Clean BBQ Ideas

Clean BBQ Ideas

                Summer is here and it is beer and BBQ season! Total diet destroyer! Don’t sit inside trying to avoid the delicious calls or BBQ burgers, instead, try a healthier option, with all the flavor! Although alcohol is never good for ones training and diet, sometimes it can’t be avoided, or a little treat once in a while is deserved! Opt for a low sugar mojito and pass up the beer instead. AND still impress your friends with your drink making and BBQing skills ;)

Low Fat Jalapeño Cheddar Burgers

2lb Extra Lean Ground Beef

2 jalapeño peppers, de-seeded, diced

1 small Onion, diced

½ c shredded 75% Fat Free Cheddar Cheese

1 egg

1/3 c Oats

2 tsp Garlic Powder

Mix all ingredients together with hands, making sure ingredients are evenly distributed.

Form into shape of burger, approx. ½ inch thick. (Should make 6 patties)

Preheat BBQ. Cook patties on bbq, being careful not to flip too frequently. Approximately 7 minutes each side, depending on desired doneness.

Serve with 100% whole wheat “Thins” buns, toasted slightly on BBQ.

Blueberry Mint Mojitos

4 oz Vodka

10 Mint leaves

¼ c Frozen (or fresh) Blueberries

1 ½ c Club Soda

2 Packages of Splenda

4 wedges of lime

Ice

Chop mint leaves roughly.

In a shallow bowl, muddle together 2 wedges of lime (squeeze juice first), all the mint leaves, and blueberries.

Divide the muddled mixture into 2 tall glasses, adding ice, 2 ounces of vodka per glass, one packet of Splenda each, and 3/4c of Club Soda.

Garnish with lime wedge and fancy straw!