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    Kid Favorite Mini Muffins

    A super simple breakfast and snack muffin recipe that can be whipped up quick is a lifesaver!  We baked these the other night for breakfasts and snacks!  They’re clean/healthy and nutritious too and perfect for those busy back to school mornings or afternoon snacks!  Kid Favorite Blueberry Muffins: Ingredients: 1.5 c quick cook oats 1/2 c whole wheat or almond flour  1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 large mashed banana  1 c vanilla unsweetened almond milk  1/4 c honey 1 egg, beaten  1/2 c blueberries (or chopped strawberries, blackberries, or 3 tbsp chocolate chips! 😉) Pinch of sea salt  Directions:  Mix everything together in a bowl.  Spoon by…

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    Take The Health Bet!

    This is huge…  What if I told you that during September you could not only lose 5-15lbs, feel amazing, lead a healthier and happier life, but also get paid for it? I don’t mean coaching, recruiting, or working a business at all…  Just doing these things for 30 days: -working out for up to 30 minutes several times each week  -Drinking Shakeology  And getting a cut of 1-3 MILLION dollars just for doing so! That’s it!  There is no catch or scheme. This is not a joke. This is for real.  In addition I will provide you with:  –  Daily accountability  –  Nutrition tips –  A complete fitness program on…

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    Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Salad

    Veggies that taste like you’re not eating veggies… No brainer!  A little buffalo wing sauce and roasting these in the oven made this cauliflower crisp up and gave it a crunch that made it taste like buffalo chicken bites!  I’m in love!   And as an added bonus, last night’s roasted buffalo cauliflower made for a super yummy lunch today! Topped with a little low-cal Greek yogurt ranch and this was absolute heaven!  Enjoy!   For the Cauliflower: 1 lb package frozen cauliflower  1/4 c hot wing sauce – I use Frank’s Red Hot  Coat frozen cauliflower in sauce evenly.  Spread on baking sheet covered in foil and sprayed with…

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    BBQ Pulled Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Summer = BBQ.  I always eat too much BBQ and feel miserable afterward- who’s with me?  So this combo of BBQ pulled chicken, sweet potato, and a little bit of sweet, heat, and cilantro hit the spot!   My crockpot was perfect for the chicken, 4-6 hours on low and it pulled apart perfectly.  Sitting on the patio, a nice cold beverage in hand, a yummy side salad, and this makes the perfect summer meal! Enjoy!   Ingredients:   1/2- 3/4 c From Scratch BBQ Sauce  4 medium chicken breasts, thawed 1 tsp sriracha (to taste) 1 tbsp chopped cilantro  4 small sweet potatoes, baked Directions:  In a crockpot sprayed…

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    Honey Peanut Soy Glazed Salmon

    The perfect harmony of soy, peanut, and honey.  Just when I think Mexican cuisine is my favorite, something like this takes me back to loving Asian inspired foods.   Today’s lunch was super simple.  Honey, peanut, and soy glazed salmon with just a touch of ginger. Some stir fry veggies, over a bed of red quinoa and this momma is set!   Ingredients:  4 salmon filets, thawed  1 16oz bag stir fry veggies  Quinoa, cooked  1 tbsp liquid aminos (or low sodium, natural soy sauce) 1 tbsp PB2  1 tbsp wildflower honey 1/2 tsp ground ginger.  Directions:  Lightly dust salmon filets with ginger.  Mix PB2, aminos, and honey together in…

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    Maple Honey BBQ Sauce

    When it’s summer, we BBQ.  And you know this semi-crunchy, clean eating momma just had to whip up a made-from-scratch recipe to start basting our goodies in for the grill.  This was super easy, just enough zest, and is great for dipping too!  Ingredients: 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tbsp chili powder  1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tbsp wildflower honey 1 tsp chipotle chili powder  Sea salt & ground black pepper to taste Directions:   Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.  Simmer 10-15 minutes.  Baste meats, poultry, salmon, prior to grilling, or use for dipping!  Enjoy!  

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    BBQ Salmon Tacos with Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Summer.  Fire up that grill.  Get that summer sweet corn out.  It’s time to BBQ!   If you’ve been following my blog, you know I love a good Taco Tuesday recipe- especially fish tacos. And when it’s summer, I think of BBQ and sweet corn, and zesty, refreshing favors.  Some homemade BBQ sauce, some salmon, some grilled corn tortillas, and fresh cilantro made these just perfection.  And made all of my summer fish taco dreams come true!  I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!   Ingredients: 4 salmon filets Homemade BBQ Sauce 1 c cooked sweet corn  2-3 tbsp rough chopped fresh cilantro Handful of lettuce (I…

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    Honey Dijon Chicken Salad Wrap (21 Day Fix Friendly)

    When I lived in Soulard there was a little coffee shop that made the very best chicken salad.  I lived off that stuff.  Creamy. Nutty. The chicken was cooked perfectly.  I still get warm fuzzies thinking about it.   Today.  Warm fuzzies.  This lunch was hands down one of the best things I’ve made in a long time.  It was simple and delicious.  Creamy, clean, healthy and hit the spot.  Nothing more.  Nothing less.  Just perfection. If you’re looking for a new favorite chicken salad, I hope this is it. Enjoy!   Ingredients:  For the wrap:  1 large grilled chicken breast, diced  1/2 c green grapes, sliced  1 tbsp sliced…

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    21 Day Fix Turkey Taco Cups

    The easiest of easy, healthy, and 21 Day Fix friendly dinners.  10 minutes skillet to table.  And always a hit with the whole family.  Only 6 ingredients total!  Enjoy and share!   Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey  1 c of your favorite salsa (I used organic chipotle lime from Aldi) 1 can black beans 1 c frozen corn, thawed  Romaine lettuce leaves  Greek yogurt  Directions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown turkey with salsa.  Add beans and corn.  Mix well.  Serve in lettuce leaves and top with Greek yogurt.  Enjoy!   For 21 Day Fix: 1 red 1 yellow 1 green (3 leaves)  1/4 purple 

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    Strengthening Your Core- The Importance of Ab Workouts

    With summer approaching, the question I am most frequently asked is “How do I get my abs back?” Well, I could tell you to do 1,000 crunches and drink a bunch of water and eat healthy but it’s a little more complicated than that!  And 1,000 crunches aren’t going to get it done anyway. In order to have “abs” you need to strengthen your core.  There’s a difference between core and abs. They work together but in order to have one, you need the other.   You need to sweat.  And by doing so, engaging more than just your ab muscles.  Core strengthening involves tightening up the muscles in your…

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