2018 Week 4 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Broccoli cheese muffins (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Cashew ginger protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Southwest Mason jar salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Garlic Chicken Tuesday Breakfast – Broccoli…
Month: January 2018
2018 Week 3 Parmesan Chicken and Zoodles
Ingredients 1 tablespoon ghee 1 1/2 lb skinless chicken thigh fillets , cut into strips 8oz fresh semi-dried tomato strips in oil , chopped 4 cloves garlic , peeled and crushed 1 1/4 cup thickened cream – I used gluten free Alfredo sauce 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Dried basil seasoning…
2018 Creme Brûlée
Ingredients 7 oz. Cream 7 oz. unsweetened almond milk 1 Jar Crema Con Ricotta & Limone 6 Egg yolks 2 TBSP Coconut sugar Compte ingredients 3/4 cup frozen strawberries 4 TBSP strawberry pulp vinegar 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp vanilla 1.5 tsp coconut sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Bring cream and milk to…
2018 Week 3 Tomato Cheese Meatballs
Ingredients Meatballs: 1 lb ground beef 1 lb sausage 1 egg , lightly whisked 1/2 cup almond flour (or 1/3 cup gluten free breadcrumbs) 1/2 cup semi-dried tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 cloves garlic, crushed 4 TBSP tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp basil 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes…
2018 Week 3 Braised Sirloin Steaks
Ingredients 2 top sirloin steaks, trimmed of visible fat For the spice mix 2 tbsp dried onion flakes 2 tbsp dried oregano 1 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1-1/2 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tsp chili pepper flakes 1 tsp dried chives…
2018 Week 3 Greek Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper pinch of cayenne pepper 3 large garlic cloves minced Skewers 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces 2 large green bell peppers…
2018 Week 3 Chicken Salad Mason Jar Salad
INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast, grilled 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed 6 cups mixed lettuce 4 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced 3/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved DRESSING INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tablespoons greek yogurt 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1 tsp dried snipped tarragon 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Dressing In a small…
2018 Week 3 Trail Mix protein balls
Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/3 cup almond butter 1/4 cup coconut nectar 1/2 cup old fashioned gluten free oats 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/4 cup ground flax 1 scoop No Whey protein powder 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup Lily’s chocolate chips 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup sunflower seeds Instructions 1. In a…
2018 Week 3 Breakfast Biscuits
Ingredients 2 ounces cream cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella 2 eggs 1/4 cup No Whey pea protein powder 3/4 cup almond flour pinch salt & pepper 6 breakfast sausage patties or scrambled eggs, see note below in instructions Instructions 1. In a microwave safe bowl, add cream cheese and mozzarella. 2. Microwave for 30 seconds…
2018 Week 3 Menu
2018 Week 3 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Breakfast biscuits (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Trail mix protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Chicken Salad Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Sirloin Steaks Tuesday Breakfast – Breakfast biscuits…
2018 Week 2 Steak Fajita Roll-Ups
Ingredients Organic Fajita seasoning packets 1 pound thinly sliced sirloin tip steak 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 3 colored bell peppers cut into thin strips 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1 lime, juiced chopped fresh parsley or cilantro prepared Guacamole for serving, optional Instructions Cut the steak into 2-inch wide by 6-inch long strips. Rub the…
2018 Week 2 Bacon and Asparagus stuffed Chicken
INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked, chopped uncured turkey bacon 2 tablespoons greek yogurt 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon or parsley 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style or whole-grain mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Freshly ground black pepper 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.) 8 ounces green, white, and/or purple asparagus, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive…