2018 Week 1 Menu

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! 
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Breakfast – Cauliflower hash browns (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Cranberry Lime Protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Ranch Chicken Mason…

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 …