Chia is so popular right now and there are tons of benefits to it! Here's a good article if you're not familiar with these seeds, click HERE. To be honest, it was an acquired taste to me, but now I've grown to like it. SHOCKINGLY, my kids liked it right away! (I know, come on mom, get on board!?!?!) I'd love to hear some of your favorite recipes.
Ingredients:
• 3 C nonfat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• 1½ scoops Vanilla Shakeology
• 1 Tbsp raw honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 6 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 C fresh blueberries
• 1/4 C fresh raspberries
• unsweetened coconut flakes (opt garnish)
Instructions can be found HERE.
Zoodle Chicken Salad-In-a-Jar
Ingredients:
4 cups spiralized zucchini
1 cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
1/2 cup olives of your choice, pitted
4 Tbsp sliced green onions
Avocado Yogurt Dressing:
1 large ripe avocado
juice of fresh 1 lemon
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup Greek yogurt,
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions can be found HERE.
Cover and refrigerate. Lasts 3-4 days. Once ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously, or stir then pour onto a plate.
LOW CARB BRUSCHETTA
This is so ridiculously easy and costco sells them for $14 / bag so save your money and make them from scratch. Plus, doesn't everything taste better when it's made from scratch? Secret - I don't love to cook, but I know it's a necessity for my family and that my kids MUST eat :) so I do it. But what makes it more fun is to assemble all the ingredients together at first and pretend I'm on a cooking show! TRY IT!! It works. Exercise and cooking are both just as much mental as they are capable.
INGREDIENTS
Hand grated, fresh parmesan cheese.
Instructions can he found HERE.
Berry Watermelon Fruit Salad
INGREDIENTS
4 cups watermelon, cubed
1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 pint blueberries
1 pint raspberries
1 pint cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 pint blackberries
squeeze of fresh lime juice
I love this salad and it's easy to stay on point at BBQs and parties when you take a dish that aligns with your goals. Directions can be found HERE. Enjoy!
Kid & Adult - friendly!
This seriously might be one of my favorite snacks or meals of all time. Plain Greek yogurt, raspberries, and honey. If plain greek yogurt makes you gag (it did for me for a week when I switched) you'd be amazed what 1 tsp of honey, maple syrup, vanilla or cinnamon can do for it. And it keeps it clean. Check the yogurt in your fridge and I bet you'll find a lot of additives in it which you can't even pronounce. That's never a good sign! To make this work for 80 Day Obsession, add cinnamon or vanilla to the yogurt, both are freebies.
21 day fix count: 1 red, 1/2 purple, 1 tsp
21 Day Fix Raspberry Vinaigrette
If there was ever a dressing that I wanted to eat with a spoon...THIS. IS. IT!!!
Raspberry Vinaigrette
1⁄2 C fresh raspberries
2 TB. Raw honey
1 TB. Reduced fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt
3 TB. Fresh lemon juice
1 1⁄2 tsp. finely grated lemon peel
1 TB. Chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp. dried tarragon)
1⁄2 tsp. ground black pepper
1⁄2 tsp. Sea salt / Himalayan salt (to taste; opt)
1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
Place all ingredients, except oil, in blender (or food processor); cover. Blend until smooth. Slowly add oil, blending constantly until well mixed. Makes 11 servings (approx. 2 TB. Each)
Cauliflower crust - this is a must!
I feel like two foods are very trendy right now...cauliflower and coconut... EVERYTHING!! I happen to be allergic to coconut so that's out for me and so are a lot of granola bars, desserts, speciality waters, etc., but cauliflower and I are friends. haha I want to try this soon! Click HERE for details and Let me know if you do!
Jalapeno Turkey Burgers
It's time for grilling!!! Here are some tips on how to BBQ with friends without totally derailing your plans or feeling guilty afterwards. :/
#1 choice: homemade ground turkey burgers
#2 choice: homemade 90% lean ground beef
#3 choice: homemade anything
#4: pre-made burgers from the meat department
!! Avoid: pre-boxed burgers
JALAPEÑO TURKEY BURGERS (recipe makes 4 so double/triple as needed)
INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground turkey
½-3/4 of a jalapeño pepper
1 medium size shallot, peeled and minced
zest and juice of one lime
2 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
guacamole
pico de gallo
poached egg (opt, but I love this on my burgers. could be fried too)
Directions can be found HERE.
Mexican Lasagna
Here's an awesome 21-Day Fix meal that my whole family loved! This is a great one to cook in 2-8x8 pans and keep one and give one away (I'm sure there's someone in your neighhood that's sick, just had a baby or would love it for no reason at all!). Share below if you do that!
Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers
Here's a fun recipe my friend gave me and it's delish!! (and pretty). When you go to parties or BBQs and are trying to stick to your goals, keep this in mind...BRING SOMETHING YOU WANT TO EAT and that's in line with your goals. There is almost always a veggie and fruit platter so maybe bring a prosciutto & melon app, or hummus dip for veggies, clean guacamole with veggies & chips (for the others). You can do it, it just takes a little planning ahead that's all. Here's the full recipe HERE.
Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers
Ingredients:
* 4 oz feta cheese, in a block (I used low-fat)
* 1/4 of a large watermelon, cubed into bite-sized pieces
* Mint leaves
* Skewers/toothpicks
* Balsamic for drizzling
Directions:
*Cube the watermelon into bite sized pieces.
*Cube the block of feta.
*To assemble, stack the feta and watermelon with a mint leaf in between. Using a skewer or toothpick, skewer the stack.
*For added flavor, I used a reduced balsamic vinegar drizzle.This is entirely optional, but also entirely delicious so that’s your call. To make the drizzle, add ½ cup balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and reduce for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Drizzle over the skewers.