Recipes
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Summer Sweet Corn Chowder
Harvest is near. Driving home every day we’re surrounded by cornfields and bean fields. I can see them starting to change. Corn stalks turning brown. Bean leaves yellowing after a summer of repeated rain and midwestern sun beating down. And my heart leaps a little bit because it means my favorite season is approaching. One of my favorite things about fall is food. Okay, I lied. I like food in every season. But I LOVE fall food. Crockpots. Instapots. Chili simmering on the stove. Football season food. The smells of cinnamon and nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice. I’m drooling just typing this. With summer is drawing to a close,…
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Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini
When it’s Taco Tuesday and you need a little something different… this is our jam!!! Have you made Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats before? Hands down one of my favorite ways to eat more veggies is when they’re covered in taco flavored things! These are actually pretty simple to make from start to finish. Hollowed out zucchini, seasoned ground turkey, some added diced tomatoes and black beans, and dinner is on the table in about 30 minutes! Share this recipe with a friend and let me know what you think! Ingredients: 3 medium/large zucchini, sliced and seeds removed (scooped out insides) 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 can fire roasted…
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Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
Because every meal prep Monday should include a delicious lunch option. And these portobello mushroom pizzas did it. Delicious. Flavorful. Healthy. Clean. After a weekend of tacos, margaritas, cocktails, brunch, ice cream, and everything in between, it was necessary to get back on track today. I made a quick run through the grocery store today and found these yummy portobello caps that were begging to be transformed. So I did. Ingredients: Portobello Caps (large) Marinara Sauce Diced Chicken Breast Italian Shredded Cheese Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Basil Directions: Clean mushroom caps. Fill each cap with 2-3 tbsp marinara. Add diced chicken. Top with 2tbsp shredded cheese. Add sliced tomato and fresh…
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Seven Layer American Flag Dip
Every patriotic summer barbeque calls for a seven layer dip! And this is one of our favorites! Super simple. Healthier alternative than most. And great for dipping chips or veggies too! Ingredients: 1 tub plain Greek yogurt 2 cans refried beans (I used organic vegetarian) 1 16oz jar of salsa Shredded romaine lettuce Black olives, sliced Roma tomatoes, finely diced Taco flavored shredded cheese Blue corn tortilla chips Directions: In a 13×9 baking dish, spread refried beans evenly across pan. Top with layer of salsa- 3/4- 1 c. Add layer of sliced black olives. Top olives with shredded lettuce then shredded cheese. Dice Roma tomatoes, set aside. Spoon Greek…
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Choco-Banana Gluten Free Granola Bites
When the monsters awake from their slumber, it’s always a guess what they’re going to want for breakfast. They’re imdivually picky and equally hard to please so it takes effort to find something they all agree upon. I was pleased they all love these yummy chocolate banana granola bites aka mini muffins! They’re gluten free and no added sugar too! Not only do they make for a quick breakfast or to pop in their lunchbox, they’re a great after school snack and have a little extra protein and hidden fruit and veggie in them too! I hope your kiddos enjoy them as much as mine do! Ingredients: 2 mashed…
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Introducing The BEACHBAR- Snack Bar Elevated!
It’s HERE! The MOTHERLOAD of Snack Bars! As a mother, as a fitness and lifestyle coach, as a nurse, as a busy woman, I could not be more excited for the launch of this amazing SNACK bar- the BEACHBAR, a new, delicious creation by Beachbody. I had the opportunity to taste test the prototype in February at my leadership event and oh my… they are HEAVENLY! These are an elevated addition to a market of snack bars that offer little nutritional value and way too much sugar. Fortunately these are quite a bit better. I’m fairly picky about what we eat for snack bars and what we feed the kids…
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Kid Favorite Chunky Monkey Breakfast Cookies
One of our favorites and a super easy 5 ingredient BREAKFAST COOKIES 🍪🍌! These are a nice change from the waffles they ask for every day! This took us 5 MINUTES to make and 15 to cook. And our batch made 16 cookies! Recipe? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Ingredients: 3 over ripe bananas, mashed 2 c old fashioned oats (not steel cut) 1 scoop vanilla plant protein powder (optional) 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1/3 c dark chocolate chips (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350*. Mash bananas. Add egg. Whisk. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Scoop 1.5” mounds onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 350* until browned on edges. Let cool on…
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Flourless Chocolate Fudge Brownies
There comes a time in life when you feel incomplete. Where there’s a void inside that is longing to be filled. I found the filler… And it’s made of gooey, fudgey, chocolate. These are the holy grail of brownies. Gooey. Dense. And best thing yet… they’re healthy. Okay. Okay. They’re not made out of kale and quinoa and crushed dreams. But they have some healthier alternatives to make them a lot more friendly on your waistline and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Plus they’re gluten free if that’s your jam! If you’re like I am and using them for a refeed day for your fitness routine, they’re perfect! I…
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Egg Roll In A Bowl – DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY
When it’s Saturday night, you drive past the Chinese food place, and think, “Man, it would be so easy to stop here and grab a quick dinner.”… Then remember that not only does it make you gassy, bloated, and all that sodium does NOTHING but get your wedding rings stuck on your fingers, you go home and whip up THIS! And satisfy all of those cravings, and don’t have to resort to sweat pants and misery on the couch. This was super simple, 10 minutes to make, and makes 4 big servings for an easy meal prep! Tell me what you think!! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken…
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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread Shakeology
Favorite thing about zucchini bread?! There’s zucchini in it so it’s healthy, right?!Ummmm, no. Google “zucchini bread”. Guarantee there’s a cup of sugar in most recipes. Favorite thing about this zucchini “bread” recipe? It’s actually loaded with a ton of fruit & veg nutrients, plant based antioxidants, and can fuel your muscles too! Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread Shakeology 1 scoop (vegan) chocolate 1 small zucchini (cut the ends off) 1/2 banana 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk Dash of cinnamon & nutmeg Drop of vanilla extract Drop of butter extract if you have it! Blend with ice!!! For 80 Day Obsession/ 21 Day Fix Containers:1 purple1 red1 green1 tsp 💜❤️💚🥄
