin, it’s a wholesome, no-sugar dessert you’ll crave again and again.

EASY LOW-CARB FUDGE

Rich, creamy, and chocolatey—this Easy Low-Carb Fudge by Dr. Cindy Tanzar is the perfect guilt-free treat for maintenance or special occasions. Made with simple ingredients like butter, cocoa, and sugar-free chocolate, it’s decadent without the carbs. Makes 16 squares and ideal for Genesis Health Solutions plan-friendly indulgence.

EASY PUMPKIN FUDGE

Fall flavors meet low-carb indulgence! This Easy Pumpkin Fudge by Dr. Cindy Tanzar is creamy, perfectly spiced, and plan-friendly. Makes 20 squares—ideal for maintenance or special occasions!

FROSTED CINNAMON MUFFIN

This warm, fluffy Frosted Cinnamon Muffin is the perfect low-carb treat for special occasions. Enjoy it plain or topped with a creamy, sugar-free frosting—ready in minutes and full of cozy cinnamon flavor.

FUDGY BROWNIES

These fudgy brownies by Dr. Cindy Tanzar are ultra-rich, low-carb, and best served chilled for a truffle-like texture. A perfect chocolate dessert for special occasions.

GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES

These cozy gingerbread cupcakes are full of warm spice and topped with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. A festive treat, perfect for your next celebration.

HOLIDAY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

These nostalgic Holiday Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, nutty, and filled with naturally sweet fruit spread—perfect for staying on track during festive seasons.

JANET’S CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

Rich, smooth, and easy to make, Janet’s Chocolate Parfait is a layered delight with chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and melted chocolate ganache.

BLENDER CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Dr. Cindy Tanzar’s Blender Chocolate Mousse is a quick, low-carb dessert with rich chocolate flavor and a silky texture—ideal for maintenance or special occasions.

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING

Rich, creamy, and guilt-free—this chocolate avocado pudding is a healthy dessert that fits Standard, Maintenance, and Vegan/Vegetarian plans.

LEMON BARS

Tart, rich, and irresistibly buttery—these low-carb lemon bars are a refreshing, special-occasion dessert with all the classic flavor and none of the guilt.

LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONES

These Lemon Blueberry Scones are a gluten-free, low-glycemic indulgence, combining the bright zest of lemon with juicy blueberries for a refreshing treat perfect for the maintenance phase.

LEMON CREAM PIE

Bright, airy, and citrusy, this Lemon Cream Pie delivers rich lemon curd and a fluffy whipped topping over a coconut-almond crust—ideal for special gatherings or celebrations.

LOW-CARB APPLE CRISP

This warm and spiced low-carb apple crisp is topped with a buttery almond crumble and makes a comforting treat for holidays, celebrations, or cozy evenings in.

MAGIC CHRISTMAS COOKIES

A chewy, rich, and festive cookie made with coconut cream, walnuts, and chocolate chips—perfect for a healthier holiday indulgence.

1000 ISLAND DRESSING

This quick and healthy 1000 Island Dressing is the perfect low-carb, sugar-free addition to your salads or burgers. Made with clean ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s a delicious way to stick to your plan—without sacrificing flavor!

ASIAN ORANGE SAUCE

Everyone loves a great orange sauce to pour over chicken, beef or even some vegetables, but it can be quite difficult to find an orange sauce that doesn’t contain high-glycemic orange juice or orange marmalade containing artificial sweeteners. This recipe strikes a great balance and is full of flavor. It has an Asian flair, but would still be great served on the side with a non-Asian meal. It especially pairs well with dark meat chicken or turkey. Do not salt food prior to cooking if you plan to use this sauce, as it contains sodium in the coconut aminos.

ASIAN SESAME DRESSING

This 5-minute salad dressing is simple, tangy and so delicious! Not only is it great on any type of salad, but it’s also good as a marinade, sprinkled on many types of vegetables or even pouring over grilled chicken. Sesame oil can be used on occasion in small amounts for flavoring, as a little goes a long way. Toasted sesame has a more distinct sesame flavor than untoasted. Making your own salad dressing is not only very simple, it tastes better and costs much less per serving. Whether you add in the optional ingredients listed or make it very basic, you will love this dressing!

AVOCADO SAUCE

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 2 servings. One serving covers your fat. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

BALSAMIC MARINADE FOR STEAK OR CHICKEN

It’s grilling season and this super easy marinade recipe is a perfect way to provide flavor and tenderness to your steak or chicken. Balsamic vinegar adds a soft, sweet flavor without adding additional sugars and helps to break down some of the protein fibers, making the meat more tender.

BBQ SAUCE

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 4-6 servings. You don’t need to figure out how to add this to your checklist. Just enjoy!!! INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

BLUEBERRY SAUCE

This is when “thinking-outside-the-food-box” is really in your favor. Traditionally, we have always limited our thinking of blueberry sauce as something to be spooned warm over ice cream, but it’s much too healthy and delicious to avoid. Try spooning this sauce over stronger flavors of fish (like salmon), game (venison, etc.) or dark-meat chicken for a truly elegant dish. You can also mix blueberry sauce with our BBQ Sauce, and use it when grilling chicken, as it adds a delicious, natural sweetness. As a great breakfast addition, spread it over our Almond Flour Pancakes, too. It is also a great option for eating on the side of your meal as your fruit option, making it more like a dessert.

ALMOND FLOUR PANCAKES

Pancakes are an all-time favorite on the American breakfast menu, but far from weight-loss friendly. So many of you love the Vanilla Protein Pancakes, and have asked for recipes that are similar. This recipe from wholesomeyum.com will not only add more variety to your menu, it will also satisfy that muffin/bread craving.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH BACON

A deliciously crisp, clean-eating version of the classic broccoli salad! This veggie-packed dish by Dr. Cindy Tanzar is perfect for lunch or potlucks.

BLACKBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING

Fresh blackberries in season are not only great tasting, but are also a powerhouse of nutrition. They are very high in fiber and have one of the highest antioxidant contents of any food tested. They also contain specific phytonutrients that have been shown to protect the brain from oxidative stress and help reduce the effects of age-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Blackberries also aid in the fight against cancers in the gastrointestinal tract, such as colon cancer. The creamy poppyseed dressing will become a favorite on any salad, but works very well with the sweetness of the berries.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SALAD

Sweet strawberries meet savory veggies in this refreshing salad by Dr. Cindy Tanzar. It’s light, vibrant, and plan-friendly—perfect for summer meals.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Fresh green beans, almonds, and tangy balsamic dressing come together in this refreshing salad by Dr. Cindy Tanzar—ideal for your Standard plan meal.

AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD

Creamy avocado replaces mayo in this fresh and flavorful chicken salad by Dr. Cindy Tanzar—complete with veggies and ideal for the Standard plan.

SPINACH AND SWISS CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS

This recipe is so delicious! It really is easy to make, yet very impressive as a main entrée for guests. The sauce is very flavorful, especially spooned over cauliflower rice with a stuffed chicken thigh on top. This recipe is a great example of how to integrate an item you may want to add back in during maintenance (cheese), yet still have a meal otherwise good for the weight loss program. Since this is a maintenance recipe, exact portions are not provided.

BREAKFAST TURKEY SAUSAGE

When you’re looking for a good protein alternative for breakfast, this homemade turkey sausage is a great recipe. It’s very simple and cost effective. You can also double the recipe and freeze the patties or balls for a quick breakfast option later. There are options for pan frying or baking, as well.

PHILLY GROUND BEEF CHEESESTEAK

This recipe uses ground beef for a simple, less expensive version of Philly Cheesesteak. It gives you the flavors of cheesesteak without the high-glycemic carbs that stop weight loss. Since this is a maintenance recipe, you don’t have to be so tight in calculating the exact amount of veggies, etc. It’s just clean eating.

MUSHROOM GALLETTE

Plan: (Maintenance) Serving information: Makes 1 serving. Covers your protein, fat, and vegetable. INGREDIENTS Pastry Filling INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE ZUCCHINI BOATS

This is a fun, delicious and beautiful dish to serve to family or guests. The recipe is easily doubled for plenty of leftovers. It is a maintenance dish because of the cheese, so portion sizes are not exact.

BROWN SUGAR BALSAMIC DRESSING

In addition to providing a host of health benefits, Balsamic vinegar also lends amazing flavor and a touch of class to many dishes. With a perfect blend of sweet, savory and tart flavors, this dressing can be used to drizzle over roasted or grilled vegetables, sautéed onions and mushrooms, tomato salad, chicken, beef, salmon or even strawberries. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking or not even use the “brown sugar” at all. Swerve Brown sugar replacement is a great low-glycemic, weight-loss friendly product that can be found at many grocery stores (Walmart, Kroger, etc.) now or online.

CAJUN SPICE RUB

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS BASIC MARINADE RULES Marinades use four basic components for balance:  You can then add any variety of herbs or spices you like. There are no hard/fast rules. This will give you room to play and enjoy variety

CITRUS DRESSING

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 4-6 servings. No need to count it as part of your checklist. Just enjoy 2-3 tbsp. as your dressing or marinade.. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE

We often get requests for this Thanksgiving favorite every year. It is a traditional favorite that, with it’s tart and somewhat bitter tang, really helps to cut through the richness of all the other dishes. Yet another great recipe from Wholesome Yum, this is a healthy, fresh alternative to the canned, overly-sweetened cranberry sauces. It will be one of the easiest sides you make for Thanksgiving, yet will yield a lot of flavor and beautiful color on your table.

CREAMY DECADENT MUSHROOM SAUCE

This very easy recipe is so delicious that is can stand alone as a side dish or eaten on top of chicken, beef or even spooned over vegetables. It’s so decadent and rich, that it turns any ordinary meal into a very special dinner. Company will think you have gone to all kinds of trouble when you serve this sauce along with your favorite dish, but it is very simple to make. You can easily double this recipe to be used with other meals, as well.

CREAMY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SAUCE

If you’re looking for a great way to make your everyday meals more special, this recipe will not disappoint. Sauces always elevate your dishes, and create greater food satisfaction. This sauce is delicious served over chicken or salmon, or even over cauliflower rice.

DAIRY-FREE ALFREDO SAUCE

This Alfredo Sauce is a delicious cashew-based sauce that gets its cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast, which is actually deactivated yeast. Found in most grocery stores (usually next to regular yeast), it provides a very nutty, cheese-like flavor that is a great source of B-vitamins. You can always sprinkle nutritional yeast on veggies or other foods by itself for a little extra cheesy flavor. You can use this Alfredo Sauce over any vegetable, spiraled vegetable noodles, chicken or anything you like.

DAIRY-FREE SOUR CREAM

Sour Cream is great topping on many dishes, but not so good for those trying to avoid dairy. There are two sour cream recipes below and both are creamy, rich and tangy – just like sour cream. While they don’t taste exactly like dairy sour cream, they certainly are close and a very tasty alternative. Once added to your food, you will barely notice the difference. The cashew-based recipe is creamier and very neutral in flavor, while the coconut cream-based recipe does have a mild coconut flavor. Both are good.

HERB BUTTER

Transform everyday meals with this quick and flavorful herb butter recipe. Made with fresh or dried herbs, garlic, and high-quality butter, it’s the perfect finishing touch for meats and vegetables. Learn how to create your own gourmet herb butter today!

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE

Homemade tartar sauce is easy to make and better than anything you can buy at a store. It’s great with grilled, baked or pan-fried fish, and adds a lot of flavor to our Wild Salmon Patties or Tuna Cakes recipe on our Facebook clients’ page. Sauces always take food to the next level, making it more appealing and special. It’s one more reason to love healthy fat! Dill pickles are used, because there is no added sugar – unlike sweet pickle relish. There are two recipe options, depending on your tastes and what you have in the pantry.