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Tropical Salad with Mango, Avocado and Chicken

Anyone wishing they could escape the cold and relax on a tropical island? 🖐I can't be the only one. Must have been that beach lounging daydreaming while I ate a perfectly ripe mango this week that inspired today's recipe. As you know I’m not much for salads, but this isn't your average lettuce, veggies, and basic dressing salad. This medley of good-for-you fruits, herbs, and lean protein is SO refreshing plus the savory heat of the dressing… it’s the sunshine on top! 🌞 Ing

Taco Salad

If you're new here, let me tell you something that you might find surprising about me: I HATE SALADS!😝 Okay, hate might be a strong word - but I avoid making them for myself at all costs. Bring on the oatmeal - bring on the beets - bring on the avocado - but NOT salads! But I absolutely LOVE tacos! 😍 I mean who doesn't?? So I think I could stomach eating this taco salad and have it count as my salad quota for the next 6 months. 😂 Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. raw 93%

Shrimp Noodle Bowl

We're back in the swing of back to school and all the routines now that we're in October. So there is no excuse not to meal prep anymore! You have more control of your time and know exactly when you'll be able to prep. One tip I love for prepping lunches are making some type of bowl (smoothie bowls, protein bowls, any type of bowl!). You can meal prep all the different ingredients you'll put into your bowl and keep those in the fridge so they keep all week. Then when it's tim

Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches

It's back to school and I know so many of you are getting your kiddos ready to go back this week, and many of you are teachers going back yourselves! It's time to start packing lunches again.... More meal prep! BUT you've got this, because I have a quick and easy sandwich recipe below that makes 4 servings, has a full serving of veggies, AND a full serving of protein! Definitely put this in your rotation for prepping lunches to make sure your kiddos (and YOU!) stay full throu

Grilled Peach Panzanella

So one of my favorite things to put on the grill during the Summer may surprise you: PEACHES! 🍑🍑🍑 I discovered a grilled peach dessert recipe years ago that I love (you can find that recipe here). So when I saw this recipe while looking for something new to grill up, I knew I had to try it! And YUM! 😋 I will definitely be making this recipe again and grilling peaches for the rest of the Summer thank you very much! Ingredients: 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 medium shallot

Edamame and Radish Salad With Avocado

Welp... Salads aren't really my thing... They've always kind-of felt like a punishment when trying to eat healthy... But I've got to admit - this Spring weather has me craving light, fresh salads! It's wild! This recipe was a go-to for me, because even though I'm not huge on salads, I AM huge on avocado, ginger, and garlic! YUM! So much flavor in the dressing and the avocado provides some creaminess like you get from ranch... SO GOOD! Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, finely chopp

Turkey and Lettuce Wraps

I am currently in a meal prep FRENZY on this new gut protocol program! I am prepping breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to reset my gut and improve my overall health. So it's crazy over in my kitchen, but I DO LOVE having everything prepped and ready to go - even if I don't love doing it in the moment. These ground turkey lettuce wraps are great meal-prep foods and taste great hot or cold (like when I'm too busy with the twins or my new business to even pop them in the microwav

Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese With Arugula and Roasted Red Peppers

This healthier Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese sandwich has bold roasted red peppers, creamy Dijon mustard, fresh arugula, and smoked gouda chee

Chicken & Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Anyone else craving Chipotle recently? Something about the cold weather makes me want to spice it up in the kitchen - and that means I've been craving Mexican food. Luckily I've got this recipe to keep me on track, while still feeling like I'm indulging in a Chipotle burrito bowl. AND the guac is cheaper. 😜 Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice warm 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup cooked black beans warm 1½

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Here's a Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe that I made while I was doing the 3 Day Refresh this week! Ingredients: 1 medium chopped cucumber 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. fresh Italian parsley Any other seasonings you prefer to taste Instructions: Combine apple cider vinegar & balsamic vinegars, lemon jui

Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Truth be told, I don’t like to cook. I’m too busy in the evenings and cooking takes up way too much time. If I could drink Shakeology for dinner every night (I already drink it for breakfast), I would. But that might be pushing it a bit. Therefore, I typically try to take recipes and make them in a crockpot if I can. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. For this recipe I simply cooked the chicken all day in the crockpot so it was ready to shred when I got home. The ne

Spicing Up Plain Chicken

Here's a tip that I'm going to have to use me often! Yesterday, I baked a large batch of chicken breast. Now, I DO NOT like plain chicken breast for dinner or lunch (yuck!), but I realized I could make it to use it for a whole host of recipes this week. Today, I had Buffalo Chicken Salad with celery for lunch (yesterday I had it on a wrap, but I need a yellow for dinner tonight!), and we are having spaghetti squash banana boats for dinner! Makes everything fast and convenie

Butternut Squash & Beef Stew

Ummm, yum, yum!!! I can't take any credit for this recipe. It's straight from the new Extreme program! Benji made it for us last night and it is already gone! SOOO GOOOD! Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 1/2 lbs raw lean beef stew meat, boneless, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 cup low-sodium organic beef broth 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. ground black pe

Spicy Spaghetti Squash Boat

One of my fabulous "Fixers" posted a similar recipe (originally from Whole Foods) in my last Challenge Group and I FINALLY got around to making it (it’s been a busy month!). I put a little spin on it by throwing in some chicken, garlic, cheese, and a little extra seasoning. If you are a vegetarian, you can omit the chicken and it’s still a great dish! Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 grilled chicken breasts, shredded 2 teaspoons extra-vir

Cheesy Mushroom Mountains

This is a Ruth Shrauner original! WHAT?! But if you don’t like it, I’m going to pretend like I didn’t make it up. I think it's pretty tasty though! Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 large portabella mushrooms caps OR green peppers (I did mushrooms but I think GP would be better) 1 large chicken breast ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese ⅓ cup cheddar cheese ¼-⅓ cup of Greek yogurt ¼-½ cup of diced onions ¼-½ cup of diced yellow peppers 1 jalapeno, diced 1 or 2 Tbsp of Southwest Seasoning

Imitation Greek Pasta Salad

I call it Imitation Greek Pasta Salad (I love real Greek pasta salad!). This is one of Ben's FAVORITE side dishes! He LOVES it and always asks me to make it. I like it, because it doesn't feel like I'm eating veggies - I'm tricked into thinking it is pasta. So here is the recipe: Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 4 to 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I actually used an all natural Greek salad dressing I got from Aldi's. It is low-cal, low-fat,

Caramelized Kale

I think I'm going to have a little caramelized Kale for dinner! Here's how I make it: 1. Heat a few tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar in a large skillet. 2. Add chopped Kale, onions, & mushrooms. 3. Cook until tender. 4. Add 1/4 cup of Feta cheese and cook for a few more minutes. ENJOY!! #Vegetables #Kale #21DayFix #Lunch #Salad #Dinner #CleanEating #Recipes

Turkey/Beef Meatballs

Alright, I'll be the first one to admit these "Turkeef" (turkey and beef) Meatball Muffins do not look that appetizing, but I promise they are delicious! The celery adds an awesome lil' crunch. The original recipe called for ground turkey only, but I'm a #kansasgirl and I love beef! So per usual, I switched it up a bit to make these tasty muffins my own. Here's the recipe: Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 1 lb lean ground beef 3 egg whites 1 cup quick cooking oats 1/2 tsp grou

Tropical Shrimp Stir Fry

Looking for a healthy recipe? Look no further! Check out this tropical stir fry! It’s pretty easy, very healthy, and it’s scrumptious - if I do say so myself! You pretty much just throw everything (except the rice & cilantro) into a wok and sauté until tender. Then throw in your rice & cilantro and sauté for a few more minutes. But, for the sake of over complicating things, I wrote out step-by-step directions for you. You are welcome! ;) Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp, peele

Pulled Pork BBQ!

Who doesn't LOVE a crockpot recipe? I've made this and it was pretty darn tasty! Ingredients: 1 pork loin ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup water 1 green container (about 1 cup) onions and mushrooms, chopped 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp garlic powder ¼ red wine (or apple cider) vinegar ¼ cup yellow mustard 1 whole wheat bun or roll Instructions: Combine ingredients 1-6 in a crockpot. Cook on low for 7-8 hours. Drain and shred pork. Return to crockpot. Stir in red wine vinegar