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BURGER BOWL
- Lean ground meat (mine is deer, and when I say lean I usually shoot for 93/7 or better)
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Sliced grape tomatoes
- Sugar free sweet pickles Low sugar ketchup.
I make this all the time! Eat alone or put all this on top of 2-3 cups of lettuce or some sautéed zucchini.
EGG ROLL BOWL
FAJITA BOWLS
MONGOLIAN BEEF WITH BROWN RICE BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound flank steak cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1 bag of frozen stir fry veggies
- 1 can of water chestnuts
- 1 cup of low sodium soy sauce
- 2 packets of sun bird Mongolian beef seasoning.
TURKEY TACO BURRITO BOWL
CHIPOTLE BOWLS
INGREDIENTS:
- Brown Basmati Rice(Cooked)
- Sandwich Steak (any thinly sliced steak) Could also use chicken, pork or probably even hamburger
- Red/Yellow/Green Peppers
- Onion
- Black Beans
- Corn
- Fresh Salsa (Aldi)
- Guacamole (HyVee, not as good as homemade but pretty good)
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Ortega Jalapeño Lime Flavor Craver
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut the steak, peppers, onions into strips, season with cumin, chili seasoning, red pepper flakes, S&P, cook in a little olive oil. Heat up corn, beans in microwave Layer in bowl: Rice, meat mixture, corn, beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and just a little of the jalapeño lime flavor craver. Sorry, I don’t normally measure anything, just depends on how many is eating. Could also use add shredded queso , but I chose sour cream over the cheese. I think it’s better than Chipotle!
LIME CHICKEN TACO BOWLS
BIG MAC BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Tbsp diced yellow or white onion
- 5 oz. 95-97% lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Wish-Bone® Light Thousand Island Dressing
- 1/8 tsp white vinegar
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 oz. dill pickle slices
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat a small, lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef and cook until fully browned. Meanwhile, mix together dressing, vinegar, and onion powder. To assemble, top lettuce with ground beef and sprinkle with cheese. Top with pickle slices, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
BUFFALO CHICKEN BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 large sweet potato
- Frank's buffalo sauce
- Avocado
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
INSTRUCTIONS:
In two separate pans, saute your chicken and cauliflower. While these were sauteeing I cubed and microwaved my sweet potato in my microwave steamer. You could cook your sweet potato however you choose.
I seasoned my cauliflower with a little garlic salt and added franks buffalo sauce to my chicken when it was nearly done. Both these seasonings can be done to taste.
After everything was cooked I layered my bowl starting with sweet potatoes, then cauliflower, then chicken, and topped with avocado and a light drizzle of ranch dressing.
GREEK CHICKEN BOWLS
LOW CARB PORK EGG ROLL BOWL
BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN ZOODLE BOWLS
KOREAN GROUND TURKEY RICE BOWLS
SPICY SHRIMP BURRITO BOWLS
LOW CARB RUEBEN IN A BOWL
SWEET POTATO TACO BOWL
QUICK EGG ROLL BOWL
- Lean ground meat browned (can prep ahead of time)
- Saute sliced mushrooms
- Add one C of slaw mix to mushrooms
- Add 1 serving of ground meat (4 oz.)
- Season with pink salt, coconut aminos and Walden Farms Asian!
Enjoy!
UN-STUFFED PEPPER BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground meat
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 diced onion
- 3/4 cup salsa
- Minced onion
- Garlic Salt
- Cumin
- Red pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Get your 4 servings of brown rice cooking (we do microwave quick rice).
- Dice your onion and bell peppers and saute these in a pan.
- Brown your meat (I do this in a separate pan from the veggies)
- Combine all the above once each is ready and rinse and add in your can of black beans.
- Add in the salsa and seasonings to taste (I never measure seasonings lol) and let this sort of simmer together for a few minutes.
SUSHI BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- Salmon (I baked mine in the oven with salt, pepper, and some walden farms asian drizzled over the top)
- Steamed White Rice
- Sliced Cucumber
- Shredded Carrots
- Sliced Avocado
- Sesame seeds
- Yum Yum Sauce (you can usually buy this in your asian section at the store)
- Walden Farms Asian
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a little extra kick!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook your salmon in the oven and steam your rice. As those are getting ready, slice and prepare your veggies! Layer your bowl with rice, then veggies and avocado, then salmon, and finally drizzle walden farms asian and yum yum over the top and sprinkle some sesame seeds!
WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup water or milk
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (could be replaced with some vanilla Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp sugar free syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix up in a bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Eat cold in the morning! Cold is delicious!
BREAKFAST TOSTADA
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook eggs however you like them, add those, cheese, and beans onto your tostada. Then broil or bake in the oven just until the cheese melts and starts to brown a bit. Take them out of the oven and top with salsa and avocado. So delicious and so easy!
BANANA OAT GREEK YOGURT MUFFINS
SAUSAGE & EGG BURRITOS
SIMPLE PROTEIN PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 c. raw oats
- 1/4 c. cottage cheese
- 1/2 scoop protein powder (I've used Quest and 1st Phorm)
- 1/2 c. egg whites.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix together (I mix mine in the ninja for about 20 seconds and its good to go!).
- Depending on the protein powder, it may make it more runny- I add baking powder and it does the trick!
- Makes about 3-6 pancakes depending on size and thickness!
SRIRACHA BREAKFAST SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 100 calorie “Sammie” (found at aldi or sandwich thin at hyvee)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 avocado
- Sriracha sauce
YOGURT OAT BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
TRIPLE BERRY BAKED OATMEAL
BATTLE OF THE TOASTS
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 slices sprouted grains bread from aldi
- Peanut butter
- Honey
- Banana
- Egg
- Avocado
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Top toast #1 with peanut butter, 1/2 a sliced banana, and a drizzle of honey. Top toast #2 with avocado and a cooked whole egg.
EGG MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 Whole Eggs, 2 cups Egg Whites
- Any veggies, breakfast meats, or cheese you’d like to add in.
- Seasonings to taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix and divide into a greased muffin tin and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes
BREAKFAST BURRITO
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 egg or 1/2 cup egg whites
- 1 slice of turkey bacon
- Low fat cheese
- Low carb tortilla (tumaro brand is my choice)
- Salsa
- Avocado
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook eggs or egg whites and 1 slice of turkey bacon, add a little low fat cheese to melt on top of those after they're fully cooked, then place mixture into wrap and place the wrap in the hot skillet. From here, press wrap and make both side golden brown. Top with avocado and salsa once done. So delicious!
EASY MICROWAVE SCRAMBLED EGG CUP
PROTEIN PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 scoop of your favorite protein
- 1 slice of turkey bacon
- 1 egg
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine ingredients and make pancakes!
FIESTA BREAKFAST BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 C Steamed Riced Veggies
- 1 sautéed and sliced Morning Star Farms black bean burger (or one serving turkey sausage)
- 1 over easy egg
- sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 diced avocado
- salsa
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine and enjoy!!!
BAKED MINI BREAKFAST BURRITOS
INGREDIENTS:
- Low fat breakfast sausage
- Diced bell pepper
- Eggs
- Street taco shells
- Cheese of choice
- Optional: salsa or greek yogurt for topping!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook some lower fat breakfast sausage and diced bell pepper in a skillet. Once done, add in eggs and scramble! Take this mixture and place it into mini street taco style shells, sprinkle a little bit of cheese into each shell, and then wrap tightly and place into a baking dish. Bake in the oven at 400 for about 5-10 minutes...just enough to get your shells warm and cheese melted.
Remove from the oven and serve with salsa and plain greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream!
CHUNKY MONKEY OVERNIGHT OATS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1 tbsp nut butter of choice
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 a small banana diced
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup almond milk
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix the ingredients together in a bowl (that has a lid) and place in the fridge overnight. Enjoy cold (trust me it's like dessert) in the morning! You do want it to be somewhat "liquidy" so the oats can absorb that through the night, so this is why I put an approximate amount of almond milk.
CHELSEA'S GO TO AVOCADO TOAST
INGREDIENTS:
- Sourdough bread toasted
- Spread avocado on toast
- Add a thin layer of pesto
- Top with diced grape tomatoes and everything but the bagel seasoning
OVER EASY EGG W/ MUSHROOMS & KALE
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Saute mushrooms, add 1-2 raw kale, season with pink salt. Cook your egg and place it on top! done!
BREAKFAST PUDDING
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 C coconut milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 C chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- fresh or frozen blueberries
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Blend briefly and put in mason jar.
- Add a handful of blueberries
- If you want it sweeter add a couple of Medjool dates
- Place in the fridge to thicken over night
CHICKPEA SWEET POTATO BREAKFAST HASH
KODIAK CAKE WAFFLE BREAKFAST PIZZA
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 kodiak cake frozen waffle toasted
- 1 tbsp of peanut butter spread over the waffle
- Top with sliced strawberries & bananas
PESTO AVOCADO TOAST
INSTRUCTIONS:
- 1 slice toast of choice, ¼ of an avocado mashed or sliced onto the bread, 1 tsp of pesto spread over the avocado, sliced grape or cherry tomatoes, and an over easy egg on top.
VEGGIE ENGLISH MUFFIN
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Bay's English muffin toasted
- Prego basil pesto
- President's Wee Brie wedge
- Red pepper slices or favorite veggie
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Toast English muffin, spread pesto on one side and brie on the other, add red pepper or other veggie and enjoy.
SAUSAGE-EGG BURRITOS
CHELSEA’S GO-TO BREAKFAST SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 English muffin,
- 1 slice of turkey bacon (Godshalls is my fav brand)
- 1 egg
- Kale
- Avocado
- Everything but the bagel seasoning (I use the Trader Joe’s Brand)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook your egg and slice of bacon simultaneously in a skillet. As those are cooking, toast your English muffin. After these are about done toss about 1 cup of kale into the skillet and let it cook down. Mash about ¼ of an avocado on one side of the muffin, then sprinkle the seasoning on top of that. Layer the kale, bacon, and avocado and wah-la! Done and delicious!
CHUNKY MONKEY OVERNIGHT OATS
PUMPKIN PIE SLOW COOKER OATMEAL
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS:
- Toasted muffin or favorite bread
- Goat cheese
- Avocado
- Veggies of your choice- red peppers, onions, cucumbers etc.
- Smoked salmo
- Celery salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Spread goat cheese on one side, spread 1/2 avocado on the other side, add sliced veggies: red peppers, red onion and cucumbers or any of your favorite veggies. Add cooked salmon. Sprinkle with celery salt and consume.
BANANA PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 overripe banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Peanut Butter
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mash banana, add egg and baking powder, whisk together
OPEN FACED FROZEN WAFFLE BREAKFAST SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS:
- One frozen waffle of choice (mine was a Kodiak Cakes buttermilk and honey
- 1 egg
- 1piece of turkey bacon
- Avocado
- Fresh arugula or spinach
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Take one frozen waffle of choice (mine was a Kodiak Cakes buttermilk and honey) and pop that in the toaster! While this is toasting, fry one egg and one piece of turkey bacon. Mash 1⁄4 of an avocado onto your waffle, add fresh arugula or spinach, and then top with your egg and bacon!
BERRY PROTEIN PANCAKE BITES
HEALTHY BREAKFAST QUESADILLA
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 eggs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp tomato paste (optional)
- Pickled Jalapeno (optional)
- 2 tortillas
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Saute the zucchini and spinach with olive oil and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Put them to one side of the pan and scramble 2 eggs on the other side.
- On one half of a flour tortilla arrange a layer of the sauteed vegetables, then the eggs eggs, cheese and jalapenos.
- Fold and toast in a non stick pan with some olive oil on both sides until golden brown.
- Enjoy.
CHERRY VANILLA CUPCAKES
WEIGHT WATCHERS LEMON CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 20oz diet 7up
- Fat free or low fat cool whip
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix together and bake for 30min @350 degrees. Cool and top with fat free or low fat cool whip. Keep in refrigerator.
PUMPKIN CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can of pumpkin
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix together and bake for 30min @350 degrees. Cool and top with fat free or low fat cool whip. Keep in refrigerator.
OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS
HEALTHY NO BAKE COOKIES
COOKIE DOUGH SUNDAE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 pint of arctic zero maple vanilla ice cream
- 1 cookie dough quest bar
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Broil the quest bar in the oven until edges are brown.
- Top ice cream with cooked quest bar.
BANANA PB COOKIES
INGREDIENTS:
- Mashed bananas
- Oats, peanut butter
- Honey
- Chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Divide and bake at 350 for 15 minutes!
NUT BUTTER DIPPED STRAWBERRIES
INGREDIENTS:
- Nut butter
- Strawberries
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Dip strawberries in nut butter & enjoy!
YES YOU CAN CUPCAKES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Box Dark Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 16oz Can Pumpkin
- 2 Large Egg Whites
- 1/2 C Water
- 1 C Confectioners Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 TBSP Water
INSTRUCTIONS:
In mixer beat cake mix, pumpkin, egg whites and 1/2 C water for 2 minutes. Pour batter into cupcake liners, Bake on 350 for 20-24 minutes. For icing: In microwave safe bowl combine confectioners sugar, vanilla and remaining water and microwave for 30 seconds until combined and smooth. Drizzle icing over cupcakes.
2 INGREDIENT 5 MINUTE HOMEMADE FUDGE
VANILLA GREEK YOGURT & FRUIT
INGREDIENTS:
- Any fruit
- apples
- strawberries
- vanilla greek yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Dip fruit in vanilla greek yogurt!
CHOCOLATE STUFFED RASPBERRIES
INGREDIENTS:
- Raspberries
- Dark Chocolate Chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take a single chocolate chip and push it into the center of a raspberry. Super simple. So delicious.
PROTEIN PUPPY CHOW
INGREDIENTS:
- 3/4 C Rice or Corn Chex
- 1/2 Scoop Chocolate or Peanut Butter Protein Powder
- 1 TBSP Melted Peanut Butter
- 1/2 TBSP Chocolate Chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips together. Toss chex in mixture then add protein powder.
4 INGREDIENT GARLIC CHICKEN ZOODLES
20 MINUTE GARLIC SHRIMP
30 MINUTE MOZZARELLA CHICKEN
CHICKEN TERIYAKI FRIED RICE
ONE PAN CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 can low sod. cream of mushroom soup
- 1 container of sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pkg steamed broccoli
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook the chicken most of the way in a skillet and then add broth, soup, broccoli, and mushrooms. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are tender.
CREAMY CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS
CHEESEBURGER HELPER
*use whole wheat noodles & add broccoli to make healthier*
TOSTADAS WITH CHICKEN, BEANS, & GUAC
CHICKEN ALFREDO
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 spaghetti squash (you may need both halves for a larger group)
- Grilled chicken
- Cooked mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, onions, peppers
- Light alfredo sauce in the jar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rub inside of squash with olive oil and give it a dash of salt a pepper before cooking, then cook flat side down in the microwave for 12-20 min. Cook chicken and vegetables on stove top while heating alfredo sauce. Scrape squash and layer other ingredients on top. ENJOY!
SOUTHWEST VEGAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
TERIYAKI CHICKEN, QUINOA, & VEGGIES
ONE PAN HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MEAT SAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 spaghetti squash (you may need both halves for a larger group)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey browned
- 1 can of the pasta sauce of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rub inside of squash with olive oil and give it a dash of salt a pepper before cooking, then cook flat side down in the microwave for 12-20 min. Cook ground meat and then add pasta sauce Scrape squash with fork and layer sauce on top. ENJOY!
BUFFALO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH
PHILLY CHEESE SLOPPY JOES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb of ground turkey
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 cup of beef broth
- 1/4 cup steak sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Whole grain hamburger buns
- Provolone cheese slices
INSTRUCTIONS:
Saute pepper and onion and then add turkey. Cook turkey and then drain. After draining add other ingredients and simmer until the liquid is evaporated. Add to meat to buns and top with a slice of cheese. Broil for 1 minute.
FLAT OUT WRAP PERSONAL PIZZAS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 flat out wrap of choice and then pizza toppings of choice.
OPTIONS:
- Franks hot sauce, grilled chicken, mushrooms, banana peppers, and a little low fat mozzarella cheese.
- Low Sugar BBQ sauce, chicken, mushrooms, green pepper, low fat cheddar cheese.
- Pizza Sauce, turkey sausage, green pepper, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese.
- Refried beans, taco meat, tomato, green pepper, onion, cheese lettuce and little Greek yogurt.
CHICKEN QUINOA BAKE
BACON JALAPENO MEAT BALLS
*use a lean ground meat to make this healthier*
BLACK BEAN AVOCADO WRAPS
PINEAPPLE BBQ CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 pkg mushrooms (if desired),
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (or use canned chunks)
- 1 whole chicken breast
- 1/2 cup low sugar bbq sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook chicken in a pan with some salt and pepper and then set it aside. Saute up peppers and mushrooms. Once mostly cooked add in your 1 cup pineapple, about ½ cup of low sugar bbq sauce, and your cooked chicken. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes and then serve by itself or over some rice.
TURKEY & CABBAGE STIR FRY
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 head of cabbage
- 1/2 bag of carrots
- 1 onion
- Garlic, sesame oil, and Asian chili sauce.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook ground turkey and sauté veggie in garlic, sesame oil, and Asian chili sauce. Combine & enjoy!
SWEET POTATO & SHRIMP STIR FRY
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 package of frozen shrimp
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 yellow onion
- about two cups of kale
- red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and olive oil.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Dice the sweet pots and cook them on the stove in the olive oil, I cook the shrimp separate in another pan on the stove with the seasonings. Once the potatoes are soft I add the onions and then add the kale at the very end and throw in the shrimp. Sometimes I add garlic as well. I like it a little spicier so I really throw on the red pepper flakes. You could add mushrooms too! It’s so yummy and filling.
SHEET PAN FAJITAS
SUN DRIED TOMATO MOZZARELLA CHICKEN
MINI STUFFED PEPPERS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. mini sweet peppers (about 22-24 peppers)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- 1 t seasoned salt
- 1 1/2 C shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350℉ and lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. To prepare your peppers, slice off the tops/stems of each pepper and carefully clean out the seeds and ribs inside. (I also sliced mine) Next, thoroughly mix your cream cheese, garlic powder, seasoned salt, shredded cheddar and bacon. Generously spoon your cream cheese mixture into each pepper and place your peppers into your muffin tin or cookie sheet if u slice them. Place peppers into the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove peppers from the oven, plate and serve.
ASPARAGUS CHICKEN CASSEROLE
CHEESY CHICKEN FRITTERS
CABBAGE KIELBASA
INGREDIENTS:
- Lean Turkey Polska Kielbasa
- I chopped head of cabbage
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 package of mushrooms
- 3 cups chicken broth.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Add all ingredients to crock pot. Simmer on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
1 POT LEMON ORZO SHRIMP
CHICKEN FIESTA CASSEROLE
PAN COOKED CHICKEN W/ BRUSCHETTA TOPPING
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 avocado
- 1 tomato
- Dried basil, garlic salt, balsamic vinegar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Slice chicken breast long ways so they are more thin, season with salt and pepper, and cook them in a skillet. As your chicken is cooking, dice up your tomato and avocado. Put that into a bowl and add some balsamic vinegar, garlic, & basil Mix that up together and top your chicken with it when it's done!
MEATLOAF
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb of lean ground meat (I used deer)
- 1/2ish cup of rolled oats
- 2 whole eggs, 1 tbsp Worcestershire
- 1/3ish cup sugar free ketchup
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix lean ground meat, rolled oats, eggs, Worcestershire, & sugar free ketchup in a bowl. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 375 and then remove add more ketchup to top and bake for 10 more minutes!
CHICKEN PESTO PASTA & ZUCCHINI
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 avocado
- 1 tomato
- Dried basil, garlic salt, balsamic vinegar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Season chicken breast (I use 2) with seasonings you like. I use salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder. Put in crock pot. I put it in for entire work day. Boil water and cook whole wheat pasta. Sauté chopped zucchini with a little oil and salt and pepper. Drain pasta and shred chicken. Put in one pot and add how much pesto you like. (I use pesto from Costco, i think its Kirkland brand) Add the zucchini. Top with Parmesan cheese!
FRANK'S HOT SAUCE TURKEY BURGERS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb lean ground meat
- 1 whole egg
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- Minced onion, lawry's, & pepper to taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take 1 lb of ground meat and add in 1 egg, 1/4 cup hot sauce, minced onion to taste, pepper, and lawry's to taste. Make into 4 patties and throw on the grill! Eat on top of a romaine lettuce leaf, sandwich thin, or a whole wheat bun! I add ketchup and avocado for extra deliciousness!
LOW CARB TACO BAKE
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 pkgs riced cauliflower
- Low fat cream cheese
- 1-2 lbs lean ground meat
- M1 taco seasoning packet
- 1 can of rotel
- Shredded cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Crust - 2 packages of riced cauliflower (I used riced cauliflower and broccoli) cooked to soften in a skillet with olive oil and garlic powder. Once soft add a block of cream cheese and mix together until thick and creamy. Spread in a 9x13 pan.
- Taco part - brown 1 to 2 pounds of hamburger and drain. Add taco seasoning packet and 1 can of rotel. Mix together and spread over crust. Top with 2 to 3 cups of shredded cheese and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
SUN DRIED TOMATO MUSHROOM PASTA
HAMBURGER ZUCCHINI SKILLET
CROCKPOT COWBOY CASSEROLE
CAJUN JAMBALAYA
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAPS
INGREDIENTS:
- Chicken breast
- Frank's hot sauce
- Tortillas
INSTRUCTIONS:
Chicken breast in the crockpot with franks buffalo sauce! Eat on tortillas with lettuce and any other veggies or on a lettuce wrap! So yummy and easy!
EASY SHRIMP TACOS
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
STUFFED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
RANCH CHICKEN WRAPS
STUFFED PEPPERS
BAKED CHICKEN SALSA VERDE
SKILLET KIELBASA & POTATOES + GREEN BEANS AND KALE
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CHEESY CHICKEN & RICE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 can of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken
- 1 can (use your can from above) of water
- 1.5 cups cheese of choice
- 5 slices of turkey bacon (you can’t beat Godshalls brand)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat your oven to 375. Take a baking dish and spray with olive oil and then spread your cooked rice in the dish. Slice your chicken into strips and layer it over top the rice, then season with seasoning salt. Mix together your one can of cream of mushroom (or chicken) with 1 can of water, then pour this mixture overtop the chicken and rice. Place this in the oven for 25 minutes.
While baking, get your bacon cooked and diced up. After 25 minutes is up, take your dish out of the oven and spread your 1.5 cups of shredded cheese and chopped bacon over top. Then, place the dish back into the oven for 10 more minutes. And DONE!
FAJITA CHICKEN KEBABS
PESTO SPAGHETTI SQUASH W/ CHICKEN SAUSAGE
SMASHED WHITE BEAN AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS (MAKES 5)
INGREDIENTS:
- 19 oz can of white beans; drained and rinsed
- 3 oz spinach chopped; (3 cups fresh or 1.5 cups frozen)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella
- 5 tortillas 12 inch/large
INSTRUCTIONS:
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If spinach is frozen, thaw and press out extra moisture.
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In a large bowl, mash the white beans with a fork or potato masher.
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Stir in the spinach, cumin, coriander and salt. Stir/mash until the spinach is slightly wilted and fold in the feta cheese.
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Heat a large pan over medium heat. Spray with oil, then assemble quesadillas in the pan (cooking 2 at a time).
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Spoon out ½ cup of white bean/spinach filling, then sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese. Fold the tortilla over, then press down firmly.
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Cook for 3 or so minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
PAN "FRIED" SALMON
INGREDIENTS:
- Skinless Salmon Filets (Fresh or Thawed Frozen)... honestly this recipe could be done for any fish tho too.
- Olive oil spray
- Lemon Juice
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Garlic Salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat up your pan on medium with olive oil sprayed over the entire surface to prevent sticking. Season your salmon on one side with your lemon pepper and garlic salt to taste. Place the salmon in the hot pan (seasoned side up) and then drizzle some lemon juice over the top of the filets. Let it sear on the one side and then flip once it begins to cook toward the middle. Flip and rotate as needed until it's cooked through. Drizzle a little more lemon juice over the top before serving.
MIDWEST JUMBALAYA
INGREDIENTS:
- Any type of fully cooked brat, chicken sausage, smoked sausage, kielbasa, etc. sliced. (we use 4 smoked sausages)
- Yellow (or whatever kinds) potatoes either boiled or steamed until they are soft (again I use 4 small to medium size)
- All your fav veggies sautéed. I used zucchini, a red bell pepper, and mushrooms!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cube and cook your potatoes all the way through. Whether that is steaming them or boiling them. While those are cooking start to sauté your veggies and your sausage in separate pans (there is a reason for this lol). Then, once the potatoes are done, throw them in the pan with the sausage and mix/sauté that around for a bit. The flavor of the sausage will mix into the potatoes and it's honestly a game changer for the recipe. After everything is cooked through, throw it all together with a little bit of olive oil and garlic salt and waaalaaaa. Done!
CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS
INGREDIENTS:
- Premade carne asada from Trader Joes (or make your own)
- Raw onion
- cilantro
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Corn tortillas
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all on tortilla and enjoy!!!
CHEESY CHICKEN BURRITO SKILLET
SKINNY BAKED CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS
PAN GRILLED SHRIMP & VEGGIES
INGREDIENTS:
- Cooked Shrimp
- Red, yellow & green peppers
- Zucchini
- Onions
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut up veggies into thin slices. Toss veggies and cooked shrimp in olive oil and desired seasonings. Place on grill pan and grill until veggies are tender. Enjoy!
PIZZA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 chicken breast
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 C grated mozzarella, divided
- 1/4 C Parmesan cheese
- 32 slices pepperoni
- 1 C pizza sauce
- 1 tsp minced parsley
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375, spray baking dish. Cut pocket in chicken breasts, drizzle both sides with oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Place 1/4 C mozzarella in chicken pocket and add 4 slices of pepperoni over the cheese. Place chicken in baking dish and drizzle with pizza sauce and spread out to cover the top of chicken. Sprinkle with the remaining with mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni slices. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
QUINOA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
SPICY BUFFALO CHICKPEA WRAPS
GROUND TURKEY SWEET POTATO SKILLET
HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN
CHICKEN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
VEGAN TACOS
INGREDIENTS:
- Sauteed sweet potatoes
- bell peppers
- garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- black beans
- mushrooms
- trader joes chili lime
- salt
- lime juice
- salsa
- avocado
- slaw greens
- corn tortilla
INSTRUCTIONS:
Saute sweet potatoes and bell peppers, add beans and mushrooms. Scoop into tortilla and season with Trader Joes chili lime, salt and lime juice. Top with slaw greens, salsa and avocado.
ASIAN BEEF AND NOODLES
INGREDIENTS:
- Ground meat (93% lean or better)
- Spaghetti squash
- Edamame
- Walden Farms Asian dressed
- Coconut aminos
INSTRUCTIONS:
Brown meat. Cook spaghetti squash (halve, scoop out seeds, brush with olive oil then microwave 15 min. flat side down) Steam shelled edamame on stove top and combine all.
SWEET & SOUR PORK W/ CAULIFLOWER RICE
INGREDIENTS:
- Pork cut into chunks
- Cauliflower Rice
- Veggies of Choice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Saute pork in skillet until cooked through. Add veggies of choice and cook until tender. Cook cauliflower rice according to package directions and add to pork and veggies. Finish off with some sweet and sour sauce.
GREEK-STYLE BAKED COD RECIPE
BLACK BEAN BURGER
CHICKEN PASTA OF YOUR DREAMS
CHEESY FAJITA CHICKEN BAKE
WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE
CHICKEN SPINACH & MUSHROOM BAKE
CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE
CHICKEN PESTO PASTA
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 chicken breast (12-16 ounces)
- 1 raw zucchini
- 1 raw red bell pepper
- 1 cup of grape tomatoes
- 3 tbsps pesto sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Boil water and cook 1 cup of pasta. Dice and cook the chicken breast on a stove top using spray olive oil so it doesn’t stick. Dice the zucchini and red bell pepper and saute this is a separate pan.As your items are cooking mix together the pesto, garlic, and lemon juice. Also, halve your cherry tomatoes.Once everything is cooked, combine all into one pan and add the sauce. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then serve.1 cup of chickpea (I used Banza brand) or whole wheat rotini noodles
SALISBURY STEAK MEATBALLS
ONE PAN SOUTHWEST DINNER
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can rotel
- 1 can corn
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 package brown rice/quinoa
- Season with salt, pepper & Italian (or whatever you prefer)
- Top with avocado
INSTRUCTIONS:
Brown beef until cooked through and then add rest of ingredients. Enjoy!
ASIAN STIR FRY
INGREDIENTS:
- Diced chicken
- Olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Season salt
- Salt
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Season salt
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red Pepper
- Rice
- Veggies of choice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Saute chicken in skillet with seasonings (to taste) Once chicken is cooked through add veggies of choice until softened and serve over rice.
CROCKPOT PORK CARNITAS
INGREDIENTS:
- 2-3 pounds of trimmer pork loin
- 1 C salsa
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- crushed red pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine everything in crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, Place on tortilla, eat on a salad or have it in a taco bowl when done.
PIZZA TURKEY MEATBALLS
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 pounds turkey
- 2 green peppers finely chopped
- 1 white onion finely chopped
- whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 C marinara
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine everything in bowl. Roll in to balls and bake at 400 for about 25-30 minutes or until done. Serve over spaghetti or spaghetti squash with marinara.
SKILLET TACO CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 C cooked brown rice
- 1 lb browned hamburger
- 1 can rotel
- 1 can black beans
- Taco Seasoning
- 1 1/2 C frozen corn
- Top with low fat shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Layer in skillet in the order listed. Cover and let cheese melt! Super easy!
CROCKPOT SALSA CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4 hours.
CROCKPOT SOUTHWEST CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 2 green peppers chopped
- chili powder
- cumin
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4 hours. Serve over rice or on tortilla shells.
MARGARITA FLATBREAD
INGREDIENTS:
- Whole grain flat bread
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Basil
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add ingredients to flat bread
- Put on grill and cook until crisp
CHICKEN RATATOUILLE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 zucchini
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cups of Marinara sauce- I use our own homemade sauce.
- 2 chicken breasts
- Garlic, salt, pepper to taste
- 1 TBSP oil, I use avocado oil.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 415, clean/ cut spaghetti squash in half, discard seeds and lay with flesh side down on sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until squash shreds like spaghetti. While the spaghetti squash is baking, in a pan on the stove over medium high heat, use 1 TBSP to cook chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook chicken for 5-10 minutes per side til golden brown, depending on thickness of the chicken. Remove chicken from pan. In the same pan, If needed, add the other TBSP of oil to pan to sauté your diced garlic and diced onion over medium/ high heat. Once they are caramelized, add in your diced zucchini and yellow squash until tender. Add 2 cups of marinara sauce to deglaze pan. Add chicken back into pan and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes. Once the spaghetti squash is done and shreds easily, shred both sides of the squash. Place the contents of one side of the shredded spaghetti squash into a bowl, add chicken and the amount of squash/ marinara sauce! You can top with parm cheese or your favorite herbs!
SHRIMP SPAGHETTI SAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- Tail off shrimp
- Cilantro
- 1 block cream cheese
- Salt, pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan Cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook in microwave, 4 mins each half. Olive oil in skillet, add 2 T garlic,add tail off shrimp, cook until shrimp is pink. Add 1/2 block cream cheese, salt pepper cilantro, Italian season and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Scrape out squash, add to skillet and toss! Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for spice.
BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 whole chicken breasts
- Panko or whole wheat bread crumbs
- Eggs
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic salt
- Pasta sauce of choice
- Shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 and grease your baking dish.
Step 2: Halve your chicken breasts (hot dog style lol) and sit those to the side.
Step 3: Sprinkle a generous portion of your panko or whole wheat bread crumbs into a dish, then add some italian seasoning and garlic salt to the mixture for some extra flavor.
Step 4: In another bowl, beat 2 eggs.
Step 5: Coat each piece of chicken breast in the egg mixture and then dip both sides into your breading mixture. Place into baking dish after doing this.
Step 6: Bake in the oven until done lol! I wish I had a timer, but I am not a timer sort of girl when it comes to cooking. I probably checked at 20 minutes and then every 5 minutes beyond this ;)
Step 7: Once the chicken is almost done, sprinkle it with a little mozzarella cheese, let that melt and then take it out of the oven.
CHELSEA'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
INGREDIENTS:
-
2 Whole Chicken Breasts
-
1 Can of Black Beans
-
1 Can of Rotel w/ Green Chiles
-
1 Can of Red Enchilada Sauce
-
1 Package of Tumaro Sundried Tomato Wraps
-
1 cup of Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese (I used the mexican blend)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Boil and shred your chicken breasts (or you should do instant pot or crockpot shredded chicken too). Once your chicken is ready, add your chicken, rinsed black beans, and rotel into a bowl and mix it up.
Lay out one tortilla at a time and spoon on a small portion of the enchilada sauce onto the shell, top it with some of the chicken mixture, roll it up, and place it in a greased baking dish. Repeat this process for all the tortillas in the pack.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce overtop the rolled shells and then top them off with your shredded cheese. Finally, bake @ 375 for 20-25 minutes.
STOVETOP PASTA CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS:
-
1 lb of lean ground meat (I use deer or turkey)
-
1 box of banaza rotini chickpea noodles (high protein noodle option that tastes just like normal pasta IMO)
-
1 jar of pasta sauce
-
1 cup of shredded light mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Brown your ground meat and boil your noodles. Then combine your noodles, the meat, and sauce in a deep skillet. Top with the 1 cup of cheese and let it sit on medium-low heat until the cheese melts. That's it!
CROCKPOT RANCH CHICKEN
INSTRUCTIONS:
Throw 4-6 chicken breasts, 1 ranch seasoning packet, and a can of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken into the crockpot...4 hours on high or 8 on low both work.
PRETZEL CRUSTED CHICKEN
THIS RECIPE IS THE BOMB.COM!!!!
CROCKPOT ITALIAN CHICKEN
INSTRUCTIONS:
Throw 4-6 chicken breasts and 1 bottle of light italian dressing. 4 hours on high or 8 on low both work.
UNSTUFFED PEPPER SKILLET
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 diced bell peppers
- 1 lb of ground meat (we use deer)
- 2 servings of brown rice
- 1 can of black beans
- 1 can of rotel
- 2/3 cup salsa
- 1/2 taco seasoning packet
INSTRUCTIONS:
Diced and sautee your bell pepper. While that is going, cook your ground meat and rice. Once the pepper is mostly done add in your rinsed black beans and let me simmer for a bit with the bell pepper. Finally, add in the remaining ingredients and let it cook on low for about 3-5 minutes. Top as desired! We love to add avocado, plain greek yogurt, and more salsa to ours!
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN, BACON, & AVOCADO
BALSAMIC CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD
CREAMY AVOCADO & EGG SALAD
CHELSEA'S FAVORITE SALAD COMBOS
OPTIONS:
- Hamburger (ground meat, pickles, avocado, tomato, cucumber, sugar free ketchup)
- Taco (chicken or ground meat, peppers, tomato, avocado, salsa, black beans)
- Strawberry Pecan (chicken, strawberries, grape tomato, pecans, dried cranberries, cucumber, strawberry vinaigrette)
SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD
CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD
*Replace most of the mayo with plain Greek yogurt (I'd probably do 1/4 cup yogurt and 1-2 tbsp mayo)*
CORN & AVOCADO SALAD
AVOCADO EGG SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 eggs
- Avocado oil mayo
- Mustard
- Salt, pepper, & stevia to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mash 3 hard boiled eggs and stir in 1 tbsp avocado oil mayo, 1 tbsp mustard, salt and pepper, stevia to taste.
CRAB SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 3.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp olive pil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb lump crab meat, drained and shelled
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 diced peeled avocado
- 8 lettuce leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine first 4 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Place crab meat, green onions, and avocado in a medium bowl. Add lemon mixture & toss gently. Serve over the lettuce leaves.
QUINOA OR RICE CHICKPEA SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 C cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 C diced cucumber
- 1/2 C sliced cherry tomatoes
- 2/3 C rinsed chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1/2 avocado diced
- lemon juice
- lime juice
- garlic salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine with last 3 ingredients to taste. Serve warm or chilled!
GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 apple
- 1 celery stalk
- ½ chicken breast (approximately 5 ounces) or one can or packet of tuna
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayo
- Garlic salt and minced onion to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Chop up 1 apple and 1 celery stalk and throw into a mixing bowl
- Shred ½ chicken breast (approximately 5 ounces) or add one can or packet of tuna
- ½ chicken breast (approximately 5 ounces) or one can or packet of tuna and dd into mixing bowl
- Stir, refrigerate, and EAT!
THAI NOODLE SALAD
LEFTOVER ROAST BEEF SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- Pork Roast
- Onions
- Green Peppers
- Lettuce
- Shredded Cheese
- BBQ Sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook roast in crockpot 7-8 hours with BBQ sauce. Add to a salad with your choice of toppings
FALL APPLE PECAN SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- A bed of your fav greens! (I love mixing spring greens with something heartier like romaine to mix up texture and flavor!)
- ½ an apple diced
- 3-4 ounces of sliced chicken breast
- ⅛ cup of chopped pecans
- 1 serving of a sweeter dressing like poppy seed, balsamic, or your fav vinaigrette.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Layer up the following ingredients for the perfect fall salad!
AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
MEXICAN COBB SALAD
HEALTHY CROCKPOT LASAGNA
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
I made a rendition (I’m not very good at following recipes of this tonight and it was so good! A few things I did to change up the recipe are double the chicken and use half the amount of noodles. Also, chose to use chickpea banza noodles for a higher protein, lower carb noodle! I’ll post a pic of the ones I used in the comments! They were so yummy! Oh and I didn’t do onion bc we don’t like onion lol.
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
INGREDIENTS:
- Sweet potatoes
- Sugar free syrup
- Cayenne pepper (if desired)
- Salt & pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook and then mash your sweet potatoes. Add sugar free syrup, salt, & pepper to taste.
GARLIC BREAD
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pop a piece of your favorite whole grain bread in the toaster Once done, spray with olive oil cooking spray, dust with garlic salt and Italian seasoning, and waaaa--laaaa you have garlic bread!
SUMMER SIDE SALAD
INSTRUCTIONS:
This is one of those don't measure, just toss everything together kinda recipes! See the ingredients list below and go wild!
INGREDIENTS:
-
Diced avocado
-
Diced Cucumber
-
Diced tomato
-
Lime juice
-
Garlic Salt
PARMESAN CRUSTED ZUCCHINI
AIR FRIED POTATOES
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Microwave potatoes until they are cooked through but not mushy..
- Cut potatoes into quarters and toss in the air fryer.
- Cayenne pepper (if desired)
- Drizzle with some olive oil and salt and pepper and enjoy!
BAKED CAULIFLOWER
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Spread a bag of cauliflower out on a cookie sheet
- Toss in olive oil
- Sprinkle with garlic salt
- Bake on 350 until golden brown
CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 3 oz. light whipped cream cheese
- 1 C Greek yogurt
- 3/4 C shredded mozzarella
- 1 C buffalo sauce
- Salt & Pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in oven safe dish and bake @ 400 for 15 minutes. Top with green onion and serve with tortilla chips or fresh crunchy veggies. (I used celery)
BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
ZUCCHINI PIZZA BITES
5 INGREDIENT PEANUT SAUCE
LOW CARB MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE
SHREDDED BRUSSEL SPROUTS SALAD
SMASH POTATOES
INSTRUCTIONS:
Boil or steam some small potatoes (we use fingerling or new potatoes for this recipe) until you can poke a fork through them. Then lay them out on a greased cookie sheet and smash each potato. Spray each potato with some olive oil spray and sprinkle them all with garlic salt (or whatever seasonings you prefer). Then sprinkle with a little bit of cheese on each potato. Bake at 425 until the cheese melt and starts to turn a little golden brown!
CHEESY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
INGREDIENTS:
- Potatoes
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Low fat cheese
- Garlic, salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Boil and mash your potatoes, add in about 1/4 cup Greek yogurt per 1 medium-large potato, then sprinkle some cheese, garlic salt, & pepper. Mix or mash until desired texture!
BALSAMIC HONEY CARROTS & BRUSSEL SPROUTS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Peel and slice 4 whole carrots. Quarter 10 large brussel sprouts. Add to a skillet that was sprayed with olive oil cooking spray. As the veggies start to cook down add ¼ cup balsamic vinegar and drizzle a tbsp of honey over the top. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until veggies are cooked through!
5 MINUTE FRESH VEGGIES: KALE & MUSHROOMS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take ½ cup of mushrooms and saute them in a skillet. After the mushrooms begin to cook down add 2 cups of fresh kale. Season with pink salt. Cook until the kale starts to wilt. Remove from heat and serve!
MARINATED MUSHROOMS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Marinate mushrooms in low calorie teriyaki sauce and grill.
STEAMED LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI
INSTRUCTIONS:
Steam broccoli with lemon juice and garlic salt.
AVOCADO CORN SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 ½ cups uncooked sweet corn (canned or from the cob)
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- lime juice (1 lime or about 3 Tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Ground pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
After husking and cutting corn from the cob, pull out as many corn silks as possible. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately or allow it to marinate for a few hours. TIP! Make it the night before and allow it to marinate over night as it tastes even better the next day.
EASY GRILLED VEGETABLES + BASIL GARLIC SAUCE
ROASTED BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS + TOMATOES
GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN
LEMON & GARLIC MUSHROOM RICE
INGREDIENTS:
-
Microwave Brown Rice (or just however you like you buy rice)
-
Raw Mushrooms
-
Lemon Juice
-
Olive Oil Spray
-
Garlic Salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook the needed number of servings of rice in your microwave or on your stove top. I usually do 3-4 for Clint and I because we love leftovers for lunch. As that is cooking sauté some sliced mushrooms (one small packed of ore-sliced is what I do) using a skillet and some olive oil spray. Once your mushrooms and rice are cooked combine the two and add garlic salt to taste and about 1/3 cup lemon juice (if you're doing the serving size above). And wahhh-lahh. It's done and delicious!
BLUEBERRY SPINACH
REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 TBSP peanut butter
- 1 tsp Hershey's Coco
- 1 scoop protein powder
BIRTHDAY CAKE
CHERRY LEMONADE
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup cherries
- One cup almond milk
- One sugar free lemonade packet
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein (optional)
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup of ice
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
APPLE CRISP
INGREDIENTS:
-
1/4 cup low fat milk
-
1/2 cup 0% vanilla Greek yogurt
-
1/4 cup instant or quick oats
-
1 apple cut into 1/2-1″ chunks (not peeled, unless you really want to!)
-
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
-
6-8 ice cubes
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup of ice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1-2 tbsp sugar free syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Optional: 1/4 cup old fashioned oats (adds some texture, but also no taste so unnecessary cals if you’re watching your calories)
BANANA BLACKBERRY
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/3 cup blackberries
- 1/3 cup plain (or vanilla) greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
STRAWBERRY BANANA ORANGE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 C Strawberries
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 C ice cubes
- 1/2 plain Greek yogurt or 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 C trop 50 orange juice
CHELSEA'S GO-TO FRUIT SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
-
Ice (as needed for consistency preference)
-
Trop 50 Orange Juice (as needed to blend)
-
1/2 cup of Berries (frozen or fresh)
-
1/2 a Banana
-
1 cup of Spinach
CHELSEA'S ENERGY BALLS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix together all ingredients and use a cookie scoop to evenly divide into balls, then roll. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Base ingredients are oats, honey, and peanut butter, so the other mix ins can be exchanged or omitted.
SNOW NACHOS
INGREDIENTS:
- Multi Grain Tortilla Chips
- 2 kiwi, cleaned and chopped
- 1 can mandarin oranges, chopped
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix fruit and coconut together like salsa. Or place tortillas on plate, spoon fruit mixture over chips top with coconut
HEALTHY BANANA BREAD
HOMEMADE CHEESE CRACKERS
INGREDIENTS:
- Sliced cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take sliced mild cheddar (any cheese will work) fold in half & half again so you have 4 squares, bake 350° for 7 minutes- let cool for a couple minutes and enjoy! A healthier cheez-it!
PROTEIN BALLS
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups oats
- 16oz peanut butter
- 6-8oz of honey
- 2 scoops of your favorite protein
- 1 cup of flax chia blend, 1 cup of shredded coconut
- Half a bag of heath baking bites or mini chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix ingredients together and then portion using a cookie scoop and roll into balls. This made about 38 depending on the size of your balls.
APPLES & PEANUT BUTTER
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cut up an apple and enjoy with 1 serving of peanut butter for a healthy snack!
GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 serving plain Greek yogurt
- Honey to taste
- Berries
- Nuts/flaxseed/chia seed
INSTRUCTIONS:
Top Greek yogurt with honey, berries and nuts, or mix it up and layer them!
CHICKEN WRAPPED PICKLE SPEARS
INGREDIENTS:
- pickle spears
- deli sliced chicken
- fat free cream cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Spread light layer of cream cheese on chicken and roll up pickle spear.
KALE CHIPS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Spread kale on cookie sheet
- Toss in olive oil, onion powder and garlic powder
- Bake @ 350 for about 10 min.
FROZEN BANANA BITES
INGREDIENTS:
- banana cut into bite size pieces
- semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips melted
INSTRUCTIONS:
Dip banana into chocolate then place on parchment paper and freeze
HEALTHY BREAD DOUGH
INGREDIENTS:
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Flour
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix together 1 cup Greek yogurt and 1 cup flour
APPLE NACHOS
INGREDIENTS
- 1 apple
- 1-2tbsp natural nut butter (peanut, almond, sunflower, etc.)
- small handful mini chocolate chips
- small handful shredded unsweetened coconut, optional
- small handful slivered almonds, optional
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Wash your apple and cut into ¼ inch slices. Place the apple slices in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice. Heat nut butter in microwave for 20-30 seconds, until slightly runny. Lay the apples on a plate and drizzle with the nut butter. Top with anything else you’d like - chocolate chips, coconut, slivered almonds, cinnamon, etc. Have some fun with this!
YOGURT DIPPED FROZEN BLUEBERRIES
INGREDIENTS:
- Blueberries
- Vanilla Greek yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Dip fresh blueberries in vanilla Greek yogurt and freeze on a plate or sheet pan with parchment paper so they don't stick. After frozen removed from sheet pan and place in a baggie and back in the freezer!
PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT DIP
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 C Peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1 C Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix together and serve with apples or other fruit of choice!
PEANUT BUTTER & CINNAMON APPLES
INSTRUCTIONS:
Slice one apple and begin to saute it in a skillet that was sprayed with olive oil cooking spray. Melt 1 tbsp of nut butter in the microwave. When the apples are at the desired level of cooked, remove from heat and top with the melted nut butter and a few dashes of cinnamon.
APPLES WITH GELATIN
INSTRUCTIONS:
Slice one apple and top with sugar free cherry & lime gelatin!
APPLES WITH CINNAMON AND HONEY
INSTRUCTIONS:
Slice one apple and top with sugar free cherry & lime gelatin!
MONSTER COOKIE ENERGY BALLS
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups oats
- 1 C peanut butter
- 1/2 C of honey
- 1/3 C mini m&m's
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix ingredients together, roll into balls, then refrigerate.
PEANUT BUTTER TOAST W/ BANANA & HONEY
INSTRUCTIONS:
Spread peanut butter on toast, top with sliced banana and drizzle with honey.
POPCORN DRIZZLED WITH CHOCOLATE
INSTRUCTIONS:
Melt 1 TBSP semisweet chocolate chips and drizzle on popcorn.
GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 serving plain Greek yogurt
- honey to taste
- berries
- nuts
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine & enjoy!
SWEET POTATO CHIPS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1-2 sweet potatoes cut up thinly
- Lawry's season salt
- olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Boil sweet potatoes until slightly soft. Then place on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season salt. Cook in oven or air fryer until slightly crispy.
HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 C coconut chia granola (from Aldi)
- 1 C almonds
- 1/3 C chocolate chips
- 2/3 C raisins
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine & enjoy!
RICE CAKE SNACK IDEAS
Try these "dolled up" variations of rice cakes for a tasty treat!
Banana Chocolate: Chocolate rice cake, a thin layer of peanut butter, sliced banana, and mini chocolate chips!
PB & “J”: Caramel rice cake, a thin layer of peanut butter, sliced or mashed berries of choice!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry: Chocolate rice cake, melted mini chocolate chips, and sliced strawberry.
Fruit Pizza: Caramel rice cake, a thin layer of yogurt of choice, and sliced fruit of choice.
TORTILLA CHICKEN SOUP
LIGHT CREAMY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 or 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cans of sweet corn (don't drain)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 block of fat free cream cheese
- 1 ranch packet
- dash of onion powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
Put chicken in the bottom of crockpot and everything else on top, with cream cheese and ranch packet being the last you put in. Cook on high for 4 hours or until chicken is done and cream cheese is soft. Shred chicken and mix together.
COZY AUTUMN WILD RICE SOUP
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
SKINNY CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACO CHILI
STUFFED PEPPER SOUP
KETO BACON CHEESEBURGER SOUP
CHICKEN TACO SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 can corn-drained
- 1 8oz can tomato sauce
- 1 can chicken broth
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green Chile’s
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 garlic clove-chopped
- 3 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in pot, bring to a boil then simmer 20-30 minutes. Top with light sour cream and/or 2% cheddar cheese.
THE BEST DAMN SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 3 carrots
- 1 large celery stock
- 3-4 baby white potatoes
- 3 C broccoli stems removed
- 3 C low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 C Ripple half n half or nut milk
- 1/2 C cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
- Brown rice for serving
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat olive oil and add in chopped veggies, except broccoli. Saute for 6-7 minutes. Add in broccoli & seasonings and stir to combine. Add veggie broth and milk and simmer 15 minutes. In small batches add soup to blender to blend just slightly. Add back to pot and add cheese. Season to taste and serve over brown rice.
