2020 Week 33 Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients  1 lemon, zested  1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice  6 TBSP olive oil  1 TBSP fresh minced garlic  3 TBSP fresh thyme  3 TBSP minced fresh chives  2 TBSP fresh basil  1/4 tsp red pepper flakes  Directions  In a small bowl whisk all ingredients together. Place marinade and chicken in a ziploc bag. Refrigerate…

2020 Week 33 Fiber Protein Balls

Ingredients: .5 cup pea protein powder .25 cup almond butter 2 tbsp. Psyllium husk 2 tbsp. coconut oil 3/4 tsp. liquid stevia 1 tbsp. chia seeds 2 tbsp. cacao powder 2 tbsp. water Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl Add water until you get the right dough-like consistency Roll your mixture into 10…

2020 Week 33 Breakfast Wrap

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups Diced Butternut Squash 6 Chicken Sausage Links, cooked and chopped (I used Apple Gate Farms) 1/2 cup wilted Spinach, squeeze of excess moisture 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 6 Sprouted Tortillas 6 Eggs 1/4 cup unsweetened almond Milk Salt and Pepper 1 TBPS unsalted butter DIRECTIONS:  In a skillet over medium heat,…

2020 Week 33 Veggie pasta Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients 8 oz. Brown rice pasta  2 medium zucchini, cut in slices  1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1.-inch pieces .25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 4 slices Signature Farms bacon, cooked and crumbled For the…

2020 Week 33 Menu

2020 Week 33 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Breakfast wrap (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Fiber protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Veggie pasta Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Lemon Herb Chicken Tuesday Breakfast – Breakfast wrap (make ahead…

2020 Week 32 Grilled Chicken and Mango Salsa

Ingredients  Chicken  1 pound chicken breasts, pounded into equal thickness 1 lime, zested and juiced 3 tablespoons tequila 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and black pepper to taste (I used approx. 3/4 t. salt) Several dashes of hot sauce Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa 1 ripe mango,…

2020 Week 32 Grilled Beef Tacos

􀀁Ingredients  2 small red onions 1 plum tomato, halved lengthwise 􀀁1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling 􀀁Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 􀀁1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped 􀀁2 teaspoons smoked paprika 􀀁2 teaspoons coconut sugar 􀀁3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 􀀁1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 􀀁2 cloves garlic, chopped 􀀁2 medium chipotle peppers…

2020 Week 32 Creamy Chicken

Ingredients  1 package brown rice penne pasta  4 thin-sliced chicken breasts or cutlets (about 1 pound) .5 teaspoon garlic powder .5 teaspoon salt, divided .5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided .25 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large shallot, finely chopped .5 cup dry white wine .5 cup water .25 cup reduced-fat sour cream…

2020 Week 32 Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup crushed pineapple 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup apricot jam 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup hoisin 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS: Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, pineapple juice,…

2020 Week 32 Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients  4 4oz cooked or grilled chicken breast 2 cups Mediterranean-style mixed salad greens 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil), chopped 1 tablespoon goat cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish   Instructions  Layer the 4 mason jars in the following order; sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, parmesan, chicken, and greens.  Enjoy! 

2020 Week 32 Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

INGREDIENTS 7 ounces shredded, dried coconut 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup coconut nectar  2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 2. In a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse the coconut until it’s the…