2018 Week 5 Chicken Avocado Caprese Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients Dressing: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coconut sugar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt Salad: 4 grilled chicken breast 5 cups Romaine lettuce leaves 1 avocado, sliced 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup mini mozzarella cheese balls 1/4 cup…

2018 Week 4 Blueberry almond protein balls

Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 scoop No Whey, pea protein powder  1/3 cup almond butter 1/4 cup coconut nectar 1/2 cup old fashioned oats + 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/4 cup ground flax 1/4 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup sliced almonds Instructions 1. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil….

2018 Week 5 Cauliflower Breakfast Sandwich

Instructions  2 cups riced cauliflower  1 scoop No Whey, pea protein powder  1/2 cup almond flour 2 large eggs 1/2 t sea salt 1/2 t turmeric 1/4 t black pepper For Sandwich: 1 egg per muffin 1 strip of bacon per muffin, cooked 4-5 slices of avocado per muffin Instructions  Preheat oven to 400°F In a large mixing bowl, combine riced cauliflower, protein powder, eggs…

2018 Week 4 Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients  2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil  2 TBSP soy sauce  1/4 cup honey  2 garlic cloves, minced  2 pieces of salmon  Instructions Mix all ingredients in a glass dish or ziploc bag, add salmon.  Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.  Grill until desired doneness.  Enjoy! 

2018 Week 4 Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients 2 pounds chicken breast  2 cloves garlic 1 yellow onion 2 stalks organic celery 1 large jalapeno 1 organic, pastured egg 2 teaspoons organic almond flour 1/4 cup all natural Buffalo Sauce salt and pepper blue cheese Instructions 1. In a large glass bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic, onions, celery, jalapeno, eggs,…

2018 Week 4 Crockpot Garlic Chicken

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth (certified gluten-free if necessary) 3 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons cognac (optional) 1 -2 pounds of chicken breasts  1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ghee 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 40 garlic cloves, peeled (about 4 whole heads) 2 teaspoons…

2018 Week 4 Southwest Grilled Steak with Lime Butter

INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 Ribeye or sirloin steaks  LIME BUTTER 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 serrano chili, minced 1 tablespoons…

2018 Week 4 Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients  1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil  1/4 cup water  3 TBSP balsamic vinegar  1 tsp sea salt  2 garlic cloves  Instructions  Mix all ingredients and place in glass dish or ziploc bag to marinate overnight.  Grill chicken until done.   Enjoy!

2018 Week 4 Ginger Cashew Protein Balls

Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/3 cup cashew butter 1/4 cup coconut nectar 1/2 cup old fashioned oats + 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/4 cup ground flax 1 scoop No Whey, pea protein powder 1/4 cup ginger, chopped 1/2 cup cashews, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Instructions 1. In…

2018 Week 4 Southwest Chicken Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients  2 cups salad greens of your choice 3 oz cubed grilled chicken 1/2 roma tomato, diced 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 1 tbsp. onion, diced 2 tbsp chipotle ranch dressing 1 tsp dried chopped cilantro Instructions  Divide ingredients and layer mason jars in the following order, dressing, tomatoes, chicken, dried cilantro, onions, cheese, salad greens. 

2018 Week 5 Menu

2018 Week 5 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Cauliflower Breakfast sandwich (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Blueberry almond protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Chicken Avocado Caprese Mason jar salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Paleo Chili Tuesday Breakfast – Cauliflower…

2018 Week 4 Broccoli cheese muffins

Ingredients  2 TBSP Ghee  1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped  2 cups almond flour  1 scoop No Whey pea protein powder  2 eggs 1 cup unsweetened almond milk  2 TBPS shredded cheddar cheese  1 tsp baking powder 1/2  tsp sea salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350.  Grease large muffin tin.  Stir together all ingredients in…