Makes 2 10-inch pizzas – serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade – I used Anna’s gluten free pizza dough mix and add golden pea protein powder to the dry ingredients. 1 to 2 teaspoons cooking oil 1/2 to 1 cup pizza sauce or Alfredo (white) sauce, store-bought or homemade – gluten…
Month: January 2017
2017 Week 2 Crockpot Holiday Pot Roast
Serves 8 Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 to 3 1/2-pound beef chuck roast 4 large carrots, peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces 2 small turnips, peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces 1 can (14 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce 1 envelope (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix 3 Tablespoons arrowroot 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1…
2017 Week 2 Savory Granola
12 servings – 1/3 cup Ingredients 1 1/4 cups of gluten free old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 1 TBSP uncooked quinoa 2 TBSP EVOO 2 TBSP Honey 0r 6-8 drops liquid stevia 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp sea salt 3/8 tsp ground…
2017 Week 2 Quinoa-Arugula Mason Jar Salad
4 servings – 1 mason jar Ingredients: 2 TBSP EVOO, divided 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/2 tsp salt, divided 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 2-3 drops of stevia 2 cups baby arugula 1 cup diced English cucumber 1/2 cup diced red onion…
2017 Week 2 Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Protein Bread or Muffins
Ingredients 2 eggs 3 medium to large over-ripe bananas 1/4 cup almond butter 2 small-medium zucchini, grated (don’t squeeze water out) 6-8 drops liquid Stevia 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup almond milk (any milk will work) 3 cups old-fashioned oats (gluten-free) 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup Lily’s…
2017 Week 2
2017 Week 2 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa Monday Breakfast – Banana Zucchini protein muffins (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Savory Granola and Greek Yogurt (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Quinoa and Arugula Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Holiday Pot Roast Tuesday Breakfast…
2017 Week 1 Bacon Cheeseburger Cauliflower Casserole
Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 head cauliflower or about 6 cups florets 1/2 cup gluten free flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 ounces uncured turkey bacon 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or lean beef 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Sauce 1 tablespoon butter…
2017 Week 1 Bacon wrapped, cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts
Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serving size: 2 INGREDIENTS 2 boneless skinless chicken breast 4 tablespoons cream cheese – I used Green Mountain cream cheese/greek yogurt blend 2 tablespoon green onion (chopped) 4 pieces uncured turkey bacon (partially cooked) DIRECTIONS 1. Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4″ thick. 2….
2017 Week 1 Breakfast Egg Muffins
Prep and Cool time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Yield: 8 breakfast muffins Breakfast Egg Muffins Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil for the ramekins or muffin tin 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef or ground chicken or ground turkey 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder…
2017 Week 1 Cranberry/Almond oatmeal jars
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup gluten free uncooked quick oats – I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free oats 1 pinch sea salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon spice 1 tablespoon dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice) 1 tablespoon almond slivers (or nuts of your choice) 1 scoop No Whey – pea protein powder 1 cup unsweetened almond…
2017 Week 1 Rosemary Chicken Salad
344 Calories – 1 serving Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped cooked skinless chicken breast 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper 1.5 TBSP Greek Yogurt 1 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary A dash each of sea salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Directions Gently stir all ingredients together. Serve over 2 cups of your choice of greens….
2017 Week 1 Crockpot Italian Turkey Meatballs
Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 4 meatballs + 2/3 cup sauce Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 medium zucchini (7 ounces), shredded 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey 1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon kosher salt Ground…