Strawberry Shortcake Oatmeal

I'm in love with oatmeal! It's the perfect meal for breakfast. Complex carbs for energy and fruit for sweetness! This morning I decided to do a twist on one of my favorite flavors in oatmeal! And oh my goodness it was delicious! 

Read below for the recipe ! 

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1/2 cup of dry oats 

1 cup of milk 

Yoplait Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt 

Syrup 

Agave nectar or choice of sweetener 

Pinch of salt 

Half of a banana 

Whipped cream 

Warm milk to a boil , add oatmeal syrup sweetener and pinch of salt until cooked. Should be creamy 

Add yogurt in oatmeal mix around 

Top with banana and whip cream 

Thanksgiving Leftovers : Tuscan Turkey Panini

Low Carb Spaghetti & Meatballs

The holidays are approaching! Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and what better way to begin the festive season ! Spaghetti and Meatballs are an American classic. All families of different backgrounds indulge in this dish, especially during the holidays. My favorite is Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs. Below, I have a low carb alternative... but if you want to use real pasta noodles.. go ahead this time! *wink*

Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Friday night is movie night! I stayed in this time and watched Wes Craven's Red Eye. Its such a suspenseful movie! I snuggled on the couch with these guilt free cookies! They are of course low carb, high fiber, and taste like the real deal!

54 calories per cookie!!

 Click the jump for the recipe!

Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

I love Olive Garden's Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. It's filling, creamy, and tasty! It also packs over 1000 calories and over 120 grams of carbs in one sitting! Well damn, thats a bit much! Here I have a healthier alternative that saves you 800 Calories!

Recipe: Perfect Coconut Flour Pizza

The first time I made this coconut flour crust pizza.. it was a success! But I knew that there was something different with the dough. I could almost "tell" it was not regular dough. I forget to add enough wet ingredients, so it tasted more like a crust than a dough. The second time around after checking out a few recipes, I came up with something a little different... are you ready?

Porncakes !!

Recipe after the click!

5 or Less! : Salsa Chicken Bowl

This is for them folks that don't have much in their pantry! Maybe you're in college, or you are running out of things in your kitchen to cook. Don't order take out.. here's a simple dish with only 5 ingredients! Every week I will feature a recipe titled FIVE OR LESS. It's simple..these dishes are only 5 ingredients or less!

Oh you fancy huh?

Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Want to learn how to make this? Click below!

Spicy Black Bean Sweet Potatoe Soup!

Do you want to learn how to make this delicious, healthy, hearty, filling Spicy Black Bean Sweet Potato Soup?! I got the recipe over at Cinnamon Spice And Everything nice. 

I was looking in my kitchen pantry deciding what I can possibly make with sweet potatoes and black beans and discovered the beautiful recipe! It takes about 40 minutes to prep and cook. I promise you this will be the best soup you've ever had in your life.

Ingredients:

• Black beans
• 2 Sweet Potatoes
• 2 Chicken thighs
• Frozen mixed veg
• Tomato Sauce
• 3 Bacon strips
• 1 Celery stalk
• 1 cup onions
• 1 cup green pepper
• 1 cup frozen spinach
• Pepper, Lawry's Seasoning, Chicken Seasoning, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Crushed Red Pepper

For the rest of the recipe click the link below!

Portabella Mushroom Cap Cheeseburgers!

Today I decided to try a recipe I saw on Blogilates.  This recipe is so easy!  It's yummy and guilt free! 

Read how to make this juicy burger after the click!

Spicey Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

If you're looking for a little spice in your life, keep reading.  One thing I love about protein is that you can season it however you like. Just because you are eating healthier doesnt mean you cant have any flavor! I love experimenting with different spices and what I made last night was EPIC!

Read how to make this below after the click!

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Recipe

Whether it's for breakfast or a snack.. this recipe is it! Quick and under 6 minutes!

 

Berry Berry Greek Yogurt Parfait

Greek yogurt is one of my staples...peanut butter being the other one. It took me awhile to get use to the taste. Some say greek yogurt is disgusting...that they can only eat flavored greek yogurt. Well I am here to convince you otherwise! You'll realize greek yogurt can be used with many things and one of my favs is using it to make a nice yogurt parfait!

This is a cool recipe to do and quick!

It took me about 1 minute. All you need is...

Ingredients
1 cup of 2% PLAIN greek yogurt (no more than 9 grams of sugar please)
1/2 of granola..or crushed cereal like Special K etc
Handful of blueberries and strawberries

Instructions
In a clean glass.. put 1/2 cup of greek yogurt on the bottom.

Add your blueberries
Add some granola
Add the other 1/2 of yogurt
Add some granola
Top off with raspberries

Calories 250

Thank me later ;)

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Strawberry Apple Grilled Chicken Salad

Strawberry Apple Grilled Chicken Salad

Strawberry Apple Grilled Chicken Salad

Strawberry Apple Grilled Chicken Salad!

What a mouthful! Say it 3 times before you read this post. Its funny try it HA.

Overnight Oats!

Thanks to the #fitfam on instagram I discovered a new craze called Overnight Oats! You slowcook the oatmeal in the fridge overnight. In the morning it ends up looking amazing. Did I fail to mention it also taste like Heaven???! 

Recipe after the click

Breakfast : Green Smoothie

I absolutely LOVE green smoothies! They are a great meal replacement, pre/post workout shake, or just awesome as a snack! I drink a green smoothie every morning to replace breakfast. Its quick, easy, and on the go. I also love that it's portable. If you cant finish it all at once, just bring the rest with you to work or class.

There are many variations to this smoothie that you can do. It all depends on your goals, and what truly works for you. Those who are maintaining their weight or toning up can add banana versus, those who want to slim down and shed fat can add half of an avocado.

Bananas are very high in sugar and carbs which can alter your goals if you want to slim down. Those who are insulin sensitive, diabetic, have PCOS, hypothyroidism, or any other health concerns should try to stay away from bananas in their smoothies (or if you love em that much, use only half). It will really make a difference! Avocados are awesome! They burn body fat,  curve hunger, good source of fiber, potassium, vitamins c, k, folate, B6. It also prevents cancer, lowers cholesterol, and aids in nutrition absorbency. Cant beat that!


Here are two of my staple green smoothies! You can decide if you want a banana or avocado based on your needs.


The Hulk Protein Smoothie Recipe

2 Scoops of Lean 15 Whey Protein Vanilla Flavor
1.5 cups of Almond Milk
.5   cup of cold water
1tbs of peanut butter
Handful of frozen or fresh spinach (trust me)
Half banana or half avacado

Give it a good blend! Pour it in your glass and enjoy!

Servings: 2
Calories: 180


Berry Berry Protein Smoothie Recipe:

2 Scoops of Lean 15 Whey Protein Vanilla Flavor
1.5 cups of Almond Milk
.5   cups of cold water
1bs of peanut butter
Handful of frozen or fresh spinach
1 cup of frozen blueberries
Half avocado

Give it a blennnnnnnd, and pour it in your glass! Enjoy!

Servings: 2
Calories : 225