2018 Week 1 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO THE 2018 52 WEEK EATING HEALTHY CHALLENGE! Tuesday Breakfast – Cauliflower hash browns (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Cranberry Lime Protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Ranch Chicken Mason…
Month: December 2017
Week 52 Roasted Butternut Squash-Garlic Lasagna
Ingredients 3 lbs butternut squash 1 TBSP EVOO 1.25 tsp sea salt .25 cup ghee 2 TBSP minced garlic .25 cup gluten free flour 4 cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1 tsp black pepper 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 package brown rice lasagna noodles 1 1/3 cups grated parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to…
Week 52 Chicken Cauliflower fried rice
Ingredients 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 1 clove of garlic, minced 12 oz package of frozen riced cauliflower 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 TBSP soy sauce sliced green onions Instructions In a nonstick…
Week 52 Eat-the-Bowl Salad
Ingredients 2 TBSP Greek yogurt 2 TBSP natural mayo or more Greek yogurt 1 TBSP lemon juice Pinch of sea salt 1 TBSP fresh dill, tarragon or cilantro 2 green onions, thinly sliced 12 oz. lump crabmeat or chicken cubed (your choice, if you do not like crab use chicken) 2 large rip Hass avocados,…
Week 52 Smores Protein Balls
Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/3 cup almond or cashew butter 1/4 cup brown rice syrup or coconut nectar 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/4 cup ground flax 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs plus more for rolling – I use this brand 1/4 cup…
Week 52 Waffle Iron cauliflower hash browns
3 servings | 15 minutes Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 2 eggs 1 large bunch scallions, finely diced 8 oz chopped uncured turkey bacon 2 Tbsp olive oil 2-3 Tbsp sharp cheddar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper fresh chopped cilantro, basil or parsley (for garnish) Instructions Remove leaves from cauliflower. Use a cheese grater to…
Week 52 Menu
2017 Week 52 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Waffle Iron Cauliflower hash browns (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Smore’s protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Eat-the-Bowl Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Happy Holidays! Check out Facebook for pictures of my family’s…
Week 51 Sauceless Garden Lasagna
Ingredients 4 cups baby spinach 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/3 cup chopped red onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 TBSP olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 TBSP chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp coconut sugar 1/2 tsp salt…
Week 51 Bread Winner Dinner
Ingredients 4 eggs 1 TBSP unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup broccoli florets 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 1/3 cup bread cubes 3 TBSP shredded sharp cheddar cheese Instructions Pre-heat oven 375. In a bowl whisk together eggs and milk. In a oven safe skillet heat 1 tsp EVOO over…
Week 51 Cheddar Baked Chicken
Ingredients 1/4 cup ghee, melted 1/2 cup gluten free flour/I used brown rice flour 1 egg 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 TBSP unsweetened almond milk 1 cup sprouted brown rice cereal, coarsely crushed 1/2 cup gluten free bread crumbs 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 boneless,…
Week 51 Purple Cabbage Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients 1/4 cup pine nuts 2.5 cups shredded red cabbage 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained 2 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP coconut sugar 1/4 tsp sea salt Instructions Layer ingredients in the following order in a mason jar. Oranges,…
Week 51 Dark Chocolate Protein Balls
Ingredients 1 TBSP Coconut Oil 1 scoop No Whey – pea protein powder 1/3 cup almond butter 1/4 cup brown rice syrup or coconut nectar 1/2 cup + 1 TBSP Gluten Free old Fashioned Rolled Oats 2 TBSP chia seeds 1/4 cup ground flax 1 TBSP espresso powder 2 TBSP carob or Lily’s chocolate chips …