HEALTHY HOMEMADE ICED CHOCOLATE LATTE

Most of those Mocha-Frappa-Jappa-Locca whatever their called Lattes are loaded with preservatives, additives, + artificial flavors and colors… Here is a SUPER YUMMY pick me up without all the non sense :)

((While cleansing I avoid coffee because the acid can be very irritating on the body but I have to admit that I have a love hate relationship with coffee so it is a treat ...and iced Latte is my weakness…))

YUMMY HEALTHY ICED CHOCOLATE COFFEE LATTE:

Ingredients:

•  ½ cup coffee
• ½ cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 1 frozen banana (optional) 
• Add 1 scoop Chocolate *un-dentured* Vanilla whey protein to get some more flavor and extra nutrients :)
• Add a bunch of Ice Cubes (7-9)    

Blend it up>>put in your favorite cup>>and INDULGE!!!

Did you know? 
Raw Cacao Powder is one of the highest concentrated antioxidants on Earth! The antioxidants have been clinically proven to help dissolve plaque built up in the arteries which aids in reversing heart disease and causes naturally lower blood pressure. Raw Cacao contains several amino acids that give you an overall sense of well-being, bliss, pleasure and ultimate happiness…What Deepak would refer to as "anunda" :) Mix that with Undenatured Whey Protein from the Happiest Cows in New Zealand and you are ready to rock your day loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, protein, and minerals....I don’t think any Starbucks Frappuccino can promise that! (Creds to Food Babe)

Sprouted Grain Chips!

Ok, So one day I attended a Jeffery Combs Mastermind Event <<Life changing in more ways than one>> While I was there, one of my team-mates, also Rache(a)l, shared her snack with me and I couldn't believe how delicious and simple it is to make your own chips! <<Minus the Junk>>

I can't help but share this for all to enjoy!

 

 

BONUS: this is a cleanse approved snack for those that are on the nutritional detox program I help coach people through! <<SCORE!>>

HOW TO MAKE

SPROUTED GRAIN CHIPS:

 

1. Purchase sprouted grain wraps (most health food stores will have them located in the freezer section. I am a big fan of Eziekel brand)
2. Preheat oven for 400 degrees
3. I used my pizza cutter to slice into little slivers for easy munching
4. Place on baking sheet or hot stone 
5. Lightly oil or use cooking spray (for seasoning to stick)
6. Season with your favorites (I used a Steak seasoning that has a variety of yummy goodness) Salt + Pepper will do the trick
7. Place in oven for 5m (if on baking sheet) and 8-9m (if on hot stone)
8. Voila! You now have your own homemade sprouted grain chips!

You can totally get creative here and and add your favorite hummus, TOP WITH avocados, arugula, TOMATOES AND kalamata olives! Get crazy with this GUILT FREE SNACK!

ENJOY!

DID YOU KNOW?

SPROUTED GRAINS ARE FRESHLY SPROUTED CERTIFIED ORGANIC GRAINS THAT DIGEST MORE EASILY THAN REGULAR GRAINS, INCREASING THE RELEASE OF MORE ANTIOXIDANTS THAT ARE NATURALLY STORED IN THE GRAINS AND SEEDS, AND HELPS YOUR BODY TO ABSORB MINERALS SUCH AS CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, IRON, COPPER, AND SINCE MORE EFFICIENTLY.

NO GMO'S, NO REFINED SUGARS, NOTHING ARTIFICIAL AND UNIQUELY SLOW BAKED TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL FIBER AND BRAN BENEFITS OF THE GRAINS.

Happy Snacking! :)

HEALTHY ICE CREAM!!!

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR HEALTHY ICE CREAM!

<<WAIT WHAT??>>

Yup, you heard me right! After dinner my daughter BEGS for some sweet little treat. I blame myself because it all started when she became a picky eater and we had to bribe for her to get some nutrients in her belly, "If you finish your dinner you can have dessert". I bit myself in the butt with this habit. Well, I have found a MAGIC TRICK to giving into a sweet treat MINUS THE GUILT!

TOP SECRET!

Anyone else feel like they aren't getting enough protein fruits or veggies? This looks like a fancy chocolate ice cream but don't be fooled! It is loaded with all the essentials! Use it as a sweet treat for yourself or your kiddos!

1. 1 scoop Undenatured Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry Whey Protein

2. Frozen Organic berries 

3. 1/2 (Frozen or Ripe) Banana 

4. Handful of fresh spinach 

   ((Skylar was SHOCKED when I told her there was spinach in her ice cream!))

5. Peanut Butter (optional)

6. Almond milk

7. Add Lots of ice!

8. Top with your favorites to disguise>>we added some dark chocolate chips and homemade sprinkles!

BLEND AND ENJOY!

ORGANIC CHICKEN STEW WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH + QUNIOA

Ingredients

1½ lb. butternut squash, peeled, seeded & chopped into ½-inch pieces
3½ cups chicken broth
1½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
½ tsp kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tsp dried oregano
1 can (14 oz) organic petite diced tomatoes
⅔ cup uncooked quinoa
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Optional 3/4 c of pitted quartered kalamata olives
Instructions
Steam the butternut squash until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Remove half of the squash pieces and set aside.
Steam the remaining squash until very tender, an additional 4 to 6 minutes. Mash this squash with the back of a fork. Set aside.
In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
Add chicken breast, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and allow to cool. Pour broth into a medium-sized bowl.
Return the saucepan to the stovetop and lower heat to medium. Add olive oil.
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is starting to turn brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the salt, minced garlic and oregano. Cook, stirring, for 1 additional minute.
To the saucepan, add tomatoes, butternut squash pieces, mashed butternut squash. Stir to combine.
Stir in reserved chicken broth and quinoa. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa turns translucent, about 15 minutes.
Shred the chicken with your fingers or a fork.
Stir the chicken, olives(if using) and pepper into the stew and simmer, uncovered, to heat, about 5 minutes.
Stir in parsley and serve.

<<OMG>> BEWARE! EXTREMELY ADDICTING AND DELICIOUS!

PROTEIN (GLUTEN FREE!) PEANUT BUTTER MUFFINS

HELLLLLLO HEALTHY MUFFINS! <SCORE!>

Ok so I made these the other night with my little one and I was pleasantly surprised! Especial considering they are gluten free and SUPER QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE!

ALLERGY MODIFICATION: Try using Sun or Almond Butter!

Recipe inspire by Robin at kneadtocook.com

• 1 LARGE RIPE BANANA
• 1 LARGE EGG
• 1/2 C PEANUT BUTTER 
• 2 TEASPOONS VANILLA UN-DENATURED WHEY PROTEIN POWDER (LOVE MY ISALEAN!)
• 1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
• 1/8 TEASPOON OF SALT

DIRECTIONS:

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES. COAT MUFFIN PAN WITH SOME BAKING SPRAY AND FLOUR.

IN A BOWL, MASH BANANA IN A BOWL UNTIL SMOOTH. THEN ADD EGG. KEEP STIRRING. ADD IN PEANUT BUTTER AND BLEND THE INGREDIENTS UNTIL SMOOTH. FINALLY, ADD THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS-SYRUP, VANILLA, PROTEIN POWDER, VANILLA EXTRACT, AND SALT.

BAKE FOR 14-16 MINUTES OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN. LET COOL, SERVE, AND VOILA! 

The BEST part about this healthy treat is that the kiddos will gobble them up and you know they are getting the nutritional goodness they deserve! #proudmommymoment :)

Healthy Eggplant Pizza Recipe

Love pizza but hate the bloated belly bomb that comes from all that gluten and bread? Let fresh produce stand in for the traditional carb loaded crust...

Check out these Eggplant Pizza Recipe!

INGREDIENTS:

Canola oil spray
1 large eggplant, sliced into 1-inch rounds
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
1 cup low-fat mozzarella shreds
10 grape tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon diced red onion
Fresh basil, to garnish
Red pepper flakes, to garnish

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Lightly spray two baking sheets with canola oil spray, lay out the sliced eggplant, and sprinkle with the sea salt. Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the eggplant trays from the oven, and construct your minipizzas. Spread out a heaping tablespoon of tomato sauce, follow with a sprinkle of mozzarella, then a few grape tomato slices, and a sprinkle of red onion on every eggplant round.
Set the oven to broil, and place the trays back in for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is crisp and bubbling. Watch the oven closely to make sure they don't burn.
Remove the trays from the oven, top with basil, red pepper flakes, or the garnishes of your choice, and enjoy warm.

YUMMMO!