2019 Week 31 Menu

2019 Week 31 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday 
Breakfast – Breakfast Bagel (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Cashew butter protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Simple Mason Jar salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Grilled Asian Chicken       Tuesday Breakfast – Breakfast Bagel (make…

2019 Week 30 Menu

***It is rare that my family loves a weekly menu so much as last week’s, so I am doing it again this week!*** 2019 Week 30 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa  @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday 
Breakfast – Butternut squash Breakfast Casserole (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Cashew butter protein balls (make ahead…

2019 Week 29 & 30 Crockpot recipes

Lemon Garlic Chicken Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 cloves garlic minced 1 cup chicken stock 2-4 chicken breast AFTER REDUCING SAUCE: 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated 3/4 cup Greek yogurt Instructions Place first 6 ingredients in a Ziploc bag and…

2019 Week 29 & 30 Grill recipes

Week 29 Grilled recipes Grilled coconut sweet chili chicken Ingredients half can coconut milk 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2-4 Chicken breasts Instructions In a bowl whisk together 1 all the ingredients. Add chicken to a large zip-top bag. Pour…

2019 Week 29 & 30 Sushi lunch box

Ingredients  Sushi rice Diced cucumber Carrot matchsticks Rice seasoning Teriyaki chicken (time saver* I use leftover rotisserie chicken and add low sugar teriyaki sauce)  Instructions Cook rice according to directions on the package.  Add rice seasoning. Toss chicken in teriyaki sauce.  Place all ingredients in a to go container for a simple, delish lunch.  Enjoy! 

2019 Week 29, 30 & 31 Cashew butter protein balls

Ingredients 1 Cup Cashew butter 1/3 Cup Honey 1/2 Cup Almond Flour 1/4 Cup No Whey, pea protein powder  Pinch Sea Salt, (optional) Instructions Mix all ingredients thoroughly then refrigerate for 30 minutes. (This will make it easier to handle and roll into balls) Roll mixture into walnut sized balls. (if mixture is sticking to…

2019 Week 29 & 30 Butternut Squash Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients  1 pound Chicken sausage  1 large butternut squash (about 1 pound) 2 tablespoons arrowroot 2 cups shredded mild cheese (such as gouda) 10 eggs 3 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon salt Instructions In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, crumbling it into small pieces as it cooks. Once cooked,…

2019 Week 29 Menu

2019 Week 29 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa  @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday 
Breakfast – Butternut squash Breakfast Casserole (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Cashew butter protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Sushi lunch box (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken      Tuesday Breakfast – Butternut…

2019 Week 28 Grilling Marinades

All recipes for Week 28 dinners are here in one spot!  Please note you can substitute the protein as you wish.   Grilled Turmeric Chicken 3 T extra virgin olive oil 2 T lemon juice 1 t cumin 1/2  t cinnamon 1/2 t coriander 1/2 t turmeric 1 T mint, minced GRILLED MAPLE DIJON PORK…

2019 Week 27 Grilling Dinner recipes!

All are below for week 27, note you can mix and match the protein you use!  Sesame Ginger Chicken: 2 T coconut aminos 1 T coconut sugar 1 T sesame oil 1/4 t sesame seeds 1/2 t ginger 1/2 t garlic Peppercorn Steak 3 T extra virgin olive oil 2 T Balsamic vinegar 1 T…

2019 Week 27 Chicken poppy seed Mason Jar Salads

INGREDIENTS  DRESSING: 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon poppy seeds SALAD: 2 grilled chicken breast  1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed…

2019 Week 28 Date protein balls

Ingredients  2 cups walnuts 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 2 cups soft Medjool dates, pitted 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 scoop No Whey – pea protein powder  Instructions In a large food processor fitted with an “S” blade, process the walnuts and coconut until crumbly. Add in the dates, vanilla, protein powder and sea…