Thursday, January 29, 2015

Ham & Cheese Lettuce Wrap

Fast and simple lunch that's 21 Day Fix approved and you can have two, even 3!!!!

INGREDIENTS (per wrap)
1 leaf of lettuce
2 pieces of ham
2 cherry tomatoes cut in half
Diced cucumber
1 tbsp shredded cheese

I took this picture before putting any dressing on because I didn't know what I wanted just yet. However, you could use mustard, vinager and oil, fat free Italian dressing, etc.



Flourless Banana Protein Pancakes

My daughter wanted breakfast for dinner last night, so I made her some flourless banana pancakes. I have made these one other time before, but only used one banana with two eggs. This time I used 1.5 bananas and added some oats to make them a little thicker and more pancake like, instead of being like a crepe. I also sprinkled a little chocolate shakeology in the batter to give her a little extra nutrients and make them protein pancakes :)





INGREDIENTS:
1.5 bananas
2 eggs
1/4 oats (optional)
2tbsp Chocolate Shakeology (optional)

Mix all ingredients and make a batter with them...pour, cook, and enjoy!!



















I also made a fruit topping for her to have, instead of syrup. No real measurements with this. I just used about 4 strawberries and a handful of blueberries. I sprinkled a little stevia on them and smashed them up. Poured it on top the pancakes and cut them up. She LOVED it and said it tasted like strawberry shortcake :) She asked for it again for breakfast this morning, so this was a recipe I just had to share again.




Monday, January 26, 2015

21 Day Fix Breakfast

Today I started my second round with the 21 Day Fix. This is a program that has the nutrition and the workouts packed into one. I do my own workouts, however, I LOVE it for the nutrition part of it. It really takes the guess work out of what to eat.  It's a color coded container system and (based off your goals) you follow a chart of how many of each container you get a day. For example I am allowed the following:

Green (veggies)- 3
Purple (fruit)- 2
Red (protein)- 4
Yellow (grains)- 2
Blue (Fats)- 1
Orange (dressings)- 1
teaspoons (I use it for PB)-2

Now, if you see the containers you might not think it's enough food. It IS enough though. In fact, some people (me included sometimes) think it's too much food lol. The picture below is my breakfast from this morning. I ate within an hour of waking up (HUGE, so PLEASE do this and get your metabolism started) and made sure to have some protein. I'm doing my workout in about an hour and will have my Shakeology within 90 minutes post workout.


Sunday, January 25, 2015

Greens with Roast Beef & Cheese Lunch

Ingredients
  • 3 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 tomato, medium
  • 3 1/4 ounces deli-style roast beef, low-fat, low-sodium
  • 1 ounce fresh mozzarella
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salad dressing, Italian, fat-free
  • 4 Melba toast, plain, rounds


Preparation

  • Wash greens and tomato; chop tomato.
  • Dice roast beef and cheese, or cut into thin strips.
  • Toss together greens, tomato, roast beef, cheese and dressing.
  • Serve with melba rounds.
  • Enjoy with a calorie free beverages.

Nutrition Facts
Calories300
Calories from Fat90
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Cholesterol75 mg
Sodium800 mg
Total Carbohydrate23 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Sugars6 g
Protein32 g
Calcium30%
Vitamin A120%
Vitamin C70%
Iron1

Nacho Snack


Snackable Nachos

Ingredients
  • 1/2 pita, wheat, small, 4" diameter
  • 1/8 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat, low-sodium
  • 1/8 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 piece jalapeño
  • 8 fluid ounces water


Preparation

  • Slice open pita and brush very lightly with olive oil. Cut into triangular wedges.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over pita wedges.
  • Season with a pinch of oregano.
  • Heat under broiler until cheese is melted.
  • Add a slice of jalapeno, if desired.
  • Enjoy with a glass of water.

Nutrition Facts
Calories110
Calories from Fat30
Total Fat3.5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol10 mg
Sodium105 mg
Total Carbohydrate9 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Sugarsless than 1 g
Protein11 g
Calcium30%
Vitamin A2%
Iron4%

Herb-Rubbed Pork Chop


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Herb-Rubbed Pork Chop
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 1/4 ounces fresh pork sirloin boneless chops



Preparation

  • Mix the garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper and oil to form a paste. Rub pork with the paste.
  • Coat a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat to medium.
  • Cook the pork chop about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink inside.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Brussels sprouts, fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper



Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil and pepper. Place on baking sheet and roast for 30-45 minutes. Shake pan every 5-10 minutes for even browning.
Biscuit
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
  • 2 biscuits, buttermilk, lower fat, 2 1/4"
  • 3/4 teaspoon unsalted butter



Preparation

  • Prepare biscuits per package directions; top with butter.
Cinnamon Apple & Raisin Bake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup apples, fresh, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground



Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place apples and raisins in baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, butter and cinnamon well. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake for 15 minutes until sugar begins to carmelize and apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts
Calories620
Calories from Fat220
Total Fat25 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium540 mg
Total Carbohydrate44 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Sugars14 g
Protein56 g
Calcium10%
Vitamin A15%
Vitamin C100%
Iron30%

Dilled Salmon




  • Dilled Salmon


Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed, fresh
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white-rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream, fat-free
  • 8 1/2 ounces wild Alaskan or Washington salmon, fresh
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil



Preparation
  • Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Prepare dill sauce by combining dill, pepper, mustard, vinegar and sour cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Brush salmon with olive oil and grill (or broil) over hot coals for 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve salmon topped with dill sauce.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Brussels sprouts, fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper



Preparation
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil and pepper. Place on baking sheet and roast for 30-45 minutes. Shake pan every 5-10 minutes for even browning.
White Rice
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes or less

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice, cooked
  • 3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil



Preparation
  • Prepare rice per package directions, adding olive oil to the water.
Kiwi and Strawberry Dessert
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 5 minutes or less
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sliced strawberries, fresh



Preparation
  • Serve kiwi with strawberries for a refreshing dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories600
Calories from Fat200
Total Fat22 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium290 mg
Total Carbohydrate44 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Sugars11 g
Protein54 g
Calcium20%
Vitamin A20%
Vitamin C250%
Iron15%

Sinless Banana Cookies

Beef & Tomato Wrap

Ingredients
  • 1 lettuce leaf
  • 1/4 tomato, medium
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, reduced fat
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
  • 1 low carb flour tortilla, 8"
  • 4 ounces deli-style roast beef, low-fat, low-sodium


Preparation

  • Wash and chop lettuce and tomato.
  • Mix sour cream and horseradish; spread over tortilla.
  • Top prepared tortilla with chopped lettuce and tomato. Top with beef.
  • Fold two opposite sides of tortilla in towards the center, and roll up from one of the remaining ends.
  • Enjoy wrap with a calorie free beverage.


Nutrition Facts
Calories310
Calories from Fat90
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Cholesterol95 mg
Sodium750 mg
Total Carbohydrate23 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Sugars1 g
Protein33 g
Calcium15%
Vitamin A45%
Vitamin C15%

Basic French Toast Sticks with Strawberries

Ingredients
  • 2 pieces bread, whole wheat
  • 1 egg, large
  • 2 egg whites, uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons milk, fat-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 3 meatless breakfast links (about 1 ounce each)
  • 1/4 cup sliced strawberries, fresh


Preparation

  • Slice bread into finger-sized sticks.
  • Whisk egg and egg whites with milk and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Soak bread pieces, turning over to coat all sides.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a nonstick skillet to medium; cook bread sticks, turning each once until lightly browned on each side.
  • While french toast is cooking, prepare veggie sausage per package directions.
  • Remove french toast from heat and top with remaining butter and sliced strawberries. Serve with sausage on the side.
  • Enjoy breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea, or other calorie free beverage.

Nutrition Facts
Calories420
Calories from Fat110
Total Fat13 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Cholesterol200 mg
Sodium1,050 mg
Total Carbohydrate34 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Sugars10 g
Protein39 g
Calcium20%
Vitamin A10%
Vitamin C40%
Iron25%

Feta & Tomato Egg Scramble

Ingredients
  • 1/2 tomato, medium
  • 3/4 cup liquid-egg substitute
  • 1/2 ounce feta cheese, low-fat
  • 1 slice bread, whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon jam, all-fruit
  • 6 fluid ounces milk, fat-free
  • 1 tablespoon coffee, instant powder


Preparation

  • Wash and chop tomato.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet lighly coated with non-stick cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add tomato to skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add egg substitute and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until egg is just set.
  • Remove from heat and gently stir in feta cheese.
  • Meanwhile, toast bread and spread with butter and jam.
  • Heat milk in the microwave for 45-60 seconds, add instant coffee (use decaf if desired). Sweeten with artificial sweetener if desired.
  • Serve eggs and toast with café con leche.

Nutrition Facts
Calories390
Calories from Fat120
Total Fat13 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Sodium730 mg
Total Carbohydrate31 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Sugars17 g
Protein36 g
Calcium40%
Vitamin A35%
Vitamin C15%
Iron30%

Ham & Lettuce Roll Up Snack

Ingredients
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 2 ounces ham, lean, reduced sodium
  • 4 baby carrots


Preparation

  • Wash lettuce leaves and pat dry with a paper towel; set aside.
  • Spread mayonnaise evenly onto one side of ham slices.
  • Place lettuce leaves over ham, and roll up from one end.
  • Secure roll with a toothpick, if desired.
  • Enjoy with carrots and a calorie free beverage.

Nutrition Facts
Calories100
Calories from Fat35
Total Fat3.5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sodium560 mg
Total Carbohydrate7 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Sugars4 g
Protein10 g
Calcium4%
Vitamin A180%
Vitamin C15%
Iron8%

Chicken Piccata

 Chicken Piccata


Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
  • 8 1/2 ounces chicken breast, boneless/skinless, raw
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons capers



Preparation

  • Pound boneless, skinless chicken breast between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Season chicken with pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet until sizzling. Sauteé chicken breast until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Add broth, lemon juice and capers to chicken, and let boil for 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly, turning chicken in sauce.
Broccoli
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes or less

Ingredients
  • 4 broccoli spears, raw
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter, unsalted, whipped



Preparation

  • Steam broccoli on stove or in microwave until crisp tender. Top with butter.
Spaghetti with Garlic & Oil
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1 ounce angel hair spaghetti pasta, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil



Preparation

  • Prepare pasta per package directions. Drain.
  • Sauté garlic in olive oill and toss with prepared pasta.
Cantaloupe
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 5 minutes or less
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cantaloupe melon balls, fresh or frozen
  • 2 teaspoons golden raisins



Preparation

  • Mix cantaloupe and raisins for a tasty dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories610
Calories from Fat210
Total Fat23 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Sodium410 mg
Total Carbohydrate47 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Sugars14 g
Protein56 g