Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Shakeology

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Shakeology 



Ingredients
10 ounces of ice
10 ounces of water
4 ounces of vanilla almond milk
1 scoop of vanilla shakeology
1 small ripe banana
1 tablespoon of dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon of banana extract

Directions
Combine liquid ingredients and ice into your cup
Pour into a blender
Add in shakeology, banana, and chocolate chips
Blend for 1 minute
Pour and enjoy!

Friday, October 24, 2014

Chicken Pineapple Salsa Stir Fry

Chicken Pineapple Salsa Stir Fry 

Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts – fat trimmed
3 garlic cloves minced
12 oz of fresh medium salsa
1 can of diced pineapples drained (fresh would be great too but I was low on time when I made this recipe and had some canned pineapple on hand. Typically I would always pick fresh over canned but in a pinch this was easier).
Brown rice
Salt
Pepper



Directions
Cut chicken into bite size pieces and place into a large skillet to brown
After chicken begins to turn white add in minced garlic and salt and pepper to taste. In a separate pan cook brown rice according to package, I made 2 servings of the rice for this recipe.
After chicken has cooked the whole way thru then add in diced pineapple and the 12 oz of fresh salsa
Cover and let this simmer together for 5 – 8 minutes.
Next add in the cooked rice – mix ingredients together and allow it to “marinate” for a few minutes before serving.


Serves 3 – 4 depending on portion size

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Shakeology

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Shakeology 


"When you are looking for a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, this is worth a try." Tastes identical to a real slice of chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. 


Ingredients 
10 oz of water
10 oz of ice 
4 oz of vanilla almond milk 
1 scoop of chocolate shakeology 
1 tablespoon of PB2 (powdered peanut butter or natural peanut butter)
1 tablespoon of sugar free fat free jello cheesecake mix 

Directions
Combine water, ice and almond milk then pour into the blender 
Add in dry ingredients 
Blend for 1 minute 
Pour & enjoy! 

Monday, October 20, 2014

Transformation Tuesday - Round 1 - 21 Day Fix

Transformation Tuesday - Meet Crisinda





Today I am so excited to share with you one of my challengers round 1 results! Crisinda has just completed her first round of the 21- day fix. I want to first share with you how long it took for me to talk her into giving this a chance. She and I went back and forth a lot this summer talking about this but she was already committed to a different product and was a bit unsure about Shakeology and the program in itself. She finally decided to give this a try just a month ago and literally just a few days into this program she called to tell me how fantastic she was feeling and could not believe what Shakeology was going for her colitis. In particular this is why I wanted to share her story with you. Yes, she already looks fantastic and IS seeing results but I think it is amazing to hear what clean eating and Shakeology did for her digestive health in just 21 days! Pretty fantastic and such a relief for her. I wanted those who might be having similar health issues to know that this a potential option for some relief! She is not the first person I have worked with that has had this type of relief.

What made Crisinda’s journey thus far so awesome was that she LOVED every minute of it. I was getting happy messages all the time! She was active in our challenge group and took her journey by the horns and has owned what she wants to accomplish. She knows that there is no magic pill- the secret is hard work, determination and a commitment to what she wants to achieve. Because of this mindset I know she will not only transform her own life but also her families along the way!

I asked her to write a little note about her journey so far and here is what she wanted me to share with everyone:

“As I look at my body over the past 4 weeks I am so amazed of the changes!! I so wish I would of started months and months ago with this program. I have tried a few other programs and my belly just couldn't handle the shakes as a person who has colitis. I was very nervous to start this program but I thought you know what just try it and see what happens. Well it so turned out that my system loves the very healthy eating and the shakes too!!! All the bloating is completely gone and all my other issues have also cleared up!!!! I have never felt this great in years!!! My results are obvious and my determination and attitude are at full force to get the results I want!”

Crinsinda – Thanks for sharing your story! I hope you feel proud of your accomplishments! I could not be happier for you!


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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shakeology

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shakeology 


Ingredients
10 oz of ice
10 oz of water
4 oz of vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 scoop of vanilla Shakeology
2 teaspoons of chocolate chips (dark chocolate chip would be best but I only had milk chocolate on hand)



Directions
Combine water, almond milk and ice in a cup
Pour into the blender and then include remaining ingredients
Blend for 1 minute
Enjoy!

Clean Chicken Lo Mein

Clean Eating - Chicken Lo Mein


As always, I hit another Pinterest jackpot. Sometimes it a miss but usually Pinterest is a hit for me. This recipe I found was nothing less than awesome! I am not a huge fan of Chinese foods but I really liked this one. My little one also really enjoyed it as well, which is rather surprising since he is two! Aside from the sodium in the soy sauce this recipe is pretty healthy and very filling. Hope you love it as much as we did!


Ingredients
·  ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small chunks
·  1 - 13.25 to 16 oz. box of linguini or fettuccini pasta, broken in half (I used whole wheat)
·  4 medium carrots, peeled and cut in thin 3 inch long strips
·  1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin 3 inch long strips
·  4 cloves garlic, minced
·  ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
·  1 teaspoon garlic powder
·  1 teaspoon corn starch
·  1 tablespoon sugar
·  ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
·  4 cups organic chicken broth
·  2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1.     Add the chicken, then the pasta, then the remaining ingredients to a large stockpot and cover. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir and reduce the heat to medium-low.
2.     Cook covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until most of the liquid is gone and the chicken is cooked through.
3.     Remove the lid and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Calories: 332 Fat(g): 4.7 Saturated Fat(g): 0.3 Protein(g): 17.6 Carbohydrate(g): 53.9 Fiber(g): 7.2


Friday, October 17, 2014

Clean Eating Pumpkin Ice Cream

Clean Eating Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream


My family on my dad’s side is huge – he is one of 9 and they tend to host the most fabulous thanksgiving! One of the best parts is always dessert. A staple item is this delicious pumpkin ice cream. It is hands down my favorite. Now that version is true ice cream and it also has a piecrust so this is not quite the same. However, this was pretty delicious and reminded me of the ice cream we have there, although this ice cream is probably just a bit healthier. I was amazed how easy this treat was to make! My little boy LOVED it! He actually ate a bowl of it before I even froze it. Enjoy! 

Ingredients
·       1 cup pumpkin puree
1  1/3 cup maple syrup
·       1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
·       4 medium bananas, sliced and frozen overnight


Directions
Using a food processor, blend the bananas, pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice thoroughly. Couldn’t be any easier! Stick in the freezer and enjoy 12 – 24 hours later!


Serves 6
Calories: 131 per serving
Total Fat: 1 gm
Saturated Fats: 0 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 5 mg
Carbohydrates: 33 gm
Dietary fiber: 3 gm
Sugars: 23 gm
Protein: 1 gm


Recipe found on The Gracious Pantry.com