Monday, September 3, 2012

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies!

Ingredients:
1 banana
1/3 cup shredded red apple (peeled)
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
1/3 cup coconut flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Tsp honey (optional, i added it to make them sweeter)

Directions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set oven to 350.
2. Mix everything in a medium sized bowl.
3. Spoon cookies onto baking sheet, my batch made 12.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or when they are cooked to your liking :)

Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Nutrition facts:
Calories per cookie: 65
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 8g
Protien: 2g

Friday, August 24, 2012

Paleo "oatmeal" bars!

Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon flax meal
-1 1/2 tablespoon water
-2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
-1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
-1/3 cup sunflower seeds
-2 tsp cinnamon
-3/4 tsp baking soda
-1/4 tsp salt
-1/2 cup plain protien powder (i used chocolate whey)
-1/3 cup melted coconut oil
-1/4 cup melted honey
-1/4 cup almond butter
-1 egg
-1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
-3/4 cup chocolate chips (dark, gluten free, whatever) and dried fruit (both optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 and spray a 9x13 pan (or any other sized baking pan) with olive oil
2. Mix coconut oil, egg, vanilla extract, honey, flax meal and water, and almond butter in a large bowl.
3. Add all the other dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
4. Mix well...the batter will be dry and sticky.
5. Add in dried fruit and chocolate chips if you like.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cool before cutting!!!!
7. Wrap individually and store in the fridge for later :)

I made 12 bars with the following nutrition facts for each bar....

Calories: 275
Fat: 21g
Carbs: 15g
Protien: 9g

Friday, August 17, 2012

Healthy chocolate chip cookies!

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup almond flour
1 large mashed banana
2 tablespoons of creamy almond butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup enjoy life chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Mash banana in a bowl and mix in other ingredients using a hand mixer.
2. Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Scoop batter onto baking sheet...should make about 6.
4. Bake for 15 minutes and enjoy!!!

Nutrition:
Calories: 240
Fat: 18g
Carbs: 16g
Protien: 7g

Monday, August 13, 2012

Egg and veggie breakfast squares!

I've been getting tired of just plain eggs so i switched things up by making little egg squares filled with veggies and chopped proscuitto!! :) Yummy, healthy, and makes for a REALLY quick breakfast!!

I just made 4 squares but you can easily adjust the amounts of ingredients if you would like more :)

Ingredients:
-3 eggs (or more if you want)
-1/2 cup chopped spinach
-1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
-2 slices of chopped proscuitto (can use ham, turkey, or any other pre-cooked meat)

Directions:
1. Spray any brownie type baking pan or muffin pan if you want muffins.
2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Scramble eggs in a bowl and add your veggies and meats.
4. Mix together and then pour in your baking pan.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes...enjoy!!! :)

Nutrition Facts:
Calories per square: 70
Fat: 3g
Protien: 6g
Carbs: 1g

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Banana protien pancakes!

These awesome little pancakes are moist, fluffy, and GOOD!! Plus they pack in lots of protien and are under 200 calories!!! Only FOUR ingredients!! Make them for breakfast or a pre and post workout snack! :)

Ingredients:
1 mashed banana
1 egg
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 scoop chocolate protien (or any protien you like)

Directions:
1. Just mix well in a bowl, cook like a regular pancake, and top with your favorite pancake toppings! :) i like fresh fruit and walden farms calorie free syrup or sometimes raw honey and almond butter :)

This made me one serving of pancakes!

Nutrition facts:
Calories: 180
Fat: 4g
Carbs: 30g
Protien: 14g

Paleo Strawberry Muffins!

Ingredients:
-2 1/4 cups almond flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon sea salt
-2 eggs
-1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
-1/4 cup coconut oil
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries

Direction:
1. Preheat oven to 350 and line muffin tin
2. Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl
3. Carefully fold in strawberries
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until muffins come out clean with a toothpick
5. Let cool for 10 minutes
6. Enjoy and store in fridge or later! :)

Makes about 6-7 muffins!

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 350
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 18g
Protien: 10g

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Banana Oat breakfast bars!

These banana, oat, and chocolate filled bars are yummy AND healthy, making it good for part of your breakfat :)

Ingredients:
-3 cups rolled oats
-1 1/2 cup mashed banana
-3/4 cup carob chips
-1/4 cup cocoa powder

Directions:
1. Mix all ingreients together in a bowl.
2. Spread evenly in a greased/sprayed baking pan.
3. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes and let cool for 20 minutes before cutting...enjoy! :)

Makes about 12 bars!

Nutrition facts:
Calories per bar: 118
Fat: 2.5g
Carbs: 22.9g
Protien: 3.8g

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Egg white breakfast cups!

These are so creative and pack in a TON of protien! 14g of protien & only 1 gram of fat and carbs PER cup!!!

Ingredients:
-sliced turkey
-egg whites
-precooked sliced chicken
-pepper

Directions:
1. spray muffin pan lightly with olive oul spray.
2. Place your sliced turkey in a muffin tin.
3. place pre-cooked chicken on the bottom and pour egg whites on top.
4. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until center is cooked all the way through.

Monday, July 30, 2012

Paleo Spaghetti!

Ingredients:
• 1 spaghetti squash

There are many ways you can cook a spaghetti squash but i found this to be the best way for me :)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Cut your squash in half lengthwise.
3. Scoop out all the seeds and rise off.
4. Place either on a baking sheet or a glass pan face down and bake for 40-45 minutes.
5. Once it is cooked just take a fork and scrape out the insides and it should come out stringy...u like spaghetti! ;)
6. Top with anything you like...i topped mine with marinara sauce and turkey meatballs...ENJOY!! :)

Guacamole deviled eggs

So so so easy, perfect for a quick snack!

Ingredients:
-2 hard-boiled eggs
-1/2 avacado
-1 tsp hotsauce
-1 tsp lemon juice
-salt & pepper
-egg yolks

Directions:
1. Mash EVERYTHING together in a bowl.
2. Refill your egg whites.
3. THAT'S IT! so easy but SO yummy :)

Healthy "reeses" peanut butter cereal!

This is so yummy AND clean! Plus its super easy!
Just break 2 brown rice cakes in a bowl, add a teaspoon of stevia, 1/4 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, & 1.5 tablespoons of dark chocolate dreams nut butter (but any kind works)
I sliced banana and drizzled with honey on mine and it was delicious! :)

Paleo Blueberry Muffins

These are soooo moist and yummy & the recipe is inspired from paleomg.com!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup almond meal
2 eggs
1/4 cup raw honey
1/6 cup shredded coconut
1/6 cup coconut oil
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup of blueberries
Pinch of salt and cinnamon

Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350
Makes about 8-10 muffins with about 250 calories each! :)

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

CRUST:
1/2 LARGE head cauliflower (or 2+ cups shredded cauliflower)
1 large egg
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (or try another kind!)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic (or fresh garlic)
1/2 teaspoon onion salt

TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup tomato-basil marinara sauce (or pizza sauce)
1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
3 slices Canadian bacon, cut into strips
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits

Directions:
1. Shred the cauliflower into small crumbles. You can use the food processor if you'd like, but you just want crumbles, not puree. You'll need a total of about 2 cups or so of cauliflower crumbles (which is about half a large head of cauliflower. Place the cauliflower crumbles in a large bowl and microwave them (dry) for 8 minutes (see Tips below if you do not have a microwave). Give the cauliflower a chance to cool.
2. Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray (or use a nonstick surface). In a medium bowl, mix the cauliflower crumbles (about 1 1/2 cups since they shrink after cooking) with the remaining crust ingredients. Pat the "crust" into a 9 to 12-inch round on the prepared pan. Spray the crust lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 15 minutes (or until golden). Remove the crust from the oven and turn the heat up to broil.
3. Prepare the pizza: Spread the sauce on top of the baked crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on top. Add the bacon and pineapple, spreading it out around the pizza. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Broil the pizza 3 to 4 minutes, or until the toppings are hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cut into 6 slices and serve immediately.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Paleo Banana Bread!

Soooooo good! 😍 Super moist and tastes like a treat when really its PALEO!

INGREDIENTS:
-4 eggs
-3/4 cup mashed banana (2 bananas)
-1/4 cup coconut oil
-1/4 cup almond milk
-2 TBS honey
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-1/2 cup coconut flour
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp baking soda

DIRECTIONS:
•preheat oven to 350 & line a 8x4 inch loaf with parchment paper
•mix all ingredients well and smooth into pan
•cook for 40-45 min.
•let cool for 30 minutes before cutting, enjoy! :)

Nutrition facts:
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 100
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 14g
Protien: 4g

Chocolate Banana Cinnamon Protien Pancakes! 😍

One of my favorite protien pancake recipes!
INGREDIENTS:
-1/4 cup almond meal
-1/4 cup almond milk
-1 scoop of chocolate protien powder
-3 egg whites
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp baking powder
-1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
-slice a banana and put on top of pancakes halfway through cooking (optional)

*topped with strawberries, blackberries, and peanut butter!

Nutrition Facts:
Servings: about 3
Calories per serving: 165
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 7g
Protien: 15g

Enjoy!! :)

Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies!

Ingredients:


  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 4 tbs almond milk
  • 1 tbs plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tbs cocoa powder
  • 4 packets stevia (2 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda 
Directions:
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes on parchment paper at 350, makes about 6 :) 
Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 90
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 4g
Protien: 4g