Everything but the Kitchen Sink Granola

Portion. This. Out. It's heavenly, but be mindful about what you eat! Portion this out and enjoy it in small amounts.

This is so delicious, and precious Abby did such a great job helping out, what a big girl she has become.

Stir, stir, stir

Yes, please1

I'm just gonna munch

Ok, I suppose I will smile for Meredith

Look how adorable I am!

Munch munch

More munches

I think it's ready

Big helper

Oops, a mess

What a good helper to clean it up

Ingredients

1/3 Cup Natural Peanut Butter
1/3 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
Splash of Vanilla

2  Cups Oats
1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/4 Cup Chopped Dates
1/4 Cup Golden Raisins
1/4 Cup Chopped Pecans
1/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts
1/4 Cup Craisins
2 Tablespoons Flax Seeds
2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
2 Tablespoons Peanut butter powder
(any other things you want to add)

Prepare oats, cinnamon, dates, raisins, pecans, walnuts, craisins, flax, chia, pb2 in a mixing bowl - stir.

In a saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla.

Heat on low, stirring constantly, until all ingredients are melted (this will not take long - seriously, you should stir the whole time).

Pour dry mixture into saucepan with melted pb/honey/oil/vanilla. Stir until oat mixture is completely covered.

Pour onto a rimmed cookie try lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on it.

Take out and enjoy!

Date Pecan Raisin Granola

Ok. Just stop. Before you scroll down to the recipe. Go check  your pantry. Do you have small ziplocks? Yes? Go get them now. You're going to need them because once this granola comes out of the oven  you'll munch on it. You'll love it. You'll gobble it all up.  You'll regret eating too much.

Now that we've got that out of the way, are you ready for the deliciousness that is granola. Homemade granola.

Ingredients

1/3 Cup Natural Peanut Butter
1/3 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
Splash of Vanilla

2  Cups Oats
1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/3 Cup Chopped Dates
1/3 Cup Golden Raisins
1/3 Cup Chopped Pecans
(any other things you want to add)

Prepare oats, cinnamon, dates, raisins, pecans in a mixing bowl - stir.

In a saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla.

Heat on low, stirring constantly, until all ingredients are melted (this will not take long - seriously, you should stir the whole time).

Pour dry mixture into saucepan with melted pb/honey/oil/vanilla. Stir until oat mixture is completely covered.

Pour onto a rimmed cookie try lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on it.

Take out and enjoy!

Apple Crisp

While there are many different (and overwhelmingly similar) recipes for apple crisp, I've kept the 21 day fix eating plan and health in mind while creating this. If you've got your own ideas on what would be tasty when added to this dish, try it! Experiment! That's what is beautiful about learning to eat mindfully and healthfully. You get to try so many new things! If you're stuck and aren't sure what to make or how to make it use google. Check out the Beachbody blog. Ask me. I'll do my best to help you out!

Ingredients:

4 large Granny smith apples
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon (divided)
1 Cup old fashioned oats
2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
1/4 Cup (or less) pure maple syrup
1/3 Cup raisins and/or pecans (optional; I chose just golden raisins for this version)
Pinch salt

Slice apples thinly, skin on. Toss completely in 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon.

Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl.

Spray an 8x8 baking dish lightly with coconut oil spray.

Pour in apples/cinnamon mixture.

Top with oat mixture.

Bake at 375 for 50 minutes.

Enjoy!

As always if you're looking to make a healthy lifestyle change, talk to me. I would be happy to share my story and start with Beachbody products. It's such a life changer! I would love to chat!

Avocado Lime Chicken Salad

Prepare your taste buds! They're about to be amazed. No, really. I had this idea on how to use the avocados that I got on sale (yay!), but I had no idea it would taste this wonderful. And with every bite I had to remind myself that this is actually good for me! I couldn't believe it. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

3 Chicken breasts
1-2 Avocado (I used about 1 1/2 because part of one of mine was not ripe enough)
2/3 Cup Plain Greek yogurt
2/3 Cup finely chopped celery
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (you could add some red onion instead)
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1-2 Tablespoons fresh, finely chopped Cilantro
Salt and Pepper to taste


Directions:

Start by boiling chicken breasts for about 20 minutes. This will vary depending on size. Make sure you check the internal temperature.

Take chicken from water and shred. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes.

Mix in remaining ingredients. Taste. If it needs more salt, add it. If it needs more lime, add it. Make it your own!

I served mine on a toasted 6 inch corn tortilla and topped with sliced tomatoes. It would also be delicious on whole wheat pita/bread or just plain!

If you're ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle and would like to know more, please send me a message! Beachbody and Shakeology have changed my life. This is the type of food you get to eat every day - real food, healthy food, food that nourishes you!

Healthy Chicken Piccata

From the first time I had the deliciously lemon wonder that is Chicken Piccata I was hooked. It was instantly one of my favorites. Since living a healthy lifestyle the butter-heavy sauce just wasn't going to happen. Especially when poured over starchy carby noodles. So I created my own version. Still bursting with lemon flavor and salty capers. But no butter! No noodles! And I don't have to trade any "yellow" 21 Day Fix eating containers! (internal dance party because those who know me know that I just don't dance)

Ingredients:

6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs OR 2 chicken breasts cut in half (to make it thin)
1 1/2 Cup Chicken broth
1/3 Cup Lemon juice
1 Jar Capers (3.5 oz)
1 Tablespoon Oregano
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch (you can add more depending on desired thickness of sauce)
Salt/Pepper to taste
1 Medium Spaghetti Squash
Coconut oil cooking spray


Directions:

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.

Cut Spaghetti Squash in half length-wise. Then, scoop out the seeds.

Lightly spray rimmed baking sheet with coconut oil.

Place spaghetti squash upside down on baking sheet.

Bake for 60 minutes.

The way it timed out for me, I began working on the chicken and sauce when the spaghetti squash had 30 minutes remaining.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, coat with coconut oil.

Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Place into the skillet and cook about 8-10 minutes per side.

Once chicken has reached a safe temperature, take the chicken from the pan and add the chicken broth and lemon juice.

Heat for a few minutes until liquid begins to simmer. In a separate bowl you can mix some of this broth with the cornstarch. Mix well before returning to pan. When pouring in the cornstarch mixture, stir constantly. You can add a little more cornstarch/liquid mix if the sauce is too runny. You can add a little more chicken broth if it starts getting too thick.

Add capers to sauce.

Return chicken to pan and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Serve over spaghetti squash! Enjoy!

As always, if you are interested in starting to live a healthy lifestyle, please contact me! I would love to chat!