Eat the cookies today, friends šŖ Christmas comes but once a year. ā£
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All the best to you and yours for the holidays! ā£
Snack
Greek Yogourt Cacao Nibs Snack
Both Greek yogourt and Skyr are great sources of protein. But, many of the flavoured varieties come with a ton of added sugar. I prefer to use plain because it allows me to control the add ins. ā£
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And who doesnāt love chocolatey add ins? While standard chocolate chips have a good amount of added sugar, cacao nibs are basically strictly fat in their caloric make up, naturally low in sugar and are even considered to be superfood!ā£
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So, try adding a palmful of cacao nibs to your next bowl of Greek yogourt for a satisfying chocolate crunch. If you need some additional sweetness, try adding a few drops of liquid stevia. ā£
Ham & Egg on Toast
Well…the eggs arenāt green, but eggs and ham on toast make a killer breakfast. Give this a whirl tomorrow!ā£
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š„ 1 egg
š„ 1 slice Ezekiel Bread
š„ 2 slices sliced ham
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Toast 2 pieces of bread and top with 2 slices of your favourite type of ham. Fry one egg to your liking and place on top of the ham. Quick, easy and healthy breakfast, lunch or snack! ā£
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Pomegranate Yogourt
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Stay on the nice list today and treat yourself to this festive breakfast!ā£
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1 cup greek yogourt, 1 handful of pomegranate arils, 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.ā£
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Enjoy, friends!ā£
Turkey and brown rice
Are you wondering what to do with your leftover turkey today?Ā šā£
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Give this turkey & brown rice skillet a try! Itās what Iām lunching on today, and I canāt wait!ā£
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To make 4 servings:ā£
š„Ā 500g cubed cooked turkey ā£
š„Ā 1/2 c brown riceā£
š„Ā 1 1/2 leeks, cleaned and sliced into 1/4ā piecesā£
š„Ā 1 yellow onion, dicedā£
š„Ā 16 brown mushrooms, slicedā£
š„Ā 1 – 280g container cream cheeseā£
š„Ā chicken stockā£
š„Ā salt & pepper to tasteā£
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Cook the brown rice per package directions, but use chicken stock instead of water. Set aside.ā£
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In a large frying pan, sautĆ© the leeks and onions until very soft over medium-low heat. Add chicken stock as needed to keep the leeks and onions soft. Set aside.ā£
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In the same pan, sautĆ© the mushrooms until cooked. Once the mushrooms are cooked, drain and excess water then add the cream cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until fully melted. Add in the leeks & onion, brown rice and turkey. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!ā£
Blueberry Chia Jam
I love summer-fresh wild blueberries. I do not love whatever is available at the grocery store all winter. And while frozen blueberries TASTE amazing, they have an annoying habit of turning whatever Iāve added them to a strange shade of purple-blue. Enter this awesome blueberry chia seed jam! And it couldnāt be easier to make. ā£
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In a small pot add 100 g frozen blueberries, 2 tbsp chia seedsĀ and 3/4c water. Cook over low heat until the chia seeds have expanded and the mixture has thickened. Add a few drops of stevia if you like for extra sweetness. The mixture will thicken more as it cools. This jam makes an awesome add in to your next bowl of Greek yogourt!ā£
Shrimp and Cheese Quesadilla
Continuing on with my melted cheese obsession…Meet my shrimp and cheese quesadilla!ā£
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ā”ļøĀ Pan fry 200g peeled and deveined shrimp. I like to cut my shrimp into thirds so that they are easier to eat inside the quesadilla. Add your favourite flavouring for some kick. I used Cajun, but I kinda wish I had just used parsley and cilantro! Set aside shrimp once cooked.ā£
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ā”ļøĀ Grate about 30g of your favourite cheese. Provolone is a good one for maximum melty-nessā£
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ā”ļøĀ Rinse & dry frying pan. Over medium heat, spray with non-stick cooking spray and add a tortilla to the pan. After 1-2 minutes add 1/2 the cheese to one half side of the tortilla, fill with shrimp, and top with remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla over. Once the cheese is starting to melt, flip the tortilla (this is the tricky part) and allow to set for another 1-2 minutesā£
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ā”ļøĀ Enjoy!ā£
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Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins
These chocolatey banana protein muffins are super yummy!ā£
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To make 16 muffins:ā£
š„Ā 1 1/3c rolled oats, ground into flourā£
š„Ā 1/4 c cacao powderā£
š„Ā 1 large very ripe mashed banana ā£
š„Ā 4 scoops unflavoured protein powder (I love @hardmagnum)ā£
š„Ā 1/2 c granulated swerve or other sweetenerā£
š„Ā 2 eggsā£
š„Ā 1 1/3 c almond milkā£
š„Ā 1 1/2 tsp baking powderā£
š„Ā 1/4 tsp saltā£
š„Ā 1 tsp vanillaā£
š„Ā 1 medium zucchini, peeled, grated and squeezed dry (use a clean tea towel for this)ā£
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Mix all dry ingredients together, then add the wet ingredients. Mix well. The liquid will be thin – donāt worry!ā£
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Divide into 16 muffin cups. I highly recommend using parchment paper liners to prevent sticking.ā£
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Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes. ā£
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
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Healthified Spinach & Artichoke Dipā£
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š„Ā 4 c plain Greek yogourtā£
š„Ā 1 c shredded Parmesan cheeseā£
š„Ā 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dryā£
š„Ā 2 cans artichoke hearts (not marinated)ā£
š„Ā 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauceā£
š„Ā 1 tsp hot sauceā£
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Drain the artichoke hearts and add to your food processor. Pulse with the s-blade until the artichoke hearts are chopped. (This is much easier & faster than chopping with a knife, but it can be done that way too.)ā£
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Mix together the diced artichoke and all other ingredients. Allow to sit for at least an hour so that they flavours can come together. Can me made a day or two ahead of time.ā£
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Serve with your favourite crunchy chips. I love baked corn chips!ā£
Thai Lettuce Wrap
When you need things to be quick & simple…Thai chicken salad!
š„Ā 1 c cubed cooked chicken breast
š„Ā 2 tbsp Thai peanut sauce
š„Ā 2 tbsp Greek yogourt
Mix it up…and youāre ready to go!
Serve on a lettuce wrap, in a whole wheat wrap, or even as a filling for a delicious sammie. Perfect for the fastest prep ever and oh so easy to take on the go!