Berry Crumble

I love dessert!! With fall right around the corner we are almost to pie (every night) time!!! LOL but seriously I love pie and this is my go to when the cravings hit.  This berry crumble is perfect because if you make it in a ramekin it'll be portioned out for you...making it very challenging to overeat.  I like to use a mix of whatever frozen berries I have on hand but if you want to use fresh by all means do it to it!  For the ones I made in the picture I used a mix of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries...I bought a giant bag of frozen berries at Costco.  For the granola I just searched through the bulk bins at the grocery store, it's waaaay cheaper to buy your granola from the bins than in a box.  I chose a maple almond granola not going to lie it's quite tasty!!  Also if you're wondering arrowroot is, it's what will thicken up the berry mixture =)  So without further ado here's how you make it!!  This recipe will make 2 servings.

Ingredients

 2 Cups Frozen or Fresh Berries

1/4 Cup Granola

1 Tbsp Arrowroot

2 Tbsp Water

2 Tsp Honey

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375.  Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper and place your 2 ramekins on top of it...this will limit any oven mess and hopefully any counter mess too!  Mix together your water and arrowroot and stir the mixture in to your berries until they are coated.  Split the berries between your two ramekins.  Top berries with granola and drizzle with honey.  Slide everything into the oven and bake for 30 minutes.  Pull them out and let them cool a bit then enjoy!  If you're feeling naughty go ahead and top your berry crumble with some french vanilla ice cream...I won't judge I did it and it's amazing!! =)

Breakfast Quiche

Hiiiii!! So first things first sorry for my absence!! I had to take a break from blogging to refocus and really decide what direction I'm headed in and whether or not blogging was worth my time.  As you can see I decided that YES it is!!  Time isn't something I have a lot of these days but lets be honest who does??  If you find something that you love to do it is always worth the time invested :)  So anyways let's get to why you're here...my tasty and healthy quiche recipe!! :)

I realize that quiche has a rep for being a breakfast dish.  But let me tell you it makes the easiest go to for work lunches!  Just toss it in your to go container top with hot sauce and then when it's time to eat reheat in the microwave for 90 seconds...TADAAAA!  A filling, tasty, healthy, quick and easy lunch :) This will make 6 servings and if you're following the 21 Day Fix it totals 1/2 Green 1 Red and 1 Yellow per serving :)

Ingredients

5 Eggs

1 Cup Cottage Cheese

1/2 Yellow Onion

1/2 Red Bell Pepper

1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper

1/2 Zucchini

1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes

1 Pie Crust

1 Tsp Chili Powder

1/4 Tsp Cayenne

1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 Tsp Onion Powder

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375. Slice all of your cherry tomatoes in half and set aside. Chop up the rest of your veggies into dime size chunks. Press your pie crust into your baking dish. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and add in all the veggies (except for the tomatoes), cottage cheese and spices mix everything until well bended.  Pour mixture into your pie crust and arrange tomato halves on top.  Place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Start checking at 30 minutes, when you can insert a knife and it comes out clean it's done.  ENJOY!! :)

Asparagus & Sriracha Cream Sauce

It's that time of year!!  I love spring and summer when all of the farmer's markets come out offering amazingly fresh produce at great prices.  It's strange to think that just a few months ago the price for asparagus was around $5.99 lb!!  There's definitely something to be said for eating what's in season :)  The cream sauce is quite delish and refreshing too.  I make mine using plain Greek yogurt and it turns out perfectly everytime.  Also I prefer to use full fat Greek yogurt it tastes better to me and it fills me up if I decided to have this dish as a snack.  Basically anyone who loves Sriracha ends up loving this recipe!!

Chilled Asparagus & Sriracha Cream Sauce

Ingrediants

1lb Fresh Asparagus

1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt

2 Tbsp Sriracha

1 Tsp Chili Powder

1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 Tsp Onion Powder

Directions

Our first step is to blanch the asparagus, prep a large bowl of ice water and set aside.  Start by rinsing and trimming the asparagus and bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Once at a rolling boil toss in your asparagus and allow it to cook for about 5 minutes or until it is a vibrant green color.  Remove the asparagus spears and submerge them in the ice water.  This will stop the cooking process and leave you with crisp, fresh, tasty asparagus!  Towel dry the asparagus arrange it on your serving dish and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  Mix all of your remaining ingredients together taste and add more Sriracha if needed.  Cover mixture and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.  Enjoy!! :)

Spiced Up Breakfast Potatoes

I LOOOOOVE breakfast!! So much LOL!  I enjoy these tasty guilt free spuds pretty much every weekend :)  The best thing about them besides tasting amazing is that they are so easy to throw together.  I like to use baby red potatoes, bell peppers, and sweet onion in mine, but go with whatever your craving.  LOL or whatever the fridge is offering up.  My favorite way to serve these is alongside some scrambled eggs and a couple slices of BACON! :)  Also as far as the spices go they are basically at your discretion. I don't really measure them because I just do a light dusting of each.  This recipe will make 2 servings each is equal to 1 yellow, 1/2 green and 1 spoon :)

Spiced Up Breakfast Potatoes

Ingredients

1 Cup Red Potatoes Sliced (about 2 small potatoes)

1/2 Red Bell Pepper Chopped

1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper Chopped

1/2 Orange Bell Pepper Chopped

1/2 Sweet Onion Chopped

2 Tsp Coconut Oil

Chili Powder

Onion Powder

Cayenne Pepper

Garlic Powder

Fresh Ground Pepper

Sea Salt

Directions

In a medium sized saute pan heat the coconut oil over medium heat.  Add in your sliced red potatoes and move them around until they are spread evenly over the bottom of the pan allow them to sit over the heat for 5 minutes.  Add in your peppers and onion and lightly dust mixture with all of your spices.  Feel free to add more spice if you'd like to :)  I personally love chili powder and cayenne soooo I go a little heavier on those!  Continue to cook over medium heat for another 15 minutes or so, stirring mixture every 2-3 minutes.  Remove from heat, plate up and ENJOY!!

Mojito Fruit Salad

I want to start by saying that I did not come up with this tasty creation on my own.  Once upon a time there was a BBQ and this little delight showed up!  I don't remember where the BBQ was, who was there, why we were having one....all I remember when I think back is this fruit salad!  So to the lovely person who is the genius behind this from the bottom of my heart I thank you!  This fruit salad is great and healthy as well :)  All I use for the dressing is fresh squeezed lime and chopped mint, with all of the tasty fruit there's no reason to add in extra sweeteners like honey and what not.  I like to use a melon baller to scoop out my honeydew but if you don't have one have no fear you can chop up the melon using a knife.  Also be for warned peeling the kiwi is super not fun, but it's totally worth it to have yummy kiwi in the salad!  If you are having more of an adult get together this salad makes one delicious drink too!  Just toss the fruit and some of the juices into your cup, add in some white wine, or white rum or vodka and top with some club soda or sprite....CHEERS!! For the 21 Day Fix your serving size will be 1 cup.

Mojito Fruit Salad

Ingredients

2 Granny Smith Apples

5 Kiwis

1 Honeydew Melon

1/2lb Green Grapes

2 Limes

3 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Mint

Directions

Cut all of your fruit into bite sized pieces.  Like I said I really like to use a melon baller for the honeydew.  Also I suggest cutting up your apples last because the longer they sit with their flesh exposed the browner they will get.  I've decided that cutting the grapes in half is a nice touch...LOL have you ever tried to stab a whole grape with a fork??  I would usually just give up and use my fingers :)  Once all of your fruit is ready to go mix the juice from both limes with the chopped mint.  Pour lime/mint mixture all over your fruit and lightly toss to combine everything.  And that's it!!! I let it chill for about an hour before serving. Super tasty and healthy :)

Getting Back On Track!

It's been waaaaay too long!! I know you guys I'm so sorry for my absence over the last month!!  Life has been insane to say the least.  I started a new full time job that I love, we had to put Paige in daycare, and Tim has been working graveyard shifts (BOOOO!).  Of course because Paige was making new little friends with runny noses she brought home every sickness that has been going around this season....and because she's a sweetheart she shared all of them!!!  The icky sick stuff is finally making it's way out of the house and it's time to get back to making time for a couple of things I love!  That would be Fit Foodie Forever and Beachbody! 

To help me get back on track I decided to give the 3 Day Refresh a go, not going to lie I LOVE it!!! It is basically a detoxifying cleanse that gets rid of bloat that's been building up and gives you a perfect springboard to jump back into your heath and fitness goals.  There were some trying times where I had to talk myself off the chili cheese dip ledge BUT I made it!  I proved to myself that I can stick to my guns and achieve any goal I set.  So maybe you're thinking "3 days?? That's easy!!" you would be both right and wrong.  The easy part is that it is only 3 days that's 72 hours and totally doable it will fly by actually!! Where you're wrong is that it is only 3 days LOL!  There is not any room for a cheat here or there not if you want to see some results and have the self gratification of completing something :)

The meals were super easy I actually prepped everything for the 3 days in under an hour.  The 3 Day Refresh comes with a food guide and eating schedule for your day.  I decided for convenience to just have the same thing everyday.  Since I was doing it by myself I didn't have to listen to anyone whining about the lack of variety LOL!  Also I really didn't want to spend a ton for only 3 days!!  Here's what each day looked like for me....

Breakfast - Vegan Chocolate Shakeology blended with frozen berries and water.
Mid Morning - Fiber Sweep drink (honestly not terrible!) and green tea.
Lunch - Vanilla Fresh shake mixed with water, roasted artichokes with avocado and hot sauce, and grapes.
Afternoon - Roasted artichokes with avocado and hot sauce.
Dinner - Vanilla Fresh shake mixed with water and Cucumber Tomato Salad
Evening - Green tea

Pretty simple right?!  So having made it through the 3 Day Refresh I am officially down 5.5 lbs and 1.5" of my waist line!!!  Super exciting I know :)  Is it probably water weight? Yup!  But I feel 100lbs lighter and my energy is through the roof.  It's really set me up for my next step which is....THE 21 DAY FIX EXTREME!!  I'm so excited for this I loved the original 21 Day Fix and saw some great results.  It's time to kick things up a notch though :)

The 3 Day Refresh was the kick start that I needed to get back on my health and fitness journey.  After all...this journey is a marathon not a sprint.  It is a lifestyle not a fad.  Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and that can slow you down, but you can never give up!  The obesity trend is no joke my friends...it's scary just how real it is.  For myself I need to be vigillent, both of my grandmothers and my mom suffer from diabetes.  At one point they could've changed their lifestyle habits to embrace clean eating and fitness.  That would've put them in a drastically different place than they are now.  It's never too late though I'm still holding out hope especially for my mom...I don't want to lose her any sooner than I have too.  For my daughter I need to set the best example possible.  I want her to have a first hand experience of how amazing a clean lifestyle can be.  I know eventually she will have to make her own choices and mistakes...my goal is to make sure she has the best foundation possible to fall back on.

Alrightly!  So that's it...I just wanted to give you guys a quick update.  If you find yourself in a similar spot...you know the one.  Summer is knocking on your door and the comfort that you find in your baggy pants and sweatshirts is causing you perspire like a fountain, but the thought of a tank top and shorts is terrifying.  If you are ready to start your own journey or maybe need a kick in the butt to get back on track send me a message through here, hit me up on Facebook, or fill out the app below.  I will have accountability groups going throughout the summer for fitness and clean eating.  Whatever you decide to do please know that it is never too late to make positive life changes.  You might as well give it a shot, honestly what's the worse thing that could happen?!  You get some new yummy clean recipes for your family and you lose some weight so you can fit into that old pair of jeans....that sounds terrible LOL!!  Will it be easy?...probably not.  Worth it?...YES!!

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Shrimp Fried (Cauliflower) Rice

 

All I can say about this one is OMG YUUUUM!!!  I love fried rice and the flavors on this dish are right on.  It's no secret that most Chinese food is crazy high in sodium...this meal, however, is NOT!  The secret ingredient is Bragg Liquid Aminos (check it out here) it tastes just like soy sauce without all of the MSG and sodium.  I received a few tips on getting the cauliflower to right consistancy for this recipe.  Personally I pulse the fresh florets in my Ninja blender until the cauliflower is diced into rice size pieces.  I've also heard that using a grater works really well and that using partially thawed frozen cauliflower is a great option!  One thing to be cautious with when it comes to rice cauliflower...it's super easy to OVERCOOK!  LOL I've had this challenge several times :)  Make sure you have everything ready to go when it's time to cook the "rice" and just toss it all in a hot oiled skillet, scoot it around a bit, and then eat it!  If you let it cook too long it turns to mush!  You have been warned.  Also if you're on the 21 Day Fix and you're trying to avoid using your yellow containers sub out the peas for a different vegetable...broccoli would be awesome in this recipe :)  This is a great meal for a date night or if you are wanting some leftovers for lunch the next day because it makes 2 servings.  Alright let's do this!!

Shrimp Fried (Cauliflower) Rice

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Ingredients

14 Medium Sized Shrimp (Raw)

1 1/2 Cups "Riced" Cauliflower

1/2 Cup Grated Carrots

1 Cup Frozen Peas

1 Bunch Green Onions Chopped

2 Eggs

1 Clove Garlic Minced

2 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos

1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tsp Coconut Oil

1/4 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 Tsp Onion Powder

2 Tsp Turmeric

Non-Stick Spray

Sriracha

Directions

To start we need to get the shrimp marinating for about 20 minutes.  Grab a shallow dish or a ziplock bag, toss in your raw shrimp and then add in 1/2 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes.  Mix everything together so the shrimp are coated and set aside while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.  Heat a small skillet over medium heat and coat with your non-stick spray.  Scramble your eggs together and pour them into the heated skillet.  Quickly scramble the eggs into bite size pieces, once they are done remove from heat.  Heat a large and a medium skillet over medium high heat.  The medium sized skillet will be for your shrimp and the large skillet will be for your fried "rice".  Once your medium skillet is hot throw your shrimp and marinade in cook the shrimp for about 12 minutes turning them halfway until they are cooked all the way through.  While your shrimp are cooking melt the coconut oil in your large skillet, saute the carrots and peas for about 5 minutes until they are warmed through.  To the large skillet add in the scrambled eggs, green onions, "riced" cauliflower, remaining Bragg Liquid Aminos, garlic powder, onion powder and turmeric.  Mix everything together and continue stir until everything is warmed through...remember to be careful not to overcook the "rice".  Once everything is done divide mixture between 2 plates, top with the shrimp and drizzle with Sriracha!!  Enjoy!! :)