Recipes

Zucchini Apple Turkey Sliders

These are delicious and I don't care how much your friends, spouse, kids, whoever, don't like ground turkey...MAKE THESE :))))  And thank me later. haha  If you are doing low carb, pass on the buns and use romaine lettuce instead (then it's Shift Shop Approved too).  The leaves are hearty enough to hold it all together. Or, just go for the burger as the recipe is written and have people talking about your party long after the night is over!

Ingredients
-1 lb ground turkey meat
-1 medium zucchini, grated and liquid squeezed out (about 1 cup)
-1 small apple, grated (about 1 cup)
-1 egg, lightly beaten
-1 heaping TBSP apricot preserves
-2 tsp kosher salt
-1/2 tsp pepper
-1 tsp garlic powder
-1/2 tsp onion powder
-3/4 - 1 cup quick oats
-Cheddar cheese
-Whole Wheat slider buns (see notes above, for buns I prefer Thins so I can eat 2 pieces and counts as one)
-Arugula
-Ketchup (look for clean ingredients)

Instructions can be found HERE.

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Cauliflower is the rage now and everyone, big and small, in my family loves it too!  Our favorite go-to lately has been roasted cauliflower, and thanks to Pinterest, there are 1,000,001 ways to make it.  But, I've seen a few variations on pizza crusts and breadsticks too.  Check this out! It. Is. Amazing and is 100% Shift Shop approved!!  To learn more about Shift Shop click HERE!

Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, large (7" - 8" wide)
1/4 cup egg whites
1/2 cup + 3/4 cup (for topping) Mozzarella/Tex Mex cheese, shredded
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning or any dried herbs like rosemary, basil, parsley
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of salt
Marinara sauce for dipping

Directions can be found HERE. 

SUN DRIED TOMATO BACON GUACAMOLE

I find when I have weight loss goals, I'm sometimes hesitant about going to parties and getting totally sidetracked on my progress.  I might have fun and then I get in this "party depression" afterwards.  Please, please, don't get into that rut!  Try making something that you can take to the party and stay on board with your goals.  Then if there's nothing else healthy to eat, you have fruit, veggies, guacamole, cheese, etc to snack on.  Try dipping cucumbers or celery in this guac instead of chips to cut back on carbs and calories.  There are always modifications you can make so you can be social, have fun and still stay on track. 

SUN DRIED TOMATO BACON GUACAMOLE

INGREDIENTS
4 ripe avocados, mashed
4 pieces of crunchy bacon, chopped
½-1 lime juiced (to taste)
1 clove garlic, minced finely
½ onion, finely chopped
¼ cup minced sun dried tomatoes
½-1/14 cup minced jalapeño
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions can be found HERE.

Anyone a little thirsty???

This is not only festive for July, but it is delicious!!  let me know what you think if you try it!

Blueberry Strawberry Mojito 

Ingredients:

  • 3 TBSP fresh blueberries, plus additional for garnish
  • 2 fresh strawberries, diced, plus additional for garnish
  • 10-15 fresh mint leaves (a small handful), plus additional for garnish
  • 1/2 medium lime, juiced (about 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice)
  • 1 tsp stevia
  • 1 1/2 oz white rum
  • Ice
  • Club soda

    Directions can be found HERE.

21-day pumpkin muffins you've been waiting for!!!

I have gotten so many requests for these that I wanted to share it with everyone!!  Here you go!  My favorite way to eat these is with ¾ cup plain greek yogurt, or 2 eggs.  It's a great breakfast or snack choice. 

Pumpkin Muffins
1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour or spelt flour for milder flavor
1 TB pumpkin pie spice*
1 tsp baking soda
1⁄4 tsp baking powder
1⁄2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup honey
1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup pumpkin puree

Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line a muffin pan with liners or use nonstick spray. Using a whisk or fork, mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and drop in the eggs, honey and melted butter. Mix together until well combined. Fold in the pumpkin puree. DO NOT over mix. Pour batter evenly into muffin pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 18-20 minutes or 10-12 minutes for mini muffins. Store at room temperature or freeze. Serving size 1 muffin.
21 day fix container: 1 yellow

***Don’t have pumpkin pie spice? Make your own! Here is that recipe!***
1 1⁄2 TB cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg

Directions: Place all in small, sealable container and mix together. Store in cool dry place up to 6 months. Yields almost 3 TB. 

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Chocolate Hazelnut Acai Bowl

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Acari bowls are both fun to create and enjoy!  Try getting your kids involved!  And try other flavors besides just Acai berries.  Here's one of my favorites!

Ingredients:
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vegan or regular Chocolate Shakeology
2 TBSP chopped raw hazelnuts (no nutella y'all, that's NOT clean)
1 cup ice
1 1/2 tsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1 TBSP chopped dark chocolate

Directions:
Blend all liquid, ice, Shakeology and hazelnuts together until completely smooth.  Then top with sesame seeds, coconut and dark chocolate.  Enjoy!  Makes 1 serving. 

Chunky Jalapeno Avocado and Bean Dip

Chunky Jalapeno Avocado and Bean Dip

Ingredients
15 oz can chickpeas or white beans, drained & rinsed
1 large avocado, pitted & skin removed
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 lime, juice of
1 tbsp jalapeños, seeded & chopped (use 1/2 tbsp for kid friendly & more or with seeds to taste)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
Handful cilantro
1/2 cup corn (if using frozen thaw beforehand)

Instructions can be found HERE.  Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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Chia Seed Pudding Parfait 

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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.

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)

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.